Central Michigan Chippewas at Western Michigan Broncos
Saturday, November 1st 2025 (12:00 AM EDT)
Waldo Stadium - Kalamazoo, MI (Mid-American)
Chippewas (1 - 2) (1 - 2 - 0)
Coach Matt Drinkall (0 - 0)
Avg Score : 12 - 41 (12 - 41 on Road)
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)
Coach Matt Drinkall (0 - 0)
Avg Score : 12 - 41 (12 - 41 on Road)
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)
Our Line: Western Michigan -6.5 (SP+ WMU -7)
Projected Score: CMU: 23 - WMU: 30 (53)
WMU Win prob: 68% | Cover: 48%
CMU Travel: 99 miles
Projected Score: CMU: 23 - WMU: 30 (53)
WMU Win prob: 68% | Cover: 48%
CMU Travel: 99 miles
Broncos (0 - 3) (2 - 1 - 0)
Coach Lance Taylor (10 - 14)
Avg Score : 12 - 31 (30 - 33 @ Home)
Record Prediction: 4.1 - 7.9 (#115)
Wins: (Elite: 0) (Good: 0) (Avg: 0) (Bad: 0)
Losses: (Elite: 1) (Good: 1) (Avg: 1) (Bad: 0)
Future: (Elite: 0) (Good: 0) (Avg: 1) (Bad: 8)
Coach Lance Taylor (10 - 14)
Avg Score : 12 - 31 (30 - 33 @ Home)
Record Prediction: 4.1 - 7.9 (#115)
Wins: (Elite: 0) (Good: 0) (Avg: 0) (Bad: 0)
Losses: (Elite: 1) (Good: 1) (Avg: 1) (Bad: 0)
Future: (Elite: 0) (Good: 0) (Avg: 1) (Bad: 8)
| Central Michigan's 2025 Schedule | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Date | Matchup | Spread | Total | Result | O/U | Cover | |
| Fri 8/29 | Central Michigan at San José State | +11.5 | 50.5 | W 16 - 14 | U | Y | |
| Sat 9/6 | Central Michigan at Pittsburgh | +21.5 | 48.5 | L 17 - 45 | O | N | |
| Sat 9/13 | Central Michigan at Michigan | +27.5 | 42.5 | L 3 - 63 | O | N | |
| 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
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
| Western Michigan's 2025 Schedule | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Date | Matchup | Spread | Total | Result | O/U | Cover | |
| Fri 8/29 | Western Michigan at Michigan State | +18.5 | 49.5 | L 6 - 23 | U | Y | |
| Sat 9/6 | Western Michigan vs North Texas | +12.0 | 56.0 | L 30 - 33 | O | Y | |
| Sat 9/13 | Western Michigan at Illinois | +27.5 | 50.5 | L 0 - 38 | U | N | |
| Sat 9/20 | Western Michigan vs Toledo | +14.0 | 51.5 | ||||
| Sat 9/27 | Western Michigan vs Rhode Island | -6 | |||||
| Sat 10/4 | Western Michigan at Massachusetts | -4 | |||||
| Sat 10/11 | Western Michigan vs Ball State | -7 | |||||
| BYE WEEK | |||||||
| Sat 10/25 | Western Michigan at Miami (OH) | +7.5 | |||||
| Sat 11/1 | Western Michigan vs Central Michigan | -6.5 | |||||
| BYE WEEK | |||||||
| Tue 11/11 | Western Michigan vs Ohio | +9 | |||||
| Tue 11/18 | Western Michigan at Northern Illinois | +13.5 | |||||
| Tue 11/25 | Western Michigan at Eastern Michigan | +2 | |||||
Total: Elite: 1, Good: 1, Avg 2, Bad 2, Poor 6
Played: Elite: 1, Good: 1, Avg 1, Bad 0, Poor 0
Future: Elite: 0, Good: 0, Avg 1, Bad 2, Poor 6
Wins: Elite: 0, Good: 0, Avg: 0, Bad: 0, Poor: 0
Losses: Elite: 1, Good: 1, Avg: 1, Bad: 0, Poor: 0
Predictions for Western Michigan's Schedule
Played: Elite: 1, Good: 1, Avg 1, Bad 0, Poor 0
Future: Elite: 0, Good: 0, Avg 1, Bad 2, Poor 6
Wins: Elite: 0, Good: 0, Avg: 0, Bad: 0, Poor: 0
Losses: Elite: 1, Good: 1, Avg: 1, Bad: 0, Poor: 0
Important Stats (2025)
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CMU | #122 (.05) | 33% (130) | 12 | 34% (122) | 2.69 (100) | 122 | 32% (124) | 117 | 3.58 (89) | #125 (.34) | 48% (121) | 40.7 | 45% (99) | 52% (124) | 4.7 (114) | 38 | 1 | 1.7 |
| WMU | #134 (-.08) | 31% (132) | 12 | 33% (123) | 2.48 (113) | 119 | 28% (132) | 122 | 1.31 (133) | #105 (.21) | 48% (120) | 31.3 | 54% (130) | 43% (96) | 4.89 (119) | 55 | 0.3 | 0.7 |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | ||
