Central Michigan at San José State Game Matchup
Central Michigan logo Central Michigan Chippewas at San José State SpartansSan José State logo
Wednesday, August 27th 2025 (4:00 PM EDT)
San José State -10.5 (0.0) (0)  Open: -10.5
Spartan Stadium - San Jose, CA

 
Chippewas (0 - 0) (0 - 0 - 0)
Coach Matt Drinkall (0 - 0)
Avg Score : 23 - 30 (15 - 35 on Road)
Record Prediction: 5.5 - 6.5 (#81)
'25 Opponents: (Elite: 1) (Good: 0) (Avg: 1) (Bad: 10)
Our Line: San José State -11   (SP+ SJSU -10)
Projected Score: CMU: 22 - SJSU: 33 (54)
SJSU Win prob: 76% | Cover: 44%
CMU Travel: 1981 miles, 3 hrs ahead
Spartans (0 - 0) (0 - 0 - 0)
Coach Ken Niumatalolo (7 - 5)
Avg Score : 28 - 28 (29 - 26 @ Home)
Record Prediction: 8 - 4 (#30)
'25 Opponents: (Elite: 1) (Good: 0) (Avg: 0) (Bad: 11)
 
Central Michigan's 2025 Schedule
DateMatchupSpreadTotalResultO/UCover
Wed 8/27 Central Michigan at San José State+10.50.0
Sat 9/6 Central Michigan at Pittsburgh+21
Sat 9/13 Central Michigan at Michigan+37.5
Sat 9/20 Central Michigan vs Wagner-10
Sat 9/27 Central Michigan vs Eastern Michigan-3.5
Sat 10/4 Central Michigan at Akron-3
BYE WEEK
Sat 10/18 Central Michigan at Bowling Green+2.5
Sat 10/25 Central Michigan vs Massachusetts-11
Sat 11/1 Central Michigan at Western Michigan-1.5
BYE WEEK
Wed 11/12 Central Michigan vs Buffalo+3.5
Wed 11/19 Central Michigan at Kent State-10
Sat 11/29 Central Michigan vs Toledo+9.5

Total: Elite: 1, Good: 0, Avg 1, Bad 3, Poor 7
Played: Elite: 0, Good: 0, Avg 0, Bad 0, Poor 0
Future: Elite: 1, Good: 0, Avg 1, Bad 3, Poor 7
Wins: Elite: 0, Good: 0, Avg: 0, Bad: 0, Poor: 0
Losses: Elite: 0, Good: 0, Avg: 0, Bad: 0, Poor: 0

Predictions for Central Michigan's Schedule
San José State's 2025 Schedule
DateMatchupSpreadTotalResultO/UCover
Wed 8/27 San José State vs Central Michigan-10.50.0
Sat 9/6 San José State at Texas+36
BYE WEEK
Sat 9/20 San José State vs Idaho-18.5
Sat 9/27 San José State at Stanford+1.5
Sat 10/4 San José State vs New Mexico-14
Sat 10/11 San José State at Wyoming-6
Sat 10/18 San José State at Utah State-8.5
BYE WEEK
Sat 11/1 San José State vs Hawai'i-9
Sat 11/8 San José State vs Air Force-9.5
Sat 11/15 San José State at Nevada-10
Sat 11/22 San José State at San Diego State-5
Sat 11/29 San José State vs Fresno State-4

Total: Elite: 1, Good: 0, Avg 0, Bad 2, Poor 9
Played: Elite: 0, Good: 0, Avg 0, Bad 0, Poor 0
Future: Elite: 1, Good: 0, Avg 0, Bad 2, Poor 9
Wins: Elite: 0, Good: 0, Avg: 0, Bad: 0, Poor: 0
Losses: Elite: 0, Good: 0, Avg: 0, Bad: 0, Poor: 0

Predictions for San José State's Schedule

Important Stats (2024)
 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#96 (.15)39% (115)22.642% (88)3.2 (41)16934% (124)1633.82 (80)#96 (.21)40% (44)29.741% (48)39% (50)3.6 (45)60.920.4
SJSU#71 (.18)44% (56)28.441% (98)2.27 (133)8846% (28)3223.6 (96)#27 (.1)41% (57)27.542% (66)39% (47)3.58 (44)61.52.22.2
 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
SJSU0%0%000%000%0%0%0000



Overall Stats 2024
 Teams                  GamesPPGPPG H/RSuccess RatePts PerOppTO1stD PGTotalYds PGRushYds PGPassYdsPGRYPARun RatePass RateRun SuccessPass SuccessHavoc RateTotal PPA
CMU Offense1222.615.238.7%3.822183321691634.557%43%42%34%20%.15
SJSU Defense1327.525.640.8%3.582.2 - - - - - 53%47%42%39%17%.1
 Teams                  GamesPPGPPG H/RSuccess RatePts PerOppTO1stD PGTotalYds PGRushYds PGPassYdsPGRYPARun RatePass RateRun SuccessPass SuccessHavoc RateTotal PPA
CMU Defense1229.73539.9%3.60.4 - - - - - 52%48%41%39%18%.21
SJSU Offense1328.42943.9%3.62.222410883223.637%63%41%46%18%.18

