Central Michigan vs Northwestern – Where to Watch, Stream Info, TV Channel, and Live Updates (December 26, 2025)

In an intriguing matchup, Northwestern (7-5) faces off against Central Michigan (6-6) at Ford Field in Detroit. Both teams enter the game on a one-game losing streak, looking to regain momentum. Northwestern, ranked fifth in their conference, has demonstrated a balanced offensive attack, averaging 335.7 yards per game, with a total of 4028 yards this season. They have scored 286 points, averaging 23.8 points per game. Central Michigan, ranked eleventh in their conference, has a slightly lower offensive output, averaging 348.8 yards per game and scoring 270 points for an average of 22.5 points per game. With both teams eager to end their respective slumps, this matchup promises to be a competitive contest.

Northwestern at Central Michigan Game Information

Game Date: December 26, 2025
Game Time: 01:00 PM ET
TV Channel: ESPN, ESPN Deportes
Location: Ford Field, Detroit, MI
Live Stream: Fubo (free trial)

Central Michigan Team Statistics and Rankings

Win-Loss Record: 6-6
Rankings: #11 in Conference
Home/Away Records: 5-2 at home
Conference Record: 4-5
Division Record: 5-6
Streak: Lost 1

Central Michigan Offensive Statistics

Total Offense: 4186 yards (Avg. 348.8 yards per game)
Passing Offense: 2181 yards (Avg. 181.8 yards per game)
Rushing Offense: 2005 yards (Avg. 167.1 yards per game)
Points Scored: 270 points (Avg. 22.5 points per game)
Efficiency Stats: Red Zone: 91.1% (41/45) | Third Down: 43.8% (71/162)

Central Michigan Defensive Statistics

Total Defense: 4019 yards (Avg. 334.9 yards per game)
Passing Defense: 2338 yards (Avg. 194.8 yards per game)
Rushing Defense: 1681 yards (Avg. 140.1 yards per game)
Points Allowed: 251 points (Avg. 20.9 points per game)
Advanced Defensive Stats: Fourth Down Stops: 9 | Three & Outs Forced: 24

Central Michigan Individual Stat Leaders

Passing: Preston Stone, 203 Completions/339 Attempts (59.9%), 2174 Yards, 14 Touchdowns, 12 Interceptions
Rushing: Caleb Komolafe, 175 Attempts, 886 Yards (5.1 avg), 10 Touchdowns
Receiving: Griffin Wilde, 61 Receptions, 783 Yards, 6 Touchdowns
Tackles: Robert Fitzgerald, 99 Tackles (63 solo, 36 assists)
Sacks: Aidan Hubbard, 4.5 Sacks
Interceptions: Mac Uihlein, 4 Interceptions

Northwestern Team Statistics and Rankings

Win-Loss Record: 7-5
Rankings: #5 in Conference
Home/Away Records: 4-1 at home
Conference Record: 5-3
Division Record: 6-5
Streak: Lost 1

Northwestern Offensive Statistics

Total Offense: 4028 yards (Avg. 335.7 yards per game)
Passing Offense: 1994 yards (Avg. 166.2 yards per game)
Rushing Offense: 2034 yards (Avg. 169.5 yards per game)
Points Scored: 286 points (Avg. 23.8 points per game)
Efficiency Stats: Red Zone: 80.5% (33/41) | Third Down: 34.6% (53/153)

Northwestern Defensive Statistics

Total Defense: 4303 yards (Avg. 358.6 yards per game)
Passing Defense: 2486 yards (Avg. 207.2 yards per game)
Rushing Defense: 1817 yards (Avg. 151.4 yards per game)
Points Allowed: 272 points (Avg. 22.7 points per game)
Advanced Defensive Stats: Fourth Down Stops: 16 | Three & Outs Forced: 25

Northwestern Individual Stat Leaders

Passing: Joe Labas, 126 Completions/183 Attempts (68.9%), 1676 Yards, 12 Touchdowns, 6 Interceptions
Rushing: Nahree Biggins, 105 Attempts, 540 Yards (5.1 avg), 2 Touchdowns
Receiving: Langston Lewis, 35 Receptions, 513 Yards, 3 Touchdowns
Tackles: Jordan Kwiatkowski, 100 Tackles (46 solo, 54 assists)
Sacks: Michael Heldman, 10.5 Sacks
Interceptions: Jordan Kwiatkowski, 3 Interceptions