One of the Mid-American Conference’s most heated and storied rivalry games is set for action this weekend, as the Central Michigan Chippewas travel to Kalamazoo to face the Western Michigan Broncos on a Saturday afternoon for the first time since Sept.

This week, the Chippewas head down to Kalamazoo to face Western Michigan in their annual Battle for the Victory Cannon Trophy.  For offensive coordinator Jim Chapin and his team, the focus this week in practice has been on adjusting to a new opponent and on the details needed for the team to win.

A Chamber of Commerce day in Bowling Green, Ohio was spoiled for the home crowd at Doyt Perry Stadium, as the visiting Central Michigan Chippewas (4-3, 2-1 MAC) shut down the BGSU Falcons (3-4, 1-2 MAC) in all phases to pick up a dominant 27-6 victory on Saturday afternoon.

Expert recap and game analysis of the Central Michigan Chippewas vs. Massachusetts Minutemen NCAAF game from October 25, 2025 on ESPN.