Central Michigan at Eastern Michigan - 2026 Matchup Preview

Central Michigan Chippewas at Eastern Michigan Eagles

Wednesday, November 4th 2026 (12:00 PM EST)
Rynearson Stadium - Ypsilanti, MI (Mid-American)

Chippewas (0 - 0) (0 - 0 - 0)
Coach Matt Drinkall (7 - 6)
Avg Score : 23 - 24 (19 - 28 on Road)
Record Prediction: 6.7 - 5.3 (#60)
'26 Opponents: (Elite: 1) (Good: 0) (Avg: 0) (Bad: 10)

CMU coming off BYE
EMU coming off BYE
Our Line: Central Michigan -2.5 (SP+ CMU -6)
Projected Score: CMU: 26 - EMU: 23 (49)
CMU Win prob: 55% | Cover: 49%
CMU Travel: 108 miles

Eagles (0 - 0) (0 - 0 - 0)
Coach Chris Creighton (61 - 83)
Avg Score : 24 - 30 (24 - 25 @ Home)
Record Prediction: 6.2 - 5.8 (#71)
'26 Opponents: (Elite: 0) (Good: 0) (Avg: 1) (Bad: 10)

Matchup
Schedules
CMU Players
EMU Players
Stats
Run/Pass
Ratings
Scoring
History

Central Michigan's 2026 Schedule

Date	Matchup	Spread	Total	Result	O/U	Cover
Sat 9/5	Central Michigan at New Mexico	+10.5	—	—	—	—
Sat 9/12	Central Michigan vs Colgate	-16.5	—	—	—	—
Sat 9/19	Central Michigan vs Wyoming	-6.5	—	—	—	—
Sat 9/26	Central Michigan at Miami	+29.5	—	—	—	—
Sat 10/3	Central Michigan vs Akron	-8.5	—	—	—	—
Sat 10/10	Central Michigan at Ohio	+2	—	—	—	—
Sat 10/17	Central Michigan vs Western Michigan	+1	—	—	—	—
Sat 10/24	Central Michigan vs Miami (OH)	+3	—	—	—	—
— Bye Week —
Wed 11/4	Central Michigan at Eastern Michigan	-2.5	—	—	—	—
Wed 11/11	Central Michigan vs Sacramento State	-0.5	—	—	—	—
Wed 11/18	Central Michigan at Buffalo	+0	—	—	—	—
Sat 11/28	Central Michigan at Ball State	-13	—	—	—	—

Total: Elite: 1, Good: 0, Avg 0, Bad 4, Poor 6
Played: Elite: 0, Good: 0, Avg 0, Bad 0, Poor 0
Future: Elite: 1, Good: 0, Avg 0, Bad 4, Poor 6
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

Eastern Michigan's 2026 Schedule

Date	Matchup	Spread	Total	Result	O/U	Cover
Sat 8/29	Eastern Michigan vs Sacramento State	+4	—	—	—	—
Fri 9/4	Eastern Michigan vs San José State	-8	—	—	—	—
Sat 9/12	Eastern Michigan at Michigan State	+11.5	—	—	—	—
Sat 9/19	Eastern Michigan at Wisconsin	+12	—	—	—	—
Sat 9/26	Eastern Michigan vs Lindenwood	-12	—	—	—	—
Sat 10/3	Eastern Michigan at Massachusetts	-18	—	—	—	—
Sat 10/10	Eastern Michigan at Akron	+1	—	—	—	—
Sat 10/17	Eastern Michigan vs Toledo	+13	—	—	—	—
Sat 10/24	Eastern Michigan at Ohio	+7	—	—	—	—
— Bye Week —
Wed 11/4	Eastern Michigan vs Central Michigan	+2.5	—	—	—	—
— Bye Week —
Tue 11/17	Eastern Michigan at Western Michigan	+11	—	—	—	—
Tue 11/24	Eastern Michigan vs Kent State	-9	—	—	—	—

Total: Elite: 0, Good: 0, Avg 1, Bad 5, Poor 5
Played: Elite: 0, Good: 0, Avg 0, Bad 0, Poor 0
Future: Elite: 0, Good: 0, Avg 1, Bad 5, Poor 5
Wins: Elite: 0, Good: 0, Avg: 0, Bad: 0, Poor: 0
Losses: Elite: 0, Good: 0, Avg: 0, Bad: 0, Poor: 0

