Western Michigan Broncos at Central Michigan Chippewas
Tuesday, November 19th 2024 (7:30 PM EST)
Western Michigan -6 (56.0) (-218) Open: -7.5
Central Michigan 16 - Western Michigan: 14 (Mid-American)
Broncos (6 - 7) (5 - 8 - 0)
Coach Lance Taylor (4 - 8)
Avg Score : 29 - 31 (22 - 34 on Road)
Record Prediction: 6 - 7 (#72)
Wins: (Elite: 0) (Good: 0) (Avg: 0) (Bad: 5)
Losses: (Elite: 1) (Good: 1) (Avg: 1) (Bad: 2)
Future: (Elite: 0) (Good: 0) (Avg: 0) (Bad: 2)
Coach Lance Taylor (4 - 8)
Avg Score : 29 - 31 (22 - 34 on Road)
Record Prediction: 6 - 7 (#72)
Wins: (Elite: 0) (Good: 0) (Avg: 0) (Bad: 5)
Losses: (Elite: 1) (Good: 1) (Avg: 1) (Bad: 2)
Future: (Elite: 0) (Good: 0) (Avg: 0) (Bad: 2)
WMU 2nd straight Road Game
Our Line: Western Michigan -2 (SP+ WMU -5.5)
Projected Score: WMU: 29 - CMU: 27 (56)
WMU Win prob: 66% | Cover: 50%
WMU Travel: 99 miles
Our Line: Western Michigan -2 (SP+ WMU -5.5)
Projected Score: WMU: 29 - CMU: 27 (56)
WMU Win prob: 66% | Cover: 50%
WMU Travel: 99 miles
Chippewas (4 - 8) (6 - 6 - 0)
Coach Jim McElwain (29 - 28)
Avg Score : 23 - 30 (30 - 22 @ Home)
Record Prediction: 4 - 8 (#101)
Wins: (Elite: 0) (Good: 0) (Avg: 0) (Bad: 4)
Losses: (Elite: 0) (Good: 1) (Avg: 1) (Bad: 5)
Future: (Elite: 0) (Good: 0) (Avg: 1) (Bad: 0)
Coach Jim McElwain (29 - 28)
Avg Score : 23 - 30 (30 - 22 @ Home)
Record Prediction: 4 - 8 (#101)
Wins: (Elite: 0) (Good: 0) (Avg: 0) (Bad: 4)
Losses: (Elite: 0) (Good: 1) (Avg: 1) (Bad: 5)
Future: (Elite: 0) (Good: 0) (Avg: 1) (Bad: 0)
| Western Michigan's 2024 Schedule | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Date | Matchup | Spread | Total | Result | O/U | Cover | |
| Fri 8/30 | Western Michigan at Wisconsin | +24.0 | 57.0 | L 14 - 28 | U | Y | |
| Sat 9/7 | Western Michigan at Ohio State | +37.5 | 54.5 | L 0 - 56 | O | N | |
| Sat 9/14 | Western Michigan vs Bethune-Cookman | -33.5 | 54.5 | W 59 - 31 | O | N | |
| BYE WEEK | |||||||
| Sat 9/28 | Western Michigan at Marshall | +3.5 | 53.5 | L 20 - 27 | U | N | |
| Sat 10/5 | Western Michigan at Ball State | -10.0 | 57.5 | W 45 - 42 | O | N | |
| Sat 10/12 | Western Michigan vs Akron | -9.5 | 48.5 | W 34 - 24 | O | Y | |
| Sat 10/19 | Western Michigan at Buffalo | -1.0 | 49.5 | W 48 - 41 | O | Y | |
| Sat 10/26 | Western Michigan vs Kent State | -19.0 | 61.0 | W 52 - 21 | O | Y | |
| BYE WEEK | |||||||
| Wed 11/6 | Western Michigan vs Northern Illinois | +2.5 | 51.5 | L 28 - 42 | O | N | |
| Tue 11/12 | Western Michigan at Bowling Green | +9.5 | 57.5 | L 13 - 31 | U | N | |
| Tue 11/19 | Western Michigan at Central Michigan | -6.0 | 56.0 | L 14 - 16 | U | N | |
| Sat 11/30 | Western Michigan vs Eastern Michigan | -6.5 | 56.5 | W 26 - 18 | U | Y | |
| Sat 12/14 | Western Michigan vs South Alabama | +6.0 | 53.5 | L 23 - 30 | U | N | |
Total: Elite: 1, Good: 1, Avg 1, Bad 2, Poor 7
Played: Elite: 1, Good: 1, Avg 1, Bad 2, Poor 5
Future: Elite: 0, Good: 0, Avg 0, Bad 0, Poor 2
Wins: Elite: 0, Good: 0, Avg: 0, Bad: 0, Poor: 5
Losses: Elite: 1, Good: 1, Avg: 1, Bad: 2, Poor: 0
Predictions for Western Michigan's Schedule
Played: Elite: 1, Good: 1, Avg 1, Bad 2, Poor 5
Future: Elite: 0, Good: 0, Avg 0, Bad 0, Poor 2
Wins: Elite: 0, Good: 0, Avg: 0, Bad: 0, Poor: 5
Losses: Elite: 1, Good: 1, Avg: 1, Bad: 2, Poor: 0
| Central Michigan's 2024 Schedule | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Date | Matchup | Spread | Total | Result | O/U | Cover | |
| Thu 8/29 | Central Michigan vs Central Connecticut | -33.5 | 54.5 | W 66 - 10 | O | Y | |
