Overview
- The Wildcats (6-6) face the Chippewas (7-5) at Ford Field on Friday at 1 p.m. ET, with television coverage on ESPN.
- Coaches and metrics frame this as a mirror matchup featuring strong scoring defenses and nearly identical rushing production.
- Central Michigan enters with a plus-8 turnover margin, while Northwestern sits at minus-4 fueled in part by QB Preston Stone’s 12 interceptions.
- Northwestern’s approach leans on its offensive line and ground game, with Komolafe having led the team with 886 rushing yards and 10 touchdowns.
- CMU has operated a two-quarterback system, with Joe Labas as the primary passer and dual-threat Angel Flores expected to contribute after returning from injury.