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Ball State vs Central Michigan Prediction, Game Preview

Ball State vs Central Michigan game preview, prediction, and breakdown for the Week 6 game on Saturday, October 8

Ball State vs Central Michigan prediction, game preview, how to watch. Week 6, Saturday, October 8

Ball State vs Central Michigan How To Watch

Date: Saturday, October 8
Game Time: 3:30 ET
Venue: Kelly/Shorts Stadium, Mount Pleasant, MI
How To Watch: ESPN+
Record: Ball State (1-4), Central Michigan (2-3)
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Ball State vs Central Michigan Game Preview

Why Ball State Will Win

The passing game is working just fine.

It bombed away Georgia Southern in a loss, it hit Northern Illinois for over 400 yards in a win, and it’s about to crank it up against a mediocre Central Michigan pass defense that’s getting hit for 264 yards per game.

Turnovers are Central Michigan’s biggest problem with nine over the last three games and without the takeaways to make up for it.

Just assume 300 yards from the Ball State passing game and at least two takeaways. But …

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Why Central Michigan Will Win

The Chippewa offense is struggling to score, but it’s getting just enough from the passing game to keep moving.

The ground attack has been a major disappoint, but it’s been a rough run on the road and South Alabama is a good team that showed up big in Mount Pleasant in a 38-24 win.

Ball State’s defense isn’t anything special. It’s not going to generate any pass rush and – in a big relief for the Cardinals – it’s not taking the ball away.

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What’s Going To Happen

Central Michigan is way overdue for a big performance, but Ball State’s passing game is playing too well. The Chippewas need to get the running game going, and that’s just not happening.

Ball State is better equipped for a passing game fight.

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Ball State vs Central Michigan Prediction, Line

Ball State 34, Central Michigan 31
Line: Ball State -7.5, o/u: 63.5
ATS Confidence out of 5: 2
Ball State vs Central Michigan Must See Rating (out of 5): 2
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Central Michigan vs Toledo Prediction, Game Preview

Central Michigan vs Toledo game preview, prediction, and breakdown for the Week 5 game on Saturday, October 1

Central Michigan vs Toledo prediction, game preview, how to watch. Week 5, Saturday, October 1

Central Michigan vs Toledo How To Watch

Date: Saturday, October 1
Game Time: 3:30 ET
Venue: Glass Bowl, Toledo, OH
How To Watch: NFL Network
Record: Central Michigan (1-3), Toledo (2-2)
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Central Michigan vs Toledo Game Preview

Why Central Michigan Will Win

There’s a chance Toledo is just plain tired.

These are college kids and they bounce back in a hurry, but they went from getting hit by Ohio State for 77 points, to traveling out to San Diego where they played on a hot day in a rough late 17-14 loss to SDSU.

Now they’re back home.

Central Michigan wasn’t able to do much in the 33-14 loss to Penn State, but overall the defense has been great on third downs, the passing game continues to be solid, and …

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Why Toledo Will Win

The Central Michigan offense is struggling.

The passing game that looked so good in blowout mode in the 58-44 loss to Oklahoma State has been painfully inconsistent over the last three weeks, and the O is now having issues with turnovers.

The defense might be doing an okay job at times, but the pass rush isn’t there to match the tackles for loss against the run.

Toledo’s passing game has alway been a bit off, but the pass defense has been wonderful so far – outside of the 482 yards from Ohio State in that debacle – and Central Michigan hasn’t come up with enough of a running game to take advantage of the Rocket’s issues on the defensive front.

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What’s Going To Happen

Both of these teams have the talent to be in the MAC Championship mix, both of them have shown flashes of potential excellent, and both of them have been very, very – sorry to keep using this word, but it fits – inconsistent.

Toledo will get more from its running game to settle in a bit. Neither team will pull away in turnovers, but the home side will get just a bit more out of its defense.

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Central Michigan vs Toledo Prediction, Line

Toledo 27, Central Michigan 23
Line: Toledo -7, o/u: 56.5
ATS Confidence out of 5: 1.5
Central Michigan vs Toledo Must See Rating (out of 5): 2

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Report Card: Grading Penn State’s Week 4 performance vs. Central Michigan

Penn State football report card: The grades are in for the Nittany Lions after a win over Central Michigan.

