How to Watch Central Michigan vs. UMass: Time, TV Channel, Live Stream – October 25, 2025

The UMass Minutemen (0-7) will take on Tommy McIntosh and the Central Michigan Chippewas (4-3) on Saturday at 3:30 p.m. ET. Go to ESPN+ to see the Chippewas battle the Minutemen.

Keep up with college football all season on FOX Sports. Learn more about the Central Michigan Chippewas and the UMass Minutemen.

How to Watch Central Michigan vs. UMass

• When: Saturday, October 25, 2025 at 3:30 p.m. ET
• Location: Kelly/Shorts Stadium in Mount Pleasant, Michigan
• TV Channel: ESPN+
• Live Box Score: FOX Sports

Central Michigan's 2025 Schedule

Central Michigan 2025 Stats & Insights

• While Central Michigan ranks 76th in total defense with 371.6 yards allowed per game, the team's offensive unit has been a little less successful, ranking 25th-worst (329.7 yards per game).
• While Central Michigan's pass defense ranks 59th with 215.3 passing yards allowed per game,the offense has been worse, ranking seventh-worst (139.1 passing yards per game).
• The Chippewas rank 102nd in scoring offense (22.6 points per game) and 80th in scoring defense (25.6 points allowed per game) this season.
• The Chippewas are putting up 190.6 rushing yards per game offensively this year (36th in the FBS), and they are giving up 156.3 rushing yards per game (88th) on the defensive side of the ball.
• With a 34.4% third-down percentage (21st-worst) and a 47.9% third-down rate allowed on defense (seventh-worst), Central Michigan has been getting outplayed on both sides of the ball this year in terms of third-down efficiency.
• The Chippewas own the 14th-best turnover margin in college football at +6, forcing 11 turnovers (30th in the FBS) while turning it over five times (12th in the FBS).

Central Michigan 2025 Key Players

UMass' 2025 Schedule

UMass 2025 Stats & Insights

• UMass has lots of room to improve, as it ranks worst in total yards per game (248.6) and 16th-worst in total yards allowed per game (429.6).
• In terms of passing, this season has been difficult for UMass on both offense and defense, as it is averaging just 171.9 passing yards per game (18th-worst) and ceding 260.9 passing yards per game (15th-worst).
• The Minutemen have plenty of room to get better, as they rank worst in points per game (11.3) this season and ninth-worst in points allowed per game (35.6).
• The Minutemen's running game has been struggling, ranking second-worst in the FBS with 76.7 rushing yards per game. They have been more effective on the defensive side of the ball, surrendering 168.7 rushing yards per contest (102nd-ranked).
• In terms of third-down efficiency, this season has been rough for UMass on both offense and defense, as it is averaging a 28.8% third-down conversion rate (third-worst) and allowing a 47.4% conversion rate (10th-worst).
• With six forced turnovers (99th in the FBS) and seven turnovers committed (37th in the FBS) this season, the Minutemen rank 80th in the FBS with a turnover margin of -1.

UMass 2025 Key Players

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