Western Kentucky at Central Michigan - 2012 Matchup Preview
Western Kentucky logo Western Kentucky Hilltoppers vs Central Michigan ChippewasCentral Michigan logo
Wednesday, December 26th 2012 (7:30 PM EST)
Central Michigan 24 - Western Kentucky: 21  (LITTLE CAESARS BOWL)

 
Hilltoppers (7 - 6) (0 - 0 - 0)
Coach ( - )
Avg Score : 28 - 26 (22 - 24 on Road)
Wins: (Elite: ) (Good: ) (Avg: ) (Bad: 0)
Losses: (Elite: ) (Good: ) (Avg: ) (Bad: 0)
Future: (Elite: ) (Good: ) (Avg: ) (Bad: 0)
Bowl Game Opt Outs
Our Line: -0  (SP+ -0)
Projected Score: WKU: 29 - CMU: 25 (54)
WKU Win prob: 49% | Cover: 49%
WKU Travel: 464 miles, 1 hrs behind
Chippewas (7 - 6) (0 - 0 - 0)
Coach ( - )
Avg Score : 29 - 32 (26 - 30 @ Home)
Wins: (Elite: ) (Good: ) (Avg: ) (Bad: 0)
Losses: (Elite: ) (Good: ) (Avg: ) (Bad: 0)
Future: (Elite: ) (Good: ) (Avg: ) (Bad: 0)
 
Western Kentucky's 2012 Schedule
DateMatchupSpreadTotalResultO/UCover
Sat 9/1 Western Kentucky vs Austin Peay-23.5
Sat 9/8 Western Kentucky at Alabama+2.5
Sat 9/15 Western Kentucky at Kentucky+2.5
Sat 9/22 Western Kentucky vs Southern Miss-23.5
Sat 9/29 Western Kentucky at Arkansas State+2.5
BYE WEEK
Thu 10/11 Western Kentucky at Troy+2.5
Sat 10/20 Western Kentucky vs UL Monroe-23.5
Sat 10/27 Western Kentucky at Florida International+2.5
Thu 11/1 Western Kentucky vs Middle Tennessee-23.5
Sat 11/10 Western Kentucky vs Florida Atlantic-23.5
Sat 11/17 Western Kentucky at Louisiana+2.5
Sat 11/24 Western Kentucky vs North Texas-23.5
Wed 12/26 Western Kentucky vs Central Michigan+2.5

Total: Elite: , Good: , Avg , Bad , Poor
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Predictions for Western Kentucky's Schedule
Central Michigan's 2012 Schedule
DateMatchupSpreadTotalResultO/UCover
Thu 8/30 Central Michigan vs Southeast Missouri State-23.5
Sat 9/8 Central Michigan vs Michigan State-23.5
BYE WEEK
Sat 9/22 Central Michigan at Iowa+2.5
Sat 9/29 Central Michigan at Northern Illinois+2.5
Sat 10/6 Central Michigan at Toledo+2.5
Fri 10/12 Central Michigan vs Navy-23.5
Sat 10/20 Central Michigan vs Ball State-23.5
Sat 10/27 Central Michigan vs Akron-23.5
Sat 11/3 Central Michigan vs Western Michigan-23.5
Sat 11/10 Central Michigan at Eastern Michigan+2.5
Sat 11/17 Central Michigan vs Miami (OH)-23.5
Fri 11/23 Central Michigan at Massachusetts+2.5
Wed 12/26 Central Michigan vs Western Kentucky-23.5

Total: Elite: , Good: , Avg , Bad , Poor
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Predictions for Central Michigan's Schedule
Important Stats (2012)
 Teams                  Off Explosive.Off SuccessPPGRush SuccessOL Yds Per AttRush YPGPass SuccessPass YPGOff ScoreZoneDef Explosive.Def SuccessDef PPGRunD SuccessPass D SuccessDef ScoreZonePenalty YPGTO PGDef TO PG
WKU.1142%28.241%3.0917842%205-0.16.0339%25.539%38%-0.0958.81.81.8
CMU.0745%28.846%2.9515042%2440.0943%32.442%42%-0.0837.51.21.4
 Teams                  Off Explosive.Off SuccessPPGRush SuccessOL Yds Per AttRush YPGPass SuccessPass YPGOff ScoreZoneDef Explosive.Def SuccessDef PPGRunD SuccessPass D SuccessDef ScoreZonePenalty YPGTO PGDef TO PG
WKU#66 (.19)42% (83)38% (117)2.78 (108)11045% (33)2653.83 (78)#95 (.21)45% (102)48% (113)40% (60)3.66 (54)41.31.71.5
CMU#96 (.15)39% (115)42% (88)3.2 (41)16934% (124)1633.82 (80)#96 (.21)40% (44)41% (48)39% (50)3.6 (45)60.920.4



