Lew Nichols
Central Michigan rallies, 31-27, behind freshman QB's 3 TDs

Nov. 09, 2022 10:59 PM EST
MOUNT PLEASANT, Mich. (AP) — Freshman quarterback Bert Emanuel Jr. rushed for 293 yards and the first three touchdowns of his career as Central Michigan rallied from...

Ball St. takes slugfest in 1-point win over C. Michigan

Oct. 08, 2022 08:24 PM EDT
MOUNT PLEASANT, Mich. (AP) — Carson Steele ran for 124 yards on 28 carries and Ben VonGunten's 22-yard field goal with 12:14 remaining carried Ball State past...

Nichols, Central Michigan run roughshod over Bucknell 41-0

Sep. 17, 2022 04:32 PM EDT
MOUNT PLEASANT, Mich. (AP) — Lew Nichols III ran for 166 yards and scored a pair of touchdowns and Central Michigan dominated Bucknell in a 41-0 win on Saturday. ...

Arizona State running back Xazavian Valladay (1) scores a touchdown against Northern Arizona during the first half during an NCAA college football game Thursday, Sept. 1, 2022, in Tempe, Ariz. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)
Oklahoma St QB Sanders to face tough Arizona St defense

By Cliff Brunt Sep. 08, 2022 11:41 AM 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

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 ends wild trip west in Sun Bowl against WSU

Dec. 30, 2021 05:35 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

UTSA running back Sincere McCormick (3) leaps through the hands of Western Kentucky defensive back Miguel Edwards (13) for a touchdown during the second half of an NCAA college football game for the Conference USA championship Friday, Dec. 3, 2021, in San Antonio. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)
Column: Bowl season back to normal, why to watch them all

By Ralph D. Russo Dec. 14, 2021 12:52 PM EST

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

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

Lukes' 100-yard kickoff return highlights C. Michigan win

Nov. 26, 2021 04:10 PM EST
MOUNT PLEASANT, Mich. (AP) — Daniel Richardson threw two touchdown passes to JaCorey Sullivan, Marion Lukes returned a second-half kickoff 100 yards and...

Central Michigan running back Lew Nichols III (7) scores a touchdown against Western Michigan during an NCAA college football game Wednesday, Nov. 3, 2021, in Kalamazoo, Mich. (Carlin Stiehl/Kalamazoo Gazette via AP)
STAT WATCH: C Michigan's Lew Nichols takes over rushing lead

By Eric Olson Nov. 22, 2021 02:37 AM EST

In this image provided by CMU Athletic Communications, Central Michigan offensive lineman Bernhard Raimann lines up against Robert Morris during an NCAA college football game on Sept. 11, 2021, in Mount Pleasant, Mich. Raimann grew up in Austria and, like many European kids, he was initially into soccer. But he signed up as a teenager to play with the Vienna Vikings, an American football club team. Tall and gangly, he was originally a wide receiver. (Steve Jessmore/CMU Athletic Communications via AP)
NFL Prospect Watch: Bernhard Raimann's unusual path

By The Associated Press Nov. 19, 2021 03:39 PM EST

Nichols III, Richardson rally Central Michigan past Kent St

Nov. 11, 2021 12:09 AM EST
MOUNT PLEASANT, Mich. (AP) — Freshman Lew Nichols III ran for 215 yards and four touchdowns and Daniel Richardson threw four TD passes as Central Michigan...

Pimpleton's 2 punt return TDs spark CMU over WMU 42-30

Nov. 03, 2021 10:49 PM EDT
KALAMZOO, Mich. (AP) — Kalil Pimpleton scored three touchdowns in five minutes, two on long punt returns, to spark Central Michigan to a 42-30 win over Western...

Northern Illinois rallies in final minute to beat Chippewas

Oct. 23, 2021 04:44 PM EDT
MOUNT PLEASANT, Mich. (AP) — Rocky Lombardi threw for 320 yards and three touchdowns and freshman Kanon Woodill kicked the go-ahead field goal with under a...

Pimpleton helps pace C. Michigan in comeback win over Ohio

Oct. 09, 2021 09:13 PM EDT
ATHENS, Ohio (AP) — Daniel Richardson threw the go-ahead touchdown to Kalil Pimpleton with 3:55 left and Central Michigan held on to beat Ohio 30-27 on...