Central Michigan Chippewas (@CMU_Football)
Matt Drinkall (1st year) (0-0)
Record: 0 - 0 | Prediction: 4.9 - 7.1 (#100) | SOS: (#114)
Power (#111) | Off (#120) | Def (#101) | Roster | Portals | Croots
Record: 0 - 0 | Prediction: 4.9 - 7.1 (#100) | SOS: (#114)
| Central Michigan's 2025 Schedule | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Date | Matchup | Spread | Total | Result | O/U | Cover | |
| Wed 8/27 | Central Michigan at San José State | +11.5 | |||||
| Fri 9/5 | Central Michigan at Pittsburgh | +21 | |||||
| Fri 9/12 | Central Michigan at Michigan | +36.5 | |||||
| Fri 9/19 | Central Michigan vs Wagner | -9.5 | |||||
| Fri 9/26 | Central Michigan vs Eastern Michigan | -2.5 | |||||
| Fri 10/3 | Central Michigan at Akron | -2.5 | |||||
| BYE WEEK | |||||||
| Fri 10/17 | Central Michigan at Bowling Green | +5 | |||||
| Fri 10/24 | Central Michigan vs Massachusetts | -10.5 | |||||
| Fri 10/31 | Central Michigan at Western Michigan | -1.5 | |||||
| BYE WEEK | |||||||
| Tue 11/11 | Central Michigan vs Buffalo | +4 | |||||
| Tue 11/18 | Central Michigan at Kent State | -10.5 | |||||
| Fri 11/28 | Central Michigan vs Toledo | +10 | |||||
Record Prediction: 4.9 - 7.1 #100
Schedule Rating: #114
Future 2026 Schedule
| Central Michigan's 2024 Schedule | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Date | Matchup | Spread | Total | Result | O/U | Cover | |
| Thu 8/29 | Central Michigan vs Central Connecticut | -33.5 | 54.5 | W 66 - 10 | O | Y | |
| Sat 9/7 | Central Michigan vs Florida International | -3.5 | 51.5 | L 16 - 52 | O | N | |
| Sat 9/14 | Central Michigan at Illinois | +21.5 | 49.5 | L 9 - 30 | U | Y | |
| Sat 9/21 | Central Michigan vs Ball State | -6.5 | 51.0 | W 37 - 34 | O | N | |
| Sat 9/28 | Central Michigan vs San Diego State | -2.5 | 47.5 | W 22 - 21 | U | N | |
| BYE WEEK | |||||||
| Sat 10/12 | Central Michigan vs Ohio | +3.0 | 50.5 | L 25 - 27 | O | Y | |
| Sat 10/19 | Central Michigan at Eastern Michigan | +3.5 | 52.5 | L 34 - 38 | O | N | |
| Sat 10/26 | Central Michigan at Miami (OH) | +10.5 | 48.5 | L 7 - 46 | O | N | |
| BYE WEEK | |||||||
| Tue 11/5 | Central Michigan vs Bowling Green | +14.5 | 47.5 | L 13 - 23 | U | Y | |
| Tue 11/12 | Central Michigan at Toledo | +15.0 | 52.5 | L 10 - 37 | U | N | |
| Tue 11/19 | Central Michigan vs Western Michigan | +6.0 | 56.0 | W 16 - 14 | U | Y | |
| Sat 11/30 | Central Michigan at Northern Illinois | +16.5 | 41.5 | L 16 - 24 | U | Y | |
2024 Record: 4 - 8 (MAC: 2 - 6)
Spread Record 6 - 6 - 0 | O/U 6 - 6
2025 class: 128 points #111
2024 class: 142 points #105
2023 class: 155 points #91
2022 class: 145 points #84
2021 class: 146 points #87
Average Class Ranking: #96
Average Recruiting Points: 143
2024 class: 142 points #105
2023 class: 155 points #91
2022 class: 145 points #84
2021 class: 146 points #87
Average Class Ranking: #96
Average Recruiting Points: 143
Class Averages
Mid-American Class: 135 #102
Group of 5 Class: 135 #102
FBS Class: 179 #69
Mid-American Class: 135 #102
Group of 5 Class: 135 #102
