State of Michigan: Non-Conference Schedules breakdowns and predictions

Washington Huskies defensive lineman tackles Michigan State Spartans running back. Mandatory Credit: Joe Nicholson-USA TODAY Sports
Washington Huskies defensive lineman tackles Michigan State Spartans running back. Mandatory Credit: Joe Nicholson-USA TODAY Sports
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Central Michigan Football
The wide receiver of Central Michigan. (Photo by Scott Taetsch/Getty Images)

Here is a look at Central Michigan’s four non-conference games.

This is the season opener for Central Michigan for the 2023 season.

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

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

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