Central Michigan at Michigan State - 2015 Matchup Preview
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Saturday, September 26th 2015 (12:00 PM EDT)
Michigan State -28.5 (56.0) (0)  Open: 0.0
Michigan State 30 - Central Michigan: 10

 
Chippewas (7 - 6) (9 - 4 - 0)
Coach ( - )
Avg Score : 23 - 24 (19 - 28 on Road)
'15 Opponents: (Elite: ) (Good: ) (Avg: ) (Bad: 0)
CMU 2nd straight Road Game
MSU 3rd straight Home Game
MSU is playing their 4th straight game
CMU is playing their 4th straight game
Our Line: -2.5  (SP+ -0)
Projected Score: CMU: 25 - MSU: 25 (50)
MSU Win prob: 97% | Cover: 52%
CMU Travel: 60 miles
Spartans (12 - 2) (5 - 9 - 0)
Coach ( - )
Avg Score : 25 - 30 (25 - 28 @ Home)
'15 Opponents: (Elite: ) (Good: ) (Avg: ) (Bad: 0)
 
Central Michigan's 2015 Schedule
DateMatchupSpreadTotalResultO/UCover
Thu 9/3 Central Michigan vs Oklahoma State+20.558.0L 13 - 24UY
Sat 9/12 Central Michigan vs Monmouth-25.5
Sat 9/19 Central Michigan at Syracuse+6.047.5L 27 - 30OY
Sat 9/26 Central Michigan at Michigan State+28.556.0L 10 - 30UY
Sat 10/3 Central Michigan vs Northern Illinois+2.551.0W 29 - 19UY
Sat 10/10 Central Michigan at Western Michigan+5.051.5L 39 - 41OY
Sat 10/17 Central Michigan vs Buffalo-7.055.5W 51 - 14OY
Sat 10/24 Central Michigan at Ball State-6.056.0W 23 - 21UN
Sat 10/31 Central Michigan at Akron-3.547.0W 14 - 6UY
BYE WEEK
Tue 11/10 Central Michigan vs Toledo+6.054.5L 23 - 28UY
Wed 11/18 Central Michigan at Kent State-8.540.5W 27 - 14OY
Fri 11/27 Central Michigan vs Eastern Michigan-23.059.5W 35 - 28ON
Mon 12/28 Central Michigan vs Minnesota+6.0

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Predictions for Central Michigan's Schedule
Michigan State's 2015 Schedule
DateMatchupSpreadTotalResultO/UCover
Fri 9/4 Michigan State at Western Michigan-23.555.0W 37 - 24ON
Sat 9/12 Michigan State vs Oregon-5.066.0W 31 - 28UN
Sat 9/19 Michigan State vs Air Force-27.554.5W 35 - 21ON
Sat 9/26 Michigan State vs Central Michigan-28.556.0W 30 - 10UN
Sat 10/3 Michigan State vs Purdue-24.553.0W 24 - 21UN
Sat 10/10 Michigan State at Rutgers-17.056.0W 31 - 24UN
Sat 10/17 Michigan State at Michigan+7.042.5W 27 - 23OY
Sat 10/24 Michigan State vs Indiana-17.059.0W 52 - 26OY
BYE WEEK
Sat 11/7 Michigan State at Nebraska-4.555.5L 38 - 39ON
Sat 11/14 Michigan State vs Maryland-16.054.0W 24 - 7UY
Sat 11/21 Michigan State at Ohio State+13.053.5W 17 - 14UY
Sat 11/28 Michigan State vs Penn State-11.043.5W 55 - 16OY
Sat 12/5 Michigan State vs Iowa-4.050.0W 16 - 13UN
Thu 12/31 Michigan State vs Alabama+9.5

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Predictions for Michigan State's Schedule
Important Stats (2014)
 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
CMU.1847%22.545%2.7415548%2433.92.1440%23.537%41%3.4945.52.11.7
MSU.3350%24.648%3.0723549%2664.34.0835%29.935%34%2.85581.22.6
 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
CMU0%0%000%000%0%0%0000
MSU0%0%000%000%0%0%0000



