In Pictures: Central Michigan Chippewas vs. Northern Illinois Huskies

It was a pivotal game for both Central Michigan (6-4, 4-2 MAC) and Northern Illinois (3-6, 2-3 MAC), as both teams were trying to stay live in the division race, as well as attain bowl eligibility.

Both squads had to endure cold and wet conditions as the game settled in, with the game ultimately being decided in CMU’s favor, by a final score of 48-10.

I was doing double-duty once again at the game, so pictures are from the first half of the first quarter, the whole of the third quarter and the first two possessions of the fourth quarter. I was also working with one lens with a broken focus, so pardon if some images have strange fore/background focuses, strange lighting or other fuzziness.

Enjoy!

Grid View

• The under-construction Champions Center stands in the background at Kelly/Shorts Stadium. James H. Jimenez
• A CBS Sports Network cameraman sets up in front of the Champions Center. James H. Jimenez
• Central Michigan athletic director Michael Alford looks out onto the field prior to kickoff between CMU and Northern Illinois. James H. Jimenez
• Fans at Kelly/Shorts Stadium unfurl a banner supporting the offensive line. James H. Jimenez
• The color guard stands in the endzone awaiting pregame ceremonies. James H. Jimenez
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• A cheerleader leading the student section in cheers during the pregame ceremony. James H. Jimenez
• Two CMU fans cheer along with the pregame ceremonies prior to kickoff between CMU and Northern Illinois. James H. Jimenez
• CMU defensive lineman LaQuan Johnson gets some coaching from an assistant as the Chippewas walk onto the field. James H. Jimenez
• CMU defensive backs Rollian Sturkey (37) and Norman Anderson (16) pose for the camera as CMU walks onto the field. James H. Jimenez
• NIU safety Trayshon Foster carries the NIU Huskies flag out of the tunnel prior to kickoff. James H. Jimenez
• NIU receiver Spencer Tears stops to pose for the camera with the Illinois state flag prior to kickoff. James H. Jimenez
• CMU quarterback Daniel Richardson gets a headset ready before kickoff between CMU and Northern Illinois. James H. Jimenez
• The Marching Chips assume their position in the student section after pregame ceremonies to play in-game. James H. Jimenez
• Players from the CMU football team huddle up for instruction before a possession. James H. Jimenez
• CMU leads a drive towards the Champions Center side of the stadium on their first possession. James H. Jimenez
• Cheerleaders lead a “first down” cheer in front of the student section. James H. Jimenez
• An overhead view of a CMU possession pre-snap. James H. Jimenez
• An overhead view of CMU’s JaCorey Sullivan (11) securing a catch, with NIU’s Devin Haney (12) and Mykelti Williams (8) in pursuit. James H. Jimenez
• NIU quarterback Ross Bowers (12) sets up for a throw with pressure incoming from CMU defensive lineman Mohammed Diallo (70.) James H. Jimenez
• An NIU receiver evades a tackle from a CMU defender en route to a first down conversion. James H. Jimenez
• The NIU offense sets up against the CMU defense. James H. Jimenez
• NIU quarterback Ross Bowers (12) drops back to pass as receivers go into their routes. James H. Jimenez
• An NIU receiver is brought down by CMU safety Devonni Reed (5.) James H. Jimenez
• NIU safety Mykelti Williams (8) reads the CMU backfield as CMU quarterback Tommy Lazzaro (7) scans the defense. James H. Jimenez
• CMU quarterback Quinten Dormady (12) handles a snap. James H. Jimenez
• CMU running back Jonathan Ward falls to the ground as fellow CMU players try to clear way. James H. Jimenez
• CMU quarterback Quinten Dormady (12) readies a throw. James H. Jimenez
• A general field view as the third quarter winds down at Kelly/Shorts Stadium. James H. Jimenez
• A general view of Kelly/Shorts Stadium in the fourth quarter as the game winds down. James H. Jimenez
• NIU players receive coaching after a defensive stop. James H. Jimenez
• NIU defensive tackle Weston Kramer (55) receives treatment on his wrist during action. James H. Jimenez
• NIU defensive back Trayshon Foster fires up the NIU sideline while the offense is on the field. James H. Jimenez
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• CMU defensive back Demarcus Governor (26) puts up two fists to signify the start of the fourth quarter during the media break. James H. Jimenez
• A scrum emerges between the CMU offense and the NIU defense on an attempted run by Kobe Lewis. James H. Jimenez
• CMU running back Jonathan Ward (5) celebrates a touchdown at the start of the fourth quarter. James H. Jimenez
• Two fans play a sideline game during a media timeout in the third quarter. James H. Jimenez
• Two fans dressed as inflatable tube people dance along to the music during the CMU/NIU football game. James H. Jimenez