Some of the top photos from the 2023 Homecoming festivities at Central Michigan University as captured by University Communications.
Will it float? Participants hoped so at the cardboard boat races on Rose Pond.I want candy! Rainy weather cleared out in time for the homecoming parade.Pregame tailgating ahead of the CMU vs. Akron football game.Fans fill the stands at Kelly/Shorts Stadium for CMU's first homecoming game against Akron since 1996.The CMU Marching Band was fired up for a defensive battle.The color guard put on a show alongside the marching band during halftime.Quarterback Jase Bauer's third quarter touchdown run put CMU up 10-3.The cheer team was head over heels for CMU's time of possession: A season-high 37 minutes and 51 seconds.A fan's vintage outfit was on-brand for CMU's vintage defensive effort as Central Michigan held Akron to 193 yards of total offense.Final score: CMU 17, Akron 10, good for Central's eighth win in their last nine homecoming games.Strike up the band! CMU heads to Ball State on Saturday, Oct. 21 looking to improve to 5-3 on the year.