Central Michigan’s football team ended its road skid with a 16-14 win over San Jose State in new head coach Matt Drinkall’s debut on Friday, Aug. 29, 2025.
San Jose State wide receiver Matthew Coleman (14) is hiut by Central Michigan defensive back Kalen Carroll (6) while being tackled by Central Michigan defensive back Jaion Jackson (4) in the second quarter during an NCAA football game on Friday, Aug. 29, 2025 in San Jose, Calif. (AP Photo/Lachlan Cunningham)
San Jose State place kicker Denis Lynch (48) reacts after missing a field goal in the fourth quarter against the Central Michigan during an NCAA football game on Friday, Aug. 29, 2025 in San Jose, Calif. (AP Photo/Lachlan Cunningham)
Central Michigan head coach Matt Drinkall looks on from the sideline during the game against San Jose State during an NCAA football game on Friday, Aug. 29, 2025 in San Jose, Calif. (AP Photo/Lachlan Cunningham)
Central Michigan defensive back Elijah Rikard (2) intercepts a pass intended for San Jose State wide receiver Leland Smith (1) during an NCAA football game on Friday, Aug. 29, 2025 in San Jose, Calif. (AP Photo/Lachlan Cunningham)
Central Michigan running back Nahree Biggins (5) is tackled by San Jose State defensive back Jalen Apalit-Williams (7) and San Jose State cornerback Caleb Presley (0) in the fourth quarter during an NCAA football game on Friday, Aug. 29, 2025 in San Jose, Calif. (AP Photo/Lachlan Cunningham)
Central Michigan wide reciever Tommy McIntosh (19) reacts after making a catch for a first down in the third quarter against San Jose State during an NCAA football game on Friday, Aug. 29, 2025 in San Jose, Calif. (AP Photo/Lachlan Cunningham)
Central Michigan quarterback Angel H Flores (7) is tackled by San Jose State offensive lineman Gafa Faga (50) and San Jose State defensive back Isiah Revis (20) in the fourth quarter during an NCAA football game on Friday, Aug. 29, 2025 in San Jose, Calif. (AP Photo/Lachlan Cunningham)
Central Michigan defensive lineman Michael Heldman (97) causes a fumble by San Jose State quarterback Walker Eget (5) in the first quarter during an NCAA football game on Friday, Aug. 29, 2025 in San Jose, Calif. (AP Photo/Lachlan Cunningham)
Central Michigan quarterback Joe Labas (2) looks to pass the ball in the first quarter against San Jose State during an NCAA football game on Friday, Aug. 29, 2025 in San Jose, Calif. (AP Photo/Lachlan Cunningham)
Central Michigan place kicker Cade Graham (47) makes a field goal in the fourth quarter against San Jose State during an NCAA football game on Friday, Aug. 29, 2025 in San Jose, Calif. (AP Photo/Lachlan Cunningham)
Central Michigan place kicker Cade Graham (47) reacts with teammates after kicking a field goal in the fourth quarter against San Jose State during an NCAA football game on Friday, Aug. 29, 2025 in San Jose, Calif. (AP Photo/Lachlan Cunningham)
San Jose State wide receiver Danny Scudero (10) runs after a cartch to score a touchdown in the third quarter against Central Michigan during an NCAA football game on Friday, Aug. 29, 2025 in San Jose, Calif. (AP Photo/Lachlan Cunningham)
Central Michigan running back Trey Cornist (6) runs the ball in the first quarter against San Jose State during an NCAA football game on Friday, Aug. 29, 2025 in San Jose, Calif. (AP Photo/Lachlan Cunningham)
Central Michigan place kicker Cade Graham (47) reacts with teammates after kicking a field goal in the fourth quarter against San Jose State during an NCAA football game on Friday, Aug. 29, 2025 in San Jose, Calif. (AP Photo/Lachlan Cunningham)
San Jose State wide receiver Matthew Coleman (14) is tackled by Central Michigan defensive back Jaion Jackson (4) in the second quarter during an NCAA football game on Friday, Aug. 29, 2025 in San Jose, Calif. (AP Photo/Lachlan Cunningham)
San Jose State wide receiver Leland Smith (1) reacts after catching a pass for a touchdown in the second quarter against the Central Michigan during an NCAA football game on Friday, Aug. 29, 2025 in San Jose, Calif. (AP Photo/Lachlan Cunningham)
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San Jose State wide receiver Matthew Coleman (14) is hiut by Central Michigan defensive back Kalen Carroll (6) while being tackled by Central Michigan defensive back Jaion Jackson (4) in the second quarter during an NCAA football game on Friday, Aug. 29, 2025 in San Jose, Calif. (AP Photo/Lachlan Cunningham)