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Central Michigan Chippewas 2026 football schedule

MAC · 12 games · finals show the score
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C. Michigan −22.5 · won, no coverO/U 49.5 · Under @ 23
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Sat, Sep 12Mount Pleasant, MIESPN+Streaming only · ESPN+
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Central Michigan plays 12 games in 2026, 8 in the MAC, and is 2–2. Next up: Akron at Central Michigan, Saturday, Oct 3 at 3:30 PM EDT on ESPN+. Rivalry games: Victory Cannon, Michigan MAC Trophy.

Quick answers

When does Central Michigan play next?
Saturday, Oct 3 at 3:30 PM EDT vs Akron, Kelly/Shorts Stadium, Mount Pleasant, MI.
What channel is Central Michigan on this week?
ESPN+. Streams on ESPN+.
Who does Central Michigan play in 2026?
New Mexico, Colgate, Wyoming, Miami (FL), Akron, Ohio, Western Michigan, Miami (OH), Eastern Michigan, Sacramento State, Buffalo and Ball State.
Key Notes
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