Central Michigan vs Florida International Game Matchup
Central Michigan logo Central Michigan Chippewas vs Florida International Golden PanthersFlorida International logo
Saturday, September 7th 2024 (6:00 PM EDT)
Central Michigan -3.5 (51.5) (-170)  Open: -6.5 | 51.5
Florida International 52 - Central Michigan: 16

 
Chippewas (4 - 8) (6 - 6 - 0)
Coach Jim McElwain (29 - 28)
Avg Score : 23 - 30 (15 - 35 on Road)
Record Prediction: 4 - 8 (#101)
'25 Opponents: (Elite: ) (Good: ) (Avg: ) (Bad: 0)
Our Line: Florida International -3.5    (SP+ -4)
PPG only: CMU: 24 - FIU: 28 (52)
CMU Win prob: 62% | Cover: 49%
CMU Travel: 1256 miles
Golden Panthers (4 - 8) (7 - 5 - 0)
Coach Mike MacIntyre (8 - 16)
Avg Score : 26 - 26 (26 - 26 @ Home)
Record Prediction: 4 - 8 (#101)
'25 Opponents: (Elite: ) (Good: ) (Avg: ) (Bad: 0)
 
Central Michigan's 2024 Schedule
DateMatchupSpreadTotalResult
Thu 8/29 Central Michigan vs Central Connecticut-33.554.5W 66 - 10
Sat 9/7 Central Michigan vs Florida International-3.551.5L 16 - 52
Sat 9/14 Central Michigan at Illinois+21.549.5L 9 - 30
Sat 9/21 Central Michigan vs Ball State-6.551.0W 37 - 34
Sat 9/28 Central Michigan vs San Diego State-2.547.5W 22 - 21
BYE WEEK
Sat 10/12 Central Michigan vs Ohio+3.050.5L 25 - 27
Sat 10/19 Central Michigan at Eastern Michigan+3.552.5L 34 - 38
Sat 10/26 Central Michigan at Miami (OH)+10.548.5L 7 - 46
BYE WEEK
Tue 11/5 Central Michigan vs Bowling Green+14.547.5L 13 - 23
Tue 11/12 Central Michigan at Toledo+15.052.5L 10 - 37
Tue 11/19 Central Michigan vs Western Michigan+6.056.0W 16 - 14
Sat 11/30 Central Michigan at Northern Illinois+16.541.5L 16 - 24
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Florida International's 2024 Schedule
DateMatchupSpreadTotalResult
Sat 8/31 Florida International at Indiana+20.550.5L 7 - 31
Sat 9/7 Florida International vs Central Michigan+3.551.5W 52 - 16
Sat 9/14 Florida International at Florida Atlantic+3.544.5L 20 - 38
Sat 9/21 Florida International vs Monmouth-12.559.5L 42 - 45
Sat 9/28 Florida International vs Louisiana Tech+2.049.0W 17 - 10
BYE WEEK
Tue 10/8 Florida International at Liberty+15.556.0L 24 - 31
Wed 10/16 Florida International at UTEP-7.047.0L 21 - 30
Tue 10/22 Florida International vs Sam Houston+5.047.0L 7 - 10
Tue 10/29 Florida International vs New Mexico State-7.043.5W 34 - 13
BYE WEEK
Sat 11/16 Florida International at Jacksonville State+12.558.5L 31 - 34
Sat 11/23 Florida International at Kennesaw State-9.042.5L 26 - 27
Sat 11/30 Florida International vs Middle Tennessee-9.550.5W 35 - 24
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CMU's OC Jim McElwain vs FIU's DC Jovan Dewitt     FIU's OC David Yost vs CMU's DC Robb Akey

Important Stats (2023)
 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
CMU#83 (.16)40% (101)22.643% (72)3.29 (35)16036% (111)1854.2 (39)#128 (.32)45% (115)29.748% (116)44% (95)4.43 (121)58.11.30.7
FIU#117 (.09)37% (120)26.340% (104)2.67 (126)9035% (119)2303.21 (113)#84 (.2)40% (46)25.840% (39)42% (73)3.34 (26)50.61.81
 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
CMU0%0%000%000%0%0%0000
FIU0%0%000%000%0%0%0000



Overall Stats 2023
 Teams                  GamesPPGPPG H/RSuccess RatePts PerOppTO1stD PGTotalYds PGRushYds PGPassYdsPGRYPARun RatePass RateRun SuccessPass SuccessHavoc RateTotal PPA
CMU Offense1222.615.239.5%4.21.3193441601854.256%43%43%36%14%.16
FIU Defense1225.825.840.4%3.341 - - - - - 51%48%40%42%12%.2
 Teams                  GamesPPGPPG H/RSuccess RatePts PerOppTO1stD PGTotalYds PGRushYds PGPassYdsPGRYPARun RatePass RateRun SuccessPass SuccessHavoc RateTotal PPA
CMU Defense1229.73545.5%4.430.7 - - - - - 51%48%48%44%14%.32
FIU Offense1226.326.336.8%3.211.815320902302.944%55%40%35%20%.09

