Kickoff: 1:00 PM ET (local)
Venue: Kelly/Shorts Stadium, Mount Pleasant, Michigan
Broadcast: ESPN+
Weather Forecast (Mount Pleasant, MI)
Temperature: ~72°F (22°C) at kickoff
Conditions: Partly cloudy, light winds (5–8 mph)
Impact: Comfortable early fall conditions; no major weather disruptions expected.
Injury Report
Wagner Seahawks (NEC, FCS):
QB Jeremy Stevens (192 yards, 1 TD, 2 INT through two games) healthy.
RB Shawn Kamau (72 rushing yards) available.
WR Darren Burrell (9 catches, 81 yards) active.
Secondary depth thin; CB Marcus Wiggins questionable.
Central Michigan Chippewas (MAC, FBS):
QB Joe Labas (145 yards, 1 TD vs. Pitt) healthy.
RB Tory Cornist (112 yards, 1 TD vs. Pitt) available.
WR Tyshaun McIntosh (78 yards vs. Pitt) active.
No major defensive absences reported.
Key Player Matchups
QB Jeremy Stevens (Wagner) vs. CMU Secondary
Stevens has struggled with turnovers; CMU’s DBs will look to capitalize.
RB Shawn Kamau (Wagner) vs. CMU Front Seven
Kamau is Wagner’s most consistent rusher; Chippewas’ linebackers must contain him.
QB Joe Labas (CMU) vs. Wagner Pass Rush
Labas is efficient but conservative; Wagner must pressure him to force mistakes.
RB Tory Cornist (CMU) vs. Wagner Linebackers
Cornist’s power running (5.1 YPC) could wear down Wagner’s defense.
Recent Team Form
Wagner Seahawks (0–2, FCS)
8/29/25: L 46–7 @ Kansas
9/6/25: L 31–20 @ Georgetown
Trend: Offense inconsistent, defense allowing 38.5 PPG.
Central Michigan Chippewas (1–1, MAC)
8/29/25: W 16–14 @ San Jose State
9/6/25: L 45–17 @ Pitt
Trend: Defense stout in opener, but overwhelmed by Pitt; offense still finding rhythm.
Series History
This is the first-ever meeting between Wagner and Central Michigan.
💸 Betting Odds & Lines (as of Sept. 16, 2025)
Spread: Central Michigan -31.5
Total (O/U): 52.5 points
Moneyline: Central Michigan -10000 / Wagner +2500
Betting Trends
Wagner:
0–2 ATS in 2025.
Overs hit in 1 of 2 games.
0–5 SU in last 5 overall.
Central Michigan:
1–1 ATS in 2025.
Unders hit in 1 of 2 games.
5–2 ATS in last 7 home games vs. non-conference opponents.
Head-to-Head: First meeting.
Historical Betting Results
Wagner: Historically struggles ATS vs. FBS opponents; rarely competitive beyond the first half.
Central Michigan: Reliable SU at home vs. FCS teams, but inconsistent ATS when favored by 30+ points.
MAC vs. NEC: MAC teams cover ~65% of the time in these matchups.
Game Odds
Wagner Seahawks 52.5
Central Michigan Chippewas – 31.5
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odd Direct as of Friday, September 19, 2025
