Washington State vs Central Michigan Game Matchup
Washington State logo Washington State Cougars vs Central Michigan ChippewasCentral Michigan logo
Friday, December 31st 2021 (12:00 PM EST)
Washington State -5.5 (56.0) (230)  Open: -6.5 | 57.0
Central Michigan 24 - Washington State: 21  (Tony the Tiger Sun Bowl)

 
Cougars (7 - 6) (8 - 5 - 0)
Coach ( - )
Avg Score : 37 - 30 (30 - 33 on Road)
'25 Opponents: (Elite: ) (Good: ) (Avg: ) (Bad: 0)
Rain Predicted
Bowl Game Opt OutsOur Line: -0    (SP+ -7.5)
PPG only: WSU: 33 - CMU: 26 (59)
WSU Win prob: 67% | Cover: 51%
WSU Travel: 1582 miles, 3 hrs behind
Chippewas (9 - 4) (8 - 5 - 0)
Coach ( - )
Avg Score : 23 - 30 (30 - 22 @ Home)
'25 Opponents: (Elite: ) (Good: ) (Avg: ) (Bad: 0)
 
Washington State's 2021 Schedule
DateMatchupSpreadTotalResult
Sat 9/4 Washington State vs Utah State-17.566.5L 23 - 26
Sat 9/11 Washington State vs Portland State-31.065.5W 44 - 24
Sat 9/18 Washington State vs USC+7.061.0L 14 - 45
Sat 9/25 Washington State at Utah+15.053.5L 13 - 24
Sat 10/2 Washington State at California+7.552.5W 21 - 6
Sat 10/9 Washington State vs Oregon State+4.059.0W 31 - 24
Sat 10/16 Washington State vs Stanford-1.053.0W 34 - 31
Sat 10/23 Washington State vs BYU+3.556.5L 19 - 21
Sat 10/30 Washington State at Arizona State+16.555.5W 34 - 21
BYE WEEK
Sat 11/13 Washington State at Oregon+13.058.0L 24 - 38
Fri 11/19 Washington State vs Arizona-15.052.5W 44 - 18
Fri 11/26 Washington State at Washington+1.045.0W 40 - 13
Fri 12/31 Washington State vs Central Michigan-5.556.0L 21 - 24
Total: Elite: , Good: , Avg , Bad , Poor
Played: Elite: , Good: , Avg , Bad , Poor
Future: Elite: , Good: , Avg , Bad , Poor
Wins: Elite: , Good: , Avg: , Bad: , Poor:
Losses: Elite: , Good: , Avg: , Bad: , Poor:
Central Michigan's 2021 Schedule
DateMatchupSpreadTotalResult
Sat 9/4 Central Michigan at Missouri+13.559.0L 24 - 34
Sat 9/11 Central Michigan vs Robert Morris-37.553.5W 45 - 0
Sat 9/18 Central Michigan at LSU+19.561.0L 21 - 49
Sat 9/25 Central Michigan vs Florida International-12.055.0W 31 - 27
Sat 10/2 Central Michigan at Miami (OH)-2.556.5L 17 - 28
Sat 10/9 Central Michigan at Ohio-5.058.0W 30 - 27
Sat 10/16 Central Michigan vs Toledo+5.053.0W 26 - 23
Sat 10/23 Central Michigan vs Northern Illinois-6.056.0L 38 - 39
BYE WEEK
Wed 11/3 Central Michigan at Western Michigan+9.064.5W 42 - 30
Wed 11/10 Central Michigan vs Kent State-2.576.5W 54 - 30
Wed 11/17 Central Michigan at Ball State-2.557.0W 37 - 17
Fri 11/26 Central Michigan vs Eastern Michigan-8.564.0W 31 - 10
Fri 12/31 Central Michigan vs Washington State+5.556.0W 24 - 21
Fri 12/31 Central Michigan vs Boise State+7.555.5
Total: Elite: , Good: , Avg , Bad , Poor
Played: Elite: , Good: , Avg , Bad , Poor
Future: Elite: , Good: , Avg , Bad , Poor
Wins: Elite: , Good: , Avg: , Bad: , Poor:
Losses: Elite: , Good: , Avg: , Bad: , Poor:

WSU's OC vs CMU's DC      CMU's OC vs WSU's DC

Important Stats (2020)
 Teams                  Off Explosive.Off SuccessPPGRush SuccessOL Yds Per AttRush YPGPass SuccessPass YPGOff ScoreZoneDef Explosive.Def SuccessDef PPGRunD SuccessPass D SuccessDef ScoreZonePenalty YPGTO PGDef TO PG
WSU0%36.60%000%000%29.90%0%0000
CMU0%22.60%000%000%29.70%0%0000
 Teams                  Off Explosive.Off SuccessPPGRush SuccessOL Yds Per AttRush YPGPass SuccessPass YPGOff ScoreZoneDef Explosive.Def SuccessDef PPGRunD SuccessPass D SuccessDef ScoreZonePenalty YPGTO PGDef TO PG
WSU0%0%000%000%0%0%0000
CMU0%0%000%000%0%0%0000



Overall Stats 2020
 Teams                  GamesPPGPPG H/RSuccess RatePts PerOppTO1stD PGTotalYds PGRushYds PGPassYdsPGRYPARun RatePass RateRun SuccessPass SuccessHavoc RateTotal PPA
WSU Offense436.630.20%00000000%0%0%0%0%
CMU Defense629.721.50%00 - - - - - 0%0%0%0%0%
 Teams                  GamesPPGPPG H/RSuccess RatePts PerOppTO1stD PGTotalYds PGRushYds PGPassYdsPGRYPARun RatePass RateRun SuccessPass SuccessHavoc RateTotal PPA
WSU Defense429.933.40%00 - - - - - 0%0%0%0%0%
CMU Offense622.629.80%00000000%0%0%0%0%

Additional Stats 2020
 Teams                  GamesPossession Time1st Downs PG3rd Down %4th Down %Penalties PGPenalty Yds PGOff TO PGDef TO PGTFL PGSacks PGD/ST TDsAvg Field Pos
Washington State40:000NAN%0%0000000100
Central Michigan60:000NAN%0%0000000100
Run Game Stats (2021)
 Teams                  GamesRun Play RateRun Play SuccessRush Att PGRush Yds PGRush Yds Per AttRushing TDsRun Pred Pts AddedOL Yds Per Att3rd/4th & ShortFront 7 HavocRun Play Explosivness
WSU Offense40%0%000000%0%0
CMU Defense60%0% - - - - 00%0%0
 Teams                  GamesRun Play RateRun Play SuccessRush Att PGRush Yds PGRush Yds Per AttRushing TDsRun Pred Pts AddedOL Yds Per Att3rd/4th & ShortFront 7 HavocRun Play Explosivness
WSU Defense40%0% - - - - 00%0%0
CMU Offense60%0%000000%0%0

Pass Game Stats (2021)
 Teams                  GamesPassPlay RatePassPlay SuccessComp PGAtt PGYds PGYds PAYds PCTDs    Ints    PassPlays PPAPassPlays ExplPassDowns RatePassDowns Succ RatePassDowns PPADB HavocPassDowns Expl
WSU Offense40%0%000000000%0%0%0
CMU Defense60%0% - - - - - - 000%0%0%0
 Teams                  GamesPassPlay RatePassPlay SuccessComp PGAtt PGYds PGYds PAYds PCTDs    Ints    PassPlays PPAPassPlays ExplPassDowns RatePassDowns Succ RatePassDowns PPADB HavocPassDowns Expl
WSU Defense40%0% - - - - - - 000%0%0%0
CMU Offense60%0%000000000%0%0%0

Washington State's Power Ratings
Washington State's Power Rating: #NR
Washington State's Offense Rating: #NR
Washington State's Defense Rating: #NR
2021 Talent Rating: #61
Blue Chip Ratio: 0% #NR
Washington State's 2021 Expected Record: -
Washington State's 2021 Overall SP+ Rating: 6.7 #57
Washington State's Offense SP+ Rating: 32.0 #49
Washington State's Defense SP+ Rating: 26.0 #60

Washington State's SP+ Ratings
Washington State's 2021 Overall SP+ Rating: 6.7 #57
Washington State's Offense SP+ Rating: 32.0 #49
Washington State's Defense SP+ Rating: 26.0 #60

Average Talent
Average Pac-12 Talent Rating is 0
Average Power Five Talent: 0
Average FBS Talent: 638.99

Power Ratings Matchup
Washington State:    Central Michigan:

SP+ Ratings Matchup
Washington State: 6.7   Central Michigan: -1.0




Central Michigan's Power Ratings
Central Michigan's Power Rating: #NR
Central Michigan's Offense Rating: #NR
Central Michigan's Defense Rating: #NR
2021 Talent Rating: #123
Blue Chip Ratio: 0 #NR
Central Michigan's 2021 Expected Record: -