FBS Class: 179 #69
2020 class: 131 points #123
2019 class: 138 points #104
2018 class: 111 points #120
2017 class: 127 points #93
2016 class: 113 points #107
Average Class Ranking: #109
Average Recruiting Points: 124
2019 class: 138 points #104
2018 class: 111 points #120
2017 class: 127 points #93
2016 class: 113 points #107
Average Class Ranking: #109
Average Recruiting Points: 124
Offensive Coordinator Jim Chapin
(Tr) - new transfer in 2025
| Player Name | COMP | ATT | PCT | YDS | TD | INT | YPA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joey Labas | 94 | 160 | 59% | 1114 | 7 | 7 | 7.0 |
| Jadyn Glasser | 41 | 76 | 54% | 439 | 2 | 4 | 5.8 |
| Player Name | CAR | YDS | TD | YPC | LONG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trey Cornist (Tr) | 22 | 149 | 1 | 6.8 | 23 |
| Nahree Biggins | 19 | 136 | 0 | 7.2 | 76 |
| Joey Labas | 21 | 19 | 0 | 0.9 | 13 |
| Brock Townsend | 5 | 14 | 0 | 2.8 | 7 |
| Player Name | REC | YDS | TD | YPC | LONG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stephan Bracey | 5 | 75 | 0 | 15.0 | 33 |
| D.C. Temple | 5 | 66 | 0 | 13.2 | 28 |
| Jordyn Williams | 6 | 65 | 0 | 10.8 | 24 |
| Nathan Vantimmeren | 4 | 24 | 0 | 6.0 | 9 |
Defensive Coordinator Sean Cronin
| Top Def | Tack | TFL | SACKS | PRESS | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Caleb Spann | 61 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 5 |
| Elijah Rikard | 56 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Dakota Cochran | 54 | 11 | 4 | 1 | 0 |
| Jaion Jackson | 39 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| Sacks | Tack | TFL | SACKS | PRESS | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Michael Heldman | 29 | 6 | 4 | 8 | 0 |
| Dakota Cochran | 54 | 11 | 4 | 1 | 0 |
| Caleb Spann | 61 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 5 |
| Fernando Sanchez III | 27 | 6 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Pass D | Tack | TFL | SACKS | PRESS | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Caleb Spann | 61 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 5 |
| Jaion Jackson | 39 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| Lawai'a Brown | 38 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Returning Production
Overall Returning Production: 53% #78
Offense Returning Production: 46% #93
Defense Returning Production: 60% #45
Overall Returning Production: 53% #78
Offense Returning Production: 46% #93
Defense Returning Production: 60% #45
Transfer Portal
2025 Portal Class #125
11 Commits, 83.2 Avg Rating
6% of 2025 Roster from Portal, 14% TY
2025 Portal Class #125
11 Commits, 83.2 Avg Rating
6% of 2025 Roster from Portal, 14% TY
Team Talent
2025 Talent Rating: 482.00 #110
Offense Talent #90 | Defense Talent #125
2024 #102 | 2023 #68 | 2022 #114 | 2021 #123
2025 Talent Rating: 482.00 #110
Offense Talent #90 | Defense Talent #125
2024 #102 | 2023 #68 | 2022 #114 | 2021 #123
2025 - 2022 Records
2025 Record: 0 - 0
2025 Conf Record: 0 - 0
Spread: 0 - 0 - 0 | Totals: 0 - 0
