Central Michigan, Eastern Michigan Set for Detroit Showdown

Central Michigan and Eastern Michigan meet at Ford Field in Detroit on Nov. 4 in their 55th consecutive matchup, with Eastern Michigan favored by 1.5 points. The Eagles enter at 4-5 overall and 3-2 in the MAC, while the Chippewas are 3-5 overall and 1-3 in conference play and have lost three straight. Central Michigan’s offense has struggled, averaging 17.9 points per game, but its defense has been a relative strength; Eastern Michigan averages 21.3 points and has the better record. The Chippewas will look to build on a strong performance by receiver Langston Lewis in a narrow loss to Miami (Ohio), while the Eagles are coming off a 24-20 defeat to Ohio. Central Michigan leads the all-time series 64-32-6 and has won five of the past seven meetings; the game airs on ESPN2.