Central Michigan Chippewas is 0-1 on the season, 0-1 against the spread, and holds a power rating of -11.5. Central Michigan Chippewas enters the season with a power rating of -11.5, placing them below average relative to the FBS midpoint. The Central Michigan Chippewas host Colgate next in Week 2. In 2025, Central Michigan Chippewas went 7-6 overall, 8-5 against the spread, and 7-6 on totals.
In Week 1 of 2026 the Central Michigan Chippewas Power Rating of -11.5 is 11.5 points below the FBS average according to Blue Chip Analytics. Central Michigan Chippewas have logged 2,609 miles of travel so far, out of a season total of 7,064 miles, ranking 67th heaviest in the FBS.
Angel Flores QB, Jadyn Glasser QB, Vaughn Blue RB, Brock Townsend RB, Langston Lewis WR, Nasir Williams WR, Jacob Russell OL
Quavion Bird DL, Korver Demma EDGE, JJ Douglas EDGE, Xavier White LB, Victor Earl LB, Jaion Jackson CB, JaJuan Jones CB, Ty Williams CB, Justin Taylor S
Declan Duley P, Caden VanHuis K
| After | Record | ATS | O/U |
|---|---|---|---|
| Week 1 | 1-0 | 1-0 | 0-1 |
| Week 2 | 1-1 | 1-1 | 1-1 |
| Week 3 | 1-2 | 1-2 | 2-1 |
| Week 4 | 2-2 | 2-2 | 3-1 |
| Week 5 | 3-2 | 3-2 | 3-2 |
| Week 6 | 3-3 | 3-3 | 4-2 |
| Week 8 | 4-3 | 4-3 | 4-3 |
| Week 9 | 5-3 | 5-3 | 5-3 |
| Week 10 | 5-4 | 6-3 | 6-3 |
| Week 12 | 6-4 | 7-3 | 7-3 |
| Week 13 | 7-4 | 8-3 | 7-4 |
| Week 14 | 7-5 | 8-4 | 7-5 |
| Postseason | 7-6 | 8-5 | 7-6 |
A season record is a record, not a forecast. Blue Chip Analytics' own research finds that beating the closing line repeats at close to zero from one season to the next - see most underrated and overrated teams. Read the table as what happened, not as what is likely to happen next.
Opened -13.0 in the preseason and finished -8.1 after the postseason, a move of +4.9 points. High -7.1 (week 14), low -13.0 (the preseason).
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SP+ is an independent opponent-adjusted efficiency rating, one of the systems blended into the Blue Chip Analytics power rating rather than a Blue Chip Analytics number itself. Defensive SP+ measures points allowed, so a lower figure is a better defence - the rank beside it already accounts for that.
Source spread is how far apart the independent rating systems are on this team, not a margin of error on our own number. A wide spread means the models disagree, which is itself worth knowing.
The measured and applied home field advantage agree to within 0.6 points here, so smoothing changes little for this venue.
| Opponent | Met | Record | ATS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wyoming | 1 | 0-1 | 0-1 |
| Miami | 1 | 0-1 | 1-0 |
| Akron | 5 | 3-2 | 1-4 |
| Ohio | 6 | 4-2 | 4-2 |
| Western Michigan | 10 | 3-7 | 5-5 |
| Miami (OH) | 5 | 0-5 | 0-5 |
| Eastern Michigan | 10 | 6-4 | 6-4 |
| Buffalo | 5 | 2-3 | 2-3 |
| Ball State | 9 | 5-4 | 3-6 |
No meeting on record since 2016: New Mexico, Colgate, Sacramento State.
