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Central Michigan Chippewas football statistical leaders

The Central Michigan Chippewas football statistical leaders are individual statistical leaders of the Central Michigan Chippewas football program in various categories,[1] including passing, rushing, receiving, total offense, defensive stats, and kicking. Within those areas, the lists identify single-game, single-season, and career leaders. The Chippewas represent Central Michigan University in the NCAA's Mid-American Conference.

Antonio Brown is the Chippewas' career leader in receptions, and his three seasons at Central Michigan are the three highest single seasons on the receptions list. He also holds the single-game record in receptions.

Although Central Michigan began competing in intercollegiate football in 1896,[1] the school's official record book considers the "modern era" to have begun in 1951. Records from before this year are often incomplete and inconsistent, and they are generally not included in these lists.

These lists are dominated by more recent players for several reasons:

  • Since 1951, seasons have increased from 10 games to 11 and then 12 games in length.
  • The NCAA didn't allow freshmen to play varsity football until 1972 (with the exception of the World War II years), allowing players to have four-year careers.
  • Bowl games only began counting toward single-season and career statistics in 2002.[2] The Chippewas have played in eight bowl games since this decision, allowing many recent players an extra game to accumulate statistics.
  • Similarly, Central Michigan has played in the MAC Championship Game three times (2006, 2007, and 2009), giving yet another game to players in those seasons.

These lists are updated through the end of the 2016 season.

Passing

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Passing yards

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Passing touchdowns

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Rushing

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Rushing yards

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Rushing touchdowns

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Receiving

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Receptions

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Receiving yards

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Receiving touchdowns

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Total offense

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Total offense is the sum of passing and rushing statistics. It does not include receiving or returns.[23]

Total offense yards

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Touchdowns responsible for

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"Touchdowns responsible for" is the NCAA's official term for combined passing and rushing touchdowns.[24]

Defense

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Interceptions

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Tackles

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Sacks

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Kicking

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Field goals made

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References

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  1. ^ a b "2016 Central Michigan Chippewas Media Guide". CMUChippewas.com. Retrieved August 20, 2016.
  2. ^ "NCAA changes policy on football stats". ESPN.com. AP. August 28, 2002. Retrieved August 20, 2016.
  3. ^ a b c d e f "Cooper Rush". ESPN.com. Retrieved December 21, 2016.
  4. ^ a b c d e f "Daniel Richardson". ESPN.com.
  5. ^ a b c d "Western Kentucky holds off Central Michigan's 34-point rally". ESPN.com. December 24, 2014.
  6. ^ a b "Ball St. 31, Cent. Michigan 27". ESPN.com. October 22, 2011. Archived from the original on September 10, 2016.
  7. ^ "Syracuse beats Central Michigan 30-27 in OT". ESPN.com. September 19, 2015.
  8. ^ "Central Michigan vs. Oklahoma State Box Score". ESPN.com. September 1, 2022. Retrieved September 2, 2022.
  9. ^ "Benkert TDs rescue Virginia against Central Michigan, 49-35". ESPN.com. September 24, 2016.
  10. ^ "Rush throws 6 TD passes, Central Michigan beats UNLV 44-21". ESPN.com. September 17, 2016.
  11. ^ a b c d "Lew Nichols III". ESPN.com.
  12. ^ "Buffalo vs. Central Michigan Box Score". ESPN.com. November 9, 2022. Retrieved December 3, 2022.
  13. ^ "Cent. Michigan 35, Akron 14". ESPN.com. October 27, 2012.
  14. ^ a b "Jonathan Ward". ESPN.com.
  15. ^ a b c "Kalil Pimpleton". ESPN.com.
  16. ^ "Corey Willis". ESPN.com. Retrieved December 21, 2016.
  17. ^ "W. Michigan 42, Cent. Michigan 31". ESPN.com. November 3, 2012.
  18. ^ "Kent St. 24, Cent. Michigan 21". ESPN.com. November 4, 2011.[dead link]
  19. ^ "Wenning leads Ball State past Central Michigan". ESPN.com. November 6, 2013.
  20. ^ a b "Jacorey Sullivan". ESPN.com.
  21. ^ "Dallas Dixon". ESPN.com.
  22. ^ "Cent. Michigan holds on, beats Miami (Ohio) 34-27". ESPN.com. November 15, 2014.
  23. ^ "2021 Football Bowl Subdivision Records" (PDF). NCAA. p. 9. Retrieved December 4, 2021.
  24. ^ "2021 Football Bowl Subdivision Records" (PDF). NCAA. p. 12. Retrieved December 4, 2021.
  25. ^ "Troy Hairston II". ESPN.com.
  26. ^ a b "Thomas Incoom". ESPN.com.
  27. ^ "Marshall Meeder". ESPN.com.
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