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Rusty VanWetzinga IV - Out for multiple weeks VanWetzinga (knee) is out for a few weeks, By the Belt reports.

Impact At the very least, VanWetzinga will sit out Central Michigan's September schedule, with CMU having two games remaining. He has an MCL sprain, and though problematic, it not requiring surgery indicates that a midseason return is definitely possible.

SEPTEMBER 15 • ROTOWIRE

Vaughn Blue - Leading receiver in win Blue posted six rushes for 27 yards and one touchdown and hauled in 3 of 4 targets for 29 yards during Saturday's 13-10 win versus Colgate.

Impact After registering just three rushes a week ago against New Mexico, Blue picked up his first score of the campaign. The running back also led the Chippewas in receiving yards (29) en route to their first victory of the year.

SEPTEMBER 13 • ROTOWIRE

Angel Flores - Leading rusher in win Flores completed 7 of 13 passes for 57 yards and one interception during Saturday's 13-10 win over Colgate. He also had 22 rushes for 122 yards with one touchdown.

Impact After rushing for eight touchdowns a season ago, Flores picked up his first rushing score of the campaign against Colgate on Saturday. The quarterback contributed one of two Chippewa scores during their first win of the season. Flores will look to carry the momentum into next week's matchup against Wyoming.

SEPTEMBER 13 • ROTOWIRE

Angel Flores, Vaughn Blue run for 2nd-half TDs to rally Central Michigan over Colgate 13-10

Angel Flores and Vaughn Blue ran for second-half touchdowns and Central Michigan rallied to edge FCS opponent Colgate 13-10 on Saturday

SEPTEMBER 12 • Associated Press

Jaden Allen - Out Saturday Allen (undisclosed) is out for Saturday's game versus Colgate.

Impact After securing one catch during the season opener, Allen will be held out of Saturday's contest due to an undisclosed injury. His next chance to suit up is next Saturday versus Wyoming.

SEPTEMBER 12 • ROTOWIRE

Jadyn Glasser - Unable to get in rhythm Glasser was 4-for-10 passing for 16 yards during Saturday's 38-7 loss versus New Mexico. He also had eight rushes for negative two yards.

Impact Glasser completed just 40 percent of his 10 passes during Saturday's blowout loss to New Mexico. The quarterback split reps with Angel Flores, who did not record much better numbers than Glasser. Glasser will look to change the narrative next week in the Chippewas' home opener Sept. 12 against Colgate.

SEPTEMBER 9 • ROTOWIRE

Angel Flores - Struggles in season opener Flores completed 3 of 6 passes for 14 yards and one interception during Saturday's 38-7 defeat versus New Mexico. He also had 10 rushes for 27 yards.

Impact Flores struggled against the New Mexico defense early in his 2026 campaign. The quarterback split reps under center with Jadyn Glasser, who also did not perform well. Flores will look to bounce back during the Chippewas' home opener against Colgate on Sept. 12.

SEPTEMBER 9 • ROTOWIRE

Nasir Williams - Scores lone TD Williams recorded one rush for 23 yards and a touchdown, while also reeling in one catch for 11 yards during Saturday's 38-7 defeat against New Mexico.

Impact Williams scored the only touchdown for Central Michigan during the season opener at New Mexico. The score capped off a 10-play, 75-yard drive early in the fourth quarter to help the Chippewas avoid the shutout. With only seven total completions on the evening between Jadyn Glasser and Angel Flores, Williams was the leading receiver with 11 yards. Williams will look to find the end zone again during the Chippewas' home opener against Colgate on Sept. 12.

SEPTEMBER 6 • ROTOWIRE

Laubstein, Glasgow propel New Mexico to 38-7 victory over Central Michigan in season opener for both

James Laubstein had two touchdown runs and Grant Glasgow kicked three field goals to lead New Mexico to a 38-7 victory over Central Michigan in a season opener for both teams

SEPTEMBER 6 • Associated Press

Central Michigan vs New Mexico Highlights 🏈 FOX College Football

SEPTEMBER 6 • FOX SPORTS

Jason Philpot-Dixon - Ready to go in Week 1 Philpot-Dixon (undisclosed) is available for Saturday's game against New Mexico.

Impact Philpot-Dixon appeared in just two games in the 2025 season before sitting out the rest of the campaign. The tailback is buried on the depth chart, however, so his chances of making an impact in fantasy any time soon look slim at best.

SEPTEMBER 5 • ROTOWIRE

Jakivion Calip - Available for Week 1 Calip (undisclosed) is available for Saturday's game against New Mexico.

Impact Calip missed the entire 2025 season due to injury, but he's healthy to suit up in this 2026 campaign opener. However, he's buried on the RB depth chart, so even if he's healthy, he's not going to get too many touches in the backfield.

