Recap: Homecoming Game 2018

Photos by Xavier Mendoza

It was that time of the year again— when we welcome back our alumni, have a week of energy, events, hunts and points, as well as one of the busiest football games all year. Both tailgating lots are filled with people enjoying their festivities, hanging out friends and family and making memories.

The special teams squad stops the opening kickoff at the 1-yard line during the homecoming game against Buffalo on Oct. 6 at Mount Pleasant, MI. CMU falls short against Buffalo 24-34.

CMU’s All-Girl Cheer Team excites the crowd during the homecoming game against Buffalo on Oct. 6 at Mount Pleasant, MI. CMU falls short against Buffalo 24-34.

CMU athletics employees fire off the T-Shirt gun during the homecoming game against Buffalo on Oct. 6 at Mount Pleasant, MI. CMU falls short against Buffalo 24-34.

Senior Devon Spalding, 25, rushes during the homecoming game against Buffalo on Oct. 6 at Mount Pleasant, MI. CMU falls short against Buffalo 24-34.

Students watch from the student section during the homecoming game against Buffalo on Oct. 6 at Mount Pleasant, MI. CMU falls short against Buffalo 24-34.

The two football teams face off during the homecoming game against Buffalo on Oct. 6 at Mount Pleasant, MI. CMU falls short against Buffalo 24-34.

Students watch from the student section during the homecoming game against Buffalo on Oct. 6 at Mount Pleasant, MI. CMU falls short against Buffalo 24-34.

Senior Jack Sheldon, 99, punts the football during the homecoming game against Buffalo on Oct. 6 at Mount Pleasant, MI. CMU falls short against Buffalo 24-34.

Students watch from the student section during the homecoming game against Buffalo on Oct. 6 at Mount Pleasant, MI. CMU falls short against Buffalo 24-34.

Students watch from the student section during the homecoming game against Buffalo on Oct. 6 at Mount Pleasant, MI. CMU falls short against Buffalo 24-34.

Students watch from the student section during the homecoming game against Buffalo on Oct. 6 at Mount Pleasant, MI. CMU falls short against Buffalo 24-34.

Students watch from the student section during the homecoming game against Buffalo on Oct. 6 at Mount Pleasant, MI. CMU falls short against Buffalo 24-34.

Students watch from the student section during the homecoming game against Buffalo on Oct. 6 at Mount Pleasant, MI. CMU falls short against Buffalo 24-34.

CMU’s Dance Team energizes the crowd during the homecoming game against Buffalo on Oct. 6 at Mount Pleasant, MI. CMU falls short against Buffalo 24-34.

Students watch from the student section during the homecoming game against Buffalo on Oct. 6 at Mount Pleasant, MI. CMU falls short against Buffalo 24-34.

Junior Tommy Lazarro, 7, rushes for yards during the homecoming game against Buffalo on Oct. 6 at Mount Pleasant, MI. CMU falls short against Buffalo 24-34.

Sophomore Tony Poljan, 1, takes a snap at the quarterback position during the homecoming game against Buffalo on Oct. 6 at Mount Pleasant, MI. CMU falls short against Buffalo 24-34.

Sophomore JaCorey Sullivan, 11, catches a 24-yard pass from sophomore Tony Poljan, during the homecoming game against Buffalo on Oct. 6 at Mount Pleasant, MI. CMU falls short against Buffalo 24-34.