Central Michigan Football Team History
Central Michigan Chippewas
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Central Michigan University
Mount Pleasant, MI
Founded: 1892 Stadium: Kelly-Shorts Stadium Capacity: 30,087 Colors: Maroon & Gold Coach: Lyle Bennett Conference: Independent-
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1948 Season Highlights |
Lyle Bennett enters his 2nd season as Head Coach at Central Michigan. |
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1948 Season |
Date |
Opponent | Score |
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Sat., Sep. 18 | vs. Ferris St. (MI)
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27 |
6 |
W |
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| Sat., Oct. 2 | vs.
Bowling Green
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12 |
13 |
L |
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| Sat., Oct. 9 | @
Western Michigan
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0 |
7 |
L |
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| Thu., Oct. 14 | @ Northern Michigan
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46 |
14 |
W |
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| Sat., Oct. 16 | vs.
Kent State
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0 |
28 |
L |
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| Sat., Oct. 23 | @ Youngstown State
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9 |
32 |
L |
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| Sat., Oct. 30 | vs. Wayne State
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12 |
27 |
L |
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| Sat., Nov. 6 | @
Eastern Michigan
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0 |
6 |
L |
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| Sat., Nov. 13 | vs. Wisconsin-Milwaukee
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21 |
6 |
W |
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1948 Season Totals |
Record | 3-6
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Points Scored | 127 |
Scoring Average | 14.1 |
Points Allowed | 139 |
Defense Average | 15.4 |
Opponents Record | 23-10
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Conference Record | 0-0 |
Home Record | 2-3
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Away Record | 1-3
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1948 NCAA Final Rankings |
Rank |
Record |
Source |
was not ranked. |
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1948 All American Awards |
Player |
Position |
Class |
Ht. |
Wt. |
Award |
Team |
Source |
Coming Someday |
1948 All Independent Conference Players |
Player |
Position |
Class |
Ht. |
Wt. |
Team |
Source |
Coming Someday |
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Some records may be incomplete.
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Great Moments in College Football History
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