| Sat 9/7 | Central Michigan vs Florida International | -3.5 | 51.5 | L 16 - 52 | O | N | |
| Sat 9/14 | Central Michigan at Illinois | +21.5 | 49.5 | L 9 - 30 | U | Y | |
| Sat 9/21 | Central Michigan vs Ball State | -6.5 | 51.0 | W 37 - 34 | O | N | |
| Sat 9/28 | Central Michigan vs San Diego State | -2.5 | 47.5 | W 22 - 21 | U | N | |
| BYE WEEK | |||||||
| Sat 10/12 | Central Michigan vs Ohio | +3.0 | 50.5 | L 25 - 27 | O | Y | |
| Sat 10/19 | Central Michigan at Eastern Michigan | +3.5 | 52.5 | L 34 - 38 | O | N | |
| Sat 10/26 | Central Michigan at Miami (OH) | +10.5 | 48.5 | L 7 - 46 | O | N | |
| BYE WEEK | |||||||
| Tue 11/5 | Central Michigan vs Bowling Green | +14.5 | 47.5 | L 13 - 23 | U | Y | |
| Tue 11/12 | Central Michigan at Toledo | +15.0 | 52.5 | L 10 - 37 | U | N | |
| Tue 11/19 | Central Michigan vs Western Michigan | +6.0 | 56.0 | W 16 - 14 | U | Y | |
| Sat 11/30 | Central Michigan at Northern Illinois | +16.5 | 41.5 | L 16 - 24 | U | Y | |
Total: Elite: 0, Good: 1, Avg 2, Bad 2, Poor 7
Played: Elite: 0, Good: 1, Avg 1, Bad 2, Poor 7
Future: Elite: 0, Good: 0, Avg 1, Bad 0, Poor 0
Wins: Elite: 0, Good: 0, Avg: 0, Bad: 0, Poor: 4
Losses: Elite: 0, Good: 1, Avg: 1, Bad: 2, Poor: 3
Predictions for Central Michigan's Schedule
Played: Elite: 0, Good: 1, Avg 1, Bad 2, Poor 7
Future: Elite: 0, Good: 0, Avg 1, Bad 0, Poor 0
Wins: Elite: 0, Good: 0, Avg: 0, Bad: 0, Poor: 4
Losses: Elite: 0, Good: 1, Avg: 1, Bad: 2, Poor: 3
Important Stats (2024)
| Teams | Off Explosive. | Off Success | PPG | Rush Success | OL Yds Per Att | Rush YPG | Pass Success | Pass YPG | Off ScoreZone | Def Explosive. | Def Success | Def PPG | RunD Success | Pass D Success | Def ScoreZone | Penalty YPG | TO PG | Def TO PG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WMU | #43 (.24) | 45% (33) | 28.9 | 45% (59) | 3.05 (62) | 184 | 46% (27) | 187 | 4.11 (49) | #122 (.29) | 49% (128) | 31.3 | 48% (115) | 51% (132) | 4.38 (119) | 39.2 | 1 | 1.6 |
| CMU | #96 (.15) | 39% (115) | 22.6 | 42% (88) | 3.2 (41) | 169 | 34% (124) | 163 | 3.82 (80) | #96 (.21) | 40% (44) | 29.7 | 41% (48) | 39% (50) | 3.6 (45) | 60.9 | 2 | 0.4 |
| Teams | Off Explosive. | Off Success | PPG | Rush Success | OL Yds Per Att | Rush YPG | Pass Success | Pass YPG | Off ScoreZone | Def Explosive. | Def Success | Def PPG | RunD Success | Pass D Success | Def ScoreZone | Penalty YPG | TO PG | Def TO PG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WMU | #43 (.24) | 45% (33) | 45% (59) | 3.05 (62) | 184 | 46% (27) | 187 | 4.11 (49) | #122 (.29) | 49% (128) | 48% (115) | 51% (132) | 4.38 (119) | 39.2 | 1 | 1.6 | ||
| CMU | #96 (.15) | 39% (115) | 42% (88) | 3.2 (41) | 169 | 34% (124) | 163 | 3.82 (80) | #96 (.21) | 40% (44) | 41% (48) | 39% (50) | 3.6 (45) | 60.9 | 2 | 0.4 |
Overall Stats 2024
| Teams | Games | PPG | PPG H/R | Success Rate | Pts PerOpp | TO | 1stD PG | TotalYds PG | RushYds PG | PassYdsPG | RYPA | Run Rate | Pass Rate | Run Success | Pass Success | Havoc Rate | Total PPA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WMU Offense | 13 | 28.9 | 22 | 45.2% | 4.11 | 1 | 19 | 371 | 184 | 187 | 5 | 55% | 45% | 45% | 46% | 15% | .24 |
| CMU Defense | 12 | 29.7 | 21.5 | 39.9% | 3.6 | 0.4 | - | - | - | - | - | 52% | 48% | 41% | 39% | 18% | .21 |
| Teams | Games | PPG | PPG H/R | Success Rate | Pts PerOpp | TO | 1stD PG | TotalYds PG | RushYds PG | PassYdsPG | RYPA | Run Rate | Pass Rate | Run Success | Pass Success | Havoc Rate | Total PPA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WMU Defense | 13 | 31.3 | 34.4 | 49.1% | 4.38 | 1.6 | - | - | - | - | - | 56% | 44% | 48% | 51% | 18% | .29 |
