Central Michigan (CMU) Chippewas vs Michigan Wolverines Picks and Prediction for Saturday, September 13, 2025
Get ready for an incredible Week 3 showdown as the Central Michigan Chippewas battle it out with the 23rd-ranked Michigan Wolverines in our Chippewas vs. Wolverines prediction. Set to unfold at the Michigan Wolverines on September 13th at 12:00 PM ET, this game, airing on the Big Ten Network, promises an exciting matchup with two teams starting off with a 1-1 record. With these teams looking to step up in this matchup, let's dive into the stats, injuries, and key insights to preview what's in store. Before kickoff: NCAAF predictions for Central Michigan (CMU) Chippewas vs Michigan Wolverines in a clean snapshot.
Chippewas Looking to Improve
The Central Michigan Chippewas are getting ready to continue improving on the offensive side of the ball and are coming off a 45-17 road loss against the Pittsburgh Panthers. Central Michigan’s offense is led by quarterback Joe Labas, who has completed 16-of-24 passes for 145 yards with one passing touchdown. Their total offense stands at 284.0 yards per game, ranking 124th nationally, with rushing accounting for 138.0 yards (91st nationally). The passing game is ranked 120th with an average of 146.0 yards per game.
Defensively, Central Michigan has been struggling, allowing 423.5 total yards per game (109th nationally), with their rush defense standing out, allowing just 99.5 yards on the ground (47th nationally). The Chippewas need to figure out how to improve defensively if they want to improve as a team.
Injury Report for Central Michigan
- Tight end Rory Callahan: Undisclosed (OUT)
- Offensive guard John Iannuzzi: Undisclosed (OUT)
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Wolverines Looking to Figure Things Out
The 23rd-ranked Michigan Wolverines are looking to get off to a hot start this season, but they are coming off a 24-13 road loss against the Oklahoma Sooners. Quarterback Bryce Underwood is finding his footing as he completed 30-of-55 passes for 393 yards and a touchdown pass. As a team, they are ranked 136th nationally in passing yards, averaging 45.0 per game. Michigan’s total offense, which averages 370.0 yards per game (83rd), will need to find new ways to maintain its efficiency. The rushing game, contributing 173.5 yards per game (62nd nationally), might see an increased emphasis on handing the ball off.
The Wolverines’ defense, allowing an average of 337.5 total yards per game (79th), has been a strength this season. Their pass defense, in particular, has been struggling, conceding 243.5 yards per game (100th). DB Rod Moore (ACL) is expected back from injury and that should boost the pass defense. Their rush defense, allowing 94.0 yards per game, remains a strong point and will be a critical force for the result of this game. The acting coach is Biff Poggi since head coach Sherrone Moore is on a two-game suspension.
Injury Report for Michigan
- Offensive guard Giovanni El-Hadi: Undisclosed (Questionable)
- Cornerback Zeke Berry: Undisclosed (Questionable)
- Quarterback Davis Warren: Knee (Questionable)
- Running back Micah Ka’apana: Undisclosed (Questionable)
- Defensive lineman Ike Iwunnah: Undisclosed (Questionable)
- Cornerback Shamari Earls: Undisclosed (Questionable)
- Tight end Marlin Klein: Undisclosed (Questionable)
- Running back John Volker: Undisclosed (Questionable)
- Cornerback Rod Moore: Undisclosed (Questionable)
- Cornerback Caleb Anderson: Undisclosed (Questionable)
- Quarterback Mikey Keene: Undisclosed (Questionable)
- Offensive guard Andrew Babalola: Knee (OUT)
Central Michigan (CMU) Chippewas vs. Michigan Wolverines Pick
Spread Pick for Central Michigan (CMU) Chippewas vs. Michigan Wolverines
- Michigan Wolverines -27.5 (5 units)
These teams, talent-wise, are on two completely different levels and could be the chance for Bryce Underwood to have that breakout game people have been waiting for. Running back Justice Haynes for the Wolverines has been a significant force as well as he has 8.1 yards per carry to keep the chains moving. Central Michigan is going to struggle to keep up with Michigan in this game as they do not have a great defense to stop a ranked Wolverines offense. All in all, go with the Michigan Wolverines to cover a large spread.
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Over/Under Pick for Central Michigan (CMU) Chippewas vs. Michigan Wolverines
- Over 42.5 (4 units)
The Michigan Wolverines are scoring the football at a great level throughout the season so far and we have two quarterbacks playing at a good level as Joe Labas and Bryce Underwood have not coughed up the football so far. The running game has been a plus as well and they should continue to improve at moving the chains throughout the season. Both quarterbacks are averaging more than 10.0 yards per completion, so there can be chunk plays throughout the game. Go with over 42.5 total points to hit as the better bet here.
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