Central Connecticut State Blue Devils vs. Central Michigan Chippewas - News - August 29, 2024 | FOX Sports

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Solomon Davis - Leads air attack Davis hauled in all four targets for 109 yards and two touchdowns during Thursday's 66-10 victory against Central Connecticut State.

Impact The Valparaiso transfer led Central Michigan's receiving core in receptions, touchdowns and yards as the team steamrolled the Chippewas. Davis looks to be a force against defenders and top target for play caller Joe Labas, but the wide receiver's true skills will be showcased when Central Michigan takes on tougher opponents as the season progresses.

AUGUST 30, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Evan Boyd - Brings in touchdown Thursday Boyd caught all three targets for 78 yards and one touchdown during Thursday's 66-10 win against Central Connecticut State.

Impact The 6-foot-3 wide receiver was a force in the passing game, trailing only Solomon Davis in receiving yards. As a freshman in standing, Boyd has a bright year ahead, especially if he's able to stay as a top target for quarterback Joe Labas in the tougher games to come.

AUGUST 30, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Stephan Bracey Jr. - Almost 50 yards in win Bracey Jr. reeled in all two targets for 48 yards during Thursday's 66-10 victory versus Central Connecticut State.

Impact Bracey saw just 10 receptions for 66 yards in the entire 2023 season with Central Michigan, so this performance already looks to surpass his former seasons. The 5-foot-10 pass catcher isn't currently at the top of the wide receiver, but he could be in the coming weeks if he continues to generate targets from quarterback Joe Labas.

AUGUST 30, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Myles Bailey - Cashes in two touchdowns Bailey logged nine rushes for 68 yards and two touchdowns and reeled in all two targets for 19 yards during Thursday's 66-10 victory versus Central Connecticut State.

Impact Bailey only rushed nine times against the Chippewas, but he did still lead the backfield with Marion Lukes out with an undisclosed injury. The senior ball carrier's usage could change if Lukes ends up returning in the coming weeks, but Bailey did showcase a solid ability to find the end zone in Central Michigan's blowout victory.

AUGUST 30, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Joe Labas - Dominant showing in blowout Labas was 18-for-24 passing for 342 yards and three touchdowns during Thursday's 66-10 victory versus Central Connecticut State.

Impact The Iowa transfer showcased why he should be the starter for Central Michigan, although the game did end up being a blowout. The matchups should be tougher in the weeks to come, but Labas' dominant performance against the Chippewas bids well for the rest of the season.

AUGUST 30, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Labas, special teams spark Central Michigan to 66-10 romp over Central Connecticut

Joey Labas threw for three touchdowns and 342 yards and completed 75% of his passes and Central Michigan beat Central Connecticut 66-10 in the season opener for both teams

AUGUST 30, 2024 • Associated Press

Kadenn Rose - Will miss 2024 season Rose will miss the entire 2024 season due to an undisclosed injury.

Impact Rose was not expected to be an asset in the backfield for Central Michigan, but now he won't have the chance due to this injury. Expect Myles Bailye, B.J. Harris and Nahree Biggins to see most of the reps in the backfield with Marion Lukes (undisclosed) out.

AUGUST 29, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Central Connecticut State Blue Devils

Central Michigan Chippewas

STANDINGS

MID-AMERICAN

NORTHEAST

MID-AMERICAN		W-L	CONF	STRK
1	Ohio	11-3	7-1	W7
2	Miami (OH)	9-5	7-1	W1
3	Buffalo	9-4	6-2	W5
4	Bowling Green	7-6	6-2	L2
5	Western Michigan	6-7	5-3	L1
6	Toledo	8-5	4-4	W1
7	Northern Illinois	8-5	4-4	W2
8	Akron	4-8	3-5	W2
9	Eastern Michigan	5-7	2-6	L5
10	Central Michigan	4-8	2-6	L1
11	Ball State	3-9	2-6	L4
12	Kent State	0-12	0-8	L12

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Central Connecticut State Blue Devils

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EVENT INFO

Kelly/Shorts Stadium

Kelly/Shorts Stadium

Mount Pleasant, MI

Aug 29, 2024

18,055

3 Hours 20 Minutes