| 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 |
Overall Stats 2025
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CMU Offense | 3 | 12 | 12 | 32.9% | 3.58 | 1 | 14 | 239 | 122 | 117 | 3 | 63% | 37% | 34% | 32% | 17% | .05 |
| WMU Defense | 3 | 31.3 | 33 | 48.4% | 4.89 | 0.7 | - | - | - | - | - | 51% | 48% | 54% | 43% | 14% | .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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CMU Defense | 3 | 40.7 | 40.7 | 48.5% | 4.7 | 1.7 | - | - | - | - | - | 40% | 59% | 45% | 52% | 10% | .34 |
| WMU Offense | 3 | 12 | 30 | 31.1% | 1.31 | 0.3 | 13 | 241 | 119 | 122 | 3.1 | 62% | 37% | 33% | 28% | 19% | -.08 |
Additional Stats 2025
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Central Michigan | 3 | 32:27 | 13.7 | 31% | 44% | 5.7 | 38 | 1 | 1.7 | 2 | 0.7 | 0 | 30.7 |
| Western Michigan | 3 | 28:55 | 13.3 | 35% | 17% | 6.7 | 55 | 0.3 | 0.7 | 6.3 | 3 | 1 | 26.5 |
Run Game Stats (2025)
Pass Game Stats (2025)
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CMU Offense | 3 | 63% (11) | 34% (122) | 41.3 | 122 | 3 | 2 (109) | - (108) | 2.69 (100) | 70% (79) | 13% (125) | 0.95 (71) |
| WMU Defense | 3 | 51% (76) | 54% (130) | - | - | - | - | .25 (117) | 3.32 (124) | 75% (80) | 10% (72) | 1.04 (88) |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CMU Defense | 3 | 40% (12) | 45% (99) | - | - | - | - | .19 (106) | 3 (91) | 67% (53) | 3% (135) | 1.02 (84) |
| WMU Offense | 3 | 62% (12) | 33% (123) | 38.3 | 119.3 | 3.1 | 2 (109) | -.04 (118) | 2.48 (113) | 58% (109) | 15% (129) | 1.09 (42) |
Pass Game Stats (2025)
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CMU Offense | 3 | 37% (125) | 32% (124) | 13 | 20 | 117.3 | 5.9 | 9 | 1 (123) | 1 (23) | .15 (103) | 1.5 (79) | 40% (129) | 17% (130) | .16 (109) | 4% (51) | 2.2 (45) |
| WMU Defense | 3 | 48% (55) | 43% (96) | - | - | - | - | - | - | 1 (87) | .2 (63) | 1.2 (17) | 28% (120) | 40% (125) | .44 (107) | 4% (108) | 1.5 (21) |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CMU Defense | 3 | 59% (124) | 52% (124) | - | - | - | - | - | - | 4 (12) | .5 (120) | 1.6 (83) | 28% (113) | 40% (126) | .69 (130) | 7% (48) | 2 (72) |
| WMU Offense | 3 | 37% (124) | 28% (132) | 12 | 23.7 | 122 | 5.2 | 10.2 | 1 (123) | 1 (23) | -.11 (133) | 1.4 (92) | 39% (128) | 27% (101) | .19 (102) | 4% (51) | 1.9 (77) |
Central Michigan's Power Ratings
Central Michigan's Power Rating: -20.37 #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
Central Michigan's Power Rating: -20.37 #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
Power Ratings Matchup
Central Michigan: -20.37 Western Michigan: -15.13
SP+ Ratings Matchup
Central Michigan: -22.9 Western Michigan: -16.4
Central Michigan: -20.37 Western Michigan: -15.13
SP+ Ratings Matchup
Central Michigan: -22.9 Western Michigan: -16.4
Western Michigan's Power Ratings
Western Michigan's Power Rating: -15.13 #126
Western Michigan's Offense Rating: 2.61 #118
Western Michigan's Defense Rating: 21.47 #123
2025 Talent Rating: 558.00 #106
Blue Chip Ratio: 1 #88
Western Michigan's 2025 Expected Record: 4.1 - 7.9
Western Michigan's 2025 Overall SP+ Rating: -16.4 #122
Western Michigan's Offense SP+ Rating: 18.5 #120
Western Michigan's Defense SP+ Rating: 35.0 #115
Average Talent
Average Mid-American Talent Rating is 567.54
Average Power Five Talent: 877.82
Average FBS Talent: 715.85
Western Michigan's Power Rating: -15.13 #126
Western Michigan's Offense Rating: 2.61 #118
Western Michigan's Defense Rating: 21.47 #123
