Matt Drinkall
Head coach
MAC · Mount Pleasant, Michigan
Central Michigan Football Coaching Staff 2026
Head coach and coordinators
2026 record3-2
Coaching staff
CMU coaches
Published 2026 Central Michigan coaching responsibilities, reviewed October 6.
Leadership
Offense
Jim Chapin
Offensive coordinator / quarterbacks
Defense
Sean Cronin
Defensive coordinator / linebackers
Central Michigan Athletics 2026 schedule (https://cmuchippewas.com/sports/football/schedule/text/2026) and football staff (https://cmuchippewas.com/sports/football/coaches); 2025 record from cfbstats.com/2025/team/129/index.html. Player details from https://cfbstats.com/2026/team/129/roster.html, reviewed October 6, 2026. This is a dated snapshot; check the school for changes.
Staff coverage
Central Michigan listed coaching roles
This profile lists 3 staff members for Central Michigan. Responsibilities are grouped as follows: Defense: 1; Leadership: 1; Offense: 1.
Titles describe the published staff listing. They do not establish who calls plays or whether every support role is included.
FAQ
Central Michigan football coaching staff FAQs
Who is the head coach of Central Michigan?
Matt Drinkall is listed as head coach in the team profile reviewed on 2026-10-06.
Does this page list the entire football staff?
It contains 3 published staff entries. Recruiting, operations and other support roles may not be included; the page does not claim a complete staff directory.
Who leads Central Michigan's offense and defense?
Jim Chapin (Offensive coordinator / quarterbacks) and Sean Cronin (Defensive coordinator / linebackers).
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