Central Michigan vs Kent State Prediction, Preview, and Betting Lines

How To Watch Central Michigan vs Kent State

Date: Saturday, November 22, 2025
Game Time: 7:00 PM ET
TV: ESPNU
Location: Dix Stadium, Kent, OH

Why Central Michigan Will Win

The Chippewa passing game has figured it out.

It wasn’t bad throughout the year, but it wasn’t great at keeping things moving. However, Joe Labas is hitting everything over the last three weeks.

They don’t throw much - the ground game gets it done - but Labas is hitting 72% of his throws.

Kent State is 0-6 this season when allowing teams to complete 55% or more of their passes. Central Michigan has yet to complete fewer than 55% in any game. However …

Why Kent State Will Win

Central Michigan is 1-4 when teams complete more than 60% their passes against its secondary. Kent State can do that.

This is hardly the Greatest Show on Turf, but it’s a crazy-simple equation. When the offense is producing just a little bit, the team wins.

The Chippewa run defense has allowed over 100 yards in every FBS game except for the win over San Jose State, and that’s because the Spartans were too busy throwing.

Kent State won’t be great on the ground, but it just has to be functional.

Meanwhile …

Central Michigan vs Kent State Prediction, Betting Lines

Can Kent State hit its passes?

Again with the completion percentage. Kent State is 4-1 when it hits 60% or better, and 0-5 when it doesn’t. The problem, though, is that the Central Michigan offense will be just a little bit better when it has to be.

Neither team will move the ball easily, but the Chippewas will be a bit more consistent.

Central Michigan 34, Kent State 16
Line: Central Michigan -8.5, o/u: 49.5
ATS Confidence out of 5: 3.5
Must See Rating: 2

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