Additional Stats 2024
 Teams                  GamesPossession Time1st Downs PG3rd Down %4th Down %Penalties PGPenalty Yds PGOff TO PGDef TO PGTFL PGSacks PGD/ST TDsAvg Field Pos
Central Michigan1229:2617.935%58%6.860.920.47.72.6327.1
San José State1326:2321.740%53%761.52.22.27.21.9228.5
Run Game Stats (2025)
 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 Offense1257% (24)42% (88)37.3168.94.517 (84).22 (24)3.2 (41)80% (23)12% (108)1.09 (27)
SJSU Defense1353% (94)42% (66) - - - - .03 (21)2.71 (23)77% (96)11% (41)0.86 (16)
 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 Defense1252% (80)41% (48) - - - - .15 (82)3 (66)82% (117)13% (14)1.18 (127)
SJSU Offense1337% (131)41% (98)24.687.93.613 (105)-.06 (131)2.27 (133)70% (91)9% (57)0.81 (127)

Pass Game Stats (2025)
 Teams                  GamesPassPlay RatePassPlay SuccessComp PGAtt PGYds PGYds PAYds PCTDs    Ints    PassPlays PPAPassPlays ExplPassDowns RatePassDowns Succ RatePassDowns PPADB HavocPassDowns Expl
CMU Offense1243% (110)34% (124)13.925.2163.46.511.711 (122)12 (85).04 (129)1.5 (85)34% (112)22% (132).18 (116)8% (119)2 (86)
SJSU Defense1347% (43)39% (47) - - - - - - 21 (1).19 (48)1.7 (105)34% (36)29% (45).24 (38)6% (56)2.1 (87)
 Teams                  GamesPassPlay RatePassPlay SuccessComp PGAtt PGYds PGYds PAYds PCTDs    Ints    PassPlays PPAPassPlays ExplPassDowns RatePassDowns Succ RatePassDowns PPADB HavocPassDowns Expl
CMU Defense1248% (54)39% (50) - - - - - - 2 (134).28 (93)1.7 (102)36% (18)30% (60).37 (95)5% (117)2.2 (103)
SJSU Offense1363% (3)46% (28)24.342.3321.87.613.231 (6)16 (124).33 (39)1.6 (74)30% (53)34% (46).38 (49)9% (131)2.1 (65)

Central Michigan's Power Ratings
Central Michigan's Power Rating: -12.45 #100
Central Michigan's Offense Rating: 6.12 #117
Central Michigan's Defense Rating: 18.57 #93
2025 Talent Rating: 482.00 #110
Blue Chip Ratio: 0% #99
Central Michigan's 2025 Expected Record: 5.5 - 6.5
Central Michigan's 2025 Overall SP+ Rating: -14.8 #117
Central Michigan's Offense SP+ Rating: 17.8 #126
Central Michigan's Defense SP+ Rating: 32.5 #102

Average Talent
Average Mid-American Talent Rating is 528.62
Average Power Five Talent: 861.13
Average FBS Talent: 684.29

Power Ratings Matchup
Central Michigan: -12.45   San José State: -2.4

SP+ Ratings Matchup
Central Michigan: -14.8   San José State: -5.2




San José State's Power Ratings
San José State's Power Rating: -2.4 #80
San José State's Offense Rating: 11.40 #83
San José State's Defense Rating: 16.00 #77
2025 Talent Rating: 492.00 #107
Blue Chip Ratio: 1 #82
San José State's 2025 Expected Record: 8.0 - 4.0
San José State's 2025 Overall SP+ Rating: -5.2 #83
San José State's Offense SP+ Rating: 25.7 #81
San José State's Defense SP+ Rating: 30.9 #92

Average Talent
Average Mountain West Talent Rating is 505.83
Average Power Five Talent: 861.13
Average FBS Talent: 684.29


Central Michigan Scoring
Offense: 22.6 PPG
Offense on Road: 15.2
Defense: 29.7 PPG
Defense on Road: 35

Central Michigan's 2025 Record
Record: 0 - 0
Record vs Spread: 0 - 0 - 0
Record on Road: 0 - 0
Record vs Spread on Road: 0 - 0 - 0
Record as Dog vs Spread: 0 - 0 - 0
Record as Road Dog vs Spread: 0 - 0 - 0
Projected Score
San José State 33
Central Michigan 22

Projected Total Points: 54
San José State Scoring
Offense: 28.4 PPG
Offense at Home: 29
Defense: 27.5 PPG
Defense at Home: 25.6

San José State's 2025 Record
Record: 0 - 0
Record vs Spread: 0 - 0 - 0
Record at home: 0 - 0
Record vs Spread at home: 0 - 0 - 0
Record as Fav vs Spread: 0 - 0 - 0
Record as Home Fav vs Spread: 0 - 0 - 0


YearDateHomeScoreAwayScoreWinnerSpreadCoverTotalO/U
TeamWinsCoversO/U
San José State000 Overs
Central Michigan000 Unders