Overall Stats 2012
 Teams                  GamesPPGPPG H/RSuccess RatePts PerOppTO1stD PGTotalYds PGRushYds PGPassYdsPGRYPARun RatePass RateRun SuccessPass SuccessHavoc RateTotal PPA
WKU Offense1328.221.742.4%-0.161.8203831782054.656%43%41%42%2%.11
CMU Defense1332.430.343.1%-0.081.4 - - - - - 51%47%42%42%2%.09
 Teams                  GamesPPGPPG H/RSuccess RatePts PerOppTO1stD PGTotalYds PGRushYds PGPassYdsPGRYPARun RatePass RateRun SuccessPass SuccessHavoc RateTotal PPA
WKU Defense1325.523.739.5%-0.091.8 - - - - - 48%50%39%38%3%.03
CMU Offense1328.826.344.8%01.2213941502444.748%50%46%42%2%.07

Additional Stats 2012
 Teams                  GamesPossession Time1st Downs PG3rd Down %4th Down %Penalties PGPenalty Yds PGOff TO PGDef TO PGTFL PGSacks PGD/ST TDsAvg Field Pos
Western Kentucky1332:2120.348%39%6.258.81.81.800232.3
Central Michigan1329:2020.639%31%4.237.51.21.400230.5
Run Game Stats (2012)
 Teams                  GamesRun Play RateRun Play SuccessRush Att PGRush Yds PGRush Yds Per AttRushing TDsRun Pred Pts AddedOL Yds Per Att3rd/4th & ShortFront 7 HavocRun Play Explosivness
WKU Offense1356%41%38.9178.34.621.063.0974%0%0.84
CMU Defense1351%42% - - - - .033.0362%0%0.72
 Teams                  GamesRun Play RateRun Play SuccessRush Att PGRush Yds PGRush Yds Per AttRushing TDsRun Pred Pts AddedOL Yds Per Att3rd/4th & ShortFront 7 HavocRun Play Explosivness
WKU Defense1348%39% - - - - -.062.4557%0%0.75
CMU Offense1348%46%31.9150.24.722-.032.9566%0%0.64

Pass Game Stats (2012)
 Teams                  GamesPassPlay RatePassPlay SuccessComp PGAtt PGYds PGYds PAYds PCTDs    Ints    PassPlays PPAPassPlays ExplPassDowns RatePassDowns Succ RatePassDowns PPADB HavocPassDowns Expl
WKU Offense1343%42%16.425.8205.2812.52412.211.333%35%.32%1.5
CMU Defense1347%42% - - - - - - 13.171.231%32%.212%1.4
 Teams                  GamesPassPlay RatePassPlay SuccessComp PGAtt PGYds PGYds PAYds PCTDs    Ints    PassPlays PPAPassPlays ExplPassDowns RatePassDowns Succ RatePassDowns PPADB HavocPassDowns Expl
WKU Defense1350%38% - - - - - - 13.121.233%30%.23%1.5
CMU Offense1350%42%18.831.8243.87.713239.181.330%34%.222%1.5

Western Kentucky's Power Ratings
Western Kentucky's Power Rating: NR
Western Kentucky's Offense Rating: NR
Western Kentucky's Defense Rating: NR
2012 Talent Rating: NR
Blue Chip Ratio: 0% NR
Western Kentucky's 2012 Expected Record: -
Western Kentucky's 2012 Overall SP+ Rating: NR
Western Kentucky's Offense SP+ Rating: NR
Western Kentucky's Defense SP+ Rating: NR

Average Talent
Average Conference USA Talent Rating is 0
Average Power Five Talent: 0
Average FBS Talent: 482

Power Ratings Matchup
Western Kentucky:    Central Michigan: 0

SP+ Ratings Matchup
Western Kentucky:    Central Michigan:




Central Michigan's Power Ratings
Central Michigan's Power Rating: 0 NR
Central Michigan's Offense Rating: NR
Central Michigan's Defense Rating: NR
2012 Talent Rating: NR
Blue Chip Ratio: 0 NR
Central Michigan's 2012 Expected Record: -
Central Michigan's 2012 Overall SP+ Rating: NR
Central Michigan's Offense SP+ Rating: NR
Central Michigan's Defense SP+ Rating: NR

Average Talent
Average Mid-American Talent Rating is 0
Average Power Five Talent: 0
Average FBS Talent: 482


Western Kentucky Scoring
Offense: 28.2 PPG
Offense on Road: 21.7
Defense: 25.5 PPG
Defense on Road: 23.7

