Jim McElwain
Florida wide receiver Justin Shorter (4) runs to the end zone for a 75-yard touchdown on a reception in front of Eastern Washington defensive back Anthany Smith (4), right, during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Sunday, Oct. 2, 2022, in Gainesville, Fla. (AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack)
Florida handles lower-division Eastern Washington 52-17

By Mark Long Oct. 02, 2022 03:20 PM EDT

Eastern Washington quarterback Gunner Talkington (2) looks to pass as Oregon defensive lineman Treven Ma'ae, left, and linebacker Keith Brown (21) defend during the second half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Sept. 10, 2022, in Eugene, Ore. (AP Photo/Andy Nelson)
Eastern Washington visits Florida following 2 delays

By The Associated Press Sep. 29, 2022 12:49 PM EDT

Penn State quarterback Sean Clifford (14) throws a pass against Central Michigan during the second half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Sept. 24, 2022, in State College, Pa. (AP Photo/Barry Reeger2
Clifford's 4 TDs lead No. 14 Penn State past Chippewas

By Travis Johnson Sep. 24, 2022 03:37 PM EDT

Oklahoma State cornerback Jabbar Muhammad, left, tackles Central Michigan running back Lew Nichols III during an NCAA college football game in Stillwater, Okla., Thursday, Sept. 1, 2022. (Ian Maule/Tulsa World via AP)
No. 14 Penn State's Adisa Isaac ready for Central Michigan

By Travis Johnson Sep. 22, 2022 01:34 PM EDT

Oklahoma State quarterback Spencer Sanders (3) looks for a receiver during the first half of the team's NCAA college football game against Central Michigan, Thursday, Sept. 1, 2022, in Stillwater, Okla. (AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki)
Sanders helps No. 12 Oklahoma State beat Central Michigan

By Cliff Brunt Sep. 01, 2022 10:53 PM EDT

FILE - Oklahoma State's Brennan Presley during an NCAA college football practice on Aug. 5, 2022, in Stillwater, Okla. The Cowboys lost All-Big 12 receiver Tay Martin, but Brennan Presley is positioned to be the next great Oklahoma State wideout. (AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki, File)
Mike Gundy seeks 150th win for No. 12 Oklahoma State

By Cliff Brunt Aug. 31, 2022 02:01 PM EDT

FILE - Oklahoma State's Spencer Sanders during an NCAA college football practice, Friday, Aug. 5, 2022, in Stillwater, Okla. The Big 12 is going into its 12th and final season as a 10-team conference. (AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki, File)
No. 12 Oklahoma State opens with Central Michigan

By The Associated Press Aug. 31, 2022 11:32 AM EDT

National Team offensive lineman Cole Strange of UT-Chattanooga, left, and offensive lineman Bernhard Raimann of Central Michigan run through drills during practice for the Senior Bowl NCAA college football game Thursday, Feb. 3, 2022, in Mobile, Ala. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)
Austrian-born Raimann on brink of improbable NFL career

By John Zenor Feb. 03, 2022 03:08 PM EST

Central Michigan coach Jim McElwain walks the sidelines during the first half of the Sun Bowl NCAA college football game against Washington State in El Paso, Texas, Friday, Dec. 31, 2021. Central Michigan won 24-21. (AP Photo/Andres Leighton)
Central Michigan beats Washington State 24-21 in Sun Bowl

Dec. 31, 2021 05:03 PM EST

FILE - Central Michigan's Lew Nichols III during a NCAA football game on on Sept. 4, 2021 in Columbia, Mo. The Chippewas face Washington State in the Sun Bowl .(AP Photo/Colin E. Braley, File)
Central Michigan switches to Sun Bowl, faces Washington St

By The Associated Press Dec. 30, 2021 11:31 AM EST

Florida, UCF battle for bragging rights in Gasparilla Bowl

By Fred Goodall Dec. 22, 2021 02:49 PM EST
TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — UCF’s long wait for another shot at Florida is over. The neighboring programs haven’t faced each other on the football field since...

Central Michigan's Lew Nichols III (7) is lifted by Cade Klimczak (72) after a touchdown against Eastern Michigan during an NCAA college football game, Friday, Nov. 26, 2021, in Mount Pleasant, Mich. (AP Photo/Al Goldis)
Central Michigan to play Boise State in Arizona Bowl

By The Associated Press Dec. 05, 2021 07:33 PM EST

Colorado State head coach Steve Addazio watches his team warm up before the NCAA college football game against Hawaii, Saturday, Nov. 20, 2021, in Honolulu. (AP Photo/Darryl Oumi)
Colorado State fires Steve Addazio after 2 bumpy seasons

By Pat Graham Dec. 02, 2021 12:58 PM EST

Central Michigan's Lew Nichols III, right, rushes against Eastern Michigan's Robert Daniel Jr. (21) during an NCAA college football game, Friday, Nov. 26, 2021, in Mount Pleasant, Mich. Central Michigan won 31-10. (AP Photo/Al Goldis)
Eastern Michigan at Central Michigan 11/26/2021

Nov. 26, 2021 05:49 PM EST

Florida State quarterback Jordan Travis (13) drops back to pass under pressure from Boston College defensive lineman Izaiah Henderson (92) during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 20, 2021, in Boston. (AP Photo/Mary Schwalm)
Bowl game, bragging rights at stake for rivals FSU, Florida

By Mark Long Nov. 26, 2021 09:38 AM EST

LSU defensive end Andre Anthony (3) returns a Central Michigan fumble for a touchdown during the first quarter of an NCAA college football game in Baton Rouge, La,. Saturday, Sept. 18, 2021. (AP Photo/Derick Hingle)
Johnson passes for 5 TDs, LSU tops Cent. Michigan, 49-21

By Brett Martel Sep. 18, 2021 11:07 PM EDT

LSU quarterback Max Johnson (14) warms up prior to the kickoff at an NCAA college football game against Central Michigan in Baton Rouge, La,. Saturday, Sept. 18, 2021. (AP Photo/Derick Hingle)
Central Michigan at LSU 9/18/2021

Sep. 18, 2021 07:25 PM EDT

Central Michigan quarterback Jacob Sirmon prepares to throw a pass during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Missouri, Saturday, Sept. 4, 2021, in Columbia, Mo. (AP Photo/L.G. Patterson)
CMU's McElwain relishes return to LSU's Death Valley

By Brett Martel Sep. 16, 2021 04:34 PM EDT

Missouri wide receiver D'ionte Smith pulls down a 63-yard reception during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Central Michigan, Saturday, Sept. 4, 2021, in Columbia, Mo. (AP Photo/L.G. Patterson)
Badie helps Missouri run past Central Michigan, 34-24

By Dave Skretta Sep. 04, 2021 08:11 PM EDT

Missouri head coach Eliah Drinkwitz laughs with the Central Michigan coaching staff before the start of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Sept. 4, 2021, in Columbia, Mo. (AP Photo/L.G. Patterson)
Central Michigan at Missouri 9/4/2021

Sep. 04, 2021 03:37 PM EDT