CENTRAL MICHIGAN CHIPPEWAS NEWS

Nahree Biggins - Good to go Saturday Biggins is available for Saturday's game at Eastern Michigan.

Impact Biggins is off the injury report ahead of Saturday's contest after missing the last two games due to an undisclosed injury. He has rushed 19 times for 136 yards through four games so he should see some work versus the Eagles.

OCTOBER 19 • ROTOWIRE

How to Watch Eastern Michigan vs. Central Michigan: Time, TV Channel, Live Stream – October 19, 2024

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OCTOBER 16 • DATA SKRIVE

Bert Emanuel Jr. - Expected back at practice this week Emanuel (undisclosed) is expected to return to the practice field ahead of Saturday's game against Eastern Michigan, SB Nation reports.

Impact Emanuel, who was a late scratch ahead of last week's 27-25 loss against Ohio, is expected to be active at practice later this week. The 6-foot-3 redshirt sophomore is slated to be the Chippewas' primary backup option behind Tyler Jefferson following the news of Joe Labas' season-ending injury. Emanuel has seen the field eight times across Central Michigan's last two seasons, throwing for 293 yards (20-of-39), four touchdowns and three interceptions, adding on 63 carries for 285 yards and four touchdowns.

OCTOBER 15 • ROTOWIRE

Tyler Jefferson - Expected to be starting quarterback Jefferson is expected to be the Chippewas' starting quarterback for their game Saturday at Eastern Michigan, SB Nation reports.

Impact Joe Labas undergoing arm surgery indicates the Chippewas need to name someone else as their starting quarterback. Bert Emanuel Jr. (undisclosed) not being fully available means Jefferson will be their guy, at least for the time being. After replacing Labas in Week 7, Jefferson finished that week's game with eight completions for 95 yards and 10 carries for another 28 yards.

OCTOBER 15 • ROTOWIRE

Joe Labas - Out for season Labas (arm) will miss the remainder of the 2024-25 season, SB Nation reports.

Impact Labas is set to undergo a season-ending arm surgery following last week's 27-25 loss against Ohio. The 6-foot-4 redshirt junior appeared in six games this season, throwing for 1,114 yards (94-of-160), seven touchdowns and seven interceptions. Labas will look to get an early start on rehabbing for the 2025-26 season and Tyler Jefferson has been named Central Michigan's starting quarterback in his absence.

OCTOBER 15 • ROTOWIRE

Marion Lukes - Three tuddys vs. Ohio Lukes accrued 20 rushes for 110 yards and three touchdowns and caught 5 of 7 targets for 31 yards during Saturday's 27-25 defeat to Ohio.

Impact Lukes was as solid on the ground as he could've been, leading a season-high campaign in carries, rushing yards, and touchdowns. The senior ball carrier hasn't gotten volume like this yet this season, but he's seen exponential growth in output in the recent weeks so could punch in another big game next week versus Eastern Michigan.

OCTOBER 14 • ROTOWIRE

Marion Lukes - Three tuddys vs. Ohio Lukes accrued 20 rushes for 110 yards and three touchdowns and caught 5 of 7 targets for 31 yards during Saturday's 27-25 defeat to Ohio.

Impact Lukes was as solid on the ground as he could've been, leading a season-high campaign in carries, rushing yards, and touchdowns. The senior ball carrier hasn't gotten volume like this yet this season, but he's seen exponential growth in output in the recent weeks so could punch in another big game next week versus Eastern Michigan.

OCTOBER 14 • ROTOWIRE

Tyler Jefferson - Thrown into game, almost 100 yards Jefferson completed 8 of 13 passes for 95 yards during Saturday's 27-25 loss to Ohio. He also had 10 rushes for 28 yards.

Impact Jefferson was tossed into the game during the second quarter for Joe Labas, but it's unknown if this was due to injury reasons or because the Chippewas were down 17-0 at that point. Jefferson didn't do a lot, but he did almost lead Central Michigan to a comeback which could pave way for more opportunities in the coming weeks pending Labas' status.

OCTOBER 14 • ROTOWIRE

Tyler Jefferson - Thrown into game, almost 100 yards Jefferson completed 8 of 13 passes for 95 yards during Saturday's 27-25 loss to Ohio. He also had 10 rushes for 28 yards.

Impact Jefferson was tossed into the game during the second quarter for Joe Labas, but it's unknown if this was due to injury reasons or because the Chippewas were down 17-0 at that point. Jefferson didn't do a lot, but he did almost lead Central Michigan to a comeback which could pave way for more opportunities in the coming weeks pending Labas' status.

OCTOBER 14 • ROTOWIRE

Joe Labas - Stops playing in second quarter Labas was 6-for-9 passing for 36 yards during Saturday's 27-25 defeat against Ohio.

