Central Michigan at Kent State Game Matchup
Central Michigan logo Central Michigan Chippewas at Kent State Golden FlashesKent State logo
Wednesday, November 19th 2025 (12:00 AM EST)
Dix Stadium - Kent, OH  (Mid-American)

 
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: Central Michigan -10   (SP+ CMU -10)
Projected Score: CMU: 33 - KENT: 23 (55)
CMU Win prob: 77% | Cover: 50%
CMU Travel: 244 miles
Golden Flashes (0 - 0) (0 - 0 - 0)
Coach Mark Carney (Int) (0 - 0)
Avg Score : 14 - 44 (20 - 38 @ Home)
Record Prediction: 2.1 - 9.9 (#136)
'25 Opponents: (Elite: 1) (Good: 2) (Avg: 1) (Bad: 8)
 
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
Kent State's 2025 Schedule
DateMatchupSpreadTotalResultO/UCover
Fri 8/29 Kent State vs Merrimack+2.5
Sat 9/6 Kent State at Texas Tech+41
Sat 9/13 Kent State vs Buffalo+16
Sat 9/20 Kent State at Florida State+36.5
BYE WEEK
Sat 10/4 Kent State at Oklahoma+47.5
Sat 10/11 Kent State vs Massachusetts+1.5
Sat 10/18 Kent State at Toledo+27.5
Sat 10/25 Kent State vs Bowling Green+10
BYE WEEK
Wed 11/5 Kent State at Ball State+6
Tue 11/11 Kent State at Akron+9.5
Wed 11/19 Kent State vs Central Michigan+10
Fri 11/28 Kent State at Northern Illinois+18

Total: Elite: 1, Good: 2, Avg 1, Bad 1, Poor 7
Played: Elite: 0, Good: 0, Avg 0, Bad 0, Poor 0
Future: Elite: 1, Good: 2, Avg 1, Bad 1, 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 Kent 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
KENT#131 (.01)30% (134)13.933% (132)2.57 (128)7829% (134)1552.89 (130)#133 (.35)50% (131)44.150% (123)51% (130)4.34 (115)35.71.70.9
 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
KENT0%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
KENT Defense1244.138.250.1%4.340.9 - - - - - 55%45%50%51%12%.35
 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
KENT Offense1213.920.430.5%2.891.713233781552.447%51%33%29%28%.01

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
Kent State1226:5212.919%38%4.835.71.70.94.71.5027.2
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)
KENT Defense1255% (113)50% (123) - - - - .3 (132)3.58 (133)81% (115)8% (111)1.13 (122)
 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)
KENT Offense1247% (91)33% (132)32.377.52.43 (134)-.07 (132)2.57 (128)61% (123)19% (134)0.95 (72)

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)
KENT Defense1245% (25)51% (130) - - - - - - 4 (125).41 (126)1.5 (23)28% (124)38% (127).42 (109)4% (127)1.8 (15)
 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)
KENT Offense1251% (54)29% (134)11.624.5155.46.313.418 (68)13 (103).14 (109)2.1 (2)41% (134)19% (134).11 (132)8% (128)2.7 (1)

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: 684.24

Power Ratings Matchup
Central Michigan: -12.45   Kent State: -23.695

SP+ Ratings Matchup
Central Michigan: -14.8   Kent State: -24.9




Kent State's Power Ratings
Kent State's Power Rating: -23.695 #135
Kent State's Offense Rating: 0.40 #134
Kent State's Defense Rating: 27.89 #132
2025 Talent Rating: 452.00 #118
Blue Chip Ratio: 0 #99
Kent State's 2025 Expected Record: 2.1 - 9.9
Kent State's 2025 Overall SP+ Rating: -24.9 #136
Kent State's Offense SP+ Rating: 15.6 #134
Kent State's Defense SP+ Rating: 40.6 #133

Average Talent
Average Mid-American Talent Rating is 528.62
Average Power Five Talent: 861.13
Average FBS Talent: 684.24


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
Projected Score
Central Michigan 33
Kent State 23