Western Kentucky's 2012 Record
Record: 7 - 6
Record vs Spread: 0 - 0 - 0
Over/Under Record: 0 - 13
Record on Road: 4 - 2
Record vs Spread on Road: 0 - 0 - 0
Projected Score
Western Kentucky 29
Central Michigan 25

Total Points: 54

Based on Last 4 Games
Western Kentucky 30
Central Michigan 25

Total Points: 55

Based on Entire Season
Western Kentucky 28
Central Michigan 26

Total Points: 54
Central Michigan Scoring
Offense: 28.8 PPG
Offense at Home: 26.3
Defense: 32.4 PPG
Defense at Home: 30.3

Central Michigan's 2012 Record
Record: 7 - 6
Record vs Spread: 0 - 0 - 0
Over/Under Record: 0 - 13
Record at home: 3 - 4
Record vs Spread at home: 0 - 0 - 0


YearDateHomeScoreAwayScoreSpreadCoverTotalO/U
201412/24Western Kentucky49Central Michigan48Western Kentucky -3.5Central Michigan67.0Over
201212/26Central Michigan24Western Kentucky21
TeamWinsCoversO/U
Central Michigan111 Overs
Western Kentucky100 Unders

WinsCoversFavsDogs
Home Teams2 - 00 - 10 - 10 - 0
Road Teams0 - 21 - 00 - 01 - 0

Western Kentucky Recent Bowl History
DateBowlMatchupSpreadTotalResult
2012Caesars Bowl Western Kentucky vs Central Michigan  L 21 - 24
Central Michigan Recent Bowl History
DateBowlMatchupSpreadTotalResult
2012Caesars Bowl Central Michigan vs Western Kentucky  W 24 - 21
2009Gmac Bowl Central Michigan vs Troy  W 44 - 41
2008N/A Central Michigan vs Florida Atlantic  L 21 - 24
2007N/A Central Michigan vs Purdue  L 48 - 51
2006N/A Central Michigan vs Middle Tennessee  W 31 - 14
  
(#) WKU at (#) CMU
Overall StatsOvr
CategoryCatWKUCMU
Net PPPPPPNRNR
Power RatePwrNRNR
SP+SP+NRNR
Perf GradeGradeNRNR
OffenseOffNRNR
DefenseDefNRNR
Spec TeamsSTNRNR
TalentTalNRNR
Blue ChipsBC%NRNR
Western Kentucky on Offense
CategoryCat
WKU OffCMU Def
PPPOffPPPNRNR
Perf GradePerfNRNR
SuccessSucNRNR
ExplosiveExpNRNR
PPAPPANRNR
PowerPwrNRNR
SP+SP+NRNR
Pts POPPONRNR
HavocHavNRNR
Western Kentucky Run Game
CategoryCat
WKU OffCMU Def
Run GameRunNRNR
Run SuccessRSucNRNR
Run ExplRExpNRNR
PPAExpNRNR
Run BlockR BlkNR -
OL YdsOLYNRNR
Stuff RateStuffNRNR
TackleTak - NR
Western Kentucky Pass Game
CategoryCat
WKU OffCMU Def
Pass GamePassNRNR
Pass SuccessPSucNRNR
Pass ExplPExlNRNR
PPAExpNRNR
Pass Rush/BlockP BlkNRNR
F7 HavocF7NRNR
DB HavocDBNRNR
Central Michigan on Offense
CategoryCatCMU OffWKU Def
PPPDefPPPNRNR
Perf GradePerfNRNR
SuccessSucNRNR
ExplosiveExpNRNR
PPAPPANRNR
PowerPwrNRNR
SP+SP+NRNR
Pts POPPONRNR
HavocHavNRNR
Central Michigan Run Game
CategoryCat
CMU OffWKU Def
Run GameRunNRNR
Run SuccessRSucNRNR
Run ExplRExpNRNR
PPAExpNRNR
Run BlockR BlkNR -
OL YdsOLYNRNR
Stuff RateStuffNRNR
TackleTak - NR
Central Michigan Pass Game
CategoryCatCMU OffWKU Def
Pass GamePassNRNR
Pass SuccessPSucNRNR
Pass ExplPExlNRNR
PPAExpNRNR
Pass Block/RushP BlkNRNR
F7 HavocF7NRNR
DB HavocDBNRNR
Program Comparison
CMU 5 Year Profile: Consistent Poor G5
'12 Profile: Remains Poor G5

WKU 5 Year Profile: Consistent Poor G5
'12 Profile: Remains Poor G5

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Rematch from Week 1
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Central Michigan won vs Western Kentucky this year (24-21)

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