Central Michigan at Minnesota - 2015 Matchup Preview
Central Michigan logo   Central Michigan Chippewas vs Minnesota Golden Gophers  Minnesota logo
Monday, December 28th 2015 (5:00 PM EST)
Minnesota -6 (0)  Open: 0.0
Minnesota 21 - Central Michigan: 14  (QUICK LANE BOWL)

 
Chippewas (7 - 6) (9 - 4 - 0)
Coach ( - )
Avg Score : 23 - 24 (19 - 28 on Road)
'15 Opponents: (Elite: ) (Good: ) (Avg: ) (Bad: 0)
Golden Gophers (6 - 7) (7 - 6 - 0)
Coach ( - )
Avg Score : 23 - 23 (30 - 13 @ 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

Total: Elite: , Good: , Avg , Bad , Poor
Played: Elite: , Good: , Avg , Bad , Poor
Future: Elite: , Good: , Avg , Bad , Poor
Wins: Elite: , Good: , Avg: , Bad: , Poor:
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Predictions for Central Michigan's Schedule
Minnesota's 2015 Schedule
DateMatchupSpreadTotalResultO/UCover
Thu 9/3 Minnesota vs TCU+16.057.0L 17 - 23UY
Sat 9/12 Minnesota at Colorado State-5.059.5W 23 - 20UN
Sat 9/19 Minnesota vs Kent State-23.047.5W 10 - 7UN
Sat 9/26 Minnesota vs Ohio-13.047.0W 27 - 24ON
Sat 10/3 Minnesota at Northwestern+6.540.5L 0 - 27UN
Sat 10/10 Minnesota at Purdue-2.547.5W 41 - 13OY
Sat 10/17 Minnesota vs Nebraska+1.547.0L 25 - 48ON
BYE WEEK
Sat 10/31 Minnesota vs Michigan+10.039.5L 26 - 29OY
Sat 11/7 Minnesota at Ohio State+23.053.0L 14 - 28UY
Sat 11/14 Minnesota at Iowa+11.047.0L 35 - 40OY
Sat 11/21 Minnesota vs Illinois-4.547.0W 32 - 23OY
Sat 11/28 Minnesota vs Wisconsin+2.544.5L 21 - 31ON
Mon 12/28 Minnesota vs Central Michigan-6.0

Total: Elite: , Good: , Avg , Bad , Poor
Played: Elite: , Good: , Avg , Bad , Poor
Future: Elite: , Good: , Avg , Bad , Poor
Wins: Elite: , Good: , Avg: , Bad: , Poor:
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Predictions for Minnesota'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
MINN.1344%2345%3.121539%1423.9.1141%22.943%38%3.246.51.52.3
 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
MINN0%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
MINN Defense1322.91341.5%3.22.3 - - - - - 53%46%43%38%2%.11
 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
MINN Offense132330.143.6%3.91.5183572151424.766%33%45%39%3%.13

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
Minnesota1331:3418.340%70%5.346.51.52.300432.2
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
MINN Defense1353%43% - - - - .132.7472%0%1.01
 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
MINN Offense1366%45%46.1215.54.732.143.171%0%0.96

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
MINN Defense1346%38% - - - - - - 15.131.534%34%.242%1.8
 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
MINN Offense1333%39%9.819.5141.87.314.5129.161.729%34%.183%1.8

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:    Minnesota: 0

SP+ Ratings Matchup
Central Michigan:    Minnesota:




Minnesota's Power Ratings
Minnesota's Power Rating: 0 NR
Minnesota's Offense Rating: NR
Minnesota's Defense Rating: NR
2015 Talent Rating:  #64
Blue Chip Ratio: 0 NR
Minnesota's 2015 Expected Record: -
Minnesota's 2015 Overall SP+ Rating: NR
Minnesota's Offense SP+ Rating: NR
Minnesota'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
Minnesota 26
Central Michigan 20

Projected Total Points: 46
Minnesota Scoring
Offense: 23 PPG
Offense at Home: 30.1
Defense: 22.9 PPG
Defense at Home: 13