2025 Talent Rating: 558.00 #106
Blue Chip Ratio: 1 #88
Western Michigan's 2025 Expected Record: 4.1 - 7.9
Western Michigan's 2025 Overall SP+ Rating: -16.4 #122
Western Michigan's Offense SP+ Rating: 18.5 #120
Western Michigan's Defense SP+ Rating: 35.0 #115
Average Talent
Average Mid-American Talent Rating is 567.54
Average Power Five Talent: 877.82
Average FBS Talent: 715.85
Central Michigan Scoring
Offense: 12 PPG
Offense on Road: 12
Defense: 40.7 PPG
Defense on Road: 40.7
Central Michigan's 2025 Record
Record: 1 - 2
Record vs Spread: 1 - 2 - 0
Record on Road: 1 - 2
Record vs Spread on Road: 1 - 2 - 0
Offense: 12 PPG
Offense on Road: 12
Defense: 40.7 PPG
Defense on Road: 40.7
Central Michigan's 2025 Record
Record: 1 - 2
Record vs Spread: 1 - 2 - 0
Record on Road: 1 - 2
Record vs Spread on Road: 1 - 2 - 0
Projected Score
Western Michigan 30
Central Michigan 23
Total Points: 53
Western Michigan 30
Central Michigan 23
Total Points: 53
Western Michigan Scoring
Offense: 12 PPG
Offense at Home: 30
Defense: 31.3 PPG
Defense at Home: 33
Western Michigan's 2025 Record
Record: 0 - 3
Record vs Spread: 2 - 1 - 0
Record at home: 0 - 1
Record vs Spread at home: 1 - 0 - 0
Offense: 12 PPG
Offense at Home: 30
Defense: 31.3 PPG
Defense at Home: 33
Western Michigan's 2025 Record
Record: 0 - 3
Record vs Spread: 2 - 1 - 0
Record at home: 0 - 1
Record vs Spread at home: 1 - 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Western Michigan | 13 | 7 | 5 Overs |
| Central Michigan | 11 | 5 | 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 |
(#130) Central Michigan Info
Power Rating: -20.37 #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 7 straight
Central Michigan has lost 4 straight on the Road
Record on Road: 1 - 2 (1 - 2 - 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 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)
Power Rating: -20.37 #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 7 straight
Central Michigan has lost 4 straight on the Road
Record on Road: 1 - 2 (1 - 2 - 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 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)
| Performance GradesPerf Grades | ||
|---|---|---|
| CategoryCat | WMU | CMU |
| OverallOver | #111 | #110 |
| OffenseOff | #109 | #104 |
| DefenseDef | #109 | #106 |
| Special TeamsST | #42 | #71 |
| PassingPass | #110 | #88 |
| RushingRush | #83 | #89 |
| Run BlockRBLK | #108 | #113 |
| Pass BlockPBLK | #92 | #120 |
| Route RunningWR Rt | #101 | #50 |
| TacklingTkl | #84 | #99 |
| Run DefenseR Def | #112 | #106 |
| Pass Rush DefPRush | #55 | #72 |
| Coverage DefCov | #112 | #111 |
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 Waldo Stadium
Conditions:
Temp: 0°
Team Information
Injuries: CMU | WMU
Depth Chart: CMU | WMU
Rosters: CMU | WMU
(#126) Western Michigan Info
Power Rating: -15.13 #126
Offense Rating: 2.61 #118
Defense Rating: 21.47 #123
Overall SP+ Rating: -16.4 #122
Offense SP+ Rating: 18.5 #120
Defense SP+ Rating: 35.0 #115
Talent Rating: 558.00 #106
Blue Chip Ratio: 1 #88
Expected Record: 4.1 - 7.9
Team Profile
Very Run heavy Offense 62%, Pass: 37%
Awful Offense Success Rate of 31%
Awful Offensive Explosiveness
Awful in Scoring Position 1.31 PPO
Awful Run Success 33%
Awful Pass Success 28%
Poor OL Grades, Awful OL Yds Per Rush
Bad DL Grades, Bad Sacks/Turnovers
Awful Defense Success Rate of 48%
Awful in Scoring Position 4.89 PPO
Awful Run Def Success 54%
Poor Pass Def Success 43%
Poor Pressure/Havoc/Forcing TOs
Avg Field Position
Western Michigan has lost 8 straight