| CMU Offense | 12 | 22.6 | 29.8 | 38.7% | 3.82 | 2 | 18 | 332 | 169 | 163 | 4.5 | 57% | 43% | 42% | 34% | 20% | .15 |
Additional Stats 2024
| Teams | Games | Possession Time | 1st Downs PG | 3rd Down % | 4th Down % | Penalties PG | Penalty Yds PG | Off TO PG | Def TO PG | TFL PG | Sacks PG | D/ST TDs | Avg Field Pos |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Western Michigan | 13 | 29:58 | 19.5 | 35% | 59% | 4.1 | 39.2 | 1 | 1.6 | 4.2 | 1.5 | 1 | 31.3 |
| Central Michigan | 12 | 29:26 | 17.9 | 35% | 58% | 6.8 | 60.9 | 2 | 0.4 | 7.7 | 2.6 | 3 | 27.1 |
Run Game Stats (2024)
Pass Game Stats (2024)
| Teams | Games | Run Play Rate | Run Play Success | Rush Att PG | Rush Yds PG | Rush Yds Per Att | Rushing TDs | Run Pred Pts Added | OL Yds Per Att | 3rd/4th & Short | Front 7 Havoc | Run Play Explosivness |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WMU Offense | 13 | 55% (35) | 45% (59) | 36.8 | 184.2 | 5 | 28 (25) | .18 (43) | 3.05 (62) | 75% (53) | 10% (64) | 1.07 (33) |
| CMU Defense | 12 | 52% (80) | 41% (48) | - | - | - | - | .15 (82) | 3 (66) | 82% (117) | 13% (14) | 1.18 (127) |
| Teams | Games | Run Play Rate | Run Play Success | Rush Att PG | Rush Yds PG | Rush Yds Per Att | Rushing TDs | Run Pred Pts Added | OL Yds Per Att | 3rd/4th & Short | Front 7 Havoc | Run Play Explosivness |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WMU Defense | 13 | 56% (123) | 48% (115) | - | - | - | - | .19 (105) | 3.18 (96) | 76% (84) | 10% (66) | 1.01 (81) |
| CMU Offense | 12 | 57% (24) | 42% (88) | 37.3 | 168.9 | 4.5 | 17 (84) | .22 (24) | 3.2 (41) | 80% (23) | 12% (108) | 1.09 (27) |
Pass Game Stats (2024)
| Teams | Games | PassPlay Rate | PassPlay Success | Comp PG | Att PG | Yds PG | Yds PA | Yds PC | TDs | Ints | PassPlays PPA | PassPlays Expl | PassDowns Rate | PassDowns Succ Rate | PassDowns PPA | DB Havoc | PassDowns Expl |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WMU Offense | 13 | 45% (100) | 46% (27) | 16.3 | 24.9 | 187 | 7.5 | 11.5 | 18 (68) | 9 (48) | .32 (40) | 1.5 (98) | 28% (16) | 31% (71) | .27 (91) | 6% (59) | 1.9 (108) |
| CMU Defense | 12 | 48% (54) | 39% (50) | - | - | - | - | - | - | 2 (134) | .28 (93) | 1.7 (102) | 36% (18) | 30% (60) | .37 (95) | 5% (117) | 2.2 (103) |
| Teams | Games | PassPlay Rate | PassPlay Success | Comp PG | Att PG | Yds PG | Yds PA | Yds PC | TDs | Ints | PassPlays PPA | PassPlays Expl | PassDowns Rate | PassDowns Succ Rate | PassDowns PPA | DB Havoc | PassDowns Expl |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WMU Defense | 13 | 44% (12) | 51% (132) | - | - | - | - | - | - | 8 (93) | .44 (127) | 1.5 (31) | 27% (125) | 33% (103) | .33 (81) | 8% (19) | 1.9 (39) |
| CMU Offense | 12 | 43% (110) | 34% (124) | 13.9 | 25.2 | 163.4 | 6.5 | 11.7 | 11 (122) | 12 (85) | .04 (129) | 1.5 (85) | 34% (112) | 22% (132) | .18 (116) | 8% (119) | 2 (86) |
Western Michigan's Power Ratings
Western Michigan's Power Rating: -10.37 #103
Western Michigan's Offense Rating: 22.99 #41
Western Michigan's Defense Rating: 15.82 #113
2024 Talent Rating: 96.00 #1
Blue Chip Ratio: 0% #102
Western Michigan's 2024 Expected Record: 6.0 - 7.0
Western Michigan's 2024 Overall SP+ Rating: -10.2 #105
Western Michigan's Offense SP+ Rating: 24.7 #86
Western Michigan's Defense SP+ Rating: 36.0 #120
Average Talent
Average Mid-American Talent Rating is 96
Average Power Five Talent: 96
Average FBS Talent: 96
Western Michigan's Power Rating: -10.37 #103