Central Michigan's SP+ Ratings
Central Michigan's 2021 Overall SP+ Rating: -1.0 #84
Central Michigan's Offense SP+ Rating: 28.5 #68
Central Michigan's Defense SP+ Rating: 29.3 #93

Average Talent
Average Mid-American Talent Rating is 0
Average Power Five Talent: 0
Average FBS Talent: 638.99


Washington State Scoring
Offense: 36.6 PPG
Offense on Road: 30.2
Defense: 29.9 PPG
Defense on Road: 33.4

Washington State's 2021 Record
Record: 7 - 6
Record vs Spread: 8 - 5 - 0
Record on Road: 3 - 2
Record vs Spread on Road: 4 - 1 - 0
Record as Fav vs Spread: 2 - 3 - 0
Record as Road Fav vs Spread: 0 - 0 - 0
Projected Score
Washington State 33
Central Michigan 26

Projected Total Points: 59
Central Michigan Scoring
Offense: 22.6 PPG
Offense at Home: 29.8
Defense: 29.7 PPG
Defense at Home: 21.5

Central Michigan's 2021 Record
Record: 9 - 4
Record vs Spread: 8 - 5 - 0
Record at home: 5 - 1
Record vs Spread at home: 4 - 2 - 0
Record as Dog vs Spread: 4 - 1 - 0
Record as Home Dog vs Spread: 1 - 0 - 0


YearDateHomeScoreAwayScoreWinnerSpreadCoverTotalO/U
202112/31Central Michigan24Washington State21Central MichiganWashington State -5.5Central Michigan56.0Under
TeamWinsCoversO/U
Central Michigan110 Overs
Washington State001 Unders

WinsCoversFavsDogs
Home Teams1 - 01 - 00 - 01 - 0
Road Teams0 - 10 - 10 - 10 - 0

Washington State Recent Bowl History
DateBowlMatchupSpreadTotalResult
2021Sun Bowl Washington State vs Central Michigan-5.556.0L 21 - 24
2019It Bowl Washington State vs Air Force+3.073.0L 21 - 31
2018Alamo Bowl Washington State vs Iowa State-2.556.5W 28 - 26
2017Holiday Bowl Washington State vs Michigan State+2.547.5L 17 - 42
2016Holiday Bowl Washington State vs Minnesota-5.561.0L 12 - 17
2015Sun Bowl Washington State vs Miami-1.5W 20 - 14
Central Michigan Recent Bowl History
DateBowlMatchupSpreadTotalResult
2021Sun Bowl Central Michigan vs Washington State+5.556.0W 24 - 21
2019Mexico Bowl Central Michigan vs San Diego State+4.040.0L 11 - 48
2017Potato Bowl Central Michigan vs Wyoming+1.044.5L 14 - 37
2016Beach Bowl Central Michigan vs Tulsa+11.068.0L 10 - 55
2015Lane Bowl Central Michigan vs Minnesota+6.0L 14 - 21
  
(#NR) Washington State Info

Preseason ratings
Power Rating: #NR
Offense Rating: #NR
Defense Rating: #NR
Overall SP+ Rating: 6.7 #57
Offense SP+ Rating: 32.0 #49
Defense SP+ Rating: 26.0 #60
Talent Rating: #61
Blue Chip Ratio: 0% #NR
Expected Record: -

Washington State has played in 7 Bowls in the last 5 years (1 - 6)
Washington State has played in 12 Bowls since 2000 (4 - 8)
Washington State     Ratings Matchup     Central Michigan
Power #NR
#NR
Off #NR
#NR
Def #NR
#NR
Talent #61
#123
SP+ #57
#84
SP+ Off #49
#68
SP+ Def #60
#93

Rematch from Week 1
Washington State 5.5 (56.0)
Central Michigan won vs Washington State this year (24-21)

Weather Forecast
Playing in Sun Bowl Stadium
Conditions: Rain
Temp: 48° - Wind: 7 mph


Team Information
Injuries: WSU | CMU
Depth Chart: WSU | CMU
Rosters: WSU | CMU
(#NR) Central Michigan Info

Preseason ratings
Power Rating: #NR
Offense Rating: #NR
Defense Rating: #NR
Overall SP+ Rating: -1.0 #84
Offense SP+ Rating: 28.5 #68
Defense SP+ Rating: 29.3 #93
Talent Rating: #123
Blue Chip Ratio: 0 #NR
Expected Record: -

Central Michigan has played in 4 Bowls in the last 5 years (1 - 3)
Central Michigan has played in 11 Bowls since 2000 (4 - 7)




  
Washington State's OC
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Washington State's DC
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Central Michigan's DC
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