A black cloud has covered the atmosphere in Mount Pleasant this year. At 1-5, Central Michigan is off to its worst start since the turn of the millennium. In 2000, the Chippewas began 1-8 under first-year head coach Mike DeBord before finishing 2-9.
Factoring in Central Michigan’s current trajectory, the Chippewas could be headed toward this dark area. Or, the Chippewas could use their home-field advantage to their momentum Saturday and swing their season 180 degrees in the right direction. Central Michigan is familiar with such momentum changing games, as a victory at Ball State last year ushered in a 5-game winning streak to finish the regular season.