Central Michigan at Michigan State Game Matchup
Michigan State's 2023 Schedule
DateMatchupSpreadTotalResult
Fri 9/1 Michigan State vs Central Michigan-14.045.0W 31 - 7
Sat 9/9 Michigan State vs Richmond-29.543.5W 45 - 14
Sat 9/16 Michigan State vs Washington+14.557.0L 7 - 41
Sat 9/23 Michigan State vs Maryland+7.052.5L 9 - 31
Sat 9/30 Michigan State at Iowa+10.036.5L 16 - 26
BYE WEEK
Sat 10/14 Michigan State at Rutgers+4.038.5L 24 - 27
Sat 10/21 Michigan State vs Michigan+25.547.0L 0 - 49
Sat 10/28 Michigan State at Minnesota+6.541.5L 12 - 27
Sat 11/4 Michigan State vs Nebraska+3.034.5W 20 - 17
Sat 11/11 Michigan State at Ohio State+30.548.5L 3 - 38
Sat 11/18 Michigan State at Indiana+3.547.5W 24 - 21
Fri 11/24 Michigan State vs Penn State+20.042.0L 0 - 42
CMU's OC Paul Petrino vs MSU's DC Scottie Hazelton     MSU's OC Jay Johnson vs CMU's DC Robb Akey
 Teams                  GamesPPGPPG H/RSuccess RatePts PerOppTO1stD PGTotalYds PGRushYds PGPassYdsPGRYPARun RatePass RateRun SuccessPass SuccessHavoc RateTotal PPA
CMU Offense1223.219.439.5%4.21.3193441601854.256%43%43%36%14%.16
MSU Defense1228.326.543.9%3.891.3 - - - - - 48%51%45%44%16%.19
 Teams                  GamesPPGPPG H/RSuccess RatePts PerOppTO1stD PGTotalYds PGRushYds PGPassYdsPGRYPARun RatePass RateRun SuccessPass SuccessHavoc RateTotal PPA
MSU Offense1215.918.737.6%2.971.817286891972.945%54%38%38%19%.03
CMU Defense1231.133.645.5%4.430.7 - - - - - 51%48%48%44%14%.32

 Teams                  GamesRun Play RateRun Play SuccessRush Att PGRush Yds PGRush Yds Per AttRushing TDsRun Pred Pts AddedOL Yds Per Att3rd/4th & ShortFront 7 HavocRun Play Explosivness
CMU Offense1256% (27)43% (72)38159.54.221 (54).22 (30)3.29 (35)77% (39)10% (36)1.09 (68)
MSU Defense1248% (48)45% (85) - - - - .16 (83)3.28 (106)87% (42)10% (128)0.93 (72)
 Teams                  GamesRun Play RateRun Play SuccessRush Att PGRush Yds PGRush Yds Per AttRushing TDsRun Pred Pts AddedOL Yds Per Att3rd/4th & ShortFront 7 HavocRun Play Explosivness
MSU Offense1245% (104)38% (122)30.988.72.97 (131)-.03 (131)2.84 (114)76% (128)12% (50)0.85 (119)
CMU Defense1251% (86)48% (116) - - - - .25 (118)3.4 (119)77% (92)8% (97)1.04 (121)

 Teams                  GamesPassPlay RatePassPlay SuccessComp PGAtt PGYds PGYds PAYds PCTDsIntsPassPlays PPAPassPlays ExplPassDowns RatePassDowns Succ RatePassDowns PPADB HavocPassDowns Expl
CMU Offense1243% (110)36% (111)15.327.1184.76.812.115 (96)11 (68).16 (108)1.7 (31)36% (125)28% (86).36 (62)4% (9)2.3 (14)
MSU Defense1251% (85)44% (105) - - - - - - 9 (87).28 (78)1.5 (26)29% (116)32% (92).36 (92)6% (66)2 (58)
 Teams                  GamesPassPlay RatePassPlay SuccessComp PGAtt PGYds PGYds PAYds PCTDsIntsPassPlays PPAPassPlays ExplPassDowns RatePassDowns Succ RatePassDowns PPADB HavocPassDowns Expl
MSU Offense1254% (33)38% (99)18.531.8197.26.210.714 (106)13 (97).17 (101)1.4 (121)35% (113)26% (107).16 (115)7% (105)2 (97)
CMU Defense1248% (50)44% (95) - - - - - - 5 (126).41 (122)1.7 (96)31% (90)29% (52).35 (87)5% (98)2 (52)