Not every game has to be as pretty as the last two weeks had been for Penn State. Sometimes you have to find a way to adjust to a bit of adversity, and the Nittany Lions did that on Saturday in their Week 4 win against Central Michigan.

After jumping out to a 14-0 lead on the visiting Chipewas, Penn State found itself in a tied game in the second quarter and in need of a spark to rejuvenate the momentum. They got it in from one of their freshman running backs and the defense forced four turnovers to help prevent Central Michigan from sniffing any potential for a massive upset in Beaver Stadium.

Here are the grades on this week’s report card from Penn State’s 33-14 victory.

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Sep 24, 2022; University Park, Pennsylvania, USA; Penn State Nittany Lions quarterback Sean Clifford (14) looks to throw a pass before being tackled by Central Michigan Chippewas defensive linesman Michael Heldman (97) during the second quarter at Beaver Stadium. Penn State defeated Central Michigan 33-14. Mandatory Credit: Matthew OHaren-USA TODAY Sports

Grade: B

This was not the finest outing Penn State could have asked for out of [autotag]Sean Clifford[/autotag], but it was more than effective enough to solidify a victory. Clifford passed for 217 yards with three touchdowns, and he ran for another, but he did hit a bit of a cold streak in the second quarter after such a solid start to the game. Clifford was lacking some help from his receivers at times, but he could have put a few more passes in better spots as well. He wasn’t sacked though.

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Penn State vs Central Michigan Prediction, Game Preview

Penn State vs Central Michigan game preview, prediction, and breakdown for the Week 4 game on Saturday, September 24

Penn State vs Central Michigan prediction, game preview, how to watch. Week 4, Saturday, September 24

Penn State vs Central Michigan How To Watch

Date: Saturday, September 24
Game Time: 12:00 ET
Venue: Beaver Stadium, State College, PA
How To Watch: BTN
Record: Penn State (3-0), Central Michigan (1-2)
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Penn State vs Central Michigan Game Preview

Why Central Michigan Will Win

Will Penn State be able to keep its full focus after the blowout win over Auburn?

It’s not like there’s anything big ahead – Northwestern is up next – but it’s been an interesting first three weeks with a gut-check rally to beat Purdue and the high-profile win on the road against the SEC. As we’ve seen with Central Michigan, it can take advantage of any opportunity.

It rallied back to make it interesting late against Oklahoma State, and last week it finally got the ground game working in a blowout over Bucknell.

The Chippewas are fantastic at getting into the backfield, the run defense has been strong, and …

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Why Penn State Will Win

Central Michigan doesn’t have the passing game bother the Penn State secondary.

The Nittany Lions have allowed yards, but they’ve given up fewer than a 50% completion rate overall so far. Auburn almost hit 300 yards but couldn’t get anything going, and the pass rush is there to bother CMU QB Daniel Richardson enough to keep the attack from going off.

The Chippewas offensive line hasn’t been great so far, the defense isn’t forcing enough mistakes, and the secondary was lit up before the Bucknell game, and …

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What’s Going To Happen

Sean Clifford has been better than you think.

Penn State fans might be liking the great young prospects waiting in the wings, but Clifford is playing like a good veteran who’s able to handle the moment and steadily keep everything moving.

The team made a statement against Auburn. Instead of packing it in and getting through this before the Big Ten season kicks in full force, expect a good, balanced performance and a nice day from the defense.

Central Michigan will score points in the second half, but Penn State will have this in hand.

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Penn State vs Central Michigan Prediction, Line

Penn State 45, Central Michigan 17
Line: Penn State -27.5, o/u: 62.5
ATS Confidence out of 5: 2
Penn State vs Central Michigan Must See Rating (out of 5): 2

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Central Michigan vs Bucknell Prediction, Game Preview

Central Michigan vs Bucknell game preview, prediction, and breakdown for the Week 3 game on Saturday, September 17

Central Michigan vs Bucknell prediction, game preview, how to watch. Week 3, Saturday, September 17

Central Michigan vs Bucknell How To Watch

Date: Saturday, September 17
Game Time: 1:00 ET
Venue: Kelly/Shorts Stadium, Mount Pleasant, MI
How To Watch: ESPN3
Record: Central Michigan (0-2), Bucknell (0-2)
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Central Michigan vs Bucknell Game Preview

Why Bucknell Will Win

Central Michigan having problems with Oklahoma State was one thing, but the team couldn’t stop South Alabama in a rough 38-24 home loss.

