The Michigan State Spartans (0-0) welcome in the Central Michigan Chippewas (0-0) on Friday, September 1, 2023 at Spartan Stadium. Keep reading below for all the info you need, which includes how to watch this matchup on Fubo.
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Michigan State vs. Central Michigan Game Time and How to Watch
- Game Day: Friday, September 1, 2023
- Game Time: 7:00 PM ET
- TV Channel: Fox Sports 1
- Location: East Lansing, Michigan
- Stadium: Spartan Stadium
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- Moneyline Favorite: Michigan State (-618)
- Spread: Spartans (-14.5)
- Total: 48.5
Michigan State vs. Central Michigan Stats and Insights (2022)
- Michigan State had a -36-point scoring differential last season (-3 per game). Central Michigan also was outscored, by 41 points (3.4 per game).
- Michigan State averaged 3.8 fewer points per game last year (24.4) than Central Michigan allowed (28.2).
- In games where the Spartans scored more than 28.2 points last season, they were 3-1.
- Central Michigan put roughly the same amount of points on the board per game (24.8) as Michigan State allowed (27.4) last season.
- When they exceeded what the Spartans gave up last season (27.4 points per game), the Chippewas were 4-1.
Top Performers
Michigan State (2022 Stats)
- Payton Thorne had 19 TD passes and 11 interceptions in 12 games last year, completing 62.4% of his throws for 2,679 yards (223.3 per game).
- On the ground, Thorne scored one touchdown and accumulated 42 yards.
- Keon Coleman had 58 catches for 798 yards (66.5 per game) and seven touchdowns in 12 games.
- In 12 games a season ago, Jalen Berger ran for 683 yards (56.9 per game) and six TDs.
- Berger also had 19 catches for 128 yards and zero TDs.
- In the passing game, Jayden Reed scored five TDs, hauling in 55 balls for 636 yards (53 per game).
- Cal Haladay had 113 tackles, nine TFL, and 1.5 sacks last year.
- Kendell Brooks compiled 96 tackles and three TFL in 12 games.
- Jacoby Windmon had 5.5 sacks to go with three TFL, 48 tackles, and one interception in 12 games a season ago.
- Ben VanSumeren compiled 80 tackles, two TFL, and two sacks over 12 games played in 2022.
Central Michigan (2022 Stats)
- Daniel Richardson last year racked up 1,978 passing yards with 15 passing touchdowns, five interceptions and a 56.1% completion percentage.
- As part of the running game, Lew Nichols ran for 601 yards and six touchdowns on 3.4 YPC.
- The passing attack was also boosted by the receiving skills of Nichols, who caught 21 balls (on 31 targets) for 128 yards and zero touchdowns.
- In 12 games, Bert Emanuel Jr. piled up 54 yards (4.5 yards per game) with zero touchdowns, zero interceptions and a 50% completion percentage.
- On the ground, Emanuel contributed 496 rushing yards and seven touchdowns.
- Joel Wilson was targeted 57 times leading to 44 catches, 445 yards and six touchdowns in 12 games.
- Thomas Incoom played in 12 games, collecting 10.5 sacks to go with 11 TFL and 31 tackles.
- On defense, Kyle Moretti amassed 2.5 sacks to go with three TFL and 39 tackles.
- Trey Jones played in 12 games and amassed two interceptions to go along with 39 tackles, four TFL, and two passes defended.
- With one sack to go along with three TFL and 30 tackles, Ronald Kent Jr. made a big impact on D.
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