Central Michigan Football: Can CMU compete for conference title again?

Offense has a chance to be lethal if QB situation is settled

10 starters are returning for Central Michigan on offense and if their QB situation is settled, then this could be one of the best offenses in the conference.

Daniel Richardson started four of the six games at quarterback for the Chippewas and he was starting to settle in before he suffered a leg injury. Richardson completed 64% of his passes for 714 yards and four touchdowns before getting hurt. If Richardson has a firm grasp on the job then that would be a big thing for the offense and the team as a whole.

The running game is going to be a really good one-two punch in veteran Kobe Lewis and youngster Lew Nichols. Nichols was the MAC freshman of the year and was a threat to score anytime that he touched the ball. This is one of the best duos in the conference and the strength of the Chippewas offense in 2021.

Kalil Pimpleton was the leading receiver for Central Michigan in 2020 and he is back to lead the unit again. Dallas Dixon and JaCorey Sullivan are also back to and they are big-time threats, as well as tight end Hunter Buczkowski.

The offensive line returns four of five starters, including Derek Smith, who was a second-team All-MAC selection last fall. This has a chance to be one of the best offenses in the conference with the number of veteran playmakers on this side of the ball.