Predictions for Eastern Michigan's Schedule

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	#71 (.17)	41% (89)	22.5	40% (102)	2.79 (103)	165	44% (42)	167	3.6 (80)	#36 (.1)	40% (47)	23.5	41% (56)	39% (43)	3.14 (26)	48.7	1.2	1.6
EMU	#51 (.19)	42% (69)	24.1	45% (49)	3.09 (43)	143	40% (86)	235	3.95 (45)	#119 (.24)	44% (96)	29.8	44% (89)	44% (104)	3.88 (87)	48.8	1.2	0.8

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		0%		0%	0	0	0%	0	0		0%		0%	0%	0	0	0	0
EMU		0%		0%	0	0	0%	0	0		0%		0%	0%	0	0	0	0

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	13	22.5	19.1	41.1%	3.6	1.2	17	332	165	167	4	63%	35%	40%	44%	16%	.17
EMU Defense	12	29.8	24.8	43.7%	3.88	0.8	-	-	-	-	-	60%	39%	44%	44%	11%	.24

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	13	23.5	28	39.6%	3.14	1.6	-	-	-	-	-	47%	51%	41%	39%	17%	.1
EMU Offense	12	24.1	23.7	42.3%	3.95	1.2	20	378	143	235	4.4	48%	51%	45%	40%	13%	.19

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	13	32:06	16.9	34%	58%	6	48.7	1.2	1.6	5.3	2.2	2	29
Eastern Michigan	12	28:03	20.3	41%	61%	5.7	48.8	1.2	0.8	4.1	1.1	0	24.5

Run Game Stats (2026)

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	13	63% (7)	40% (102)	41.4	165.1	4	17 (78)	.07 (91)	2.79 (103)	75% (47)	12% (120)	0.92 (84)
EMU Defense	12	60% (135)	44% (89)	-	-	-	-	.19 (117)	3.14 (108)	72% (74)	7% (133)	1.06 (111)

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	13	47% (40)	41% (56)	-	-	-	-	.04 (34)	2.83 (55)	62% (12)	10% (62)	0.9 (38)
EMU Offense	12	48% (82)	45% (49)	32.4	142.8	4.4	16 (78)	.14 (59)	3.09 (43)	64% (111)	7% (8)	0.95 (75)

Pass Game Stats (2026)

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	13	35% (130)	44% (42)	13.5	19.5	167.1	8.6	12.3	16 (106)	7 (3)	.4 (22)	1.6 (40)	32% (73)	26% (117)	.31 (67)	4% (15)	2.1 (36)
EMU Defense	12	39% (3)	44% (104)	-	-	-	-	-	-	7 (100)	.35 (114)	1.6 (96)	31% (79)	34% (119)	.32 (81)	4% (131)	1.6 (2)

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	13	51% (96)	39% (43)	-	-	-	-	-	-	13 (12)	.19 (46)	1.5 (63)	32% (61)	27% (32)	.26 (55)	7% (22)	2 (73)
EMU Offense	12	51% (53)	40% (86)	20.6	33.7	234.8	7	11.4	18 (50)	11 (88)	.28 (56)	1.5 (70)	31% (60)	32% (46)	.4 (31)	6% (78)	2.1 (57)

Central Michigan's Power Ratings
Central Michigan's Power Rating: -4.92 #97
Central Michigan's Offense Rating: 15.08 #74
Central Michigan's Defense Rating: 20.00 #114
2026 Talent Rating: 464.00 #108
Blue Chip Ratio: 0% #104
Central Michigan's 2026 Expected Record: 6.7 - 5.3
Central Michigan's 2026 Overall SP+ Rating: -8.8 #101
Central Michigan's Offense SP+ Rating: 17.6 #120
Central Michigan's Defense SP+ Rating: 25.7 #65

Average Talent
Average Mid-American Talent Rating is 467.85
Average Power Five Talent: 871.03
Average FBS Talent: 676.61

