Central Michigan Chippewas vs Michigan Wolverines Prediction, 9/13/2025 College Football Picks, Best Bets & Odds

Game: Central Michigan Chippewas vs Michigan Wolverines

Date: Saturday, September 13, 2025

Location: Michigan Stadium in Ann Arbor, MI

TV: BTN

Odds/Point Spread: Wolverines (-28.0)

Total/Over-Under: 42

The Michigan Wolverines (1-1) are welcoming the Central Michigan Chippewas (1-1) at Michigan Stadium on Saturday, September 13, 2025. Central Michigan is 28.0-point underdogs. The total has been set at 42.

The Central Michigan Chippewas step onto the field holding a record of 1-1 this season. The last time they took the field, the Chippewas stepped onto the field against the Pittsburgh Panthers and ended up losing by a score of 45-17. When it came to stopping the run, the Chippewas gave up 124 yards on 26 attempts, which is 4.8 yds per rush allowed. Central Michigan allowed 24 pass completions on 32 attempts for 340 yards, and a completion rate of 75.0%. Overall, they had 68 plays which gave them 217 yds. The Central Michigan Chippewas ran the ball 41 different times and accumulated 40 yards, which is an average of 1.0 yards per attempt.

The Chippewas have earned 568 yards in total for the year. When it comes to getting in the endzone, Central Michigan has compiled 1 touchdown through the air and 2 touchdowns via the ground. They have turned the football over 1 time. Central Michigan has accounted for 33 first downs as an offense, and they have committed 16 penalties for 108 yds. As a unit they average 138.0 yards rushing giving them a rank of 90th in D-1. In terms of scoring, the Central Michigan Chippewas are sitting at 16.5 PPG.

The Chippewas are ranked 107th in Division 1 when it comes to the opposition scoring, giving up 29.5 points per game. They are giving up 4.0 yards per rush and 99.5 rushing yards per game on the year. During this campaign, they have allowed 199 running yards through 2 outings. When it comes to yards through the air, the Chippewas have given up 648 yds which has them ranked 130th in college football. They have relinquished 324.0 yards per outing through the air in addition to allowing a completion percentage of 62.3%. In total, they have allowed 423.5 yards/game which puts them 112th in D-1. They have surrendered 6 touchdowns through the air as well as 2 touchdowns running the ball.

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The Wolverines step onto the field holding a record of 1-1 this season. For their last game, the Wolverines took a loss by a final score of 24-13 when they faced the Oklahoma Sooners. The Wolverines finished with a total of 288 yds while they ran 56 plays (5.1 yds per play). Michigan ran for 4.6 yards per carry, totaling 146 yds on 32 carries. Michigan allowed 40 rushing attempts for 138 yards (3.5 yds per rush). The Wolverines secondary conceded a completion rate of 61.8%, relinquishing 270 yds on 21 for 34 through the air.

Regarding this team's ability to score points, the Wolverines are sitting 95th in the nation holding an average of 23.5 points per outing. The Michigan Wolverines maintain an average of 370.0 yards/contest, which has them ranked 80th in Division 1. The Michigan offense has compiled 97 yards of penalties on 11 violations, which is 80th in the nation in terms of hurting your team. They have tossed 0 interceptions while conceding 1 fumble and they have tallied 32 first downs. Over the course of the season so far, the Wolverines have compiled 393 passing yards along with holding an average of 196.5 throwing yards per outing, which is ranked 89th in Division 1. They are averaging 173.5 rushing yards per game and have toted the ball for 347 yards for this season.

Michigan has conceded a total of 188 yards rushing (94.0 yards/game) and 2 touchdowns via the rush for the campaign. They have given up 3 touchdowns through the air as well as 243.5 yards/game, which has them in 103rd in college football. Their defense has earned 1 fumble recovery and 4 interceptions over the course of the season. The Wolverines defense has been on the field for 150 plays, which is 124th in the country. The Wolverines are allowing 20.5 PPG, which has them sitting 72nd in D-1.

Who will win tonight's Chippewas/Wolverines college football game against the spread?

Guy's Pick: Take the Chippewas +28.0

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