Central Michigan vs Michigan Picks and Predictions for Saturday, September 13, 2025
On Saturday, the Central Michigan Chippewas visit Michigan Stadium in Ann Arbor, Michigan, to play the 15th-ranked Michigan Wolverines at 12:00 PM ET on BTN) Central Michigan enters 1-1 with a 16-14 win at San José State before last week’s 45-17 loss to Pittsburgh, while Michigan is 1-1 after beating New Mexico 34-17 and then losing to Oklahoma 24-13. Keep up to date with all the College Football action, with our College Football predictions.
Central Michigan Preview
The Central Michigan offense is focused on the ground game. Quarterback Joe Labas has thrown for 145 yards with one touchdown, and Jadyn Glassner has thrown for 78 yards. Nahree Biggins and Trey Cornist have both rushed for 112 yards, while Cornist has scored one touchdown. Tommy McIntosh has 78 yards to lead all receivers, while DeCorion Temple has caught Central Michigan's only touchdown pass
Central Michigan's defense is led by linebackers Jordan Kwaitkowski and Dakota Cochran, who both have 12 tackles, while two others have nine tackles each. Central Michigan has made two quarterback sacks, and the Chippewas have intercepted three passes. However, to compete against Michigan, Central Michigan will have to step up better and stop the run.
Michigan Preview
The Michigan Wolverines offense is led by freshman quarterback Bryce Underwood, who has thrown for 393 yards with one touchdown. Underwood has been sacked three times. Justice Haynes has the bulk of Michigan's rushing yards with 284 and has scored all four of Michigan’s touchdowns on the ground. Donovan McCulley is Underwood's favorite target with seven receptions for 122 yards, but has not caught a touchdown pass.
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The Michigan defense is led by linebacker Ernest Hausmann, who has 19 tackles, followed by defensive Brandyn Hillman with 12. Linebacker Cole Sullivan has a team-high 2.0 quarterback sacks. Michigan as a team has made five quarterback sacks and four interceptions. The Wolverines will look to shut down the Central Michigan running game and force the Chippewas into passing, which is not their forte.
Central Michigan vs Michigan Prediction
Michigan’s balanced attack on offense and tough to run on defense will be too much for Central Michigan. QB Bryce Underwood will mix a running attack with a passing game that will keep the Central Michigan defense on its heels throughout. Final Score Prediction: Michigan Wolverines win and cover ATS 31-0.
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