Power Ratings Matchup
Central Michigan: -4.92 Eastern Michigan: -9.125

SP+ Ratings Matchup
Central Michigan: -8.8 Eastern Michigan: -14.7

Eastern Michigan's Power Ratings
Eastern Michigan's Power Rating: -9.125 #110
Eastern Michigan's Offense Rating: 10.21 #109
Eastern Michigan's Defense Rating: 18.76 #108
2026 Talent Rating: 501.00 #99
Blue Chip Ratio: 0 #104
Eastern Michigan's 2026 Expected Record: 6.2 - 5.8
Eastern Michigan's 2026 Overall SP+ Rating: -14.7 #120
Eastern Michigan's Offense SP+ Rating: 19.4 #113
Eastern Michigan's Defense SP+ Rating: 34.1 #114

Average Talent
Average Mid-American Talent Rating is 467.85
Average Power Five Talent: 871.03
Average FBS Talent: 676.61

Central Michigan Scoring
Offense: 22.5 PPG
Offense on Road: 19.1
Defense: 23.5 PPG
Defense on Road: 28

Central Michigan's 2026 Record
Record: 0 - 0
Record vs Spread: 0 - 0 - 0
Over/Under Record: 0 - 0
Record on Road: 0 - 0
Record vs Spread on Road: 0 - 0 - 0

Projected Score
Central Michigan 26
Eastern Michigan 23

Projected Total Points: 49

Eastern Michigan Scoring
Offense: 24.1 PPG
Offense at Home: 23.7
Defense: 29.8 PPG
Defense at Home: 24.8

Eastern Michigan's 2026 Record
Record: 0 - 0
Record vs Spread: 0 - 0 - 0
Over/Under Record: 0 - 0
Record at home: 0 - 0
Record vs Spread at home: 0 - 0 - 0

Year	Date	Home	Score	Away	Score	Spread	Cover	Total	O/U
2025	09/27	Central Michigan	24	Eastern Michigan	13	Central Michigan -3	Central Michigan	55.5	Under
2024	10/19	Eastern Michigan	38	Central Michigan	34	Eastern Michigan -3.5	Eastern Michigan	52.5	Over
2023	09/30	Central Michigan	26	Eastern Michigan	23	Central Michigan -9.5	Eastern Michigan	45.0	Over
2022	11/25	Eastern Michigan	38	Central Michigan	19	Eastern Michigan -1	Eastern Michigan	53.5	Over
2021	11/26	Central Michigan	31	Eastern Michigan	10	Central Michigan -8.5	Central Michigan	64.0	Under
2020	11/27	Eastern Michigan	23	Central Michigan	31	Central Michigan -6	Central Michigan	59.0	Under
2019	10/05	Central Michigan	42	Eastern Michigan	16	Eastern Michigan -4	Central Michigan	54.0	Over
2018	11/03	Eastern Michigan	17	Central Michigan	7	Eastern Michigan -14	Central Michigan	46.0	Under
2017	11/08	Central Michigan	42	Eastern Michigan	30	Eastern Michigan -1.5	Central Michigan	51.0	Over
2016	11/22	Eastern Michigan	26	Central Michigan	21	Central Michigan -1	Eastern Michigan	55.5	Under
2015	11/27	Central Michigan	35	Eastern Michigan	28	Central Michigan -23	Eastern Michigan	59.5	Over
2014	11/01	Eastern Michigan	7	Central Michigan	38	Central Michigan -17	Central Michigan	0
2013	11/29	Central Michigan	42	Eastern Michigan	10	Central Michigan -19	Central Michigan	0
2012	11/10	Eastern Michigan	31	Central Michigan	34
2011	10/15	Central Michigan	28	Eastern Michigan	35
2010	09/18	Eastern Michigan	14	Central Michigan	52
2009	10/10	Central Michigan	56	Eastern Michigan	8
2008	11/28	Eastern Michigan	56	Central Michigan	52
2007	11/16	Central Michigan	45	Eastern Michigan	48
2006	09/23	Eastern Michigan	17	Central Michigan	24
2005	09/24	Central Michigan	20	Eastern Michigan	23
2004	11/06	Eastern Michigan	61	Central Michigan	58
2003	11/01	Central Michigan	38	Eastern Michigan	10
2002	11/02	Eastern Michigan	21	Central Michigan	47
2001	11/10	Central Michigan	35	Eastern Michigan	30
2000	11/03	Eastern Michigan	31	Central Michigan	15

