On September 6, 1975, the Chippewas defeated Western Michigan, 34–0, in their Division I and MAC debuts.
Central Michigan running back Walt "Smoke" Hodges rushed for 147 yards.
[5] The team's two losses came in close games against Northern Michigan (16–17) and Ball State (13–16).
[6] Center Wes Gamble received the team's most valuable player award.
[7] Running back Walt Hodges, defensive back Jim Jones, defensive tackle John Neuman, and linebacker Bill Schmidt received first-team All-MAC honors.