SEPTEMBER 5 • ROTOWIRE

Braylen Naves - Listed as starter for Chippewas Naves is listed as a Week 1 start for Central Michigan on the team's initial depth chart.

Impact Naves is a true sophomore who has yet to log a statistic in college, but the 6-1 receiver from Davison, Michigan will get his chance to start at wideout in this Chippewas offense alongside Langston Lewis.

SEPTEMBER 2 • ROTOWIRE

Brock Townsend - Co-starter for Week 1 Townsend is listed as a co-starter at running back for Central Michigan ahead of Saturday's opener against New Mexico, per Andrew Graham of Mitten Football.

Impact Townsend is projected to split work with fellow running back Vaughn Blue for Saturday. The running back had a productive year with Central Michigan last season, rushing for 418 yards and four touchdowns on 82 attempts. He figures to have the same volume once again this season.

SEPTEMBER 2 • ROTOWIRE

Vaughn Blue - Listed as co-starter Blue is listed as a co-starter at running back with Brock Townsend on Central Michigan's Week 1 depth chart.

Impact Blue, the Liberty transfer who ran for 234 yards and two touchdowns with eight catches for 119 yards and a score last fall with the Flames, looks poised to split the lead back role with Townsend. The latter is a returner for the Chippewas who amassed 563 total yards and eight touchdowns this fall, but expect both players to be featured for Central Michigan.

SEPTEMBER 2 • ROTOWIRE

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AUGUST 31 • CANESWARNING.COM

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AUGUST 28 • FOX SPORTS

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Jadyn Glasser - Not named QB1, will play Week 1 Glasser is not Central Michigan's starting quarterback Sept. 5 against New Mexico but will play Week 1, Pete Thamel of ESPN.com reports.

Impact Glasser couldn't beat out Angel Flores for the starting job but will still have an opportunity to take snaps under center during Week 1 off the bench. The quarterback made two appearances last season for Central Michigan before missing the final 11 games with an undisclosed injury. He will have a chance to impress the coaching staff during live game action and potentially earn the starting job later in the season if Flores struggles. Flores is a dual-threat quarterback who offers more talent on the ground, meaning Glasser could see the field in specific passing situations.

AUGUST 27 • ROTOWIRE

Angel Flores - Named starting quarterback Flores has been named Central Michigan's starting quarterback, per By The Belt.

Impact Flores appears set to open the season atop Central Michigan's depth chart after handling a key dual-threat role in 2025. His rushing production gives him added fantasy appeal at quarterback.

AUGUST 27 • ROTOWIRE

Tommy McIntosh - Set to miss 2026 campaign McIntosh (undisclosed) will miss the 2026 season with an injury, per Central Michigan play-by-play broadcaster Adam Jaksa.

Impact McIntosh, a former transfer from Wisconsin, is coming off a career year in 2025 in which he reeled in 31 catches for 422 yards and three touchdowns. He was primed to be Central Michigan's top wideout in 2026, but will now miss the entire campaign. This should mean more opportunities for Langston Lewis, Justin Ruffin and Collin Payne, among others.

JUNE 23 • ROTOWIRE

Jadyn Glasser - Practicing this spring Glasser (undisclosed) is partaking in spring practice with the Chippewas, per college football writer Andrew E. Graham.

Impact Glasser completed 7-of-9 passes for 78 yards last season in Week 2 against Pitt before he sat out the final 11 games of the year with an injury. However, the quarterback is partaking in spring ball, meaning he's over the ailment and ready for the 2026 campaign.

APRIL 14 • ROTOWIRE

Shawn Foster - Transfers to Central Michigan Foster will transfer to Central Michigan where he'll play wide receiver, per the Chippewas' 2026 roster.

Impact Foster began his career as a running back at Michigan State, but after three seasons in which he didn't see the field, he'll head to Central Michigan to play receiver, where he should have two seasons of eligibility remaining.

FEBRUARY 18 • ROTOWIRE

Vaughn Blue - Transfers to CMU Blue will transfer to Central Michigan, per the Chippewas' 2026 roster.

Impact Blue spent the past three seasons at Liberty. The tailback ran for 234 yards and two touchdowns in 2025, both of which were career highs. He also caught eight passes for 119 yards and a score. The tailback will have two years of eligibility remaining with Central Michigan.

FEBRUARY 18 • ROTOWIRE

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FEBRUARY 4 • Associated Press

Langston Lewis - Will run it back with CMU Lewis will run it back with Central Michigan for 2026, according to his X account.

Impact Considering that Lewis logged an excellent 2025, CMU will welcome a re-enrolling Lewis. During the year, he caught more than 70 percent of 60 targets for 596 yards (13.9 averaged per reception) and three touchdowns. The question becomes whether or not Lewis' excellence continues. CMU's receiver corps lacking proven pedigree indicates that he should.

JANUARY 19 • ROTOWIRE

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