Western Michigan has lost 4 straight at Home
Record at home: 0 - 1 (1 - 0 - 0 vs Spread)
Western Michigan Notes
(8/30) QB B Jones starter, B Lowry is QB2, both bad
(8/30) Run game alarming bad vs Mich St, 1.2 ypc
(3/26) QB Lowry was backup LY, limited options
(3/26) RB Buckley was co starter LY, limited depth
(3/26) WR rebuild, 3 portal adds. Have depth
(3/26) OL good LY, 2/5 back. 3 P4 portal adds
(3/26) Def awful LY, replace a lot. 7 portal adds
(3/26) New DC O'Leary was S coach at ND
Western Michigan Highlights
Western Michigan is Undefeated vs Spread at Home
Western Michigan is Undefeated vs Spread as Home Underdogs
Western Michigan Defense Sacks the QB a lot
Western Michigan has a great TO Margin (#11)
Western Michigan Deficiencies
Western Michigan has a really bad Offense
Western Michigan Can Not Run the Ball (#108)
Western Michigan offense is really bad (#132)
Western Michigan Runs Get Stuffed a Lot (#110)
Western Michigan offense is bad in Scoring Opportunities (#133)
Western Michigan run game is really bad (#123)
Western Michigan pass game is really bad (#132)
Western Michigan offense is bad on 3rd Downs
Western Michigan Defense Gives up a Lot of Points
Western Michigan Defense Gives up a Lot of Points at Home
Western Michigan has a bad defense (#120)
Western Michigan has a bad defensive line (#124)
Western Michigan has a bad red zone defense (#119)
Power Rating: -15.13 #126
Offense Rating: 2.61 #118
Defense Rating: 21.47 #123
Overall SP+ Rating: -16.4 #122
Offense SP+ Rating: 18.5 #120
Defense SP+ Rating: 35.0 #115
Talent Rating: 558.00 #106
Blue Chip Ratio: 1 #88
Expected Record: 4.1 - 7.9
Team Profile
Very Run heavy Offense 62%, Pass: 37%
Awful Offense Success Rate of 31%
Awful Offensive Explosiveness
Awful in Scoring Position 1.31 PPO
Awful Run Success 33%
Awful Pass Success 28%
Poor OL Grades, Awful OL Yds Per Rush
Bad DL Grades, Bad Sacks/Turnovers
Awful Defense Success Rate of 48%
Awful in Scoring Position 4.89 PPO
Awful Run Def Success 54%
Poor Pass Def Success 43%
Poor Pressure/Havoc/Forcing TOs
Avg Field Position
Western Michigan has lost 8 straight
Western Michigan has lost 4 straight at Home
Record at home: 0 - 1 (1 - 0 - 0 vs Spread)
Western Michigan Notes
(8/30) QB B Jones starter, B Lowry is QB2, both bad
(8/30) Run game alarming bad vs Mich St, 1.2 ypc
(3/26) QB Lowry was backup LY, limited options
(3/26) RB Buckley was co starter LY, limited depth
(3/26) WR rebuild, 3 portal adds. Have depth
(3/26) OL good LY, 2/5 back. 3 P4 portal adds
(3/26) Def awful LY, replace a lot. 7 portal adds
(3/26) New DC O'Leary was S coach at ND
Western Michigan Highlights
Western Michigan is Undefeated vs Spread at Home
Western Michigan is Undefeated vs Spread as Home Underdogs
Western Michigan Defense Sacks the QB a lot
Western Michigan has a great TO Margin (#11)
Western Michigan Deficiencies
Western Michigan has a really bad Offense
Western Michigan Can Not Run the Ball (#108)
Western Michigan offense is really bad (#132)
Western Michigan Runs Get Stuffed a Lot (#110)
Western Michigan offense is bad in Scoring Opportunities (#133)
Western Michigan run game is really bad (#123)
Western Michigan pass game is really bad (#132)
Western Michigan offense is bad on 3rd Downs
Western Michigan Defense Gives up a Lot of Points
Western Michigan Defense Gives up a Lot of Points at Home
Western Michigan has a bad defense (#120)
Western Michigan has a bad defensive line (#124)
Western Michigan has a bad red zone defense (#119)
| Player Name | COMP | ATT | PCT | YDS | TD | INT | YPA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joey Labas | 20 | 32 | 63% | 181 | 1 | 1 | 5.7 |