2024 Record: 4 - 8
2024 Conf Record: 2 - 6
Spread: 6 - 6 - 0 | Totals: 6 - 6
2023 Record: 5 - 7
2023 Conf Record: 3 - 5
Spread: 3 - 9 - 0 | Totals: 7 - 5
2022 Record: 4 - 8
2022 Conf Record: 3 - 5
Spread: 4 - 7 - 1 | Totals: 6 - 6
Four Year Record: 13 - 23
Four Year Record vs. Spread: 13 - 22 - 1
Four Year Conference Record: 8 - 16
2025 Record: 0 - 0
2025 Conf Record: 0 - 0
Spread: 0 - 0 - 0 | Totals: 0 - 0
2024 Record: 4 - 8
2024 Conf Record: 2 - 6
Spread: 6 - 6 - 0 | Totals: 6 - 6
2023 Record: 5 - 7
2023 Conf Record: 3 - 5
Spread: 3 - 9 - 0 | Totals: 7 - 5
2022 Record: 4 - 8
2022 Conf Record: 3 - 5
Spread: 4 - 7 - 1 | Totals: 6 - 6
Four Year Record: 13 - 23
Four Year Record vs. Spread: 13 - 22 - 1
Four Year Conference Record: 8 - 16
2021 - 2018 Records
2021 Record: 9 - 4
2021 Conf Record: 6 - 2
Spread: 8 - 5 - 0 | Totals: 5 - 8
2020 Record: 3 - 3
2020 Conf Record: 3 - 3
Spread: 4 - 2 - 0 | Totals: 3 - 3
2019 Record: 8 - 6
2019 Conf Record: 6 - 3
Spread: 9 - 5 - 0 | Totals: 10 - 4
2018 Record: 1 - 11
2018 Conf Record: 0 - 8
Spread: 4 - 7 - 0 | Totals: 4 - 8
Eight Year Record: 34 - 47
Eight Year Record vs. Spread: 38 - 41 - 1
Eight Year Conference Record: 26 - 32
2021 Record: 9 - 4
2021 Conf Record: 6 - 2
Spread: 8 - 5 - 0 | Totals: 5 - 8
2020 Record: 3 - 3
2020 Conf Record: 3 - 3
Spread: 4 - 2 - 0 | Totals: 3 - 3
2019 Record: 8 - 6
2019 Conf Record: 6 - 3
Spread: 9 - 5 - 0 | Totals: 10 - 4
2018 Record: 1 - 11
2018 Conf Record: 0 - 8
Spread: 4 - 7 - 0 | Totals: 4 - 8
Eight Year Record: 34 - 47
Eight Year Record vs. Spread: 38 - 41 - 1
Eight Year Conference Record: 26 - 32
| Central Michigan Recent Bowl History | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Date | Bowl | Matchup | Spread | Total | Result |
| 2021 | Sun Bowl | Central Michigan vs Washington State | +5.5 | 56.0 | W 24 - 21 |
| 2019 | Mexico Bowl | Central Michigan vs San Diego State | +4.0 | 40.0 | L 11 - 48 |
| 2017 | Potato Bowl | Central Michigan vs Wyoming | +1.0 | 44.5 | L 14 - 37 |
| 2016 | Beach Bowl | Central Michigan vs Tulsa | +11.0 | 68.0 | L 10 - 55 |
| 2015 | Lane Bowl | Central Michigan vs Minnesota | +6.0 | L 14 - 21 | |
Power Ranking Stats (2024)
More Stats (2024)
Overall Stats (2024)
Run Game Stats (2024)
Pass Game Stats (2024)
| Teams | Offense PPA | Offense Success | Offense Pts Per Opp | Avg Start FP | 3rd Down % | 4th Down % | Defense PPA | Defense Success | Defense Pts Per Opp | Opponent FP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | .15 (96) | 39% (115) | 3.82 (80) | 27.1 (113) | 35% | 58% | .21 (96) | 40% (44) | 3.6 (45) | 33.2 (129) |
| Teams | Offense PPA | Offense Success | Offense Pts Per Opp | Avg Start FP | 3rd Down % | 4th Down % | Defense PPA | Defense Success | Defense Pts Per Opp | Opponent FP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | .16 (83) | 40% (101) | 4.2 (39) | 29.1 (80) | 34% | 70% | .32 (128) | 45% (115) | 4.43 (121) | 28.7 (60) |
More Stats (2024)