Western Michigan's Offense Rating: 22.99 #41
Western Michigan's Defense Rating: 15.82 #113
2024 Talent Rating: 96.00 #1
Blue Chip Ratio: 0% #102
Western Michigan's 2024 Expected Record: 6.0 - 7.0
Western Michigan's 2024 Overall SP+ Rating: -10.2 #105
Western Michigan's Offense SP+ Rating: 24.7 #86
Western Michigan's Defense SP+ Rating: 36.0 #120
Average Talent
Average Mid-American Talent Rating is 96
Average Power Five Talent: 96
Average FBS Talent: 96
Power Ratings Matchup
Western Michigan: -10.37 Central Michigan: -12.46
SP+ Ratings Matchup
Western Michigan: -10.2 Central Michigan: -15.8
Western Michigan: -10.37 Central Michigan: -12.46
SP+ Ratings Matchup
Western Michigan: -10.2 Central Michigan: -15.8
Central Michigan's Power Ratings
Central Michigan's Power Rating: -12.46 #111
Central Michigan's Offense Rating: 17.21 #92
Central Michigan's Defense Rating: 12.06 #88
2024 Talent Rating: 96.00 #1
Blue Chip Ratio: 0 #102
Central Michigan's 2024 Expected Record: 4.0 - 8.0
Central Michigan's 2024 Overall SP+ Rating: -15.8 #120
Central Michigan's Offense SP+ Rating: 17.7 #122
Central Michigan's Defense SP+ Rating: 34.3 #115
Average Talent
Average Mid-American Talent Rating is 96
Average Power Five Talent: 96
Average FBS Talent: 96
Central Michigan's Power Rating: -12.46 #111
Central Michigan's Offense Rating: 17.21 #92
Central Michigan's Defense Rating: 12.06 #88
2024 Talent Rating: 96.00 #1
Blue Chip Ratio: 0 #102
Central Michigan's 2024 Expected Record: 4.0 - 8.0
Central Michigan's 2024 Overall SP+ Rating: -15.8 #120
Central Michigan's Offense SP+ Rating: 17.7 #122
Central Michigan's Defense SP+ Rating: 34.3 #115
Average Talent
Average Mid-American Talent Rating is 96
Average Power Five Talent: 96
Average FBS Talent: 96
Western Michigan Scoring
Offense: 28.9 PPG
Offense on Road: 22
Defense: 31.3 PPG
Defense on Road: 34.4
Western Michigan's 2024 Record
Record: 6 - 7
Record vs Spread: 5 - 8 - 0
Record on Road: 2 - 5
Record vs Spread on Road: 2 - 5 - 0
Record as Fav vs Spread: 4 - 3 - 0
Record as Road Fav vs Spread: 1 - 2 - 0
Offense: 28.9 PPG
Offense on Road: 22
Defense: 31.3 PPG
Defense on Road: 34.4
Western Michigan's 2024 Record
Record: 6 - 7
Record vs Spread: 5 - 8 - 0
Record on Road: 2 - 5
Record vs Spread on Road: 2 - 5 - 0
Record as Fav vs Spread: 4 - 3 - 0
Record as Road Fav vs Spread: 1 - 2 - 0
Projected Score
Western Michigan 29
Central Michigan 27
Total Points: 56
Western Michigan 29
Central Michigan 27
Total Points: 56
Central Michigan Scoring
Offense: 22.6 PPG
Offense at Home: 29.8
Defense: 29.7 PPG
Defense at Home: 21.5
Central Michigan's 2024 Record
Record: 4 - 8
Record vs Spread: 6 - 6 - 0
Record at home: 4 - 2
Record vs Spread at home: 4 - 2 - 0
Record as Dog vs Spread: 5 - 3 - 0
Record as Home Dog vs Spread: 3 - 0 - 0
Offense: 22.6 PPG
Offense at Home: 29.8
Defense: 29.7 PPG
Defense at Home: 21.5
Central Michigan's 2024 Record
Record: 4 - 8
Record vs Spread: 6 - 6 - 0
Record at home: 4 - 2
Record vs Spread at home: 4 - 2 - 0
Record as Dog vs Spread: 5 - 3 - 0
Record as Home Dog vs Spread: 3 - 0 - 0
| Year | Date | Home | Score | Away | Score | Winner | Spread | Cover | Total | O/U |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 11/19 | Central Michigan | 16 | Western Michigan | 14 | Central Michigan | Western Michigan -6 | Central Michigan | 56.0 | Under |
| 2023 | 11/07 | Western Michigan | 38 | Central Michigan | 28 | Western Michigan | Western Michigan -3.5 | Western Michigan | 57.5 | Over |