| Angel H Flores | 12 | 18 | 67% | 93 | 0 | 0 | 5.2 |
| Player Name | CAR | YDS | TD | YPC | LONG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trey Cornist (Tr) | 31 | 128 | 1 | 4.1 | 29 |
| Angel H Flores | 30 | 124 | 0 | 4.1 | 20 |
| Nahree Biggins | 28 | 114 | 0 | 4.1 | 17 |
| Brock Townsend | 6 | 8 | 0 | 1.3 | 4 |
| Player Name | REC | YDS | TD | YPC | LONG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tommy Mcintosh | 5 | 85 | 0 | 17.0 | 47 |
| Justin Ruffin Jr. | 6 | 42 | 0 | 7.0 | 18 |
| Langston Lewis | 3 | 39 | 0 | 13.0 | 21 |
| Tyson Davis | 6 | 36 | 0 | 6.0 | 13 |
| Top Def | Tack | TFL | SACKS | PRESS | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jordan Kwiatkowski | 17 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Elijah Gordon | 16 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Dakota Cochran | 15 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Caleb Spann | 15 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Sacks | Tack | TFL | SACKS | PRESS | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Michael Heldman | 8 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Fernando Sanchez III | 8 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Jordan Kwiatkowski | 17 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Keshawn Hayden | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Pass D | Tack | TFL | SACKS | PRESS | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Caleb Spann | 15 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Kalen Carroll (Tr) | 14 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Daniel Bennett | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Player Name | COMP | ATT | PCT | YDS | TD | INT | YPA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Broc Lowry | 20 | 36 | 56% | 244 | 1 | 0 | 6.8 |
| Brady Jones | 16 | 35 | 46% | 122 | 0 | 1 | 3.5 |
| Player Name | CAR | YDS | TD | YPC | LONG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jalen Buckley | 45 | 146 | 0 | 3.2 | 26 |
| Broc Lowry | 23 | 125 | 2 | 5.4 | 25 |
| Devin Miles | 19 | 56 | 0 | 2.9 | 8 |
| Ofa Mataele | 8 | 46 | 0 | 5.8 | 21 |
| Player Name | REC | YDS | TD | YPC | LONG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Baylin Brooks (Tr) | 7 | 114 | 0 | 16.3 | 42 |
| Tailique Williams (Tr) | 6 | 74 | 0 | 12.3 | 35 |
| Jalen Buckley | 6 | 58 | 1 | 9.7 | 34 |
| Blake Bosma | 6 | 49 | 0 | 8.2 | 15 |
| Top Def | Tack | TFL | SACKS | PRESS | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tate Hallock | 18 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Sefa Saipaia Jr. | 18 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Jarvarius Sims (Tr) | 15 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| Micah Davis (Tr) | 14 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Sacks | Tack | TFL | SACKS | PRESS | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nadame Tucker (Tr) | 10 | 5 | 3 | 1 | 0 |
| Rodney McGraw | 8 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| Jarvarius Sims (Tr) | 15 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| Sefa Saipaia Jr. | 18 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Pass D | Tack | TFL | SACKS | PRESS | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joshua Franklin | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Jarvarius Sims (Tr) | 15 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| Kershawn Fisher (Tr) | 7 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 2 |