The Chippewas couldn’t get the O going, the secondary got torched for a second straight game, and now it’s up to the Bison to take advantage of it all.

The Bucknell offensive line has been solid in pass protection, there haven’t been a ton of mistakes, and the defense has been able to keep it close, but …

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Why Central Michigan Will Win

Bucknell doesn’t score.

It’s not even that the style runs the clock and is deliberate; the offense just doesn’t work.

There’s no push from the O line – even though it’s good in pass protection – and there’s not enough of a passing attack to help the cause.

Central Michigan should be able to put this away with a few good scoring drives early on, but …

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What’s Going To Happen

This has to be an easy win.

After the problems against South Alabama’s passing game, and after giving up over 1,000 yards of total offense in the first two games, coming up with a good day in all phases is a must with road games at Penn State and Toledo coming up next.

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Central Michigan vs Bucknell Prediction, Line

Central Michigan 48, Bucknell 6
Line: Central Michigan -39.5, o/u: 56
ATS Confidence out of 5: 1.5
Central Michigan vs Bucknell Must See Rating (out of 5): 1.5

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South Alabama vs Central Michigan Prediction, Game Preview

South Alabama vs Central Michigan game preview, prediction, and breakdown for the Week 2 game on Saturday, September 10

South Alabama vs Central Michigan prediction, game preview, how to watch. Week 2, Saturday, September 10

South Alabama vs Central Michigan How To Watch

Date: Saturday, September 10
Game Time: 1:00 ET
Venue: Kelly/Shorts Stadium, Mount Pleasant, MI
How To Watch: ESPN+
Record: South Alabama (1-0), Central Michigan (0-1)
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South Alabama vs Central Michigan Game Preview

Why South Alabama Will Win

Nicholls is pretty good.

The Colonels have a high-powered FCS offense, they’re good at getting into the backfield, and … they got dropkicked by South Alabama in a 48-7 loss.

Everything clicked for the Jaguars with over 500 yards of offense, a dominant performance by the defense, and full control of the game as everything looked great under rising head man Kane Wommack.

Central Michigan couldn’t stop a thing for three quarters when Oklahoma State was trying in the 58-44 Cowboy win. The balance of the USA attack will keep coming, but …

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Why Central Michigan Will Win

Central Michigan made it fun.

Oklahoma State was up 37-7 late in the third and 51-15 in the fourth, but the Chippewas kept trying.

It was still a 12-point loss, but Daniel Richardson threw for 424 yards and four scores, Lew Nichols ran for two touchdowns, and the offense showed off the firepower to potentially keep up with anyone.

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What’s Going To Happen

The South Alabama defense should be the real deal.

It was already good, and then the transfer portal took things up a few notches. Can the team continue to get the same offensive production it showed against Nicholls, and can the Central Michigan D hold up when pressed?

It’s a fun matchup between two teams that will battle every week in their respective conferences.

South Alabama will keep up, but Richardson, Nichols, and the Chippewa offense will be a bit more explosive in the second half. It’s not going to be like the fourth quarter in Stillwater, but it’ll be enough.

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South Alabama vs Central Michigan Prediction, Line

Central Michigan 35, South Alabama 30
Line: Central Michigan -4.5, o/u: 59
ATS Confidence out of 5: 1.5
South Alabama vs Central Michigan Must See Rating (out of 5): 3

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Oklahoma State vs Central Michigan Prediction, Game Preview

Oklahoma State vs Central Michigan game preview, prediction, and breakdown for the Week 1 game on Thursday, September 1

Oklahoma State vs Central Michigan prediction, game preview, how to watch. Week 1, Thursday, September 1

Oklahoma State vs Central Michigan How To Watch

Date: Thursday, September 1
Game Time: 7:00 ET
Venue: Boone Pickens Stadium, Stillwater, OK
How To Watch: FS1
Record: Oklahoma State (0-0), Central Michigan (0-0)
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Oklahoma State vs Central Michigan Game Preview

Why Central Michigan Will Win

The Chippewas were badly hurt by the vultures in the transfer portal and to the NFL Draft, but they return enough good offensive parts to be dangerous.