Additional Stats 2023
 Teams                  GamesPossession Time1st Downs PG3rd Down %4th Down %Penalties PGPenalty Yds PGOff TO PGDef TO PGTFL PGSacks PGD/ST TDsAvg Field Pos
Central Michigan1230:1318.934%70%6.758.11.30.74.61.5129.1
Florida International1227:1615.328%48%5.850.61.815.11125.8
Run Game Stats (2024)
 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
CMU Offense1256% (27)43% (72)38159.54.221 (54).22 (30)3.29 (35)77% (36)10% (68)1.09 (23)
FIU Defense1251% (90)40% (39) - - - - .1 (39)3.08 (64)90% (131)9% (91)1.03 (89)
 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
CMU Defense1251% (86)48% (116) - - - - .25 (118)3.4 (119)77% (97)8% (121)1.04 (91)
FIU Offense1244% (106)40% (104)31.790.32.917 (81).05 (119)2.67 (126)69% (99)13% (125)1.05 (40)

Pass Game Stats (2024)
 Teams                  GamesPassPlay RatePassPlay SuccessComp PGAtt PGYds PGYds PAYds PCTDs    Ints    PassPlays PPAPassPlays ExplPassDowns RatePassDowns Succ RatePassDowns PPADB HavocPassDowns Expl
CMU Offense1243% (110)36% (111)15.327.1184.76.812.115 (96)11 (68).16 (108)1.7 (31)36% (125)28% (86).36 (62)4% (9)2.3 (14)
FIU Defense1248% (45)42% (73) - - - - - - 6 (120).36 (110)1.8 (119)35% (31)29% (47).29 (56)3% (133)2.2 (119)
 Teams                  GamesPassPlay RatePassPlay SuccessComp PGAtt PGYds PGYds PAYds PCTDs    Ints    PassPlays PPAPassPlays ExplPassDowns RatePassDowns Succ RatePassDowns PPADB HavocPassDowns Expl
CMU Defense1248% (50)44% (95) - - - - - - 5 (126).41 (122)1.7 (96)31% (90)29% (52).35 (87)5% (98)2 (52)
FIU Offense1255% (28)35% (119)18.331.92307.212.612 (113)12 (85).17 (102)1.6 (69)35% (115)24% (121).24 (95)6% (78)2 (86)

Central Michigan's Power Ratings
Central Michigan's Power Rating: -14.12 #111
Central Michigan's Offense Rating: 17.21 #92
Central Michigan's Defense Rating: 12.06 #88
2024 Talent Rating: 486.00 #102
Blue Chip Ratio: 0% #102
Central Michigan's 2024 Expected Record: 4.0 - 8.0
Central Michigan's 2024 Overall SP+ Rating: -15.8 #120
Central Michigan's Offense SP+ Rating: 17.7 #122
Central Michigan's Defense SP+ Rating: 34.3 #115

Central Michigan's SP+ Ratings
Central Michigan's 2024 Overall SP+ Rating: -15.8 #120
Central Michigan's Offense SP+ Rating: 17.7 #122
Central Michigan's Defense SP+ Rating: 34.3 #115

Average Talent
Average Mid-American Talent Rating is 516.17
Average Power Five Talent: 806.09
Average FBS Talent: 638.99

Power Ratings Matchup
Central Michigan: -14.12   Florida International: -10.65

SP+ Ratings Matchup
Central Michigan: -15.8   Florida International: -12.1




Florida International's Power Ratings
Florida International's Power Rating: -10.65 #104
Florida International's Offense Rating: 19.00 #77
Florida International's Defense Rating: 9.00 #65
2024 Talent Rating: 458.00 #109
Blue Chip Ratio: 0 #102
Florida International's 2024 Expected Record: 4.0 - 8.0

Florida International's SP+ Ratings
Florida International's 2024 Overall SP+ Rating: -12.1 #112
Florida International's Offense SP+ Rating: 20.5 #110
Florida International's Defense SP+ Rating: 31.3 #99

Average Talent
Average Conference USA Talent Rating is 378
Average Power Five Talent: 806.09
Average FBS Talent: 638.99


Central Michigan Scoring
Offense: 22.6 PPG
Offense on Road: 15.2
Defense: 29.7 PPG
Defense on Road: 35

Central Michigan's 2024 Record
Record: 4 - 8
Record vs Spread: 6 - 6 - 0
Record on Road: 0 - 5
Record vs Spread on Road: 2 - 3 - 0
Record as Fav vs Spread: 1 - 3 - 0
Record as Road Fav vs Spread: 0 - 0 - 0
Projected Score
Florida International 28
Central Michigan 24

Projected Total Points: 52
Florida International Scoring
Offense: 26.3 PPG
Offense at Home: 26.3
Defense: 25.8 PPG
Defense at Home: 25.8

Florida International's 2024 Record
Record: 4 - 8
Record vs Spread: 7 - 5 - 0
Record at home: 0 - 0
Record vs Spread at home: 0 - 0 - 0
Record as Dog vs Spread: 5 - 2 - 0
Record as Home Dog vs Spread: 0 - 0 - 0


