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On YouTubeCollege Football News / The Spun / December 27
College Coach Jim McElwain Breaks Silence On Former Quarterback's Tragic Death
On Thursday night, the college football community learned that former Central Michigan quarterback Tommy Lazzaro was killed in a hunting accident. He was just 27 years old. The Walton County Sheriff’s Office said Lazzaro died at Eglin Air Force Base.
College Football News / Hustle Belt / December 9
Central Michigan hires Army offensive line coach Matt Drinkall as head coach 
Central goes an unconventional route for their latest head man, plucking an assistant from a fellow Group of Five school. Central Michigan has found their next head coach, naming Army West Point offensive line coach Matt Drinkall to the position on Monday morning.
College Football News / Hustle Belt / November 30
2024 MAC Football Week 14 Game Recap: Northern Illinois Huskies 24, Central Michigan Chippewas 16
The Huskies use a big first quarter to beat CMU and end Jim McElwain’s tenure with a loss. The Northern Illinois Huskies exploded for 19 points in the first quarter en route to a 24-16 win over the Central Michigan Chippewas on Saturday afternoon.
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College Football News / Mike Farrell Sports / November 24
Ben Arbuckle, Jason Eck, and More Possible Head Coach Candidates for Central Michigan
By Mike Huesmann Jim McElwain has decided to retire at the end of the 2024 season, that’s the official party line and I’m sticking to it. He is under investigation for issues related to the Connor Stallions stuff, but no one on planet earth is sicker of hearing, talking, and reading about that so we’re not expanding.
College Football News / The Spun / November 21
College Football Quarterback Transferring After Head Coach's Retirement
On Wednesday, Central Michigan head coach Jim McElwain announced he is retiring at the end of the season. McElwain, 62, will close our his coaching career against Northern Illinois on Nov.
College Football News / Larry Brown Sports / November 20
Central Michigan HC Jim McElwain makes major career decision
Central Michigan head coach Jim McElwain announced Wednesday that he is ending his coaching career at the end of the 2024 season.
College Football News / Field Level Media / November 20
CMU, ex-Florida coach Jim McElwain to retire after season
Central Michigan and former Florida head coach Jim McElwain confirmed this is his final season on the sidelines. The Chippewas (4-7, 2-5 MAC) have one game remaining, Nov.
College Football News / Mike Farrell Sports / November 20
Central Michigan: Possible Transfers to Watch
With Jim McElwain retiring on Wednesday, Central Michigan players are immediately eligible to enter the transfer portal. Plenty will receive interest, but which will be the busiest?
College Football News / Michigan Wolverines on SI / November 20
Amid NCAA investigation, former Michigan Football coach announces retirement
Back on November 11, CBS Sports reported that Central Michigan and head coach Jim McElwain were under NCAA investigation stemming from what appeared to be Michigan staffer Connor Stalions on the CMU sidelines last season against Michigan State.
College Football News / Armchair Illini / September 15
News: Illinois Football Earns AP Top-25 Ranking
After taking down veteran coach Jim McElwain and his Central Michigan Chippewas, Illinois Football is now 3-0 for the first time since 2011. Additionally,
College Football News / Armchair Illini / September 12
Illinois Football: 3 Predictions for Homecoming
We are less than 48 hours from homecoming for the Fighting Illini, and Central Michigan is visiting town in hopes of spoiling the big party. Jim McElwain’s Chippewas are 1-1 after a slow start to the season, and looking to have a huge bounce-back game against Illinois Football.
College Football News / Armchair Illini / September 11
Illinois Football: Keys to Victory vs Central Michigan
Central Michigan faced a frustrating rollercoaster of a season in 2023 under 5th-year head coach Jim McElwain. Last year, the Chippewas ranked 5th in the Mid-America Conference in total offensive yards, after tabbing 4,136 yards and 36 touchdowns Certainly, the offensive firepower and talent were there to make them a dangerous team.
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