Joe Labas News, Rumors, Updates - Central Michigan Chippewas

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, 2025 • 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

Stops playing in second quarter Labas was 6-for-9 passing for 36 yards during Saturday's 27-25 defeat against Ohio.

Impact Labas stopped playing in the second quarter for the Chippewas and didn't return as Tyler Jefferson took over under center. Whether this absence was due to an injury or the fact Ohio was up 17-0 at that point is unknown, but it raises questions towards Labas' playing time in the coming weeks.

OCTOBER 14, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Gets job done in close win Labas was 24-for-43 passing for 275 yards, one touchdown and one interception during Saturday's 22-21 victory against San Diego State. He also had seven rushes for five yards.

Impact Labas wasn't amazing against the Aztec's defense, but he was efficient enough for CMU to sneak out the win. The 6-foot-4 quarterback did surpass 250 yards for the first time since Week 1, and he could be primed for some high usage ahead against conference opponents.

SEPTEMBER 30, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Isn't focal point of offense in win Labas was 14-for-20 passing for 185 yards and one touchdown during Saturday's 37-34 victory over Ball State.

Impact Labas had his sole passing touchdown for the win in the fourth quarter, but he wasn't relied on much throughout the matchup. Central Michigan appears to be relying on the run heavily this season and even brought in quarterback Bert Emmanuel to post carries especially in the red zone. Labas is the primary passer for the team, but he hasn't a consistent performer this season which gives him little to no fantasy upside.

SEPTEMBER 22, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Labas-to-Parker touchdown lifts Central Michigan over Ball State in wild finish

Joe Labas hit Chris Parker with the winning touchdown pass in the final minute and Central Michigan defeated Ball State 37-34 on Saturday in a game that saw three lead changes in t...

SEPTEMBER 21, 2024 • Associated Press

Struggles against Illini Labas was 12-for-25 passing for 125 yards and one interception during Saturday's 30-9 loss to Illinois. He also had seven rushes for 20 yards.

Impact Labas struggled to get consistent drives going against the entirety of the matchup against Illinois, similarly to Central Michigan's loss last week against FIU. The 6-foot-4 quarterback now has six interceptions in the last two games with the team, which gave quarterback Tyler Jefferson playing time against the Fighting Illini and could open up a possible battle for the starting spot.

SEPTEMBER 14, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Interception machine in loss Labas was 20-for-39 passing for 151 yards, two touchdowns and five interceptions during Saturday's 52-16 defeat to Florida International.

Impact Labas managed to punch in touchdowns in the second and third quarter, but these weren't without a slew of picks throughout the game. The 6-foot-4 quarterback was solid in last week's blowout win, but he'll need to figure out his accuracy if success is wanted in the rest of the year.

SEPTEMBER 8, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

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

Named as starting quarterback Labas has been named the starting quarterback for Thursday's game against Central Connecticut State, Jayden Jagtiani of the 9&10 News reports.

Impact Labas beat Bert Emanuel in the race to open the season as the starting quarterback for the opening week of the 2024 campaign. This will be a completely new role for Labas, as he spent the previous season as Iowa's third-string signal-caller.

AUGUST 26, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Commits to Central Michigan Labas announced on his personal Twitter page that he has committed to Central Michigan for the 2024 season.

Impact Labas was unable to log any counting stats during 2023, having spent the year serving as Iowa's third-string quarterback behind both Cade McNamara, who suffered a knee injury midway through the season, and Deacon Hill. Labas will hope to earn a bigger role with Central Michigan in 2024.

JANUARY 5, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Enters transfer portal Labas has entered the transfer portal, David Eickholt of 247Sports.com reports.

Impact Even with a mid-season injury to Cade McNamara (knee), Labas was unable to log any counting stats during 2023, having spent the year serving as Iowa's third-string quarterback behind both McNamara and Deacon Hill. It appears Labas can envision better opportunities for him elsewhere, and he will look to transfer to prove such notion.

DECEMBER 5, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Watch: Joe Labas Spring Game Film Iowa Backup QB in Action from Saturday at Kinnick

APRIL 23, 2023 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Watch: Joe Labas Spring Game Film Iowa Backup QB in Action from Saturday at Kinnick

APRIL 23, 2023 • SACBEE.COM

Notches bowl win in starting debut Labas completed 14 of 24 passes for 139 yards and one touchdown during Saturday's 21-0 win against Kentucky in the Music City Bowl.

Impact Labas got out to a nice start, completing each of his first three passing attempts to different receivers for 37 yards. He then went on to hit tight end Luke Lachey for a 15-yard touchdown early in the second quarter. This marked the lone offensive touchdown of the game in this shutout performance for the Hawkeyes' defense, which recorded two pick-sixes against Wildcats true freshman quarterback Destin Wade. Labas was Iowa's top starting option with Spencer Petras (shoulder) ruled out and previous No. 2 quarterback Alex Padilla entering the transfer portal prior to the Music City Bowl. However, he'll face an uphill battle to win this job heading into next season after graduate senior Cade McNamara committed to transfer from Michigan to Iowa in early December.

JANUARY 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

The unusual road to Joe Labas' first start: How the former third-team QB got here The absurdity of Labas' first career start has been quieted by Iowa's pickup of Cade McNamara, but will that change as game day approaches?

DECEMBER 23, 2022 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Joe Labas Steps into Iowa Football Spotlight Redshirt Freshman Discusses Stepping into QB1 Position

DECEMBER 22, 2022 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Scott Dochterman: With Iowa's top 2 QBs out, redshirt freshman... - The Athletic With Iowa’s top 2 QBs out, redshirt freshman Joe Labas will start the Music City Bowl against Kentucky per Iowa’s depth chart. Labas has yet...

DECEMBER 20, 2022 • THEATHLETIC.COM

HN TV: Joey Labas Open Spring Practice All of the 11-on-11 Reps from Iowa Freshman QB

APRIL 24, 2022 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Why Iowa freshman Joey Labas turned heads as scout-team QB and what it could mean for next season's depth chart Labas, who has worked behind three older quarterbacks this season, got a chance to practice with the twos during bowl preparation.

DECEMBER 28, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM

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Labas-to-Parker touchdown lifts Central Michigan over Ball State in wild finish