Michigan State vs. Central Michigan: TV Channel, Live Stream, Time, How to Watch – September 1

Updated Sep. 1, 2023 5:30 p.m. ET

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At Spartan Stadium on Friday, the Michigan State Spartans face the Central Michigan Chippewas.

The game is on Fox Sports 1, if you're looking for how to watch.

How to Watch Michigan State vs. Central Michigan

Date	Opponent	Score	Spread
9/1/2023	vs. Central Michigan	-
9/9/2023	vs. Richmond	-	-
9/16/2023	vs. Washington	-	-
9/23/2023	vs. Maryland	-	-
9/30/2023	at Iowa	-	-
10/14/2023	at Rutgers	-	-
10/21/2023	vs. Michigan	-	-
10/28/2023	at Minnesota	-	-
11/4/2023	vs. Nebraska	-	-
11/11/2023	at Ohio State	-	-
11/18/2023	at Indiana	-	-
11/24/2023	vs. Penn State	-	-

Michigan State totaled 353 yards per game offensively last year (97th in the FBS), and it gave up 416.5 yards per game (101st) on the defensive side of the ball.
Michigan State totaled 240 passing yards per game on offense last season (58th in the FBS), and it ranked 87th defensively with 237.9 passing yards allowed per game.
The Spartans ranked 91st in scoring offense (24.4 points per game) and 74th in scoring defense (27.4 points allowed per game) last year.
The Spartans ranked 23rd-worst in rushing offense (113 rushing yards per game) last season, but they played better on defense, ranking 102nd with 178.6 rushing yards allowed per game.
Michigan State had the 75th-ranked third-down offense last year (38.6% third-down conversion rate), but it was less effective on the other side of the ball, ranking 19th-worst with a 43.8% third-down conversion rate allowed.
The Spartans ranked 95th in college football with a -4 turnover margin last season after forcing 12 turnovers (115th in the FBS) while committing 16 (41st in the FBS).

Date	Opponent	Score	Spread
9/1/2023	at Michigan State	-
9/9/2023	vs. New Hampshire	-	-
9/16/2023	at Notre Dame	-	-
9/23/2023	at South Alabama	-	-
9/30/2023	vs. Eastern Michigan	-	-
10/7/2023	at Buffalo	-	-
10/14/2023	vs. Akron	-	-
10/21/2023	at Ball State	-	-
10/31/2023	vs. Northern Illinois	-	-
11/7/2023	at Western Michigan	-	-
11/15/2023	at Ohio	-	-
11/24/2023	vs. Toledo	-	-

Central Michigan averaged 366.4 yards per game on offense last season, which ranked it 86th in the FBS. On the other side of the ball, it ranked 64th, giving up 375.3 yards per game.
Central Michigan ranked 97th in pass offense (207.3 passing yards per game) and 65th in pass defense (224.6 passing yards allowed per game) last year.
On offense, the Chippewas ranked 86th in the FBS with 24.8 points per game last season. Meanwhile, they ranked 80th in points allowed (375.3 points allowed per contest).
From an offensive standpoint, the Chippewas ranked 61st in the FBS last season with 159.2 rushing yards per game. Meanwhile, they ranked 68th in rushing yards allowed per contest (150.8).
Defensively, Central Michigan was a top-25 unit in terms of third-down efficiency last season, ranking 19th-best by allowing a 32.6% third-down conversion rate. It ranked 103rd on offense (35.3% third-down percentage).
With nine forced turnovers (128th in the FBS) against 28 turnovers committed (129th in the FBS), the Chippewas' -19 turnover margin was the third-worst in college football last season.