MAC Football: Can Central Michigan win the West Division in 2023?
By Ryan Kay
Central Michigan has four conference games before their bye week in week nine play.
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Last 5 games of this in-state rivalry: Central Michigan has won three out of the last five games against Eastern Michigan.
Rivalry Trophy: Michigan MAC Trophy
Current Win Streak: Eastern Michigan has won the last game between these two schools, having a one-game winning streak in this rivalry.
Last meeting between both schools: The Eagles defeated the Chippewas at home by a final score of 38-19.
Prediction: Central Michigan 27 Eastern Michigan 24
Last 5 games of this in-conference rivalry: Central Michigan has won three out of the last five games against Buffalo.
Current Win Streak: Central Michigan has won the last game between these two schools, having a one-game winning streak in this rivalry.
Last meeting between both schools: The Chippewas defeated the Bulls at home by a final score of 31-28.
Prediction: Central Michigan 21 Buffalo 17
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Last 5 games of this in-conference rivalry: Central Michigan has won four out of the last five games against Akron.
Current Win Streak: Central Michigan has won the last two games between these two schools, having a two-game winning streak in this rivalry.
Last meeting between both schools: The Chippewas defeated the Zips on the road by a final score of 28-21.
Prediction: Central Michigan 34 Akron 21
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Last five games of this in-conference rivalry: Ball State has won three out of the last five games against Central Michigan.
Current Win Streak: The Cardinals have won the last game between these two schools, having a one-game winning streak in this rivalry.
Last meeting between both schools: Ball State defeated Central Michigan on the road by a final score of 17-16.
Prediction: Central Michigan 13 Ball State 10