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Central Michigan vs Central Connecticut Prediction, Game Preview, Betting Lines
By Pete Fiutak,
16 hours ago
Central Michigan eases its way into the season with this, a trip to FIU, and a not-that-bad schedule throughout. There’s a chance to do big things, and this game will go a long way to tune things up.
Central Connecticut State has enough good parts returning to be a bit more than a speed bump, especially if the offense can work early on.
Central Michigan's Bert Emanuel, Jr. throws a pass against Michigan State during the first quarter on Friday, Sept. 1, 2023, at Spartan Stadium in East Lansing.
Central Michigan vs Central Connecticut How to Watch Date: Thursday, August 29, 2024 Game Time: 7:00 pm ET Venue: Kelly/Shorts Stadium, Mount Pleasant, MI How to Watch: ESPN+ 2023 Records: Central Michigan (5-7), Central Connecticut (3-8) - Week 1 Thursday Schedule, Predictions
Why Central Connecticut Will Win
The Central Michigan defense will need a little bit to get going.
The pass rush has to retool. The takeaways weren’t there last season, the run defense wasn’t strong enough, and now there are too many new parts to be great right away.
Central Connecticut State has a great back in Elijah Howard, the ground game will average over five yards per carry, and …
Why Central Michigan Will Win
The Blue Devil passing offense wasn’t all that great last season - the ground attack did most of the heavy lifting - and it’ll have a hard time moving the chains this year.
The CCSU O line was good in pass protection and should be okay again, but it’ll be tough to push through this Chippewa secondary - it might be the team’s biggest strength early on.
The CMU defense will get the spotlight early on, but …
Central Michigan vs Central Connecticut: Who Will Win
On the other side, this might be a breakout moment for QB Bert Emanuel Jr. and an offense that should be far more dangerous.
The Blue Devil run defense isn’t anything special, the Central Michigan will own it right way. Expect over 200 yards on the ground from several parts.
Central Michigan vs Central Connecticut Prediction, Betting Lines
Central Michigan 40, Central Connecticut 13 Line: COMING, o/u: COMING ATS Confidence out of 5: COMING Central Michigan vs Central Connecticut Must See Rating: 1.5
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