 Teams                  GamesPossession Time1st Downs PG3rd Down %4th Down %Penalties PGPenalty Yds PGOff TO PGDef TO PGTFL PGSacks PGD/ST TDsAvg Field Pos
Central Michigan1230:1318.934%70%6.758.11.30.74.61.5129.1
Michigan State1228:0516.530%50%6.8591.81.35.62.5027.6
Central Michigan's Power Ratings
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Central Michigan's SP+ Ratings
Central Michigan's 2023 Overall SP+ Rating: -19.2 (#126)
Central Michigan's Offense SP+ Rating: 16.7 (#119)
Central Michigan's Defense SP+ Rating: 33.9 (#109)

Mid-American's Avg 2023 SP+ Rating: -12.5
Mid-American's Avg 2023 SP+ Offense Rating: 17.2
Mid-American's Avg 2023 SP+ Defense Rating: 29.6

Central Michigan's 2023 Overall SP+ Rating: -19.2 (#126)
Central Michigan's 2022 Overall SP+ Rating: -14.0 (#112)
Central Michigan's 2021 Overall SP+ Rating: -1.0 (#84)

Central Michigan's 2023 Expected Record: -
Power Ratings Matchup
Central Michigan:    Michigan State: 2

SP+ Ratings Matchup
Central Michigan: -19.2   Michigan State: -6.9

Performance Ratings Matchup
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Team Ratings Matchup
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Michigan State's Power Ratings
Michigan State's Power Rating: 2 (#Team not found for the given year.)
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Michigan State's SP+ Ratings
Michigan State's 2023 Overall SP+ Rating: -6.9 (#86)
Michigan State's Offense SP+ Rating: 16.1 (#122)
Michigan State's Defense SP+ Rating: 24.5 (#47)

Big Ten's Avg 2023 SP+ Rating: 6.1
Big Ten's Avg 2023 SP+ Offense Rating: 24.9
Big Ten's Avg 2023 SP+ Defense Rating: 18.9

Michigan State's 2023 Overall SP+ Rating: -6.9 (#86)
Michigan State's 2022 Overall SP+ Rating: 1.2 (#67)
Michigan State's 2021 Overall SP+ Rating: 11.2 (#28)

Michigan State's 2023 Expected Record: -
Central Michigan Scoring
Offense: 23.2 PPG
Offense on Road: 19.4
Defense: 31.1 PPG
Defense on Road: 33.6

Central Michigan's 2023 Record
Record: 5 - 7
Record vs Spread: 3 - 9 - 0
Record on Road: 1 - 6
Record vs Spread on Road: 2 - 5 - 0
Record as Dog vs Spread: 3 - 4 - 0
Record as Road Dog vs Spread: 2 - 3 - 0

Central Michigan Roster Talent
2023 Talent Rating: 332.64
2023 Talent Rating: 332.64
2022 Talent Rating: 384.48
2021 Talent Rating: 268.89

Blue Chip Ratio: 0% (#Team not found for the given year.)

Average Mid-American Talent Rating is 385.66
Average Power Five Talent: 738.21
Average FBS Talent: 598.22
Projected Score
Central Michigan 25.8
Michigan State 23.5


Projected Total Points: 49

Based on Entire Season
Central Michigan
Michigan State

Total Points:
Michigan State Scoring
Offense: 15.9 PPG
Offense at Home: 18.7
Defense: 28.3 PPG
Defense at Home: 26.5

Michigan State's 2023 Record
Record: 4 - 8
Record vs Spread: 5 - 6 - 1
Record at home: 3 - 3
Record vs Spread at home: 3 - 3 - 0
Record as Fav vs Spread: 2 - 0 - 0
Record as Home Fav vs Spread: 2 - 0 - 0

Michigan State Roster Talent
2023 Talent Rating: 747.34
2023 Talent Rating: 747.34
2022 Talent Rating: 693.91
2021 Talent Rating: 677.07

Blue Chip Ratio: 0% (#Team not found for the given year.)

