State of Michigan: Non-Conference Schedules breakdowns and predictions
By Ryan Kay
Here is a look at Central Michigan’s four non-conference games.
This is the season opener for Central Michigan for the 2023 season.
. 0. 403. FS1. Friday, Sept 1. 0. 805. 7 PM ET
Last five games of this series between these two teams in-state schools: Michigan State has won four out of the last five games against Central Michigan.
Current Win Streak: The Spartans have won the last four games between these two in-schools, having a four-game winning streak in this series.
Last meeting between both schools: Michigan State defeated Central Michigan at home by a final score of 31-20 in 2018.
Prediction: Michigan State 34 Central Michigan 17
This is CMU’s only game against an FCS opponent this season.
Match Up: New Hampshire at Central Michigan
Date: Saturday, Sept 9
Time: 1:30 pm ET
TV/Streaming: ESPN +
Current Win Streak: The Chippewas have won the last two games between these two schools, having a two-game winning streak in this series.
Last meeting between both schools: In 2013, Central Michigan on their home field defeated New Hampshire by a final score of 24-21.
Prediction: Central Michigan 28 New Hampshire 10
Peacock. Saturday, Sept 16. 819. . 2:30 PM ET. 0. 403. 0
Last meeting between both schools: The game will be the first-ever meeting between these two programs on the football field.
Prediction: Notre Dame 41 Central Michigan 17
0. . 403. . Saturday, Sept 23. 0. 2117. TBD
This is the final non-conference game for the Chippewas for the 2023 season.
Current Win Streak: South Alabama has won the only game played between these two in-schools, having a one-game winning streak in this series.
Last meeting between the schools: The Jaguars defeated the Chippewas on the road by a final score of 38-24 in 2022.
Prediction: South Alabama 34 Central Michigan 30