Daniel Richardson is a good veteran quarterback who can keep things moving, Lew Nichols led the nation in rushing last season, and the secondary should be one of the best in the MAC as the season goes on.

Central Michigan should once again be strong defensively on third downs, the pass rush will once again be terrific, and the No. 1 team in college football in tackles for loss will generate a push. However …

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Why Oklahoma State Will Win

Oklahoma State’s offense will be balanced and explosive, and the great defense of 2021 isn’t going to skip a beat.

The Cowboys lost their top four tacklers, but new defensive coordinator Dereck Mason should be able to keep it all going thanks to a loaded group of defensive ends that should live in the Central Michigan backfield.

The Chippewa offensive front will be okay – it has the size and options to find the right starting five as the season goes on – but it has to replace NFL blockers Bernhard Raimann and Luke Goedeke on the outside.

Oklahoma State isn’t the team you want to go against if you’re breaking in two new offensive tackles. The defense should be able to control the game with a few key sacks.

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What’s Going To Happen

Central Michigan won’t be a pushover, but the balance of the OSU offense – starting with the experience of QB Spencer Sanders and a good running game – should keep pressing through a few big lulls.

Oklahoma State is occasionally slow out of the gate.

It struggled to get by Missouri State in a 23-16 win to kickoff last year, it had to push to beat Tulsa to start 2020, and it famously – and controversially – was shocked by Central Michigan 30-27 in Week 2 of 2016.

It won’t be a perfect performance, but relatively slow and steady will win the race – there will be two explosive plays to pull away. Central Michigan will keep it close for a while, but the Cowboy defense will clamp down in the second half.

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Oklahoma State vs Central Michigan Prediction, Line

Oklahoma State 30, Central Michigan 16
Line: Oklahoma State -21.5, o/u: 58.5
ATS Confidence out of 5: 2.5

Oklahoma State vs Central Michigan Must See Rating: 3
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MAC preseason predictions for every game, predicted order of finish, and lookahead to the 2022 season.

One thing is for sure – someone will come out of nowhere and become a player.

Northern Illinois went from worst-to-first last season, and it’ll be another team that screws up all of the predictions and projections this year as it all comes together for …

Akron? That would be the biggest shocker.

Bowling Green? That’s more likely, but still a big stretch.

That’s what makes the MAC so much fun – it’s unpredictable in some ways, but the stars still usually show up.

The problem is the uneven level of the divisions. Unlike other conferences, the MAC won’t go to a no-division format – at least not yet – and in the preseason predictions, the West is far, far stronger than the East.

Those are the breaks in the crazy league, and again, there’s always a team that rises up to make everything more interesting. Here are the 2022 predictions for every MAC game.

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MAC Preseason Predictions: East

MAC East Predicted Finish

T1. Kent State
T1. Miami University*
T3. Bowling Green
T3. Buffalo
T3. Ohio
6. Akron
*MU predicted to win East tie-breaker

Akron Zips

2022 Preseason Prediction: 1-11
2022 MAC Prediction: 0-8
2021: 2-10, Prediction: 2-10
2020: 1-5, 2019: 0-12, 2018: 4-8

Sept 1 Saint Francis W
Sept 10 at Michigan State L
Sept 17 at Tennessee L
Sept 24 at Liberty L
Oct 1 Bowling Green L
Oct 8 at Ohio L
Oct 15 at Central Michigan L
Oct 22 Kent State L
Oct 29 Miami University L
Nov 5 OPEN DATE
Nov 8 Eastern Michigan L
Nov 19 at Buffalo L
Nov 26 at Northern Illinois
 L
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Bowling Green Falcons

