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Following a triumphant rivalry road upset in their first MACtion football game, Central Michigan aims to capitalize on their momentum as they face divisional leader Kent State.
In Week 9, Central triumphed over Western Michigan, seizing the Victory Cannon trophy. This hard-fought 42-30 win marked the Chippewas’ long-awaited victory against their fierce rival after three years.
The Wednesday game in November’s second set of midweek games within the Mid-American Conference is a major standout.
Kent State at Central Michigan: NCAA Football Odds
Oddsmakers expect tight shootout
Due to mid-week play for MAC schools, oddsmakers once again delayed the release of numbers for this game until late in the weekend.
Major sportsbooks in Michigan have reached a consensus on the highly anticipated gameday, predicting a tight competition between Central Michigan and Kent State. Nearly all prominent operators are giving Central Michigan a slight advantage of 2.5 points.
The BetRivers Sportsbook showed a slight variation, giving the Chippewas a 2-point advantage.
Both Central Michigan and Kent State have favorable moneylines due to the close point spread. As of Wednesday morning, DraftKings Sportsbook still offers a -130 moneyline for Central Michigan, while BetMGM Sportsbook provides +120 odds for those betting on Kent State.
The over/under for the game stands at an impressive 75.5 points according to the majority of sportsbooks. However, Caesars Sportsbook and PointsBet Sportsbook have slightly lower offerings of 75 points each.
Central Michigan’s games have surpassed 66 points in three instances this season, serving as a concrete point of comparison. Additionally, the Chips have a 4-5-0 record against the spread this season.
In four games this season, both Kent State and its adversaries have collectively accumulated over 66 points.
Please utilize our live odds tracker above to monitor real-time changes in the betting line and to make your wagers.
How to watch: Kent State Golden Flashes at Central Michigan Chippewas
- Kent State (5-4, 4-1 MAC) is scheduled to face Central Michigan (5-4, 3-2).
- At 8 p.m. Eastern Time on Wednesday.
- Location: Kelly/Shorts Stadium in Mount Pleasant, Mich.
- ESPNU on TV is being hosted by Drew Carter and Barrett Brooks.
- The Radio Network of CMU Sports Properties
Kalil Pimpleton, Chips run over rival Western Michigan
Last week’s game for Central Michigan began with a failed field goal attempt, resulting in a 14-0 disadvantage by the second quarter. However, the team’s fortune drastically changed when Kalil Pimpleton scored three touchdowns in just five minutes, bringing the Chips back to life.
Plimpton had an impressive set of scores, consisting of an 11-yard pass along with two remarkable punt returns for touchdowns. The first punt return covered a distance of 70 yards, while the second was an extraordinary 97-yard return. As a junior wide receiver, Plimpton managed to accumulate a total of five catches for 115 yards in the game, marking his fourth game of the season with over 100 yards.
For the fourth consecutive game, Lew Nichols III maintained his impressive record of surpassing 100 yards, concluding the match with 26 carries, 163 yards, and two touchdowns.
Darius Bracy threw a touchdown pass to Joel Wilson, who successfully caught four passes for a total of 69 yards.
Daniel Richardson, the quarterback, completed 10 out of 18 passes for a total of 230 yards and successfully scored a touchdown.
Head coach Jim McElwain secured his first victory against the Broncos after three attempts.
Kent State’s big second quarter leads Flashes past NIU
Kent State had not managed to defeat Northern Illinois since 2001. However, during the Week 9 matchup, the Golden Flashes, considered as three-point underdogs, triumphed over the Huskies with a 52-47 victory.
During the game, the Golden Flashes team managed to score a total of seven touchdowns, with an impressive streak of four consecutive touchdowns occurring in the second quarter.
The total offense for both teams was almost 700 yards each. Kent State achieved 322 yards through the air and 360 yards on the ground.
In 30 attempts, Dustin Crum successfully completed 20 passes, resulting in a total of 322 yards and two touchdowns. Additionally, the quarterback achieved 72 rushing yards and scored two touchdowns on the ground.
Marquez Cooper showcased an impressive performance, accumulating 173 yards and two touchdowns on 23 carries. Meanwhile, Xavier Williams managed 103 yards on 15 carries. Nykeim Johnson contributed with a touchdown on a single ground carry, gaining 14 yards, and also demonstrated his skills as a receiver by making three receptions for 38 yards, including a touchdown catch.
In the offense’s efforts, Dante Cephas made five receptions totaling 124 yards, while Kris Leach contributed with a touchdown catch spanning 4 yards.
Central Michigan leads in Kent State rivalry
The Chips currently hold a commanding 24-11 lead in the overall series against the Golden Flashes.
Central enjoyed two separate periods of dominance against Kent State, with consecutive nine-game winning streaks occurring between 1977-1985 and then again from 1988-1996.
In Ohio, the teams clashed for their last encounter on November 14, 2017, resulting in a 42-23 triumph for Central Michigan.
As of 2021, Kent State is leading the MAC East division while Central is positioned in the middle of the MAC rankings.
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