Central Michigan plays first MAC road game of the year Saturday at Eastern Michigan

MOUNT PLEASANT - The Central Michigan Chippewas are in search of their first road win of the season on Saturday when they'll travel to Ypsilanti to take on the Eastern Michigan Eagles. Saturday will be the 102nd meeting between the two teams, the longest series between any two MAC schools. The game will also be the first of Michigan MAC trophy this year, and in past years Central has done well against Eastern, winning 4 of the last 5 meetings. Both teams come into Saturday's matchup 1-1 in MAC play.

"This team really cares in that, you know, they recognize some of their shortcomings. At the same time, we've got to go out and make some plays when those plays need to be made. And, you know, we've done it here in the second half, so now we've got to go do it in the first half," said coach McElwain.

Kickoff is set for 2.