| 2022 | 11/16 | Central Michigan | 10 | Western Michigan | 12 | Western Michigan | Central Michigan -10 | Western Michigan | 49.0 | Under |
| 2021 | 11/03 | Western Michigan | 30 | Central Michigan | 42 | Central Michigan | Western Michigan -9 | Central Michigan | 64.5 | Over |
| 2020 | 11/18 | Central Michigan | 44 | Western Michigan | 52 | Western Michigan | Western Michigan -1 | Western Michigan | 59.5 | Over |
| 2019 | 09/28 | Western Michigan | 31 | Central Michigan | 15 | Western Michigan | Western Michigan -15 | Western Michigan | 62.0 | Under |
| 2018 | 10/20 | Central Michigan | 10 | Western Michigan | 35 | Western Michigan | Western Michigan -7 | Western Michigan | 54.0 | Under |
| 2017 | 11/01 | Western Michigan | 28 | Central Michigan | 35 | Central Michigan | Western Michigan -3.5 | Central Michigan | 48.5 | Over |
| 2016 | 10/01 | Central Michigan | 10 | Western Michigan | 49 | Western Michigan | Western Michigan -4 | Western Michigan | 60.5 | Under |
| 2015 | 10/10 | Western Michigan | 41 | Central Michigan | 39 | Western Michigan | Western Michigan -5 | Central Michigan | 51.5 | Over |
| 2014 | 11/22 | Central Michigan | 20 | Western Michigan | 32 | Western Michigan | Western Michigan -1 | Western Michigan | 0 | |
| 2013 | 11/16 | Western Michigan | 22 | Central Michigan | 27 | Central Michigan | Central Michigan -2.5 | Central Michigan | 0 | |
| 2012 | 11/03 | Central Michigan | 31 | Western Michigan | 42 | Western Michigan | ||||
| 2011 | 09/17 | Western Michigan | 44 | Central Michigan | 14 | Western Michigan | ||||
| 2010 | 11/05 | Central Michigan | 26 | Western Michigan | 22 | Central Michigan | ||||
| 2009 | 10/17 | Western Michigan | 23 | Central Michigan | 34 | Central Michigan | ||||
| 2008 | 10/18 | Central Michigan | 38 | Western Michigan | 28 | Central Michigan | ||||
| 2007 | 11/06 | Western Michigan | 31 | Central Michigan | 34 | Central Michigan | ||||
| 2006 | 11/10 | Central Michigan | 31 | Western Michigan | 7 | Central Michigan | ||||
| 2005 | 11/12 | Western Michigan | 31 | Central Michigan | 24 | Western Michigan | ||||
| 2004 | 10/30 | Central Michigan | 24 | Western Michigan | 21 | Central Michigan | ||||
| 2003 | 11/15 | Western Michigan | 44 | Central Michigan | 21 | Western Michigan | ||||
| 2001 | 11/17 | Western Michigan | 20 | Central Michigan | 17 | Western Michigan | ||||
| 2000 | 11/10 | Central Michigan | 21 | Western Michigan | 17 | Central Michigan |
| Team | Wins | Covers | O/U |
|---|---|---|---|
| Central Michigan | 11 | 5 | 5 Overs |
| Western Michigan | 13 | 7 | 5 Unders |
| Wins | Covers | Favs | Dogs | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home Teams | 13 - 11 | 3 - 9 | 2 - 4 | 1 - 5 |
| Road Teams | 11 - 13 | 9 - 3 | 5 - 1 | 4 - 2 |
(#103) Western Michigan Info
Power Rating: -10.37 #103
Offense Rating: 22.99 #41
Defense Rating: 15.82 #113
Overall SP+ Rating: -10.2 #105
Offense SP+ Rating: 24.7 #86
Defense SP+ Rating: 36.0 #120
Talent Rating: 96.00 #1
Blue Chip Ratio: 0% #102
Expected Record: 6.0 - 7.0
Team Profile
Run heavy Offense 55%, Pass: 45%
Good Offense Success Rate of 45%
Avg Offensive Explosiveness
Avg in Scoring Position 4.11 PPO
Avg Run Success 45%
Good Pass Success 46%
Good OL Grades, Avg OL Yds Per Rush
Avg DL Grades, Avg Sacks/Turnovers
Awful Defense Success Rate of 49%
Awful in Scoring Position 4.38 PPO
Awful Run Def Success 48%
Awful Pass Def Success 51%
Good Pressure/Havoc/Forcing TOs
Avg Field Position
Western Michigan has lost 2 straight
Western Michigan has lost 1 straight on the Road
Record on Road: 2 - 5 (2 - 5 - 0 vs Spread )
