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Week 4 •
Kelly/Shorts Stadium

Wagner10 @FINAL 49Central Michigan

0-0 NEC Power rating: -34.4
1-2 MAC Power rating: -10.4

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How did the line hold up?

Market line
CMU -29.5
PM Implied
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Blue Chip model
CMU -26.9
Edge
-2.6WAG
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Betting information

Spread
CMU -29.5
Total
46.5
Odds implied score
WAG 8.5 – 38.0 CMU

DraftKings · as of July 8, 2026

Central Michigan defeated Wagner 49–10 in a dominant performance. Central Michigan covered by 9.5; Game went Over by 12.5. The market closed at Central Michigan -29.5 and the Blue Chip model made it Central Michigan -26.9, an edge of 2.6 points toward Wagner.

What are the key factors for Wagner vs Central Michigan?

Central Michigan

Dominant Passing Attack

Joe Labas threw for 241 yards and 3 touchdowns on 12-of-14 passing, including an 88-yard TD to Nahree Biggins, the team's longest play since 2012. This efficiency suggests the passing game is a reliable strength moving forward.

Defensive Playmaking

Dakota Cochran returned an interception 30 yards for a touchdown and recovered a fumble, setting the tone early. The defense forced turnovers and limited Wagner to 10 points, indicating a unit capable of creating game-changing plays.

Emerging Depth at Quarterback

Angel Flores scored his first career rushing touchdown and threw his first career TD pass, showing depth behind Labas. This could be valuable if Labas faces injury or struggles in future games.

Balanced Offensive Production

The Chippewas scored via pass, run, and defense, with multiple players contributing touchdowns. This versatility makes them harder to defend and suggests they can adapt to different game situations.

Strong Home Performance

Central Michigan improved to 2-2 with a convincing home win, building momentum. Playing at home again next week could provide a confidence boost against a potentially tougher opponent.

What were the weather conditions for Wagner vs Central Michigan?

At kickoff, conditions at Kelly/Shorts Stadium were Partly cloudy, 73°F with winds of 9 mph. Weather is not expected to be a meaningful factor in this game. Historical weather data for this game is preserved in the panel alongside. Weather data is sourced from WeatherAPI.com.

What happened in the game?

Wagner travels 585 miles to this game, a moderate road trip.

The trip crosses none of the distance or time-zone thresholds that have measured a price, so travel is not a factor here.

Central Michigan won by 39 in a dominant performance.

Central Michigan covered the spread by a solid margin.

The total went Over by 12.5 points.

How do Wagner and Central Michigan compare on power ratings?

Blue Chip Analytics power ratings favor Central Michigan (-10.4) over Wagner (-34.4) by 24.0 points on a neutral field. After adding home field advantage, the rating-implied line may differ meaningfully from the market spread. Central Michigan brings a meaningful home field advantage to this matchup (Blue Chip HFA: 2.9). Add this to the neutral-site differential to arrive at a venue-adjusted line.

Blue Chip Analytics power ratings represent expected point margin against an average FBS opponent on a neutral field, calculated from game data sourced via CollegeFootballData.com (CFBD). They are one input: cross-reference with the travel, rest, and weather data above before drawing conclusions.

Where can I find more data on Wagner and Central Michigan?

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Model & Methodology

Central Michigan won and Central Michigan covered the spread.

Conditions

as of September 20, 2025 Game-time

Partly cloudy

73°F

Rain0%
Precip0.00"
Humidity43%
Wind9 mph ESE
Gusts10 mph
Wind map for Wagner at Central Michigan: aerial view of Kelly/Shorts Stadium, wind from the ESE at 8.5 mph, gusting to 10.1 mph

Quick facts

Week
Week 4
Kickoff (local)
01:00 PM EDT
Venue
Kelly/Shorts Stadium
Capacity
35,127
Elevation
807 ft
Surface
Artificial Turf

Travel and rest

WagnerAway Central MichiganHome
This week585 miles0 miles
Last weekBye week209 miles
Season total2,843 miles4,832 miles
Body clock13:0013:00
Rest7 days7 days

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