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 12 | 29:26 (94) | 17.9 (113) | 35% | 58% | 6.8 (97) | 60.9 (100) | 2 (126) | 0.4 | 7.7 (11) | 2.6 (33) | 3 |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 12 | 30:13 (94) | 18.9 (98) | 34% | 70% | 6.7 (88) | 58.1 (87) | 1.3 (35) | 0.7 | 4.6 (110) | 1.5 (113) | 1 |
Overall Stats (2024)
| Teams | Games | PPG | Home | Road | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 Offense | 12 | 22.6 | 29.8 | 15.2 | 38.7% (115) | 3.82 (80) | 2 | 18 | 332 | 169 | 163 | 4.5 | 57% (24) | 43% (110) | 42% (88) | 34% (124) | 20% (124) | .15 (96) |
| 2024 Defense | 12 | 29.7 | 21.5 | 35 | 39.9% (44) | 3.6 (45) | 0.4 | - | - | - | - | - | 52% (80) | 48% (54) | 41% (48) | 39% (50) | 18% (45) | .21 (96) |
| Teams | Games | PPG | Home | Road | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 Offense | 12 | 23.2 | 28.4 | 19.4 | 39.5% (101) | 4.2 (39) | 1.3 | 19 | 344 | 160 | 185 | 4.2 | 56% (27) | 43% (110) | 43% (72) | 36% (111) | 14% (39) | .16 (83) |
| 2023 Defense | 12 | 31.1 | 27.6 | 33.6 | 45.5% (115) | 4.43 (121) | 0.7 | - | - | - | - | - | 51% (86) | 48% (50) | 48% (116) | 44% (95) | 14% (119) | .32 (128) |
Run Game Stats (2024)
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 Offense | 12 | 57% (24) | 42% (88) | 37.3 | 168.9 | 4.5 | 17 (84) | .22 (24) | 3.2 (41) | 80% (23) | 12% (108) | 1.09 (27) |
| 2024 Defense | 12 | 52% (80) | 41% (48) | - | - | - | - | .15 (82) | 3 (66) | 82% (117) | 13% (14) | 1.18 (127) |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 Offense | 12 | 56% (27) | 43% (72) | 38 | 159.5 | 4.2 | 21 (54) | .22 (30) | 3.29 (35) | 77% (36) | 10% (68) | 1.09 (23) |
| 2023 Defense | 12 | 51% (86) | 48% (116) | - | - | - | - | .25 (118) | 3.4 (119) | 77% (97) | 8% (121) | 1.04 (91) |
Pass Game Stats (2024)
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 Offense | 12 | 43% (110) | 34% (124) | 13.9 | 25.2 | 163.4 | 6.5 | 11.7 | 11 (122) | 12 (85) | .04 (129) | 1.5 (85) | 34% (112) | 22% (132) | .18 (116) | 8% (119) | 2 (86) |
| 2024 Defense | 12 | 48% (54) | 39% (50) | - | - | - | - | - | - | 2 (134) | .28 (93) | 1.7 (102) | 36% (18) | 30% (60) | .37 (95) | 5% (117) | 2.2 (103) |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 Offense | 12 | 43% (110) | 36% (111) | 15.3 | 27.1 | 184.7 | 6.8 | 12.1 | 15 (96) | 11 (68) | .16 (108) | 1.7 (31) | 36% (125) | 28% (86) | .36 (62) | 4% (9) | 2.3 (14) |
| 2023 Defense | 12 | 48% (50) | 44% (95) | - | - | - | - | - | - | 5 (126) | .41 (122) | 1.7 (96) | 31% (90) | 29% (52) | .35 (87) | 5% (98) | 2 (52) |
Team 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) 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 ❌
Injury Notes
Staff/Schedule Notes (3/26) New HC Drinkall was Army OL coach. ❌
(3/26) New OC Chapin had success at E Wash ❌
(3/26) New OC Chapin had success at E Wash ❌
Power Ratings Overall: -12.45 #101
Offense: 6.12 #117
Defense: 18.57 #93
SP+ Overall: -15.9 #121
SP+ Offense: 17.5 #123
SP+ Defense: 33.4 #108
Offense: 6.12 #117
Defense: 18.57 #93
SP+ Overall: -15.9 #121
SP+ Offense: 17.5 #123
SP+ Defense: 33.4 #108