Overall Stats 2014
 Teams                  GamesPPGPPG H/RSuccess RatePts PerOppTO1stD PGTotalYds PGRushYds PGPassYdsPGRYPARun RatePass RateRun SuccessPass SuccessHavoc RateTotal PPA
CMU Offense1322.519.147%3.922.122398155243454%45%45%48%2%.18
MSU Defense1329.927.835.2%2.852.6 - - - - - 40%58%35%34%2%.08
 Teams                  GamesPPGPPG H/RSuccess RatePts PerOppTO1stD PGTotalYds PGRushYds PGPassYdsPGRYPARun RatePass RateRun SuccessPass SuccessHavoc RateTotal PPA
CMU Defense1323.52840.3%3.491.7 - - - - - 47%51%37%41%2%.14
MSU Offense1324.624.849.5%4.341.2255012352665.254%44%48%49%2%.33

Additional Stats 2014
 Teams                  GamesPossession Time1st Downs PG3rd Down %4th Down %Penalties PGPenalty Yds PGOff TO PGDef TO PGTFL PGSacks PGD/ST TDsAvg Field Pos
Central Michigan1333:1522.143%44%5.445.52.11.700129.4
Michigan State1335:1424.750%53%6.2581.22.600433.8
Run Game Stats (2015)
 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
CMU Offense1354%45%38.8155.24192.7468%0%0.8
MSU Defense1340%35% - - - - .052.2676%0%1.18
 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
CMU Defense1347%37% - - - - 2.5376%0%0.99
MSU Offense1354%48%45.7235.25.244.183.0774%0%0.92

Pass Game Stats (2015)
 Teams                  GamesPassPlay RatePassPlay SuccessComp PGAtt PGYds PGYds PAYds PCTDs    Ints    PassPlays PPAPassPlays ExplPassDowns RatePassDowns Succ RatePassDowns PPADB HavocPassDowns Expl
CMU Offense1345%48%18.729.4242.88.3132713.411.628%37%.422%2
MSU Defense1358%34% - - - - - - 18.11.741%25%.122%2
 Teams                  GamesPassPlay RatePassPlay SuccessComp PGAtt PGYds PGYds PAYds PCTDs    Ints    PassPlays PPAPassPlays ExplPassDowns RatePassDowns Succ RatePassDowns PPADB HavocPassDowns Expl
CMU Defense1351%41% - - - - - - 14.281.734%36%.312%1.9
MSU Offense1344%49%18.230.8265.68.614.6269.521.729%42%.552%2

Central Michigan's Power Ratings
Central Michigan's Power Rating: NR
Central Michigan's Offense Rating: NR
Central Michigan's Defense Rating: NR
2015 Talent Rating:  #101
Blue Chip Ratio: 0% NR
Central Michigan's 2015 Expected Record: -
Central Michigan's 2015 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: 715.76

Power Ratings Matchup
Central Michigan:    Michigan State: 2.5

SP+ Ratings Matchup
Central Michigan:    Michigan State:




Michigan State's Power Ratings
Michigan State's Power Rating: 2.5 NR
Michigan State's Offense Rating: NR
Michigan State's Defense Rating: NR
2015 Talent Rating:  #23
Blue Chip Ratio: 0 NR
Michigan State's 2015 Expected Record: -
Michigan State's 2015 Overall SP+ Rating: NR
Michigan State's Offense SP+ Rating: NR
Michigan State's Defense SP+ Rating: NR

Average Talent
Average Big Ten Talent Rating is 0
Average Power Five Talent: 0
Average FBS Talent: 715.76


Central Michigan Scoring
Offense: 22.5 PPG
Offense on Road: 19.1
Defense: 23.5 PPG
Defense on Road: 28

Central Michigan's 2015 Record
Record: 7 - 6
Record vs Spread: 9 - 4 - 0
Over/Under Record: 5 - 8
Record on Road: 3 - 3
Record vs Spread on Road: 5 - 1 - 0
Record as Dog vs Spread: 6 - 1 - 0
Record as Road Dog vs Spread: 3 - 0 - 0
Projected Score
Central Michigan 25
Michigan State 25

