1974 Central Michigan Chippewas football team
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| 1974 Central Michigan Chippewas football | |
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NCAA Division II champion
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| Conference | Independent |
| 1974 record | 12–1 |
| Head coach | Roy Kramer (8th year) |
The 1974 Central Michigan Chippewas football team was an American football team that represented Central Michigan University during the 1974 NCAA Division II football season. In their eighth season under head coach Roy Kramer, the Chippewas compiled a 12–1 record, losing the opening game to Kent State and then winning 12 straight games. In post-season play, they defeated Boise State, 20–6, in the Division II Quarterfinal Game,[1] Louisiana Tech, 35–14, in the Pioneer Bowl,[2] and Delaware, 54–14, in the 1974 Camellia Bowl to win the NCAA Division II championship. The 1974 Chippewas outscored all opponents 450 to 127.[3]
After the 1974 season, Central Michigan jumped to Division I and joined the Mid-American Conference.
