Central Michigan will host Sacramento State on Wednesday night for a Mid-American Conference contest that marks the first meeting between these two programs. Kickoff is scheduled for 7:30 p.m. ET at Kelly/Shorts Stadium in Mount Pleasant, Michigan. The Chippewas enter the game as 17.5 point favorites, with the total points line set at 42.5.
The Sacramento State Hornets are looking to secure their first road victory of the season. The team has struggled away from home, holding a 0-4 record on the road. Their overall season record stands at 2-8, with a 1-6 mark in conference play. They currently sit in 12th place in the league standings.
Sacramento State came into this matchup following a 20-17 loss to Toledo on November 4. The Hornets have been vulnerable on defense, allowing an average of 29.3 points per game this season. Their recent performance on the road has been mixed in terms of scoring, with the over hitting in two of their three previous road games, including one push.
The Central Michigan Chippewas are in better form, boasting a 4-5 overall record and a 2-3 conference record. They are currently tied for seventh in the MAC standings. The home team has been strong at Kelly/Shorts Stadium, winning three of their last five home games in 2026. Central Michigan defeated Eastern Michigan 35-7 on November 4, the same night Sacramento State lost to Toledo.
Defensively, the Chippewas have been slightly tighter than their opponents, allowing an average of 23.8 points per game. Their recent scoring trends have also favored higher totals, as the over has hit in three of their last six games.
SportsLine utilized a projection model that simulated the game 10,000 times to generate predictions. The computer model identified the over 42.5 as the value side in 68% of the simulations. The model projects a combined total of 51 points for the game.
Key player projections from the model highlight specific offensive threats. Sacramento State running back Isaiah Ene is projected to rush for over 55 yards and score one touchdown. Ene has carried the ball 89 times for 411 yards and three touchdowns this season.
On the Central Michigan side, quarterback Jadyn Glasser is projected to pass for over 200 yards and two touchdowns. Glasser has accumulated 638 passing yards and three touchdowns in parts of eight games this season.
The betting market has priced Central Michigan as the clear favorite, reflecting their superior home record and recent performance compared to the Hornets' road struggles. The over/under line of 42.5 suggests an expectation of a moderately high scoring affair despite the point spread.
This contest offers a rare opportunity to see these two teams compete against each other. While the Chippewas hold a significant advantage on paper, the Hornets will look to break their road winning drought in a decisive Mid-American Conference clash.