Returning Prod '24 QB Joe Labas returns
Returning Production: 53% #78
Offense: 46% #93 | Defense: 60% #45
OL Prod: 55% #71, 3 clear starters
OL Snaps: 2078 #104 | From Portal: 0 #98
Rush Prod: 11% #135 | Rec Prod: 13% #133
Def Front Seven: 47% - Secondary: 70%
Returning Production: 53% #78
Offense: 46% #93 | Defense: 60% #45
OL Prod: 55% #71, 3 clear starters
OL Snaps: 2078 #104 | From Portal: 0 #98
Rush Prod: 11% #135 | Rec Prod: 13% #133
Def Front Seven: 47% - Secondary: 70%
Roster Team Talent #110 Blue Chips: 0% #99
Offense Talent #90 Defense Talent #125
Crootin Class #111 - 4 YR Rank #96
Portal Class #125 - 11 players, 83 Avg
6% of Roster from Portal, 14% TY
23 New Players, 29% of '25 Roster #14
Offense Talent #90 Defense Talent #125
Crootin Class #111 - 4 YR Rank #96
Portal Class #125 - 11 players, 83 Avg
6% of Roster from Portal, 14% TY
23 New Players, 29% of '25 Roster #14
2025 Schedule Record Prediction: 4.9 - 7.1 #100
Schedule Rating: -106 #114
View Schedule & Predicted Results
Opps: Elite: 1, Good: 0, Avg: 1, Bad: 3, Poor: 7
Schedule Rating: -106 #114
View Schedule & Predicted Results
Opps: Elite: 1, Good: 0, Avg: 1, Bad: 3, Poor: 7
Scoring Scoring: 22.6 - 29.7 (23 - 31) in '24
Scoring at Home: 30 - 22 | Road: 15 - 35
OC: Jim Chapin - in his first season
DC: Sean Cronin - in his first season
Scoring at Home: 30 - 22 | Road: 15 - 35
OC: Jim Chapin - in his first season
DC: Sean Cronin - in his first season
Records 2024 Record: 4 - 8 (6 - 6 - 0) (MAC: 2 - 6)
2023 Record: 5 - 7 (3 - 9 - 0) (MAC: 3 - 5)
2022 Record: 4 - 8 (4 - 7 - 1) (MAC: 3 - 5)
4 Yr Record: (13 - 23) | 8 Yr Record: (34 - 47)
2023 Record: 5 - 7 (3 - 9 - 0) (MAC: 3 - 5)
2022 Record: 4 - 8 (4 - 7 - 1) (MAC: 3 - 5)
4 Yr Record: (13 - 23) | 8 Yr Record: (34 - 47)
'24 OffenseRun 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 Offensive Turnovers
Poor OL Grades, Good OL Yds Per Rush
Awful 1st/2nd Down Success 66%
Awful when off Schedule 22%
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 Offensive Turnovers
Poor OL Grades, Good OL Yds Per Rush
Awful 1st/2nd Down Success 66%
Awful when off Schedule 22%
'24 DefenseGood 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
Awful at Forcing Turnovers
Poor Penalty Team, Avg Field Position
Great 1st/2nd Down Success 64%
Avg when Opp is off Schedule 30%
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
Awful at Forcing Turnovers
Poor Penalty Team, Avg Field Position
Great 1st/2nd Down Success 64%
Avg when Opp is off Schedule 30%
Team NotesQB Labas PT starter LY, Glasser has exp
RB rebuild, Cornist (Tul) added, some depth
WR complete rebuild, 13 rec back. No portals
OL 3/5 back, meh LY. 4 portals, 3 via Valpo
Def bad LY, return some. 3 portals
New HC Drinkall was Army OL coach.
New OC Chapin had success at E Wash
RB rebuild, Cornist (Tul) added, some depth
WR complete rebuild, 13 rec back. No portals
OL 3/5 back, meh LY. 4 portals, 3 via Valpo
Def bad LY, return some. 3 portals
New HC Drinkall was Army OL coach.
New OC Chapin had success at E Wash