JOE LABAS NEWS

High passing volume not enough Labas was 19-for-30 passing for 242 yards and one interception during Saturday's 21-3 loss against Toledo. He also had seven rushes for -30 yards.

Impact Labas recorded a season-high 30 passing attempts in the eventual loss to the Rockets, but he was unable to find the end zone even with 242 passing yards. The starting quarterback will now close out his 2025 regular season with 126 of 183 passes completed for 1,676 yards, 12 touchdowns and six interceptions. He'll now focus on getting the Chippewas a bowl-game win before his college eligibility runs out after this year.

5 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Labas and Townsend lead Central Michigan over Kent State 28-16

Joe Labas throws two touchdown passes, and Brock Townsend runs for two scores as Central Michigan beats Kent State 28-16 on Wednesday night

NOVEMBER 20 • Associated Press

Dishes two touchdowns in win Labas was 11-for-20 passing for 121 yards, two touchdowns and one interception during Wednesday's 28-16 win versus Kent State. He also recorded three rushes for 11 yards.

Impact Labas logged a four-game low in passing yards during the eventual win, but he did find the end zone twice. The starting quarterback threw multiple touchdowns for the fourth time this season, and he saw some success on the ground. The 6-foot-4 play caller has now led the Chippewas to a 5-2 record, and a win next week against Toledo could get them to the MAC Championship if their cards fall correctly.

NOVEMBER 19 • ROTOWIRE

Serviceable passing game in blowout Labas completed 18 of 24 passes for 247 yards, two touchdowns and two interceptions during Wednesday's 38-19 victory over Buffalo.

Impact Labas got the win for the Chippewas and threw for a season-high 247 yards, but he also logged a 2:2 TD:INT ratio. The 6-foot-4 quarterback has now logged three games this season with multiple passing touchdowns, and he's thrown for 1,313 yards on the year. He'll look to finish out the final two games of the campaign strong with a 4-2 record in the MAC currently.

NOVEMBER 13 • ROTOWIRE

Central Michigan knocks off Buffalo 38-19 to become bowl eligible

Joe Labas threw two touchdown passes, Central Michigan scored two defensive touchdowns, and the Chippewas became bowl eligible for the first time in four years, defeating Buffalo 3...

NOVEMBER 13 • Associated Press

Serviceable in loss Labas completed 8 of 11 passes for 152 yards, one touchdown and one interception during Saturday's 24-21 defeat versus Western Michigan. He also had seven rushes for zero yards.

Impact Labas logged a five-game high in passing yards in the eventual loss to the Broncos, but he still threw a game-losing interception in the fourth quarter. The 6-foot-4 quarterback hasn't been used much as a passer so far this season, with less than 15 passing attempts in all but two games. He'll have another relatively tough matchup against Buffalo next Wednesday.

NOVEMBER 2 • ROTOWIRE

Lowry passes to Williams for go-ahead score late as Western Michigan tops Central Michigan 24-21

Broc Lowry threw the go-ahead 7-yard touchdown pass to Talique Williams late in the fourth quarter to rally Western Michigan to a 24-21 victory over Central Michigan

NOVEMBER 2 • Associated Press

Efficient in blowout win Labas was 10-for-11 passing for 148 yards and two touchdowns during Saturday's 38-13 victory against Massachusetts. He also had five rushes for five yards.

Impact Labas logged another game with a low passing attempt total, but he was extremely efficient. The starting quarterback completed all but one of his throws, with 148 yards and two touchdowns in the third quarter. Labas should continue to operate this offensive style at Western Michigan this upcoming Saturday.

OCTOBER 26 • ROTOWIRE

Townsend accounts for 3 TDs, Central Michigan beats UMass 38-13, extends Minutemen's skid

Joe Labas threw two touchdown passes, Brock Townsend had a 51-yard TD reception and ran for two scores, and Central Michigan beat Massachusetts 38-13 to extend the Minutemen’s losi...

OCTOBER 25 • Associated Press

Not utilized much in win Labas was 2-for-4 passing for 72 yards during Saturday's 27-6 win against Bowling Green. He also had five rushes for 30 yards.

Impact Labas notched another win with the Chippewas, but he remained underutilized as a passer. The starting quarterback completed half of his four passing attempts for a solid 72 yards. He remains a game manager for this upcoming weekend's game against UMass.

OCTOBER 19 • ROTOWIRE

Flores scores 3 TDs and Central Michigan defeats Bowling Green 27-6

Angel Flores scored on three short touchdown runs as Central Michigan defeated Bowling Green 27-6

OCTOBER 18 • Associated Press

Minimal involvement in loss Labas was 12-for-21 passing for 134 yards during Saturday's 28-22 loss against Akron.

Impact Even in a high-scoring loss, Labas still didn't throw the ball much and was held to just 134 passing yards. The 6-foot-4 quarterback's role has a quarterback so far this season has been riddled by low volume as a passer, which should continue if the Chippewas want to win games in the future. He'll aim to get a little more involved at Bowling Green after Central Michigan's bye week.

OCTOBER 4 • ROTOWIRE

Minimal involvement in loss Labas was 12-for-21 passing for 134 yards during Saturday's 28-22 loss against Akron.

