Week 4 • September 20, 2025, 05:00 PM UTC
0-0
FCS
Power Rank: -34.4
10 FINAL 49
1-2
MAC
Power Rank: -10.4
Wagner @ Central Michigan Preview

General Information

Week: Week 4
Kick Off (at stadium): 01:00 PM EDT
Stadium: Kelly/Shorts Stadium
Capacity: 35,127
Elevation: 807 ft
HFA Rating: 2.5
Playing Surface: Artifical Turf

Betting Information

Spread Central Michigan -35.5
Total (O/U) -
Expected Score -
Power Rank Implied Line Central Michigan +24.0
Prediction Markets Central Michigan 98% Win Chance (Kalshi)

Weather Conditions

Forecast for: February 02, 2026
Partly Cloudy

Partly Cloudy

25.1°F

Wind Chill: 13.9°F
Wind: 12.5 mph NW
Gusts: 17.9 mph
Precipitation: 0.02"
Humidity: 82%
Rain Chance: 0%
Snow Chance: 54%

Travel & Rest

Wagner (Away)

This Week: 585.0 miles
Last Week: No Game
Season Total: 4012.6 miles
Body Clock Time: 13:00
Rest Days: 7

Central Michigan (Home)

This Week: 0.0 miles
Last Week: 208.7 miles
Season Total: 4831.9 miles
Body Clock Time: 13:00
Rest Days: 7

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Betting Information
Current Line Central Michigan -35.5
Total Points --
Blue Chip Analytics Power Rating
Wagner -34.4
Central Michigan -10.4
✈️ Travel Impact
Away Team Travel 585 mi
Home Team Travel 0 mi
Rest Even
🏟️ HFA: Kelly/Shorts Stadium
Capacity 35,127
Elevation 807 ft
🌤️ Weather: Partly Cloudy
Temperature 25.1°F
Wind Speed 12.5 mph
Your Line Central Michigan +24.0
💰 Implied Value --

College Football Lines - Factors and Insights

Wagner

Offensive Struggles Across the Board

Wagner's offense was completely overmatched, gaining only 143 total yards compared to Kansas' 623. They managed just six first downs, averaged 2.5 yards per play, and had no runner gain more than 25 yards. This level of offensive production will need significant improvement to compete in future games.

Defensive Bright Spot with Red Zone Turnover

Despite the lopsided score, Wagner's defense created a key takeaway when Jayden Brown made a one-handed interception in the end zone to stop a Kansas scoring drive late in the first half. Generating turnovers in critical situations is a positive they can build on.

Overmatched at the Line of Scrimmage

Kansas controlled both lines of scrimmage, outrushing Wagner 285-53. Wagner's inability to establish any running game or consistently protect the quarterback (Jack Stevens was 13/20 for 90 yards) highlights a significant physical disparity they must address.

Limited Sustained Drives

Wagner's offense managed only one drive of more than 20 yards the entire game. This inability to sustain possession and give their defense a rest was a major factor in the game's outcome and will be a focal point for improvement.

Road Test Ahead Against Georgetown

Wagner faces another road game next week against Georgetown. The team must quickly correct its offensive inefficiencies and find a way to generate more consistent yardage and scoring opportunities to secure its first win of the season.