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Get to Know the Opponent: Central Michigan

After opening Big Ten play last week with a win at Indiana, the Spartans come back home to finish off their non-conference schedule. A noon home game for the first time this year, MSU will take on in-state opponent Central Michigan. CMU is no stranger to Michigan State fans, as they seem to pop up on the schedule every other year or so. So let’s re-educate ourselves with CMU ahead of Saturday’s matchup.

School: Central Michigan University

Nickname: Chippewas

Conference: Mid-American

Location: Mount Pleasant, MI

Head Coach: John Bonamego (4th season)

Record: 1-3 (0-1 in MAC)

All-Time Series: Michigan State leads 7-3

John Bonamego has taken his alma mater to three consecutive bowls as coach of the Chips.