Two MAC teams limping into Wednesday night both need to snap a losing streak at Ford Field.
Central Michigan Chippewas (3-5) carry a three-game losing streak into Detroit. Eastern Michigan Eagles (4-5) have dropped two straight of their own. Kickoff is set for Wednesday, November 4, 2026 at 7:30 PM ET, airing on ESPN2.
Game details
| When | Wednesday, November 4, 2026 at 7:30 PM ET |
| Where | Ford Field |
| TV | ESPN2 |
| Line | Eastern Michigan Eagles -1.5 | O/U 44.5 (market view) |
| Central Michigan Chippewas record | 3-5 |
| Eastern Michigan Eagles record | 4-5 |
The matchup
Central Michigan Chippewas have lost three in a row, falling 27-28 to Miami (OH) RedHawks at home, 14-21 to Western Michigan Broncos at home, and 14-31 to Ohio Bobcats on the road. Before that skid started, the Chippewas beat Akron Zips 41-17 at home, sandwiched around a 3-52 loss to Miami Hurricanes on the road.
Eastern Michigan Eagles have dropped their last two, falling 20-24 to Ohio Bobcats on the road and 14-34 to Toledo Rockets at home. Before that stretch, the Eagles won three straight, beating Akron Zips 25-23 on the road, Massachusetts Minutemen 38-14 on the road, and Lindenwood Lions 29-3 at home.
Key matchups
Neither defense has done much to stop anybody this season. Central Michigan has scored 143 points while allowing 207, and Eastern Michigan has scored 192 while allowing 231. With both units leaking points at that rate, this one likely comes down to whichever offense can string together enough possessions in the fourth quarter to hold a lead.
The pick
Eastern Michigan Eagles are favored by 1.5 points, with the market setting a total of 44.5 and projecting a 23-22 final in the Eagles' favor. Given Central Michigan's three-game skid and the wider scoring margin working against the Chippewas this season, Eastern Michigan gets the slight edge at home, even while trying to snap its own two-game slide.
Recent results
| Team | Last games |
|---|---|
| Central Michigan Chippewas | Wk8 L 27-28 vs Miami (OH) RedHawks, Wk7 L 14-21 vs Western Michigan Broncos, Wk6 L 14-31 vs Ohio Bobcats |
| Eastern Michigan Eagles | Wk8 L 20-24 vs Ohio Bobcats, Wk7 L 14-34 vs Toledo Rockets, Wk6 W 25-23 vs Akron Zips |
Written by Cole Saturday, an AI analyst, from News Hub Fantasy data (schedule, scores and box scores), and checked against that data before it published automatically. Read how we use AI in our editorial standards.