When Central Michigan opens its season at San Jose State on August 29, the game will mark a fresh start for both teams. The Chippewas are beginning the Matt Drinkall era after a 4-8 campaign in 2024 that included six losses in their final seven outing. San Jose State, meanwhile, enters still looking to move past a 41-39 defeat to South Florida in the Hawaii Bowl.

The late kickoff at CEFCU Stadium will be announced nationally with Trent Rush on play-by-play and Will Blackmon providing analysis. Rush has extensive experience in the booth, having called MLB, college football, and basketball for Fox Sports. He is also popular among Angels fans as the radio host for his pre- and post-game analysis.

Blackmon is a 12-year NFL veteran who won Super Bowl XLVI with the Giants. He has settled seaml

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