Wagner at Central Michigan - 2025 Matchup Preview
Wagner logo Wagner Seahawks at Central Michigan ChippewasCentral Michigan logo
Saturday, September 20th 2025 (1:00 PM EDT)
Kelly/Shorts Stadium - Mount Pleasant, MI

 
Seahawks (0 - 1) (1 - 0 - 0)
Coach ( - )
Avg Score : 7 - 46 (7 - 46 on Road)
Wins: (Elite: ) (Good: ) (Avg: ) (Bad: 0)
Losses: (Elite: ) (Good: ) (Avg: ) (Bad: 0)
Future: (Elite: ) (Good: ) (Avg: ) (Bad: 0)
WAG coming off BYE
CMU is playing their 4th straight game
Our Line: -19   (SP+ CMU -23)
WAG Win prob: 91% | Cover: 51%
Chippewas (1 - 2) (1 - 2 - 0)
Coach Matt Drinkall (0 - 0)
Avg Score : 12 - 41 (12 - 41 @ Home)
Record Prediction: 4.2 - 7.8 (#112)
Wins: (Elite: 0) (Good: 0) (Avg: 0) (Bad: 1)
Losses: (Elite: 1) (Good: 1) (Avg: 0) (Bad: 0)
Future: (Elite: 0) (Good: 0) (Avg: 1) (Bad: 8)
 
Wagner's 2025 Schedule
DateMatchupSpreadTotalResultO/UCover
Fri 8/29 Wagner at Kansas+45.557.5L 7 - 46UY
BYE WEEK
Sat 9/20 Wagner at Central Michigan-19

Total: Elite: , Good: , Avg , Bad , Poor
Played: Elite: , Good: , Avg , Bad , Poor
Future: Elite: , Good: , Avg , Bad , Poor
Wins: Elite: , Good: , Avg: , Bad: , Poor:
Losses: Elite: , Good: , Avg: , Bad: , Poor:

Predictions for Wagner's Schedule
Central Michigan's 2025 Schedule
DateMatchupSpreadTotalResultO/UCover
Fri 8/29 Central Michigan at San José State+11.550.5W 16 - 14UY
Sat 9/6 Central Michigan at Pittsburgh+21.548.5L 17 - 45ON
Sat 9/13 Central Michigan at Michigan+27.542.5L 3 - 63ON
Sat 9/20 Central Michigan vs Wagner-2
Sat 9/27 Central Michigan vs Eastern Michigan+1
Sat 10/4 Central Michigan at Akron+5
BYE WEEK
Sat 10/18 Central Michigan at Bowling Green+13
Sat 10/25 Central Michigan vs Massachusetts-5
Sat 11/1 Central Michigan at Western Michigan+6.5
BYE WEEK
Wed 11/12 Central Michigan vs Buffalo+14.5
Wed 11/19 Central Michigan at Kent State+4.5
Sat 11/29 Central Michigan vs Toledo+27

Total: Elite: 1, Good: 1, Avg 1, Bad 2, Poor 7
Played: Elite: 1, Good: 1, Avg 0, Bad 1, Poor 0
Future: Elite: 0, Good: 0, Avg 1, Bad 1, Poor 7
Wins: Elite: 0, Good: 0, Avg: 0, Bad: 1, Poor: 0
Losses: Elite: 1, Good: 1, Avg: 0, Bad: 0, Poor: 0

Predictions for Central Michigan's Schedule

Important Stats (2025)
 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
WAG0%70%000%000%460%0%0000
CMU#122 (.05)33% (130)1234% (122)2.69 (100)12232% (124)1173.58 (89)#125 (.34)48% (121)40.745% (99)52% (124)4.7 (114)3811.7
 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
WAG0%0%000%000%0%0%0000
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 2025
 Teams                  GamesPPGPPG H/RSuccess RatePts PerOppTO1stD PGTotalYds PGRushYds PGPassYdsPGRYPARun RatePass RateRun SuccessPass SuccessHavoc RateTotal PPA
WAG Offense1770%00000000%0%0%0%0%
CMU Defense340.740.748.5%4.71.7 - - - - - 40%59%45%52%10%.34
 Teams                  GamesPPGPPG H/RSuccess RatePts PerOppTO1stD PGTotalYds PGRushYds PGPassYdsPGRYPARun RatePass RateRun SuccessPass SuccessHavoc RateTotal PPA
WAG Defense146460%00 - - - - - 0%0%0%0%0%
CMU Offense3121232.9%3.58114239122117363%37%34%32%17%.05

