Who’s Playing
Kent State @ Central Michigan
Current Records: Kent State 5-4; Central Michigan 5-4
What to Know
Get ready for a Mid-American battle as the Kent State Golden Flashes and the Central Michigan Chippewas will face off at 8 p.m. ET on Wednesday at Kelly/Shorts Stadium. Keep an eye on the score for this one: these two teams posted some lofty points totals in their previous games, so things might heat up even more when they meet.
Don’t be fooled by the insanely high score: we promise Kent State and the Northern Illinois Huskies were playing football. The Golden Flashes got past NIU with less than a touchdown to spare, ending up at 52-47. QB Dustin Crum had a dynamite game for Kent State; he passed for two TDs and 322 yards on 30 attempts in addition to rushing for two TDs and 72 yards.
Meanwhile, CMU beat the Western Michigan Broncos 42-30 on Wednesday. RB Lew Nichols III continued his habit of dropping crazy stat lines, rushing for two TDs and 163 yards on 26 carries. Nichols III’s longest run was for 61 yards in the second quarter.
The wins brought both teams up to an identical 5-4. Two defensive stats to keep in the back of your head while watching: Kent State is 245th worst in the nation in rushing touchdowns allowed, with 25 on the season. The Chippewas have experienced some struggles of their own as they are stumbling into the contest with the 207th most passing touchdowns allowed in the nation, having given up 17 on the season. It’s possible one of these Achilles’ heels will wind up tripping the losing team up.
How To Watch
- When: Wednesday at 8 p.m. ET
- Where: Kelly/Shorts Stadium — Mount Pleasant, Michigan
- TV: ESPN University
- Online streaming: fuboTV (Try for free. Regional restrictions may apply.)
- Follow: CBS Sports App
Series History
Central Michigan have won two out of their last three games against Kent State.
- Nov 14, 2017 – Central Michigan 42 vs. Kent State 23
- Oct 29, 2016 – Kent State 27 vs. Central Michigan 24
- Nov 18, 2015 – Central Michigan 27 vs. Kent State 14