Impact Even in a high-scoring loss, Labas still didn't throw the ball much and was held to just 134 passing yards. The 6-foot-4 quarterback's role has a quarterback so far this season has been riddled by low volume as a passer, which should continue if the Chippewas want to win games in the future. He'll aim to get a little more involved at Bowling Green after Central Michigan's bye week.

OCTOBER 4 • ROTOWIRE

Efficient in win over Eagles Labas completed 14 of 16 passes for 138 yards and one touchdown during Saturday's 24-13 win against Eastern Michigan.

Impact Labas threw the ball just 16 times in the conference outing, but he made the most of it with 138 yards, a touchdown and an 87.5 completion percentage. Even though the starting quarterback started out the season with struggles, he's posted 379 passing yards and four touchdowns in the last two games. He'll aim to keep this momentum going at Akron this upcoming Saturday.

SEPTEMBER 28 • ROTOWIRE

Efficient in win over Eagles Labas completed 14 of 16 passes for 138 yards and one touchdown during Saturday's 24-13 win against Eastern Michigan.

Impact Labas threw the ball just 16 times in the conference outing, but he made the most of it with 138 yards, a touchdown and an 87.5 completion percentage. Even though the starting quarterback started out the season with struggles, he's posted 379 passing yards and four touchdowns in the last two games. He'll aim to keep this momentum going at Akron this upcoming Saturday.

SEPTEMBER 28 • ROTOWIRE

Flores, Biggins run past Eastern Michigan, lead Central Michigan's 24-13 win over in-state rival

Angel Flores rushed for 137 yards and threw a touchdown pass, and Nahree Biggins rushed for 115 yards and a touchdown to lead Central Michigan to a 24-13 win over in-state rival Ea...

SEPTEMBER 27 • Associated Press

Three touchdowns over Seahawks Labas completed 12 of 14 passes for 241 yards and three touchdowns during Saturday's 49-10 win versus Wagner.

Impact Labas finally put together a game worth being excited about after a rough three-game stretch. The starting quarterback three for more passing yards and touchdowns than his first three outing combined. He should have plenty of opportunities to replicate his performance against Eastern Michigan in the conference opener this Saturday.

SEPTEMBER 21 • ROTOWIRE

Three touchdowns over Seahawks Labas completed 12 of 14 passes for 241 yards and three touchdowns during Saturday's 49-10 win versus Wagner.

Impact Labas finally put together a game worth being excited about after a rough three-game stretch. The starting quarterback three for more passing yards and touchdowns than his first three outing combined. He should have plenty of opportunities to replicate his performance against Eastern Michigan in the conference opener this Saturday.

SEPTEMBER 21 • ROTOWIRE

Labas ties career-high with 3 TD passes as Central Michigan beats Wagner 49-10

Joe Labas threw a career-high three first-half TDs and finished 12 of 14 for 241 yards as Central Michigan rolled past FCS Wagner 49–10 in its home opener

SEPTEMBER 20 • Associated Press

Throws one touchdown in blowout Labas completed 11 of 14 passes for 89 yards and one touchdown during Saturday's 45-17 defeat versus Pittsburgh.

Impact Labas wasn't used much in the blowout loss to the Panthers, especially since the Chippewas went down early. The starting quarterback was still able to dish out a 6-yard touchdown to DeCorion Temple in the third quarter, but it didn't make his stat-line look that much better. Labas will have another tough matchup at Michigan next week.

SEPTEMBER 7 • ROTOWIRE

Holstein throws four touchdowns as Pittsburgh surges by Central Michigan 45-17

Pittsburgh surged past Central Michigan 45-17 on Saturday, with Eli Holstein passing for 304 yards and four touchdowns

SEPTEMBER 6 • Associated Press

Not used much in close win Labas completed 5 of 10 passes for 56 yards during Friday's 16-14 victory over San Jose State.

Impact Labas was barely utilized in the Chippewa's close win over the Spartans, opting mostly to hand off the ball. Central Michigan's rushing attack was extremely efficient against San Jose State, which begs the question of whether the redshirt senior passing abilities will be needed a lot moving forward.

SEPTEMBER 1 • ROTOWIRE

Returning to CMU Labas has announced his decision to return to Central Michigan.

Impact Labas will return to Central Michigan after taking the time to explore opportunities in the transfer portal. The 6-foot-4 redshirt junior, who previously spent time with Iowa, threw for 1,114 yards (94-of-160), seven touchdowns and seven interceptions across six outings this fall.

JANUARY 18 • ROTOWIRE

Will enter portal Labas (arm) will enter the transfer portal, 247Sports reports.

Impact Labas has only one year of collegiate eligibility remaining, so it makes sense that he enters the transfer portal and considers all schools vying for his quarterback services. Before his arm injury, he was the primary QB for Central Michigan's 2024 team.

DECEMBER 5, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Out for season Labas (arm) will miss the remainder of the 2024-25 season, SB Nation reports.

Impact Labas is set to undergo a season-ending arm surgery following last week's 27-25 loss against Ohio. The 6-foot-4 redshirt junior appeared in six games this season, throwing for 1,114 yards (94-of-160), seven touchdowns and seven interceptions. Labas will look to get an early start on rehabbing for the 2025-26 season and Tyler Jefferson has been named Central Michigan's starting quarterback in his absence.

OCTOBER 15, 2024 • ROTOWIRE