Minnesota's 2015 Record
Record: 6 - 7
Record vs Spread: 7 - 6 - 0
Over/Under Record: 7 - 6
Record at home: 3 - 4
Record vs Spread at home: 3 - 4 - 0
Record as Fav vs Spread: 3 - 3 - 0
Record as Home Fav vs Spread: 1 - 2 - 0


YearDateHomeScoreAwayScoreSpreadCoverTotalO/U
201512/28Minnesota21Central Michigan14Minnesota -6Minnesota0
TeamWinsCoversO/U
Minnesota110 Overs
Central Michigan000 Unders

WinsCoversFavsDogs
Home Teams1 - 01 - 01 - 00 - 0
Road Teams0 - 10 - 10 - 00 - 1

Central Michigan Recent Bowl History
DateBowlMatchupSpreadTotalResult
2015Lane Bowl Central Michigan vs Minnesota+6.0L 14 - 21
2014Bahamas Bowl Central Michigan vs Western Kentucky+3.567.0L 48 - 49
2012Caesars Bowl Central Michigan vs Western Kentucky  W 24 - 21
2009Gmac Bowl Central Michigan vs Troy  W 44 - 41
Minnesota Recent Bowl History
DateBowlMatchupSpreadTotalResult
2015Lane Bowl Minnesota vs Central Michigan-6.0W 21 - 14
2014Citrus Bowl Minnesota vs Missouri+3.046.0L 17 - 33
2013Texas Bowl Minnesota vs Syracuse-3.547.5L 17 - 21
2012Care Bowl Minnesota vs Texas Tech  L 31 - 34
2009N/A Minnesota vs Iowa State  L 13 - 14
  
(#) CMU at (#) MINN
Overall StatsOvr
CategoryCatCMUMINN
Net PPPPPPNRNR
Power RatePwrNRNR
SP+SP+NRNR
Perf GradeGradeNRNR
OffenseOffNRNR
DefenseDefNRNR
Spec TeamsSTNRNR
TalentTal #101 #64
Blue ChipsBC%NRNR
Central Michigan on Offense
CategoryCat
CMU OffMINN Def
PPPOffPPPNRNR
Perf GradePerfNRNR
SuccessSucNRNR
ExplosiveExpNRNR
PPAPPANRNR
PowerPwrNRNR
SP+SP+NRNR
Pts POPPONRNR
HavocHavNRNR
Central Michigan Run Game
CategoryCat
CMU OffMINN Def
Run GameRunNRNR
Run SuccessRSucNRNR
Run ExplRExpNRNR
PPAExpNRNR
Run BlockR BlkNR -
OL YdsOLYNRNR
Stuff RateStuffNRNR
TackleTak - NR
Central Michigan Pass Game
CategoryCat
CMU OffMINN Def
Pass GamePassNRNR
Pass SuccessPSucNRNR
Pass ExplPExlNRNR
PPAExpNRNR
Pass Rush/BlockP BlkNRNR
F7 HavocF7NRNR
DB HavocDBNRNR
Minnesota on Offense
CategoryCatMINN OffCMU Def
PPPDefPPPNRNR
Perf GradePerfNRNR
SuccessSucNRNR
ExplosiveExpNRNR
PPAPPANRNR
PowerPwrNRNR
SP+SP+NRNR
Pts POPPONRNR
HavocHavNRNR
Minnesota Run Game
CategoryCat
MINN OffCMU Def
Run GameRunNRNR
Run SuccessRSucNRNR
Run ExplRExpNRNR
PPAExpNRNR
Run BlockR BlkNR -
OL YdsOLYNRNR
Stuff RateStuffNRNR
TackleTak - NR
Minnesota Pass Game
CategoryCatMINN OffCMU Def
Pass GamePassNRNR
Pass SuccessPSucNRNR
Pass ExplPExlNRNR
PPAExpNRNR
Pass Block/RushP BlkNRNR
F7 HavocF7NRNR
DB HavocDBNRNR
Program Comparison
MINN 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 Ford Field
Conditions:
Temp: 0°
Rematch from Week 1
Minnesota -6.0 (0)
Minnesota won vs Central Michigan this year (21-14)

No Matchups Past 4 Years
  
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