With Jim McElwain retiring and Matt Drinkall coming in to be the team’s new head coach, Central Michigan is aiming to bounce back after a lackluster 2024 season. The Chippewas went 4-8 overall and 2-6 in MAC play last year.
In hopes of giving the program a spark, they’ve been active in the transfer portal. Here’s a look at the players who have decided to join Central Michigan and who have chosen to leave the program this offseason, per 247 Sports.
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How Many Central Michigan Players Have Entered The Transfer Portal?
Thus far, eight Central Michigan players have made it known they intend to go to another team via the transfer portal.
How Many Players Have Transferred To Central Michigan?
At this point, nine college football players have decided to transfer to Central Michigan. That number could always change as the offseason continues.
Central Michigan Transfer Tracker
| Name | Old Team | New Team | Pos. |
| Maddix Blackwell | Indiana St. | CMU | DB |
| Kalen Carroll | Cincinnati | CMU | DB |
| John Iannuzzi | Columbia | CMU | OL |
| Dylan Fisher | Ohio Dominican | CMU | DL |
| Chris Parker | CMU | UConn | WR |
| Rusty VanWetzinga IV | Iowa | CMU | TE |
| Trey Cornist | Tulane | CMU | RB |
| Jacob Russell | Valparaiso | CMU | OL |
| Elijah Gordon | Saginaw Valley St. | CMU | DB |
| Angel Flores | N. Arizona | CMU | QB |
| Evan Boyd | CMU | Michigan St. | WR |
| Nolan Ziegler | CMU | Ferris St. | LB |
| Bert Emanuel Jr. | CMU | San Diego St. | QB |
| Tyler Jefferson | CMU | Florida A&M | QB |
| Jemeil Jackson | CMU | W. Kentucky | OL |
| Jonah Pace | CMU | Iowa | DL |
| Gavin Harris | CMU | New Mexico St. | TE |