Impact Labas stopped playing in the second quarter for the Chippewas and didn't return as Tyler Jefferson took over under center. Whether this absence was due to an injury or the fact Ohio was up 17-0 at that point is unknown, but it raises questions towards Labas' playing time in the coming weeks.

OCTOBER 14 • ROTOWIRE

Joe Labas - Stops playing in second quarter Labas was 6-for-9 passing for 36 yards during Saturday's 27-25 defeat against Ohio.

Impact Labas stopped playing in the second quarter for the Chippewas and didn't return as Tyler Jefferson took over under center. Whether this absence was due to an injury or the fact Ohio was up 17-0 at that point is unknown, but it raises questions towards Labas' playing time in the coming weeks.

OCTOBER 14 • ROTOWIRE

Navarro, Ohio withstand Central Michigan rally to beat Chippewas 27-25

Quarterback Parker Navarro accounted for 323 yards and two touchdowns and Ohio held off Central Michigan for a 27-25 win

OCTOBER 13 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Nasir Williams - Inactive in Week 7 Williams (undisclosed) won't play in Saturday's game against Ohio, per the MAC availability report.

Impact Williams hasn't seen the field this season, and the true freshman's next chance to do so will come Oct. 19 at Eastern Michigan.

OCTOBER 12 • ROTOWIRE

Jordyn Williams - Won't suit up Saturday Williams (undisclosed) remains out Saturday versus Ohio, per the MAC availability report.

Impact Williams posted six catches through the first three games before leaving early against Ball State and sitting out in Week 5. He'll add another DNP to the ledger Saturday and will turn toward next week against Eastern Michigan for his next chance to return.

OCTOBER 12 • ROTOWIRE

Josiah Booker - Available to face Ohio Booker (undisclosed) is available and will play vs. Ohio on Saturday.

Impact The freshman wideout has yet to play this season, but he'll finally get his chance to do so after being sidelined for the first weeks of the campaign. Despite being available, don't expect Booker to play a substantial role in the passing game.

OCTOBER 12 • ROTOWIRE

Stephan Bracey Jr. - Still sidelined Bracey (undisclosed) won't play in Saturday's game against Ohio, per the MAC availability report.

Impact Bracey hasn't played since Week 2 due to an undisclosed injury. Prior to going down, he turned 11 targets into 5 catches and 75 receiving yards.

OCTOBER 12 • ROTOWIRE

Nahree Biggins - Won't play Saturday Biggins (undisclosed) will sit again Saturday versus Ohio, per the MAC availability report.

Impact Biggins has been a minor contributor out of the backfield this year, so his absence may be recognized in terms of depth in the backfield. He'll get another chance to return next week versus Eastern Michigan.

OCTOBER 12 • ROTOWIRE

How to Watch Central Michigan vs. Ohio: Time, TV Channel, Live Stream – October 12, 2024

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OCTOBER 10 • DATA SKRIVE

Marion Lukes - Big day in all facets vs. SDSU Lukes logged 16 rushes for 76 yards and caught all three targets for 57 yards and one touchdown during Saturday's 22-21 win over San Diego State.

Impact Lukes showed off some solid receiving abilities especially with a score as Central Michigan barely beat SDSU. The senior running back currently has full control of the team's backfield at this point in the season, and double-digit carries should keep giving him big output in the coming weeks.

SEPTEMBER 30 • ROTOWIRE

Joe Labas - Gets job done in close win Labas was 24-for-43 passing for 275 yards, one touchdown and one interception during Saturday's 22-21 victory against San Diego State. He also had seven rushes for five yards.

Impact Labas wasn't amazing against the Aztec's defense, but he was efficient enough for CMU to sneak out the win. The 6-foot-4 quarterback did surpass 250 yards for the first time since Week 1, and he could be primed for some high usage ahead against conference opponents.

SEPTEMBER 30 • ROTOWIRE

Tristan Matthews' late field goal lifts Central Michigan over San Diego State 22-21

Tristan Mattson kicked three field goals, including a 46-yarder with 5 seconds remaining, to rally Central Michigan to a 22-21 victory over San Diego State

SEPTEMBER 28 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Jordyn Williams - Out against San Diego State Williams (undisclosed) will not play Saturday against San Diego State, per the MAC injury report.

Impact Williams popped up on the injury report this week and is out for this contest, leaving Central Michigan somewhat thin at wideout given some other injuries at that position. Central Michigan is on a bye next week which will give Williams additional time to get back to full health.

SEPTEMBER 28 • ROTOWIRE

Nasir Williams - Out against SDSU Williams (undisclosed) will not appear in Saturday's game against San Diego State.

Impact Williams will remain inactive as the Chippewas face off against the Aztecs on Saturday. The 6-foot-1 freshman wideout has yet to make his season debut with CMU.

SEPTEMBER 28 • ROTOWIRE