Western Michigan Notes
(11/25) 3 str L's, zero Rgame, QB sucked, Vs EMU 4 bowl
(11/13) QBs/Rgame awful vs BG, Run Def torched in L
(11/7) TO's, stupidity cost vs N Ill. QB Wolff a fraud
(10/22) Def stop rate 47% (#125) into week 9
(10/20) Off torched Buffalo, Def awful vs both Pass & Run
(10/18) Better than record, sched rough, close losses
(10/13) Rgame good, Pass D torched by Akron. Def 4 TOs
(10/4) Run a lot w/ good success. Def awful so far
(10/4) Let's see how they play now sched lightens up
(8/15) DBs supposed to be near the best in the MAC
Western Michigan Highlights
Western Michigan has Really Good Running Game (#108)
Western Michigan Secondary is very good (#108)
Western Michigan has a great TO Margin (#11)
Western Michigan commits very few Penalties (#91)
Western Michigan Deficiencies
Western Michigan Defense Gives up a Lot of Points
Western Michigan has a bad defense (#120)
Western Michigan has a bad red zone defense (#119)
Power Rating: -10.37 #103
Offense Rating: 22.99 #41
Defense Rating: 15.82 #113
Overall SP+ Rating: -10.2 #105
Offense SP+ Rating: 24.7 #86
Defense SP+ Rating: 36.0 #120
Talent Rating: 96.00 #1
Blue Chip Ratio: 0% #102
Expected Record: 6.0 - 7.0
Team Profile
Run heavy Offense 55%, Pass: 45%
Good Offense Success Rate of 45%
Avg Offensive Explosiveness
Avg in Scoring Position 4.11 PPO
Avg Run Success 45%
Good Pass Success 46%
Good OL Grades, Avg OL Yds Per Rush
Avg DL Grades, Avg Sacks/Turnovers
Awful Defense Success Rate of 49%
Awful in Scoring Position 4.38 PPO
Awful Run Def Success 48%
Awful Pass Def Success 51%
Good Pressure/Havoc/Forcing TOs
Avg Field Position
Western Michigan has lost 2 straight
Western Michigan has lost 1 straight on the Road
Record on Road: 2 - 5 (2 - 5 - 0 vs Spread )
Western Michigan Notes
(11/25) 3 str L's, zero Rgame, QB sucked, Vs EMU 4 bowl
(11/13) QBs/Rgame awful vs BG, Run Def torched in L
(11/7) TO's, stupidity cost vs N Ill. QB Wolff a fraud
(10/22) Def stop rate 47% (#125) into week 9
(10/20) Off torched Buffalo, Def awful vs both Pass & Run
(10/18) Better than record, sched rough, close losses
(10/13) Rgame good, Pass D torched by Akron. Def 4 TOs
(10/4) Run a lot w/ good success. Def awful so far
(10/4) Let's see how they play now sched lightens up
(8/15) DBs supposed to be near the best in the MAC
Western Michigan Highlights
Western Michigan has Really Good Running Game (#108)
Western Michigan Secondary is very good (#108)
Western Michigan has a great TO Margin (#11)
Western Michigan commits very few Penalties (#91)
Western Michigan Deficiencies
Western Michigan Defense Gives up a Lot of Points
Western Michigan has a bad defense (#120)
Western Michigan has a bad red zone defense (#119)
| Performance GradesPerf Grades | ||
|---|---|---|
| CategoryCat | CMU | WMU |
| OverallOver | #77 | #31 |
| OffenseOff | #105 | #7 |
| DefenseDef | #40 | #83 |
| Special TeamsST | #39 | #58 |
| PassingPass | #104 | #60 |
| RushingRush | #70 | #27 |
| Run BlockRBLK | #82 | #3 |
| Pass BlockPBLK | #112 | #19 |
| Route RunningWR Rt | #96 | #45 |
| TacklingTkl | #21 | #71 |
| Run DefenseR Def | #32 | #84 |
| Pass Rush DefPRush | #26 | #78 |
| Coverage DefCov | #71 | #72 |
Rematch from Week 13
Western Michigan 6.0 (56.0)
Central Michigan won vs Western Michigan this year (16-14)
Previous Matchups
Central Michigan beat Western Michigan last year (16-14)
Western Michigan beat Central Michigan in 2023 (38-28)
Western Michigan beat Central Michigan in 2022 (12-10)
Weather Forecast
Playing in Kelly/Shorts Stadium