Additional Stats 2025
 Teams                  GamesPossession Time1st Downs PG3rd Down %4th Down %Penalties PGPenalty Yds PGOff TO PGDef TO PGTFL PGSacks PGD/ST TDsAvg Field Pos
Wagner10:000NAN%0%0000000100
Central Michigan332:2713.731%44%5.73811.720.7030.7
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
WAG Offense10%0%000000%0%0
CMU Defense340% (12)45% (99) - - - - .19 (106)3 (91)67% (53)3% (135)1.02 (84)
 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
WAG Defense10%0% - - - - 00%0%0
CMU Offense363% (11)34% (122)41.312232 (109)- (108)2.69 (100)70% (79)13% (125)0.95 (71)

Pass Game Stats (2025)
 Teams                  GamesPassPlay RatePassPlay SuccessComp PGAtt PGYds PGYds PAYds PCTDs    Ints    PassPlays PPAPassPlays ExplPassDowns RatePassDowns Succ RatePassDowns PPADB HavocPassDowns Expl
WAG Offense10%0%000000000%0%0%0
CMU Defense359% (124)52% (124) - - - - - - 4 (12).5 (120)1.6 (83)28% (113)40% (126).69 (130)7% (48)2 (72)
 Teams                  GamesPassPlay RatePassPlay SuccessComp PGAtt PGYds PGYds PAYds PCTDs    Ints    PassPlays PPAPassPlays ExplPassDowns RatePassDowns Succ RatePassDowns PPADB HavocPassDowns Expl
WAG Defense10%0% - - - - - - 000%0%0%0
CMU Offense337% (125)32% (124)1320117.35.991 (123)1 (23).15 (103)1.5 (79)40% (129)17% (130).16 (109)4% (51)2.2 (45)

Wagner's Power Ratings
Wagner's Power Rating: #NR
Wagner's Offense Rating: #NR
Wagner's Defense Rating: #NR
2025 Talent Rating: #
Blue Chip Ratio: 0% #NR
Wagner's 2025 Expected Record: -
Wagner's 2025 Overall SP+ Rating: #N/A
Wagner's Offense SP+ Rating: #N/A
Wagner's Defense SP+ Rating: #N/A

Average Talent
Average NEC Talent Rating is 0
Average Power Five Talent: 877.82
Average FBS Talent: 715.85

Power Ratings Matchup
Wagner:    Central Michigan: -19.135

SP+ Ratings Matchup
Wagner:    Central Michigan: -22.9




Central Michigan's Power Ratings
Central Michigan's Power Rating: -19.135 #130
Central Michigan's Offense Rating: 1.25 #129
Central Michigan's Defense Rating: 21.66 #124
2025 Talent Rating: 514.00 #116
Blue Chip Ratio: 0 #101
Central Michigan's 2025 Expected Record: 4.2 - 7.8
Central Michigan's 2025 Overall SP+ Rating: -22.9 #132
Central Michigan's Offense SP+ Rating: 13.5 #132
Central Michigan's Defense SP+ Rating: 36.5 #124

Average Talent
Average Mid-American Talent Rating is 567.54
Average Power Five Talent: 877.82
Average FBS Talent: 715.85


Wagner Scoring
Offense: 7 PPG
Offense on Road: 7
Defense: 46 PPG
Defense on Road: 46

Wagner's 2025 Record
Record: 0 - 1
Record vs Spread: 1 - 0 - 0
Record on Road: 0 - 1
Record vs Spread on Road: 1 - 0 - 0
Projected Score
Central Michigan 29
Wagner 24

Total Points: 53

Central Michigan Scoring
Offense: 12 PPG
Offense at Home: 12
Defense: 40.7 PPG
Defense at Home: 40.7

Central Michigan's 2025 Record
Record: 1 - 2
Record vs Spread: 1 - 2 - 0
Record at home: 0 - 0
Record vs Spread at home: 0 - 0 - 0


YearDateHomeScoreAwayScoreWinnerSpreadCoverTotalO/U
TeamWinsCoversO/U
Central Michigan000 Overs
Wagner000 Unders

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

(#NR) Wagner Info
Power Rating: #NR
Offense Rating: #NR
Defense Rating: #NR
Overall SP+ Rating: #N/A
Offense SP+ Rating: #N/A
Defense SP+ Rating: #N/A
Talent Rating: #
Blue Chip Ratio: 0% #NR
Expected Record: -


Wagner has lost 1 straight
Wagner has lost 1 straight on the Road
Record on Road: 0 - 1 (1 - 0 - 0 vs Spread )

Wagner Highlights
Wagner is Undefeated vs Spread


Wagner Deficiencies
Wagner has a really bad Offense
Wagner Defense Gives up a Lot of Points

