The 2006 Central Michigan Chippewas football team represented Central Michigan University during the 2006 NCAA Division I FBS football season. Central Michigan competed as a member of the West Division of the Mid-American Conference (MAC). The Chippewas were led by third-year head coach Brian Kelly.
Central Michigan finished the regular season with an 8âÂÂ4 record and a 7âÂÂ1 record in conference play, placing first in the West Division. They qualified for the MAC Championship Game, where they defeated Ohio 31âÂÂ10. Central Michigan competed in the Motor City Bowl against Middle Tennessee, which they won 31âÂÂ14.