Week 07,064 mi total
| Week | Opponent | Distance | Cumulative |
|---|---|---|---|
| Week 0 | - | Bye | |
| Week 1 | New Mexico | 1,305 mi | 2,609 mi |
| Week 2 | Colgate | Home | 2,609 mi |
| Week 3 | Wyoming | Home | 2,609 mi |
| Week 4 | Miami | 1,241 mi | 5,091 mi |
| Week 5 | Akron | Home | 5,091 mi |
| Week 6 | Ohio | 325 mi | 5,741 mi |
| Week 7 | Western Michigan | Home | 5,741 mi |
| Week 8 | Miami (OH) | Home | 5,741 mi |
| Week 9 | - | Bye | |
| Week 10 | Eastern Michigan | 122 mi | 5,985 mi |
| Week 11 | Sacramento State | Home | 5,985 mi |
| Week 12 | Buffalo | 305 mi | 6,595 mi |
| Week 13 | Ball State | 234 mi | 7,064 mi |
| Week 14 | - | Bye | |
| Week 15 | - | Bye | |
| Week 16 | - | Bye | |
| Postseason | - | Bye | |
Central Michigan enters 2026 with a two-quarterback plan. Angel Flores, who missed four games last year due to injury, is the primary running threat after posting 527 rushing yards and eight touchdowns on 107 carries. Jadyn Glasser, a traditional pocket passer with only six games of experience over two seasons, impressed during spring practice and is expected to see significant snaps. The offense's ceiling depends on Glasser translating that spring success into regular-season production, while Flores provides a change-of-pace element that can stress defenses.
The Chippewas return just three starters from a unit that ranked seventh in the MAC in total defense. The linebacker corps must be completely rebuilt, with Xavier White and Victor Earl projected to step into starting roles after limited action last season. The secondary has a clear leader in third-year starting corner Jaion Jackson, but the safety spots are inexperienced, with Justin Taylor arriving from Wyoming to help. Up front, Quavion Bird returns at defensive tackle, and the staff is high on sophomore JJ Douglas, who moved from tight end to defensive end as a true freshman and is expected to break out in Year 2.
The offensive line is deeper and more experienced than a year ago, anchored by left guard Jacob Russell, who started every game in 2025 and is an all-league candidate. Vaughn Blue, a transfer from Liberty, takes over as the lead running back after three up-and-down seasons, with Brock Townsend providing depth after averaging just over six carries per game last year. At receiver, senior Langston Lewis, a third-team All-MAC pick, is the only returning starting wideout, while sophomore Nasir Williams had a strong spring and could emerge as a second option.
Central Michigan's path to a second straight bowl game runs through a challenging non-league schedule. The Chippewas open at New Mexico, which went 9-4 last season, and also travel to Miami (Fla.), the national runner-up from 2025. Those two road games will test a defense with many new faces and an offense still finding its identity. The MAC schedule avoids two of the four other conference teams that reached the postseason last year, which could help, but the early-season gauntlet will set the tone.
Punter Declan Duley returns after averaging 41.1 yards per punt in his first season with the program, giving the Chippewas a reliable weapon in field position battles. Caden VanHuis, a former Under Armour All-America game participant, takes over placekicking duties and could provide stability in close games. With a rebuilt defense and a quarterback rotation still settling in, strong special teams play may be crucial in tight MAC contests.
Central Michigan Chippewas is 0-1 against the spread in the 2026 season, covering 0% of games.
Central Michigan Chippewas holds a Blue Chip Analytics power rating of -11.5, representing their expected point margin against an average FBS team on a neutral field.
Central Michigan Chippewas's home field advantage rating is 2.9 points, the venue adjustment Blue Chip Analytics applies for games at their home stadium.
Central Michigan Chippewas's consensus regular-season win total for 2026 is 6.5 wins, priced at +115 over and -150 under. This is the betting market's expectation, not a Blue Chip Analytics projection.
Central Michigan Chippewas travels 7,064 miles in the 2026 season, ranking 67th heaviest in the FBS.
Cumulative travel distance counts both the outbound and return journey for every away game. For example, if a team travels 374 miles to play an away game, Blue Chip Analytics counts 748 miles (374 miles there, 374 miles back) toward the cumulative total. Home games and bye weeks add zero miles. The per-week Distance column shows the one-way distance only, as the return trip happens after the game is played.
Central Michigan Chippewas: 0-1 overall, 0-1 ATS, power rating -11.5 (2026 records).
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