Notre Dame Opponent Preview: Central Michigan Chippewas

Previewing the Central Michigan Chippewas, who are the next opponent for the Notre Dame Fighting Irish

Notre Dame (3-0) heads home this weekend to take on the Central Michigan Chippewas (1-1). It's an opportunity for the 9th-ranked Fighting Irish to build on their outstanding start to the season.

Where: Notre Dame Stadium (Notre Dame, Ind.)
When: Saturday - September 16th
Time: 2:30 PM ET
Network: Peacock
Line: Notre Dame -34.5; O/U 53.5

Let's take a first glance look at Central Michigan.

HEAD COACH: Jim McElwain

CMU Record: 25-22 (5th season)
Overall Record: 69-49 (11th season)

McElwain is in his fifth season at Central Michigan. He has led the Chippewas to a pair of bowl games (2019, 2021). In 2021, Central Michigan beat Washington State in the Sun Bowl. Prior to his time at CMU, McElwain was the head coach at Florida for three seasons. After going 19-8 in his first two seasons, he was fired in his third season after starting 3-4. Florida played for the SEC title in his first season, but the Gators lost to Alabama. He went 22-15 in three seasons at Colorado State (2012-14), including a 10-2 record in his third season.

McElwain spent four seasons at Alabama prior to getting his first head coaching position. He was the offensive coordinator and quarterbacks coach for the Tide from 2008-11. McElwain was the offensive coordinator for two Alabama national championship teams (2009, 2011).

Offensive Coordinator: Paul Petrino (2nd season)
Defensive Coordinator: Robb Akey (5th season)

2023 SCHEDULE/RESULTS (1-1)

at Michigan State - Lost 31-7
New Hampshire - Won 45-42
at Notre Dame
at South Alabama
Eastern Michigan
at Buffalo
Akron
at Ball State
Northern Illinois
at Western Michigan
at Ohio
Toledo

2023 STATISTICAL OVERVIEW

2022 STATISTICAL OVERVIEW

2023 STATISTICAL LEADERS

Rushing: QB Bert Emanuel Jr. - 38 att., 142 yards, 3.7 YPC, 2 TD; RB Myles Bailey - 26 att., 127 yards, 4.9 YPC, 1 TD; RB BJ Harris - 11 att., 32 yards, 2.9 YPC

Passing: QB Bert Emanuel Jr. - 18-36, 50.0%, 280 yards, 3 TD, 3 INT, 126.17 rating

Receiving: WR Chris Parker - 5 catches, 142 yards, 28.4 YPC, 1 TD; WR Tyson Davis - 3 catches, 52 yards, 17.3 YPC, 1 TD; TE Mitchell Collier - 3 catches, 30 yards, 10.0 YPC; WR Jesse Prewitt III - 1 catch, 32 yards, 1 TD

Tackles: CB Donte Kent - 20 tackles; LB Kyle Moretti - 19 tackles; S Trey Jones - 11 tackles; LB Justin Whiteside - 9; CB La'Vario Wiley - 8 tackles; DT Jacques Bristol - 8 tackles

Tackles for Loss: DT Jacques Bristol - 2; 6 players tied with 1

Sacks: Three players tied with 1 (Maurice White, Michael Heldman, Jacques Bristol)

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