Team	Wins	Covers	O/U
Eastern Michigan	10	5	6 Overs
Central Michigan	16	8	5 Unders

	Wins	Covers	Favs	Dogs
Home Teams	17 - 9	8 - 5	5 - 3	3 - 2
Road Teams	9 - 17	5 - 8	2 - 3	3 - 5

(#97) CMU at (#110) EMU

Overall StatsOvr
CategoryCat	CMU	EMU
Game ControlGC	#91	#105
Momentum ControlMC	#123	#118
Net PPPPPP	NR	NR
Power RatePwr	#97	#110
SP+SP+	#101	#120
Perf GradeGrade	NR	NR
OffenseOff	NR	NR
DefenseDef	NR	NR
Spec TeamsST	NR	NR
TalentTal	#108	#99
Blue ChipsBC%	#104	#104

Central Michigan Notes(3/4) Vibes: Strong, Off could be really good, Def is ?
(3/4) QB Flores (PT LY) can scoot, but didn't throw much
(3/4) RB good unit, Townsend back, 2 prod portals
(3/4) WRs Lewis & McIntosh decent duo, have depth
(3/4) OL has more prod than 1/2 MAC combined. Wow
(3/4) F7 is ?, DL only 3 with exp, LB only has 2.
(3/4) DB best Def unit by far, CB really good, S has 1
Central Michigan Injury Report

Eastern Michigan Notes(2/25) Vibes: Avg, good looking run game, should bowl
(2/23) Chreighton era good, but has slipped lately
(2/23) QB Kim OK, has exp, way too many TOs though
(2/23) RB Bennett (VT) a good add, 2K career yds
(2/23) WR has Devereaux & Mack, no exp behind them
(2/23) OL a G5 good one, 4 exp'd options, some depth
(2/23) Front 7 has 7 with starter snaps, good prod
(2/23) DBs have 8 with some exp, S Llewellyn very good
(2/23) This roster should win more, solid low bowl team
Eastern Michigan Injury Report

Central Michigan on Offense

Very Run heavy Offense 64%, Pass: 34%
CategoryCat	CMU Off	EMU Def
Game ControlGC	#116	#106
Momentum ControlMC	#134	#114
PPPOffPPP	NR	NR
Perf GradePerf	NR	NR
SuccessSuc	#89	#96
ExplosiveExp	#109	#95
PPAPPA	#71	#119
PowerPwr	#74	#108
SP+SP+	#120	#114
Pts POPPO	#80	#87
HavocHav	#70	#134

Central Michigan Run Game

Very Run heavy Offense 64%, Pass: 34%
CategoryCat	CMU Off	EMU Def
Run GameRun	NR	NR
Run SuccessRSuc	#102	#89
Run ExplRExp	#84	#111
PPAExp	#91	#117
Run BlockR Blk	NR	-
OL YdsOLY	#103	#108
Stuff RateStuff	#80	#98
TackleTak	-	NR

Central Michigan Pass Game

Very Run heavy Offense 64%, Pass: 34%
CategoryCat	CMU Off	EMU Def
Pass GamePass	NR	NR
Pass SuccessPSuc	#42	#104
Pass ExplPExl	#40	#96
PPAExp	#22	#114
Pass Rush/BlockP Blk	NR	NR
F7 HavocF7	#120	#133
DB HavocDB	#15	#131

Eastern Michigan on Offense

Balanced offense, Pass: 51%, Run: 48%
CategoryCat	EMU Off	CMU Def
Game ControlGC	#107	#53
Momentum ControlMC	#107	#113
PPPDefPPP	NR	NR
Perf GradePerf	NR	NR
SuccessSuc	#69	#47
ExplosiveExp	#72	#55
PPAPPA	#51	#36
PowerPwr	#109	#114
SP+SP+	#113	#65
Pts POPPO	#45	#26
HavocHav	#25	#42

