Central Michigan vs. Eastern Michigan: TV Channel, Live Stream, Time, How to Watch – September 30

Central Michigan vs. Eastern Michigan: TV Channel, Live Stream, Time, How to Watch – September 30

Updated Sep. 30, 2023 1:38 p.m. ET

At Kelly/Shorts Stadium on Saturday, Myles Bailey and the Central Michigan Chippewas (2-2) face the Eastern Michigan Eagles (2-2).

The Chippewas' matchup against the Eagles will be airing on ESPN+.

Learn more about the Central Michigan Chippewas and the Eastern Michigan Eagles.

How to Watch Central Michigan vs. Eastern Michigan

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  • When: Saturday, September 30, 2023 at 1:30 PM ET
  • Location: Kelly/Shorts Stadium in Mount Pleasant, Michigan
  • TV: Watch on ESPN+

Central Michigan's 2023 Schedule

Date Opponent Score Spread
9/1/2023 at Michigan State L 31-7 +14
9/9/2023 vs. New Hampshire W 45-42 -7
9/16/2023 at Notre Dame L 41-17 +34.5
9/23/2023 at South Alabama W 34-30 +16
9/30/2023 vs. Eastern Michigan -
10/7/2023 at Buffalo - -
10/14/2023 vs. Akron - -
10/21/2023 at Ball State - -
10/31/2023 vs. Northern Illinois - -
11/7/2023 at Western Michigan - -
11/15/2023 at Ohio - -
11/24/2023 vs. Toledo - -

Chippewas 2023 Stats & Insights

  • With 318 yards of total offense per game (21st-worst) and 481.8 yards allowed per game on defense (sixth-worst), Central Michigan has been playing poorly on both sides of the ball this year.
  • With 166.8 offensive passing yards per game (17th-worst) and 342 passing yards allowed per game on defense (fourth-worst), Central Michigan has been getting outplayed on both sides of the ball this year in the passing game.
  • With 36 points allowed per game on defense, which ranks 14th-worst in the FBS, the Chippewas have had to rely on their 84th-ranked offense (25.8 points per contest) to keep them competitive.
  • The Chippewas are compiling 151.3 rushing yards per game on offense, which ranks them 69th in the FBS. On the defensive side of the ball, they rank 78th, giving up 139.8 rushing yards per contest.
  • Central Michigan has been a bottom-25 offense on third down this season, ranking 22nd-worst with a 33.9% third-down conversion rate. On the defensive side of the ball, the Chippewas rank 103rd in the FBS (44.2% third-down percentage allowed).
  • The Chippewas rank 81st in college football with a -1 turnover margin after forcing 2 turnovers (119th in the FBS) and committing three (12th in the FBS).

Central Michigan 2023 Key Players

Name Position Stats
Jase Bauer QB 381 YDS (54.2%) / 1 TD / 0 INT
98 RUSH YDS / 5 RUSH TD / 24.5 RUSH YPG
Bert Emanuel Jr. QB 286 YDS (51.4%) / 3 TD / 3 INT
150 RUSH YDS / 2 RUSH TD / 37.5 RUSH YPG
Jesse Prewitt III WR 13 REC / 233 YDS / 2 TD / 58.3 YPG
Myles Bailey RB 211 YDS / 2 TD / 52.8 YPG / 4.3 YPC
Jacques Bristol DL 10 TKL / 3 TFL / 2 SACK
Kyle Moretti LB 16 TKL / 2 TFL
Donte Kent DB 15 TKL / 1 TFL
Maurice White DL 3 TKL / 1 TFL / 1 SACK

Eastern Michigan's 2023 Schedule

Date Opponent Score Spread
9/1/2023 vs. Howard W 33-23 -
9/9/2023 at Minnesota L 25-6 +20
9/16/2023 vs. UMass W 19-17 -7.5
9/23/2023 at Jacksonville State L 21-0 +6.5
9/30/2023 at Central Michigan -
10/7/2023 vs. Ball State - -
10/14/2023 vs. Kent State - -
10/21/2023 at Northern Illinois - -
10/28/2023 vs. Western Michigan - -
11/8/2023 at Toledo - -
11/14/2023 vs. Akron - -
11/21/2023 at Buffalo - -

Eagles 2023 Stats & Insights

  • Eastern Michigan has plenty of room to get better, as it ranks third-worst in total yards per game (240) and 24th-worst in total yards allowed per game (415.8).
  • Eastern Michigan's passing game has not been getting things done, ranking seventh-worst in the FBS with 124.5 passing yards per game. It has been more productive on defense, giving up 186 passing yards per contest (29th-ranked).
  • The Eagles rank fourth-worst in points per game (14.5), but they've been more effective defensively, ranking 52nd in the FBS with 21.5 points ceded per contest.
  • The Eagles have plenty of room to improve in the running game, as they rank 25th-worst in rushing yards per game (115.5) and sixth-worst in rushing yards allowed per game (229.8).
  • Eastern Michigan ranks fourth-worst in third-down conversion percentage (24.5%), but it has been more productive on the defensive side of the ball, ranking 78th in the FBS with a 40.4% third-down rate allowed.
  • After forcing six turnovers (57th in the FBS) and turning the ball over six times (66th in the FBS) this season, the Eagles have the 66th-ranked turnover margin of 0.

Eastern Michigan 2023 Key Players

Name Position Stats
Jaylon Jackson RB 196 YDS / 1 TD / 49 YPG / 5 YPC
Samson Evans RB 220 YDS / 1 TD / 55 YPG / 5.8 YPC
Austin Smith QB 456 YDS (55.3%) / 2 TD / 3 INT
49 RUSH YDS / 0 RUSH TD / 12.3 RUSH YPG
Hamze Elzayat WR 5 REC / 81 YDS / 1 TD / 20.3 YPG
Mikah Coleman DL 7 TKL / 3 TFL / 3 SACK
Chase Kline LB 7 TKL / 2 TFL / 2 SACK
Joseph Sparacio LB 18 TKL / 0 TFL
Bennett Walker DB 1 TKL / 0 TFL / 3 INT / 3 PD
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