YearDateHomeScoreAwayScoreWinnerSpreadCoverTotalO/U
202409/07Florida International52Central Michigan16Florida InternationalCentral Michigan -3.5Florida International51.5Over
202109/25Central Michigan31Florida International27Central MichiganCentral Michigan -12Florida International55.0Over
TeamWinsCoversO/U
Florida International122 Overs
Central Michigan100 Unders

WinsCoversFavsDogs
Home Teams2 - 01 - 10 - 11 - 0
Road Teams0 - 21 - 10 - 11 - 0

(#111) Central Michigan Info

Preseason ratings
Power Rating: -14.12 #111
Offense Rating: 17.21 #92
Defense Rating: 12.06 #88
Overall SP+ Rating: -15.8 #120
Offense SP+ Rating: 17.7 #122
Defense SP+ Rating: 34.3 #115
Talent Rating: 486.00 #102
Blue Chip Ratio: 0% #102
Expected Record: 4.0 - 8.0


Central Michigan Notes
(12/10) Hired HC Drinkall (Army OL/TE, K Wes HC 14-18)
(11/20) McElwain retiring after final game vs N. Ill
(11/13) New QB Glasser bad vs Toledo, Rgame awful in L
(11/8) Off really bad, QB's unplayable, Rgame plodding
(10/27) 3 str L's, Def cooked, QBs are awful, Dogs last 4
(10/20) 45 runs/12 pass. Ran for 285, but Pass D torched
(10/15) Starting QB Labas out for season (arm)
(10/15) Backup QB Jefferson starting vs EMU
Central Michigan     Ratings Matchup     Florida International
Power #111
#104
Off #92
#77
Def #88
#65
Talent #102
#109
SP+ #120
#112
SP+ Off #122
#110
SP+ Def #115
#99

Rematch from Week 2
Central Michigan 3.5 (51.5)
Florida International won vs Central Michigan this year (52-16)

Previous Matchups
Florida International beat Central Michigan last year (52-16)

Weather Forecast
Playing in Pitbull Stadium
Conditions:
Temp: 0°

Team Information
Injuries: CMU | FIU
Depth Chart: CMU | FIU
Rosters: CMU | FIU
(#104) Florida International Info

Preseason ratings
Power Rating: -10.65 #104
Offense Rating: 19.00 #77
Defense Rating: 9.00 #65
Overall SP+ Rating: -12.1 #112
Offense SP+ Rating: 20.5 #110
Defense SP+ Rating: 31.3 #99
Talent Rating: 458.00 #109
Blue Chip Ratio: 0 #102
Expected Record: 4.0 - 8.0


Florida International Notes
(12/10) Hired HC Simmons (Duke, RB-FAMU, 45-13)
(12/1) HC MacIntyre fired after 12-24 in 3 years
(11/18) Nearly upset Jax St, Jenkins/Rgame good, D bad
(10/29) Killed NMSU, 400+ yds, Rgame still awful
(10/23) Rgame a bit better. Put 4th QB Peery in, tough L
(10/21) Starting QB Jenkins to start vs Sam Houston
(10/17) Can't run, WR good in space, Def bad vs UTEP
(10/17) Top 2 QB's knocked out of UTEP game




  
Central Michigan's OC Jim McElwain
Player NameCOMPATTPCTYDSTDINTYPA
Joey Labas9416059%1114777.0
Jadyn Glasser417654%439245.8
Player NameCARYDSTDYPCLONG
Marion Lukes16178854.966
BJ Harris9141834.671
Myles Bailey5129235.735
Tyler Jefferson4323315.444
Player NameRECYDSTDYPCLONG
Chris Parker29360312.444
Solomon Davis19350218.472
Evan Boyd21302214.447
Jesse Prewitt III2318628.121
Florida International's OC David Yost
Player NameCOMPATTPCTYDSTDINTYPA
Keyone Jenkins18830462%25572288.4
Amari Jones71258%101118.4
Player NameCARYDSTDYPCLONG
Kejon Owens9239254.326
Lexington Joseph8230833.835
Devonte Lyons4328826.721
Shomari Lawrence4717713.815
Player NameRECYDSTDYPCLONG
Eric Rivers6211721218.962
Dean Patterson50685713.752
Nazeviah Burris2220919.522
Josiah Miamen10120012.023

Central Michigan's DC Robb Akey
Top DefTackTFLSACKSPRESSPD
Jordan Kwiatkowski9714011
Caleb Spann614205
Justin Whiteside586341
Elijah Rikard563100
SacksTackTFLSACKSPRESSPD
Jason Williams429610
Jonah Pace3411462
Michael Heldman296480
Dakota Cochran5411410
Pass DTackTFLSACKSPRESSPD
Daraun McKinney532109
Donte Kent521007
Caleb Spann614205
Florida International's DC Jovan Dewitt
Top DefTackTFLSACKSPRESSPD
Travion Barnes12911340
Elijah Anderson-Taylor942121
JoJo Evans933017
Jamal Potts814126
SacksTackTFLSACKSPRESSPD
Eddie Walls III306531
Keegan Davis304400
Travion Barnes12911340
Jeramy Passmore354231
Pass DTackTFLSACKSPRESSPD
JoJo Evans933017
Jamal Potts814126
Brian Blades291006