Conditions:
Temp: 0°
Team Information
Injuries: WMU | CMU
Depth Chart: WMU | CMU
Rosters: WMU | CMU
(#111) Central Michigan Info
Power Rating: -12.46 #111
Offense Rating: 17.21 #92
Defense Rating: 12.06 #88
Overall SP+ Rating: -15.8 #120
Offense SP+ Rating: 17.7 #122
Defense SP+ Rating: 34.3 #115
Talent Rating: 96.00 #1
Blue Chip Ratio: 0 #102
Expected Record: 4.0 - 8.0
Team Profile
Run heavy Offense 57%, Pass: 43%
Awful Offense Success Rate of 39%
Poor Offensive Explosiveness
Bad in Scoring Position 3.82 PPO
Bad Run Success 42%
Awful Pass Success 34%
Poor OL Grades, Good OL Yds Per Rush
Good DL Grades, Great Sacks/Turnovers
Good Defense Success Rate of 40%
Avg in Scoring Position 3.6 PPO
Avg Run Def Success 41%
Avg Pass Def Success 39%
Avg Pressure/Havoc/Forcing TOs
Avg Field Position
Central Michigan has lost 5 straight
Central Michigan has lost 2 straight at Home
Record at home: 4 - 2 (4 - 2 - 0 vs Spread)
Central Michigan Notes
(11/20) McElwain retiring after final game vs N. Ill
(11/13) New QB Glasser bad vs Toledo, Rgame awful in L
(11/8) Off really bad, QB's unplayable, Rgame plodding
(10/27) 3 str L's, Def cooked, QBs are awful, Dogs last 4
(10/20) 45 runs/12 pass. Ran for 285, but Pass D torched
(10/15) Starting QB Labas out for season (arm)
(10/15) Backup QB Jefferson starting vs EMU
(10/13) QB's bad, Rgame OK, Run def mauled by Ohio
(10/4) Run Off/Def good, Pass Off/Def bad. OL & F7 good
(10/2) Rgame good/dominant vs poor D's. QB Labas JAG
Central Michigan Highlights
Central Michigan is Undefeated vs Spread as Home Underdogs
Central Michigan does Not Get Runs Stuffed (#96)
Central Michigan Front 7 is disruptive (#135)
Central Michigan Deficiencies
Central Michigan has a bad TO Margin (#54)
Central Michigan Fumbles a Lot (#89)
Central Michigan offense is really bad (#130)
Central Michigan pass game is really bad (#124)
Central Michigan gives up a Lot of Explosive Plays (#96)
Power Rating: -12.46 #111
Offense Rating: 17.21 #92
Defense Rating: 12.06 #88
Overall SP+ Rating: -15.8 #120
Offense SP+ Rating: 17.7 #122
Defense SP+ Rating: 34.3 #115
Talent Rating: 96.00 #1
Blue Chip Ratio: 0 #102
Expected Record: 4.0 - 8.0
Team Profile
Run heavy Offense 57%, Pass: 43%
Awful Offense Success Rate of 39%
Poor Offensive Explosiveness
Bad in Scoring Position 3.82 PPO
Bad Run Success 42%
Awful Pass Success 34%
Poor OL Grades, Good OL Yds Per Rush
Good DL Grades, Great Sacks/Turnovers
Good Defense Success Rate of 40%
Avg in Scoring Position 3.6 PPO
Avg Run Def Success 41%
Avg Pass Def Success 39%
Avg Pressure/Havoc/Forcing TOs
Avg Field Position
Central Michigan has lost 5 straight
Central Michigan has lost 2 straight at Home
Record at home: 4 - 2 (4 - 2 - 0 vs Spread)
Central Michigan Notes
(11/20) McElwain retiring after final game vs N. Ill
(11/13) New QB Glasser bad vs Toledo, Rgame awful in L
(11/8) Off really bad, QB's unplayable, Rgame plodding
(10/27) 3 str L's, Def cooked, QBs are awful, Dogs last 4
(10/20) 45 runs/12 pass. Ran for 285, but Pass D torched
(10/15) Starting QB Labas out for season (arm)
(10/15) Backup QB Jefferson starting vs EMU
(10/13) QB's bad, Rgame OK, Run def mauled by Ohio
(10/4) Run Off/Def good, Pass Off/Def bad. OL & F7 good
(10/2) Rgame good/dominant vs poor D's. QB Labas JAG
Central Michigan Highlights
Central Michigan is Undefeated vs Spread as Home Underdogs
Central Michigan does Not Get Runs Stuffed (#96)
Central Michigan Front 7 is disruptive (#135)
Central Michigan Deficiencies
Central Michigan has a bad TO Margin (#54)