Eastern Michigan Run Game

Balanced offense, Pass: 51%, Run: 48%
CategoryCat	EMU Off	CMU Def
Run GameRun	NR	NR
Run SuccessRSuc	#49	#56
Run ExplRExp	#75	#38
PPAExp	#59	#34
Run BlockR Blk	NR	-
OL YdsOLY	#43	#55
Stuff RateStuff	#56	#28
TackleTak	-	NR

Eastern Michigan Pass Game

Balanced offense, Pass: 51%, Run: 48%
CategoryCat	EMU Off	CMU Def
Pass GamePass	NR	NR
Pass SuccessPSuc	#86	#43
Pass ExplPExl	#70	#63
PPAExp	#56	#46
Pass Block/RushP Blk	NR	NR
F7 HavocF7	#8	#62
DB HavocDB	#78	#22

Program Comparison
EMU 5 Year Profile: Consistent Below Avg G5
'26 Profile: Remains Below Avg G5

CMU 5 Year Profile: Consistent Below Avg G5
'26 Profile: Remains Below Avg G5

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

Previous Matchups
Central Michigan beat Eastern Michigan last year (24-13)
Eastern Michigan beat Central Michigan in 2024 (38-34)
Central Michigan beat Eastern Michigan in 2023 (26-23)

CMU's OC Jim Chapin (in his second season)

Player Name	COMP	ATT	PCT	YDS	TD	INT	YPA
Angel H Flores	19	28	68%	195	2	1	7.0
Jadyn Glasser	7	9	78%	78	0	0	8.7

Player Name	CAR	YDS	TD	YPC	LONG
Jayden Clerveaux (Tr)	161	762	5	4.7	67
Angel H Flores	107	527	8	4.9	37
Brock Townsend	82	418	4	5.1	46
Vaughn Blue (Tr)	47	234	2	5.0	22

Player Name	REC	YDS	TD	YPC	LONG
Langston Lewis	43	596	3	13.9	77
Tommy Mcintosh	31	422	3	13.6	47
Jaden Allen (Tr)	19	187	1	9.8	31
Brock Townsend	13	145	4	11.2	51

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CMU's DC Sean Cronin (in his second season)

Top Def	Tack	TFL	SACKS	PRESS	PD
Jaion Jackson	45	4	2	2	7
Korver Demma	28	9	4	5	1
Xavier White	26	1	0	0	0
JJ Douglas	23	2	2	2	1

Sacks	Tack	TFL	SACKS	PRESS	PD
Korver Demma	28	9	4	5	1
Jaion Jackson	45	4	2	2	7
JJ Douglas	23	2	2	2	1
Landon Swanson	6	1	1	1	0

Pass D	Tack	TFL	SACKS	PRESS	PD
Jaion Jackson	45	4	2	2	7
Daniel Bennett	10	0	0	1	2
JJ Douglas	23	2	2	2	1

EMU's OC Mike Piatkowski (been OC for 3 years)

Player Name	COMP	ATT	PCT	YDS	TD	INT	YPA
Noah Kim	247	402	61%	2817	18	11	7.0

Player Name	CAR	YDS	TD	YPC	LONG
Noah Kim	79	186	6	2.4	20
Joey Mattord	6	48	1	8.0	24
Ben Prosper	9	41	0	4.6	13
Braydon Bennett (Tr)	4	8	1	2.0	3

Player Name	REC	YDS	TD	YPC	LONG
Nick Devereaux	34	510	7	15.0	45
Joshua Long	37	357	3	9.6	27
Harold Mack	20	333	2	16.7	51
Ben Prosper	21	177	0	8.4	22

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EMU's DC Tate Omli (in his first season)

Top Def	Tack	TFL	SACKS	PRESS	PD
Bryce Llewellyn	103	5	0	2	4
Barry Manning	75	6	2	2	2
Jason Marshall	56	0	0	0	1
Zach Mowchan	40	2	0	0	1

Sacks	Tack	TFL	SACKS	PRESS	PD
Quincy Byas	22	6	3	5	0
Barry Manning	75	6	2	2	2
Ronn Hardin	11	3	2	1	0
Warren-Stevens Tayou	17	2	1	1	1

Pass D	Tack	TFL	SACKS	PRESS	PD
Bryce Llewellyn	103	5	0	2	4
Caleb Coley	10	0	0	1	4
Barry Manning	75	6	2	2	2