Central Michigan vs Eastern Michigan
The Michigan MAC Trophy, Central Michigan vs Eastern Michigan, is Wednesday, Nov 4. Kickoff time and channel TBA. The Gotta See It Meter calls it a game to flip to between plays: 17 of 100 (Worth a Flip), mostly on rivalry: Michigan MAC Trophy and conference game.
- Date
- Wednesday, Nov 4, 2026
- Kickoff
- Not yet announced
- TV
- Not yet announced
- Venue
- Ford Field
- City
- Detroit, MI
- Week
- Week 10
- Conference game
- Yes
- Neutral site
- Yes
- Rivalry
- Michigan MAC Trophy
Worth a Flip
C. Michigan3–4
Lat New Mexico7–38
Wvs Colgate13–10
Wvs Wyoming24–10
Lat Miami (FL)3–52
Wvs Akron41–17
Lat Ohio14–31
Lvs W. Michigan14–21
vs E. Michigan
Nothing since.
E. Michigan4–4
Wvs Sac State28–17
Lvs San Jose St.21–27
Lat Mich. State7–35
Lat Wisconsin10–54
Wvs Lindenwood29–3
Wat UMass38–14
Wat Akron25–23
Lvs Toledo14–34
vs C. Michigan
Nothing since.
What to expect
These two combine for 38.1 points a game and E. Michigan plays fast — 68.5 snaps a game, 56th nationally. The last 5 meetings have averaged an 11.6-point margin.
PaceSnailC. Michigan Snail · E. Michigan Speed Limit
SeriesSplit Decisionavg margin 11.6 over 5 meetings
The matchup
season averages · national rank in FBS below each · the fuller bar leads · through Week 7
| Central Michigan | Eastern Michigan | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 16.6132nd | 21.5110th | |
| Points allowed | 25.686th | 25.994th | |
| Yards per play | 4.8125th | 4.7134th | |
| Yards allowed per play | 5.585th | 5.9106th | |
| Plays per game | 60.4126th | 68.556th | |
| Turnover margin | +162nd | -182nd | |
| 3rd down conversion | 34.8%110th | 41.9%60th |
More stats +11
| Central Michigan | Eastern Michigan | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Rushing yards per game | 184.343rd | 105.0130th | |
| Passing yards per game | 108.1135th | 215.085th | |
| QB completion rate | 58.0%113th | 59.5%102nd | |
| QB yards per attempt | 5.3137th | 5.9133rd | |
| O-line rank | 95thline yards · sack rate | 60thline yards · sack rate | |
| D-line rank | 126thstuff rate · havoc | 58thstuff rate · havoc | |
| Sacks | 1277th | 1277th | |
| Interceptions | 717th | 472nd | |
| Forced fumbles | 517th | 517th | |
| Penalties per game | 6.048th | 4.612th | |
| Time of possession | 29:2187th | 31:0047th |
The series
C. Michigan leads 3–2 over the last 5
| Year | Result | Margin |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | C. Michigan 24–13 | 11 |
| 2024 | E. Michigan 38–34 | 4 |
| 2023 | C. Michigan 26–23 | 3 |
| 2022 | E. Michigan 38–19 | 19 |
| 2021 | C. Michigan 31–10 | 21 |
How to watch
| Network | TV TBA |
|---|---|
| Stream | — |
| Kickoff | TBA |
| Where | Ford Field, Detroit, MI |
What the Meter sees
| Rivalry: Michigan MAC TrophyThey do not like each other, and they never have | +8.0 |
|---|---|
| Conference gameLeague standings are on the line | +5.0 |
| Program baselineA small floor for every FBS program; bigger for a power-conference team or one receiving votes | +2.0 |
| Neutral siteNo home crowd to lean on | +2.0 |
| Gotta See It Meter™ | 17 |
Still Ball0–5Worth a Flip6–17I'll Bite18–33Ready to Rumble34–59Thunderdome60–99Maximum100
Quick answers
- What time does Central Michigan vs Eastern Michigan start?
- Wednesday, Nov 4. Kickoff time TBA.
- What channel is Central Michigan vs Eastern Michigan on?
- TV TBA.
- Is Central Michigan vs Eastern Michigan a rivalry game?
- Yes. It's the Michigan MAC Trophy.