Central Michigan Fumbles a Lot (#89)
Central Michigan offense is really bad (#130)
Central Michigan pass game is really bad (#124)
Central Michigan gives up a Lot of Explosive Plays (#96)
| Player Name | COMP | ATT | PCT | YDS | TD | INT | YPA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hayden Wolff | 191 | 285 | 67% | 2214 | 17 | 7 | 7.8 |
| Broc Lowry (Tr) | 4 | 8 | 50% | 21 | 0 | 0 | 2.6 |
| Player Name | CAR | YDS | TD | YPC | LONG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jaden Nixon | 132 | 874 | 12 | 6.6 | 92 |
| Jalen Buckley | 120 | 657 | 8 | 5.5 | 61 |
| Zahir Abdus-Salaam | 104 | 567 | 3 | 5.5 | 70 |
| Broc Lowry (Tr) | 22 | 123 | 3 | 5.6 | 40 |
| Player Name | REC | YDS | TD | YPC | LONG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kenneth Womack | 34 | 456 | 1 | 13.4 | 41 |
| Blake Bosma | 37 | 403 | 6 | 10.9 | 55 |
| Anthony Sambucci | 31 | 376 | 2 | 12.1 | 54 |
| Zahir Abdus-Salaam | 28 | 227 | 1 | 8.1 | 31 |
| Top Def | Tack | TFL | SACKS | PRESS | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Donald Willis | 109 | 7 | 1 | 4 | 4 |
| Tate Hallock | 84 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 5 |
| Jacob Wahlberg | 78 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Bilhal Kone | 70 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 8 |
| Sacks | Tack | TFL | SACKS | PRESS | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Corey Walker | 38 | 7 | 6 | 3 | 5 |
| Mason Nelson | 31 | 9 | 3 | 1 | 1 |
| Isaiah Green | 28 | 3 | 2 | 4 | 0 |
| Donald Willis | 109 | 7 | 1 | 4 | 4 |
| Pass D | Tack | TFL | SACKS | PRESS | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bilhal Kone | 70 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 8 |
| Nyquan Washington | 31 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 5 |
| Corey Walker | 38 | 7 | 6 | 3 | 5 |
| Player Name | COMP | ATT | PCT | YDS | TD | INT | YPA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joey Labas | 94 | 160 | 59% | 1114 | 7 | 7 | 7.0 |
| Jadyn Glasser | 41 | 76 | 54% | 439 | 2 | 4 | 5.8 |
| Player Name | CAR | YDS | TD | YPC | LONG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marion Lukes | 161 | 788 | 5 | 4.9 | 66 |
| BJ Harris | 91 | 418 | 3 | 4.6 | 71 |
| Myles Bailey | 51 | 292 | 3 | 5.7 | 35 |
| Tyler Jefferson | 43 | 233 | 1 | 5.4 | 44 |
| Player Name | REC | YDS | TD | YPC | LONG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chris Parker | 29 | 360 | 3 | 12.4 | 44 |
| Solomon Davis (Tr) | 19 | 350 | 2 | 18.4 | 72 |
| Evan Boyd | 21 | 302 | 2 | 14.4 | 47 |
| Jesse Prewitt III | 23 | 186 | 2 | 8.1 | 21 |
| Top Def | Tack | TFL | SACKS | PRESS | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jordan Kwiatkowski | 97 | 14 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Caleb Spann | 61 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 5 |
| Justin Whiteside | 58 | 6 | 3 | 4 | 1 |
| Elijah Rikard | 56 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Sacks | Tack | TFL | SACKS | PRESS | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jason Williams | 42 | 9 | 6 | 1 | 0 |
| Jonah Pace | 34 | 11 | 4 | 6 | 2 |
| Michael Heldman | 29 | 6 | 4 | 8 | 0 |
| Dakota Cochran | 54 | 11 | 4 | 1 | 0 |
| Pass D | Tack | TFL | SACKS | PRESS | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daraun McKinney | 53 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 9 |
| Donte Kent | 52 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 7 |
| Caleb Spann | 61 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 5 |