2022 Preseason Prediction: 4-8
2022 MAC Prediction: 3-5
2021: 4-8, Prediction: 2-10
2020: 0-5, 2019: 3-9, 2018: 3-9

Sept 3 at UCLA L
Sept 10 Eastern Kentucky W
Sept 17 Marshall L
Sept 24 at Mississippi State L
Oct 1 at Akron W
Oct 8 Buffalo W
Oct 15 Miami University W
Oct 22 at Central Michigan L
Oct 29 OPEN DATE
Nov 2 Western Michigan L
Nov 9 Kent State L
Nov 15 at Toledo L
Nov 22 at Ohio L
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Buffalo Bulls

2022 Preseason Prediction: 5-7
2022 MAC Prediction: 3-5
2021: 4-8, Prediction: 6-6
2020: 6-1, 2019: 8-5, 2018: 10-4

Sept 3 at Maryland L
Sept 10 Holy Cross W
Sept 17 at Coastal Carolina L
Sept 24 at Eastern Michigan L
Oct 1 Miami University W
Oct 8 at Bowling Green L
Oct 15 at UMass W
Oct 22 Toledo L
Oct 29 OPEN DATE
Nov 1 at Ohio L
Nov 9 at Central Michigan L
Nov 19 Akron W
Nov 26 Kent State W
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Kent State Golden Flashes

2022 Preseason Prediction: 6-6
2022 MAC Prediction: 5-3
2021: 7-7, Prediction: 6-6
2020: 3-1, 2019: 7-6, 2018: 5-7

Sept 1 at Washington L
Sept 10 at Oklahoma L
Sept 17 Long Island W
Sept 24 at Georgia L
Oct 1 Ohio W
Oct 8 at Miami University L
Oct 15 at Toledo L
Oct 22 Akron W
Oct 29 OPEN DATE
Nov 1 Ball State W
Nov 9 at Bowling Green W
Nov 16 Eastern Michigan W
Nov 26 at Buffalo L
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Miami University RedHawks

2022 Preseason Prediction: 6-6
2022 MAC Prediction: 5-3
2021: 7-6, Prediction: 6-6
2020: 2-1, 2019: 8-6, 2018: 6-6

Sept 3 at Kentucky L
Sept 10 Robert Morris W
Sept 17 vs Cincinnati L
Sept 24 at Northwestern L
Oct 1 at Buffalo L
Oct 8 Kent State W
Oct 15 at Bowling Green L
Oct 22 Western Michigan W
Oct 29 at Akron W
Nov 5 OPEN DATE
Nov 8 Ohio W
Nov 16 at Northern Illinois L
Nov 22 Ball State W
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Ohio Bobcats

2021 Preseason Prediction: 6-6
2021 MAC Prediction: 5-3
2018: 9-4 2019: 7-6 2020: 2-1

2022 Preseason Prediction: 5-7
2022 MAC Prediction: 3-5
2021: 3-9, Prediction: 6-6
2020: 2-1, 2019: 7-6, 2018: 9-4

Sept 3 Florida Atlantic W
Sept 10 at Penn State L
Sept 17 at Iowa State L
Sept 24 Fordham W
Oct 1 at Kent State L
Oct 8 at Akron W
Oct 15 at Western Michigan L
Oct 22 Northern Illinois L
Oct 29 OPEN DATE
Nov 1 Buffalo W
Nov 8 at Miami University L
Nov 15 at Ball State L
Nov 22 Bowling Green W
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MAC Preseason Predictions: West

MAC West Predicted Finish

T1. Northern Illinois
T1. Toledo
T1. Western Michigan*
4. Central Michigan
5. Eastern Michigan
6. Ball State
*WMU predicted to win West tie-breaker

Ball State Cardinals

2022 Preseason Prediction: 4-8
2022 MAC Prediction: 2-6
2021: 6-7, Prediction: 7-5
2020: 7-1, 2019: 5-7, 2018: 4-8

Sept 3 at Tennessee L
Sept 10 Western Michigan L
Sept 17 Murray State W
Sept 24 at Georgia Southern L
Oct 1 Northern Illinois L
Oct 8 at Central Michigan L
Oct 15 UConn W
Oct 22 Eastern Michigan W
Oct 29 OPEN DATE
Nov 1 at Kent State L
Nov 8 at Toledo L
Nov 15 Ohio W
Nov 22 at Miami University L
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Central Michigan Chippewas