Performance GradesPerf Grades
CategoryCatCMUWAG
OverallOver#110—
OffenseOff#104—
DefenseDef#106—
Special TeamsST#71—
PassingPass#88—
RushingRush#89—
Run BlockRBLK#113—
Pass BlockPBLK#120—
Route RunningWR Rt#50—
TacklingTkl#99—
Run DefenseR Def#106—
Pass Rush DefPRush#72—
Coverage DefCov#111—

Weather Forecast
Playing in Kelly/Shorts Stadium
Conditions:
Temp: 0°

Team Information
Injuries: WAG | CMU
Depth Chart: WAG | CMU
Rosters: WAG | CMU
(#130) Central Michigan Info
Power Rating: -19.135 #130
Offense Rating: 1.25 #129
Defense Rating: 21.66 #124
Overall SP+ Rating: -22.9 #132
Offense SP+ Rating: 13.5 #132
Defense SP+ Rating: 36.5 #124
Talent Rating: 514.00 #116
Blue Chip Ratio: 0 #101
Expected Record: 4.2 - 7.8

Team Profile
Very Run heavy Offense 63%, Pass: 37%
Awful Offense Success Rate of 33%
Awful Offensive Explosiveness
Poor in Scoring Position 3.58 PPO
Awful Run Success 34%
Awful Pass Success 32%
Awful OL Grades, Poor OL Yds Per Rush
Bad DL Grades, Awful Sacks/Turnovers
Awful Defense Success Rate of 48%
Awful in Scoring Position 4.7 PPO
Poor Run Def Success 45%
Awful Pass Def Success 52%
Awful Pressure/Havoc/Forcing TOs
Good Field Position

Central Michigan has lost 2 straight
Record at home: 0 - 0 (0 - 0 - 0 vs Spread)

Central Michigan Notes
(8/25) QB1 - Joe Labas starting, inj after 6 starts LY
(7/28) Is Drinkall running Army offense?
(6/12) Skill positions very weak on paper. Risers?
(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 Highlights
Central Michigan defense Intercepts a lot of Passes (#12)

Central Michigan Deficiencies
Central Michigan has a really bad Offense
Central Michigan has a really bad Offense at Home
Central Michigan Can Not Run the Ball (#102)
Central Michigan offense is really bad (#130)
Central Michigan run game is really bad (#122)
Central Michigan pass game is really bad (#124)
Central Michigan offense is bad on 3rd Downs
Central Michigan Defense Gives up a Lot of Points
Central Michigan does not Sack the QB (#122)
Central Michigan has a bad defense (#121)
Central Michigan has a bad red zone defense (#114)


  
Wagner's OC
Player NameCOMPATTPCTYDSTDINTYPA
Jack Stevens376458%248163.9
Jordan Barton3475%35008.8
Player NameCARYDSTDYPCLONG
Andre Hines4017324.322
Sekou Kamau2812804.625
Matt Morad187704.329
Jack Stevens307212.438
Player NameRECYDSTDYPCLONG
Derek Burrell98109.015
Jeremiah Colclough780111.445
Teree McDonald117807.114
Malik Cooper31705.712

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Wagner's DC
Top DefTackTFLSACKSPRESSPD
Sam Martin70000
Freddie Camp60000
Cam Haynes40001
Brendan Leal40000
SacksTackTFLSACKSPRESSPD
Sam Martin70000
Daren Omoregie20000
Abdoul Idriss10000
Eli Hiscock (Tr)10000
Pass DTackTFLSACKSPRESSPD
Cam Haynes40001
Jaylen Gullatte20001
Sam Martin70000

Central Michigan's OC Jim Chapin
Player NameCOMPATTPCTYDSTDINTYPA
Joey Labas203263%181115.7
Angel H Flores121867%93005.2
Player NameCARYDSTDYPCLONG
Trey Cornist (Tr)3112814.129
Angel H Flores3012404.120
Nahree Biggins2811404.117
Brock Townsend6801.34
Player NameRECYDSTDYPCLONG
Tommy Mcintosh585017.047
Justin Ruffin Jr.64207.018
Langston Lewis339013.021
Tyson Davis63606.013

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Central Michigan's DC Sean Cronin
Top DefTackTFLSACKSPRESSPD
Jordan Kwiatkowski171001
Elijah Gordon160001
Dakota Cochran150010
Caleb Spann150002
SacksTackTFLSACKSPRESSPD
Michael Heldman82100
Fernando Sanchez III81110
Jordan Kwiatkowski171001
Keshawn Hayden40000
Pass DTackTFLSACKSPRESSPD
Caleb Spann150002
Kalen Carroll (Tr)140002
Daniel Bennett30002