MAC Football: Can Central Michigan win the West Division in 2023?

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Central Michigan Chippewas during the first half of the MAC Championship (Photo by Duane Burleson/Getty Images)

Central Michigan has four conference games before their bye week in week nine play.

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

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

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