2022 Preseason Prediction: 7-5
2022 MAC Prediction: 5-3
2021: 9-4, Prediction: 6-6
2020: 3-3, 2019: 8-6, 2018: 1-11

Sept 1 at Oklahoma State L
Sept 10 South Alabama W
Sept 17 Bucknell W
Sept 24 at Penn State L
Oct 1 at Toledo L
Oct 8 Ball State W
Oct 15 at Akron W
Oct 22 Bowling Green W
Oct 29 OPEN DATE
Nov 2 at Northern Illinois L
Nov 9 Buffalo W
Nov 16 Western Michigan L
Nov 25 at Eastern Michigan W
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Eastern Michigan Eagles

2022 Preseason Prediction: 6-6
2022 MAC Prediction: 4-4
2021: 7-6, Prediction: 5-7
2020: 2-4, 2019: 6-7, 2018: 7-6

Sept 2 Eastern Kentucky W
Sept 10 at Louisiana L
Sept 17 at Arizona State L
Sept 24 Buffalo W
Oct 1 UMass W
Oct 8 at Western Michigan L
Oct 15 Northern Illinois W
Oct 22 at Ball State L
Oct 29 Toledo W
Nov 5 OPEN DATE
Nov 8 at Akron W
Nov 16 at Kent State L
Nov 25 Central Michigan L
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Northern Illinois Huskies

2022 Preseason Prediction: 7-5
2022 MAC Prediction: 6-2
2021: 9-5, Prediction: 4-8
2020: 0-6, 2019: 5-7, 2018: 8-6

Sept 3 Eastern Illinois W
Sept 10 at Tulsa L
Sept 17 Vanderbilt L
Sept 24 at Kentucky L
Oct 1 at Ball State W
Oct 8 Toledo L
Oct 15 at Eastern Michigan L
Oct 22 at Ohio W
Oct 29 OPEN DATE
Nov 2 Central Michigan W
Nov 9 at Western Michigan W
Nov 16 Miami University W
Nov 26 Akron W
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Toledo Rockets

2022 Preseason Prediction: 8-4
2022 MAC Prediction: 6-2
2021: 7-6, Prediction: 9-3
2020: 4-2, 2019: 6-6, 2018: 7-6

Sept 3 Long Island W
Sept 10 UMass W
Sept 17 at Ohio State L
Sept 24 at San Diego State L
Oct 1 Central Michigan W
Oct 8 at Northern Illinois W
Oct 15 Kent State W
Oct 22 at Buffalo W
Oct 29 at Eastern Michigan L
Nov 5 OPEN DATE
Nov 8 Ball State W
Nov 15 Bowling Green W
Nov 25 at Western Michigan L
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Western Michigan Broncos

2022 Preseason Prediction: 7-5
2022 MAC Prediction: 6-2
2021: 8-5, Prediction: 7-5
2020: 4-2, 2019: 7-6, 2018: 7-6

Sept 2 at Michigan State L
Sept 10 at Ball State W
Sept 17 Pitt L
Sept 24 at San Jose State L
Oct 1 New Hampshire W
Oct 8 Eastern Michigan W
Oct 15 Ohio W
Oct 22 at Miami University L
Oct 29 OPEN DATE
Nov 2 at Bowling Green W
Nov 9 Northern Illinois L
Nov 16 at Central Michigan W
Nov 25 Toledo W
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Central Michigan Chippewas Preview 2022: Season Prediction, Breakdown, Key Games, Players

Central Michigan College Football Preview 2022: Team breakdown, season prediction, keys to the campaign, and what you need to know

Central Michigan Chippewas Preview 2022: Previewing, predicting, and looking ahead to the Central Michigan season with what you need to know and keys to the season.