Average Big Ten Talent Rating is 750.28
Average Power Five Talent: 738.21
Average FBS Talent: 598.22




YearDateHomeScoreAwayScoreWinnerSpreadCoverTotalO/U
202309/01Michigan State31Central Michigan7Michigan StateMichigan State -14Michigan State45.0Under
201809/29Michigan State31Central Michigan20Michigan StateMichigan State -27.5Central Michigan46.0Over
201509/26Michigan State30Central Michigan10Michigan StateMichigan State -28.5Central Michigan56.0Under
201209/08Central Michigan7Michigan State41Michigan State
201109/24Michigan State45Central Michigan7Michigan State
200909/12Michigan State27Central Michigan29Central Michigan
200409/11Michigan State24Central Michigan7Michigan State
200109/08Michigan State35Central Michigan21Michigan State
TeamWinsCoversO/U
Michigan State711 Overs
Central Michigan122 Unders

WinsCoversFavsDogs
Home Teams6 - 21 - 21 - 20 - 0
Road Teams2 - 62 - 10 - 02 - 1
(#Team not found for the given year.) Central Michigan Info
Record on Road: 1 - 6 (2 - 5 - 0 vs Spread )

Central Michigan is 0 - 0 in last 4 games (2 at Home, 2 on Road)
Last 4 Games: 18 - 24

Last 2 Road Games: 15 - 31

Central Michigan has a good 4th Down Conversion Rate
Central Michigan Stuffs a lot of Run Plays (#)

Central Michigan Kick Return team is explosive (#)


Central Michigan Deficiencies
Central Michigan has a really bad 3rd Down Conversion Rate (#)
Central Michigan has a bad Offense Success Rate (#)
Central Michigan Runs Get Stuffed a Lot (#)
Central Michigan has a bad Offense Pass Success Rate (#)
Central Michigan has a really bad 3rd Down Conversion Rate
Central Michigan Defense Gives up a Lot of Points
Central Michigan does not Sack the QB (#)
Central Michigan Defense Doesn't Pick off a Lot of Passes (#)
Central Michigan has a bad Defense Success Rate (#)
Central Michigan has a bad Run Game Defensive Line (#)
Central Michigan has a bad Defense Scoring Opp Rate (#)
Central Michigan Defense has a bad Havoc Rate (#)
Central Michigan Front 7 has a bad Havoc Rate (#)
Central Michigan has a bad Defense Run Success Rate (#)

Rematch from Week 1
Michigan State -14.0 (45.0)
Michigan State won vs Central Michigan this year (31-7)

Previous Matchups
Michigan State beat Central Michigan last year (31-7)

Weather Forecast
Playing in Spartan Stadium
Conditions: Clear
Temp: 76°
Depth Charts
Central Michigan | Michigan State
(#Team not found for the given year.) Michigan State Info
Record at home: 3 - 3 (3 - 3 - 0 vs Spread)

Michigan State is 0 - 0 in last 4 games (1 at Home, 3 on Road)
Last 4 Games: 13 - 32

Last 1 Home Games: 0 - 49

Michigan State has a good 4th Down Conversion Rate
Michigan State Defense limits Explosive Plays (#)
Michigan State Stuffs a lot of Run Plays (#)
Michigan State Defense limits Explosive Pass Plays (#)


Michigan State Deficiencies
Michigan State has a really bad Offense
Michigan State has a really bad Offense at Home
Michigan State has a really bad 3rd Down Conversion Rate (#)
Michigan State has a bad TO Margin (#)
Michigan State Can Not Run the Ball (#)
Michigan State has a bad Offense Success Rate (#)
Michigan State is Not an Explosive Offense (#)
Michigan State has a bad Offense Scoring Opp Rate (#)
Michigan State has a bad Offense Pass Downs Success Rate (#)
Michigan State has a bad Offense Run Success Rate (#)
Michigan State has a really bad 3rd Down Conversion Rate
Michigan State has a bad Defensive Power Success (#)
Michigan State has a bad Run Game Defensive Line (#)
Michigan State has a bad Defense Pass Success Rate (#)


Central Michigan's Head Coach Jim McElwain
Player NameCOMPATTPCTYDSTDINTYPA
Jase Bauer16328757%18811286.6
Bert Emanuel Jr.193751%286337.7
Player NameCARYDSTDYPCLONG
Marion Lukes14473755.146
Myles Bailey10247634.748
Jase Bauer121366103.029
Bert Emanuel Jr.5022024.466
Player NameRECYDSTDYPCLONG
Tyson Davis29444415.367
Jesse Prewitt III31438414.170
Chris Parker23409317.862
Marion Lukes29300010.344
Michigan State's Head Coach Harlon Barnett (Int)
Player NameCOMPATTPCTYDSTDINTYPA
Katin Houser11319359%1098655.7
Noah Kim9116057%1090666.8
Player NameCARYDSTDYPCLONG
Nathan Carter18679244.344
Jalen Berger259313.712
Jaren Mangham307102.48
Sam Leavitt136705.222
Player NameRECYDSTDYPCLONG
Montorie Foster43575313.442
Maliq Carr32335310.536
Tre Mosley28288210.330
Jaron Glover14261018.633