2009 schedule
Central Michigan
MAC
Final rank
#2
Record
11-2
Points
23
Diff
+207
Scored
431
Allowed
224
Outcome
Promoted
Game log
Real CFBD regular-season results. Points earned per game follow the opponent's 2009 starting tier: 5 for Tier 1, 4 for Tier 2, 3 for Tier 3, 2 for Tier 4, 1 for Tier 5, 0 for FBS losses or FCS wins, and −3 for any loss to an FCS opponent.
| Week | Opponent | Site | Score | Result | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | Arizona(Tier 2) | Away | 6 – 19 | L | 0 |
| 3 | Michigan State(Tier 2) | Away | 29 – 27 | W | +4 |
| 4 | FCS opponent | Home | 48 – 0 | W | 0 |
| 5 | Akron(Tier 4) | Home | 48 – 21 | W | +2 |
| 6 | Buffalo(Tier 4) | Away | 20 – 13 | W | +2 |
| 7 | Eastern Michigan(Tier 5) | Home | 56 – 8 | W | +1 |
| 8 | Western Michigan(Tier 3) | Away | 34 – 23 | W | +3 |
| 9 | Bowling Green(Tier 4) | Away | 24 – 10 | W | +2 |
| 10 | Boston College(Premier) | Away | 10 – 31 | L | 0 |
| 12 | Toledo(Tier 3) | Home | 56 – 28 | W | +3 |
| 13 | Ball State(Tier 4) | Away | 35 – 3 | W | +2 |
| 14 | Northern Illinois(Tier 4) | Home | 45 – 31 | W | +2 |
| 15 | Ohio(Tier 4) | Home | 20 – 10 | W | +2 |