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Central Michigan Chippewas Preview
Head Coach: Jim McElwain, 3rd year at CMU, 20-13
9th year overall, 64-40, 2021 CMU Preview
2021 Record: Overall: 9-4, Conference: 6-2
Keys To The Season | Season Prediction, What Will Happen
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Central Michigan Chippewas Preview 2022

This is going well under head coach Jim McElwain.

He might have had a rough landing as he got bounced out from the Florida job, but he got the Gators to two straight SEC Championship games.

In his three years at CMU he and the program won at least a share of two division titles, went to two bowls, and has a solid 20-13 record overall and a 15-7 clip in conference.

No, he and the Chippewas haven’t been able to take that extra step and win the conference title, and that’s going to be a whole lot harder to do this year.

The team is good, the coaching is great, but the success has been a slight problem as teams have poached the program for some of the top talents, especially on defense. Combine that with the NFL losses on the offensive line, and this isn’t going to be easy.

Rebuilding isn’t all that new, though, for Central Michigan and McElwain. The team will still be a player in the MAC race.

Central Michigan Chippewas Preview 2022: Offense

The offense managed to crank up enough to efficiently get the job done. The Chippewas were 24th in the nation in total offense, the running game was good, the passing attack was the second-best in the MAC, and the production was steady over the second half of the season. But …

The offensive line loses some massive parts. The interior is good with decent size and depth, but you don’t get better after losing tackles the caliber of Bernhard Raimann (Indianapolis Colts) and Luke Goedeke (Tampa Bay Buccaneers).

The backfield gets back leading rusher Lew Nichols – he ran for 1,848 yards and 16 touchdowns – and welcomes back Kobe Lewis from a knee injury that cost him last season.

Veteran QB Daniel Richardson isn’t too much of a runner, but he was terrific as he grew into the job as a passer last season, throwing for 2,583 yards and 24 touchdowns with just six picks. Now he needs more options to throw to.

Leading receiver Kalil Pimpleton is off trying to become a Detroit Lion and JaCorey Sullivan is gone, but Dallas Dixon is back after making 45 catches for 701 yards and eight scores. Junior Joel Wilson will once again be one of the MAC’s best pass-catching tight ends.

Central Michigan Chippewas Preview 2022: Defense

The defense got poached, and it’s going to hurt. Star safety Devonni Reed (South Carolina), LB Troy Brown (Ole Miss), and LB George Douglas (SMU) are gone along with leading tackler Greg Kreski and top pass rushers Troy Hairston (Houston Texans) and Amir Saddiq (Charlotte).

The D was the best in the nation at coming up with tackles for loss and was fourth in sacks. It led the MAC against the run, but it was hammered through the air. On the plus side …

The secondary has enough experience to potentially be okay. At the very least, the veteran corners are in place and the safeties have good size – even if they’re a little green. They all need help from the defensive front that has to rotate in new parts. There’s decent size in the interior, and the new ends are hybrids who’ll keep on coming.

The linebacking corps is undergoing the biggest overhaul. Sophomore Kyle Moretti is a 230-pound sophomore who made 48 tackles, sophomore Justin Whiteside got in enough work to be ready, but the developed depth isn’t there.

Keys To The Season | Season Prediction, What Will Happen
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Notre Dame heading to Bahamas for Thanksgiving weekend tournament

How would you like to spend Thanksgiving with the women’s basketball team?

We don’t know what will happen to Notre Dame this season. What we do know is the team will enjoy Thanksgiving dinner in a tropical paradise. That’s because the Irish are one of six programs to be invited to the 20th edition of the Goombay Splash in Bimini, Bahamas. The tournament begins Nov. 24, this year’s date for Thanksgiving, and ends Nov. 26 with each team getting either two or three games along the way.

The Irish’s first game will be played Thanksgiving against American, a first-time opponent. Arizona State awaits both teams regardless of the result because it plays the loser of the Thanksgiving game the next day and the winner the day after. George Mason and LSU face each other in the Thanksgiving game to determine who will play on which day.

If you have to be away from your family during a major holiday, it’s hard to pick against the Bahamas as a location. Don’t believe me? Let’s go back a few years and watch Central Michigan’s reaction to going to the inaugural Bahamas Bowl, which was held on Christmas Eve:

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