WinsCoversFavsDogs
Home Teams0 - 00 - 00 - 00 - 0
Road Teams0 - 00 - 00 - 00 - 0

(#100) Central Michigan Info

Preseason ratings
Power Rating: -12.45 #100
Offense Rating: 6.12 #117
Defense Rating: 18.57 #93
Overall SP+ Rating: -14.8 #117
Offense SP+ Rating: 17.8 #126
Defense SP+ Rating: 32.5 #102
Talent Rating: 482.00 #110
Blue Chip Ratio: 0% #99
Expected Record: 5.5 - 6.5

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 Notes
(3/26) QB Labas PT starter LY, Glasser has exp
(3/26) RB rebuild, Cornist (Tul) added, some depth
(3/26) WR complete rebuild, 13 rec back. No portals
(3/26) OL 3/5 back, meh LY. 4 portals, 3 via Valpo
(3/26) Def bad LY, return some. 3 portals
(3/26) New HC Drinkall was Army OL coach.
(3/26) New OC Chapin had success at E Wash
Central Michigan     Ratings Matchup     San José State
Power #100
#80
Off #117
#83
Def #93
#77
Talent #110
#107
SP+ #117
#83
SP+ Off #126
#81
SP+ Def #102
#92

Weather Forecast
Playing in Spartan Stadium
Conditions:
Temp: 0°

Team Information
Injuries: CMU | SJSU
Depth Chart: CMU | SJSU
Rosters: CMU | SJSU
(#80) San José State Info

Preseason ratings
Power Rating: -2.4 #80
Offense Rating: 11.40 #83
Defense Rating: 16.00 #77
Overall SP+ Rating: -5.2 #83
Offense SP+ Rating: 25.7 #81
Defense SP+ Rating: 30.9 #92
Talent Rating: 492.00 #107
Blue Chip Ratio: 1 #82
Expected Record: 8.0 - 4.0

Team Profile
Very Pass heavy Offense 63%, Run: 37%
Avg Offense Success Rate of 44%
Avg Offensive Explosiveness
Poor in Scoring Position 3.6 PPO
Poor Run Success 41%
Good Pass Success 46%
Poor OL Grades, Awful OL Yds Per Rush
Avg DL Grades, Good Sacks/Turnovers
Avg Defense Success Rate of 41%
Good in Scoring Position 3.58 PPO
Avg Run Def Success 42%
Avg Pass Def Success 39%
Avg Pressure/Havoc/Forcing TOs
Avg Field Position


San José State Notes
(5/4) QB Eget back, gunslinger fun, depth?
(5/4) RB Chalk back, some depth. Better TY?
(5/4) WR rebuild, Coleman good. 4 portals added
(5/4) TE Jackson Canaan undersized but productive
(5/4) OL 4/5 back, grades are rough. No portals?
(5/4) Def bad LY, 5 portals, LB Pollard a machine
(5/4) Great job by Niumatalolo & staff with 8 W's
(5/4) One of CFB's most pass heavy teams @ 63%


  
Central Michigan's OC Jim Chapin
Player NameCOMPATTPCTYDSTDINTYPA
Joey Labas9416059%1114777.0
Jadyn Glasser417654%439245.8
Player NameCARYDSTDYPCLONG
Trey Cornist (Tr)2214916.823
Nahree Biggins1913607.276
Joey Labas211900.913
Brock Townsend51402.87
Player NameRECYDSTDYPCLONG
Stephan Bracey575015.033
D.C. Temple566013.228
Jordyn Williams665010.824
Nathan Vantimmeren42406.09

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Central Michigan's DC Sean Cronin
Top DefTackTFLSACKSPRESSPD
Caleb Spann614205
Elijah Rikard563100
Dakota Cochran5411410
Jaion Jackson393003
SacksTackTFLSACKSPRESSPD
Michael Heldman296480
Dakota Cochran5411410
Caleb Spann614205
Fernando Sanchez III276200
Pass DTackTFLSACKSPRESSPD
Caleb Spann614205
Jaion Jackson393003
Lawai'a Brown383001

San José State's OC Craig Stutzmann
Player NameCOMPATTPCTYDSTDINTYPA
Walker Eget18832857%250413107.6
Xavier Ward1333%16015.3
Player NameCARYDSTDYPCLONG
Floyd Chalk IV154721104.766
Jabari Bates5925414.331
Lamar Radcliffe3314114.318
Walker Eget299903.432
Player NameRECYDSTDYPCLONG
Matthew Coleman34401211.833
Jackson Canaan28314211.258
Cooper Hoch107607.617
Leland Smith (Tr)672212.031

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San José State's DC Derrick Odum
Top DefTackTFLSACKSPRESSPD
Jordan Pollard11514223
Isiah Revis716125
Taniela Latu717132
Noah McNeal-Franklin534120
SacksTackTFLSACKSPRESSPD
John Ward467341
Jordan Pollard11514223
Justin Stearns284220
Taniela Latu717132
Pass DTackTFLSACKSPRESSPD
Isiah Revis716125
Jordan Pollard11514223
Ethan Powell446133