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Western Michigan vs Central Michigan

Week 8 · Sat Oct 17 · 1:30 PM ET · Kelly/Shorts Stadium

Western Michigan BroncosWestern Michigan4-2
1:30 PM ETOct 17, 2026
Central Michigan ChippewasCentral Michigan3-3
StreamESPN+
Weather50°F · Clear · W wind 7 mphForecast

Weather at Kelly/Shorts Stadium

Western Michigan vs Central Michigan at Kelly/Shorts Stadium, Sat Oct 17, 1:30 PM ET. The forecast for the game's hours.

Kickoff · 1 PM ET
50°FWind 7 mph from the W, gusts 14 mphClear · 0% chance of rain · humidity 52%
  1. 1 PM50°F7 mph0% rain
  2. 2 PM53°F9 mph0% rain
  3. 3 PM54°F10 mph0% rain
  4. 4 PM54°F11 mph0% rain
  5. 5 PM55°F11 mph0% rain

Forecast from the US National Weather Service, issued Fri Oct 16, 6:36 AM ET.

Western Michigan vs Central Michigan prediction

as of 7:56 AM ET

Each prediction market's own price to win now, and the implied chance before fees.

ExchangeWMUCMU
Polymarket$67k depth−23370%+23330%
  • Polymarket: Western Michigan 70%.

Western Michigan vs Central Michigan betting splits

Consensus · as of 7:51 AM ET
MoneylineWMU · CMU
Bets91%9%
Money61%39%
SpreadWMU · CMU
Bets73%27%
Money80%20%
Total O/UOver · Under
Bets89%11%
Money88%12%
  • 91% of the moneyline bets and 61% of the money are on Western Michigan.
  • The markets favor Western Michigan (70% on Polymarket); 61% of the public's moneyline money is on Western Michigan.

Preview

Western Michigan (4-2) visits Central Michigan (3-3) at Kelly/Shorts Stadium in Mount Pleasant, MI on Sat, Oct 17, 2026, 1:30 PM ET (10:30 AM PT). Central Michigan tied for 6th in the Mid-American Conference and Western Michigan tied for 1st before the game. Central Michigan has won 2 of its last 4. Western Michigan has won 3 of its last 4.

Season so far, before the game

Points Per Game WMU 25.7 · CMU 17.0
SeasonWMUCMU
Points Per Game25.717.0
Total Yards330.7285.0
Yards Passing175.896.3
Yards Rushing154.8188.7
Points Allowed Per Game17.326.3
Yards Allowed336.2373.0
Pass Yards Allowed193.5195.3
Rush Yards Allowed142.7177.7
  • Passing: Angel Flores (CMU), 40/67, 313 YDS, 1 TD, 2 INT
  • Rushing: Angel Flores (CMU), 97 CAR, 501 YDS, 4 TD
  • Receiving: Langston Lewis (CMU), 10 REC, 142 YDS, 1 TD
  • Sacks: Jaxon Cherry (CMU), 3
  • Tackles: Xavier White (CMU), 45
  • Passing: Broc Lowry (WMU), 95/139, 996 YDS, 7 TD, 1 INT
  • Rushing: Jalen Buckley (WMU), 78 CAR, 392 YDS, 5 TD
  • Receiving: Aveion Chenault (WMU), 20 REC, 292 YDS, 1 TD
  • Sacks: Dillon Moore (WMU), 2.5
  • Tackles: Dillon Moore (WMU), 40

Scores and stats: ESPN. Prediction-market prices: Kalshi and Polymarket. Betting splits: a consensus across several sportsbooks. Odds change constantly: confirm the price at the book. 21+. Gambling problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER.

Game details updated Oct 16, 1:31 AM ET. How game pages are made