Projected Total Points: 55
Kent State Scoring
Offense: 13.9 PPG
Offense at Home: 20.4
Defense: 44.1 PPG
Defense at Home: 38.2

Kent 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


YearDateHomeScoreAwayScoreWinnerSpreadCoverTotalO/U
202111/10Central Michigan54Kent State30Central MichiganCentral Michigan -2.5Central Michigan76.5Over
201711/14Kent State23Central Michigan42Central MichiganCentral Michigan -17.5Central Michigan45.0Over
201610/29Central Michigan24Kent State27Kent StateCentral Michigan -14Kent State44.5Over
201511/18Kent State14Central Michigan27Central MichiganCentral Michigan -8.5Central Michigan40.5Over
201111/04Kent State24Central Michigan21Kent State
200710/27Kent State32Central Michigan41Central Michigan
200410/02Central Michigan24Kent State21Central Michigan
200010/06Central Michigan21Kent State24Kent State
TeamWinsCoversO/U
Kent State314 Overs
Central Michigan530 Unders

WinsCoversFavsDogs
Home Teams3 - 51 - 31 - 10 - 2
Road Teams5 - 33 - 12 - 01 - 1

(#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     Kent State
Power #100
#135
Off #117
#134
Def #93
#132
Talent #110
#118
SP+ #117
#136
SP+ Off #126
#134
SP+ Def #102
#133

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

Team Information
Injuries: CMU | KENT
Depth Chart: CMU | KENT
Rosters: CMU | KENT
(#135) Kent State Info

Preseason ratings
Power Rating: -23.695 #135
Offense Rating: 0.40 #134
Defense Rating: 27.89 #132
Overall SP+ Rating: -24.9 #136
Offense SP+ Rating: 15.6 #134
Defense SP+ Rating: 40.6 #133
Talent Rating: 452.00 #118
Blue Chip Ratio: 0 #99
Expected Record: 2.1 - 9.9

Team Profile
Balanced offense, Pass: 51%, Run: 47%
Awful Offense Success Rate of 30%
Awful Offensive Explosiveness
Awful in Scoring Position 2.89 PPO
Awful Run Success 33%
Awful Pass Success 29%
Poor OL Grades, Awful OL Yds Per Rush
Avg DL Grades, Awful Sacks/Turnovers
Awful Defense Success Rate of 50%
Awful in Scoring Position 4.34 PPO
Awful Run Def Success 50%
Awful Pass Def Success 51%
Awful Pressure/Havoc/Forcing TOs
Avg Field Position


Kent State Notes
(4/11) HC Burns fired, OC Carney Int HC for '25
(3/26) QB Kargman some exp, glorious hair
(3/26) RB rebuild, awful LY, Nubin (Minn) added.
(3/26) WR rebuild, surprisingly decent depth/options
(3/26) OL worst in CFB, 3/5 back, only 2 portals?
(3/26) Def near worst, 6 portals, 4 DBs
(3/26) Worst CFB team of last 4 years LY


  
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

Kent State's OC Mark Carney
Player NameCOMPATTPCTYDSTDINTYPA
Devin Kargman458255%432325.3
Ruel Tomlinson112839%73022.6
Player NameCARYDSTDYPCLONG
Jahzae Kimbrough2711404.218
Ayden Harris2911013.813
Jordan Nubin (Tr)111901.77
Cade Wolford41002.54
Player NameRECYDSTDYPCLONG
Jay Jay Etheridge1413719.837
Dashawn Martin8108013.527
Jordan Nubin (Tr)332010.719
Jahzae Kimbrough52404.811

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Kent State's DC Kody Morgan
Top DefTackTFLSACKSPRESSPD
Mason Woods684001
Tevin Tucker652002
Canaan Williams463011
CJ Young342100
SacksTackTFLSACKSPRESSPD
Mattheus Carroll142100
CJ Young342100
Mason Woods684001
Jaihien Roy20000
Pass DTackTFLSACKSPRESSPD
A.J. Campbell62012
Tevin Tucker652002
Mason Woods684001