Projected Total Points: 50
Michigan State Scoring
Offense: 24.6 PPG
Offense at Home: 24.8
Defense: 29.9 PPG
Defense at Home: 27.8

Michigan State's 2015 Record
Record: 12 - 2
Record vs Spread: 5 - 9 - 0
Over/Under Record: 6 - 8
Record at home: 7 - 0
Record vs Spread at home: 3 - 4 - 0
Record as Fav vs Spread: 3 - 7 - 0
Record as Home Fav vs Spread: 3 - 4 - 0


YearDateHomeScoreAwayScoreSpreadCoverTotalO/U
202309/01Michigan State31Central Michigan7Michigan State -14Michigan State45.0Under
201809/29Michigan State31Central Michigan20Michigan State -27.5Central Michigan46.0Over
201509/26Michigan State30Central Michigan10Michigan State -28.5Central Michigan56.0Under
201209/08Central Michigan7Michigan State41
201109/24Michigan State45Central Michigan7
200909/12Michigan State27Central Michigan29
200409/11Michigan State24Central Michigan7
200109/08Michigan State35Central Michigan21
TeamWinsCoversO/U
Michigan State711 Overs
Central Michigan122 Unders

WinsCoversFavsDogs
Home Teams6 - 21 - 21 - 20 - 0
Road Teams2 - 62 - 10 - 02 - 1

(#) CMU at (#) MSU
Overall StatsOvr
CategoryCatCMUMSU
Net PPPPPPNRNR
Power RatePwrNRNR
SP+SP+NRNR
Perf GradeGradeNRNR
OffenseOffNRNR
DefenseDefNRNR
Spec TeamsSTNRNR
TalentTal #101 #23
Blue ChipsBC%NRNR
Central Michigan on Offense
CategoryCat
CMU OffMSU Def
PPPOffPPPNRNR
Perf GradePerfNRNR
SuccessSucNRNR
ExplosiveExpNRNR
PPAPPANRNR
PowerPwrNRNR
SP+SP+NRNR
Pts POPPONRNR
HavocHavNRNR
Central Michigan Run Game
CategoryCat
CMU OffMSU Def
Run GameRunNRNR
Run SuccessRSucNRNR
Run ExplRExpNRNR
PPAExpNRNR
Run BlockR BlkNR -
OL YdsOLYNRNR
Stuff RateStuffNRNR
TackleTak - NR
Central Michigan Pass Game
CategoryCat
CMU OffMSU Def
Pass GamePassNRNR
Pass SuccessPSucNRNR
Pass ExplPExlNRNR
PPAExpNRNR
Pass Rush/BlockP BlkNRNR
F7 HavocF7NRNR
DB HavocDBNRNR
Michigan State on Offense
CategoryCatMSU OffCMU Def
PPPDefPPPNRNR
Perf GradePerfNRNR
SuccessSucNRNR
ExplosiveExpNRNR
PPAPPANRNR
PowerPwrNRNR
SP+SP+NRNR
Pts POPPONRNR
HavocHavNRNR
Michigan State Run Game
CategoryCat
MSU OffCMU Def
Run GameRunNRNR
Run SuccessRSucNRNR
Run ExplRExpNRNR
PPAExpNRNR
Run BlockR BlkNR -
OL YdsOLYNRNR
Stuff RateStuffNRNR
TackleTak - NR
Michigan State Pass Game
CategoryCatMSU OffCMU Def
Pass GamePassNRNR
Pass SuccessPSucNRNR
Pass ExplPExlNRNR
PPAExpNRNR
Pass Block/RushP BlkNRNR
F7 HavocF7NRNR
DB HavocDBNRNR
Program Comparison
MSU 5 Year Profile: Consistent Poor G5
'15 Profile: Remains Poor G5

CMU 5 Year Profile: Consistent Poor G5
'15 Profile: Remains Poor G5

Weather Forecast
Playing in Spartan Stadium
Conditions:
Temp: 0°
Rematch from Week 4
Michigan State -28.5 (56.0)
Michigan State won vs Central Michigan this year (30-10)

Previous Matchups
Michigan State beat Central Michigan in 2023 (31-7)

  
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