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Northwestern vs. Central Michigan Prediction, Odds, Picks - December 26, 2025

Preview the Dec. 26 matchup between the Northwestern Wildcats and Central Michigan Chippewas with predictions, odds, over/under, spread, bet...

DECEMBER 23, 2025 • Data Skrive

Northwestern vs. Central Michigan Prediction, Odds, Picks - December 26, 2025

Favorite 'Dogs: Back Browns to Push Steelers to the Brink

Pittsburgh might have the AFC North sewed up ahead of its Week 17 matchup, which is why Will Hill sees the Browns keeping it close.

DECEMBER 23, 2025 • FOX SPORTS

Favorite 'Dogs: Back Browns to Push Steelers to the Brink

James Madison puts up valiant fight, but Group of Five teams still have much to prove in CFP

Perhaps it was James Madison going for it twice on fourth down on its first drive of the game

DECEMBER 21, 2025 • Associated Press

Indiana's Curt Cignetti becomes the first back-to-back winner of AP coach of the year

Curt Cignetti has been named The Associated Press coach of the year in college football for the second consecutive season

DECEMBER 16, 2025 • Associated Press

Joseph Himon II - Question mark for bowl game Himon (lower body) is a question mark to play in Northwestern's bowl game against Central Michigan on Dec. 26, per Gavin Dorsey of Roundtable Network.

Impact Himon was the Wildcats' No. 2 halfback this season, amassing 604 total yards and a touchdown. However, he was carted off the field during Northwestern's regular season finale and his status is firmly up in the air. The starting tailback in Evanston, Caleb Komolafe, is expected to play, so the Wildcats' won't be extremely short handed.

DECEMBER 11, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Caleb Komolafe - Should play in bowl game Komolafe (undisclosed) should play in Northwestern's bowl game against Central Michigan on Friday, Dec. 26, per Gavin Dorsey of Roundtable Network.

Impact Wildcats' head coach David Braun is reportedly "really confident" that his top tailback Komolafe will play in the bowl game. Komolafe missed the final game of the regular season against Illinois with an undisclosed issue, but he appears slated to return against the Chippewas the day after Christmas. The halfback has 937 total yards and 11 touchdowns this season.

DECEMBER 11, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

The Latest: College Football Playoff sees Indiana at No. 1 with Miami and Bama making the cut

The College Football Playoff rankings have been released

DECEMBER 7, 2025 • Associated Press

Stein plans to rebuild Kentucky with offensive risk-taking and thrive as he's doing at No. 4 Oregon

Will Stein made clear that offensive risk-taking is part of making Kentucky competitive again

DECEMBER 4, 2025 • Associated Press

Kansas State coach Chris Klieman is stepping down after 7 seasons leading the Wildcats

Kansas State football coach Chris Klieman has announced his retirement after nearly 35 years in coaching and the last seven leading the Wildcats, a run that included the Big 12 cha...

DECEMBER 3, 2025 • Associated Press

Robby Preckel - Productive in emergency RB duty Preckel had 22 carries for 82 yards and one reception on three targets in Saturday's loss at Illinois.

Impact Preckel took over as the primary running back after Joseph Himon left with an injury and with Caleb Komolafe and Dashun Reeder sidelined with injuries. Preckel was moved to running back from tight end due to the injuries and ran the ball more like a fullback. While at least one of the top running backs should be back for Northwestern's bowl game, Preckel's versatility could put him into the mix more on offense as multidimensional player.

DECEMBER 2, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Kentucky hires Oregon offensive coordinator Will Stein as new coach of the Wildcats

Kentucky has hired Oregon offensive coordinator Will Stein as their new coach bringing home someone whose father played for the Wildcats and grew up in the state

DECEMBER 2, 2025 • Associated Press

Griffin Wilde - Held quiet in season finale Wilde compiled five receptions (on 10 targets) for 28 yards during Saturday's 20-13 defeat versus Illinois.

Impact Wilde had a tough time getting things going against Illinois, finishing with five receptions for 28 scoreless yards on the day. The 6-foot-2 receiver has had a productive season with the Wildcats, catching 61 passes for 783 yards and six touchdowns through 12 games. He will get one final chance to make an impact for the Wildcats during the team's upcoming bowl game.

DECEMBER 2, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Hayden Ellinger - Scores in season finale Eligon reeled in 8 of 12 targets for 99 yards and one touchdown during Saturday's 20-13 loss versus Illinois.

Impact Eligon put together another productive outing in Northwestern's regular season finale, catching a season-high eight passes for 99 yards and a touchdown against Illinois. The 6-foot-4 receiver connected with quarterback Prestone Stone on a 13-yard scoring strike in the second quarter, giving the Wildcats a 10-7 lead at the time. Eligon finished the 2025 regular season with 34 receptions for 476 yards and three touchdowns through 11 games and will get one final chance to make an impact during the team's upcoming bowl game.

DECEMBER 2, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Preston Stone - Tough day in loss Stone was 19-for-36 passing for 163 yards, one touchdown and three interceptions during Saturday's 20-13 loss to Illinois.

Impact Stone had a rough outing in Northwestern's season finale against Illinois, throwing for just 163 yards while completing 52.8 percent of his pass attempts to go along with three interceptions. The 6-foot-1 quarterback did manage to find the end zone on the day, connecting with receiver Hayden Eligon on a 13-yard scoring strike in the second quarter, giving the Wildcats a 10-7 lead at the time. Stone finished the regular season with 2,174 yards and 14 touchdowns to 12 interceptions through 12 games while adding a rushing score as well. With the Wildcats finishing 6-6, Stone will get one more shot to make an impact in the team's upcoming bowl game.

DECEMBER 2, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Big Ten Power Rankings: Ohio State, Indiana Reign as USC Jumps Past Michigan

FOX Sports' Michael Cohen offers up his Big Ten Power Rankings, with Ohio State and Indiana remaining on top and setting up a must-see Big T...

DECEMBER 1, 2025 • FOX SPORTS

Big Ten Power Rankings: Ohio State, Indiana Reign as USC Jumps Past Michigan

Kentucky fires SEC's longest-tenured coach in Mark Stoops, hires his replacement hours later

Kentucky has fired the Southeastern Conference’s longest-tenured coach, ending Mark Stoops’ tenure in his 13th season with the Wildcats after back-to-back losing records

DECEMBER 1, 2025 • Associated Press

Michigan State Reportedly Hires Ex-Northwestern HC Pat Fitzgerald

The Michigan State Spartans will reportedly hire ex-Northwestern head coach Pat Fitzgerald.

NOVEMBER 30, 2025 • FOX SPORTS

Michigan State Reportedly Hires Ex-Northwestern HC Pat Fitzgerald

Michigan State hires ex-Northwestern coach Pat Fitzgerald after firing Jonathan Smith

Michigan State has hired former Northwestern coach Pat Fitzgerald to lead its football program

NOVEMBER 30, 2025 • Associated Press

Georgia up to No. 3 behind Ohio State, Indiana in Top 25 shuffle as Oregon, Texas Tech also climb

Texas A&M is out of the top five in The Associated Press college football poll for the first time in two months

NOVEMBER 30, 2025 • Associated Press

The Latest: With Texas A&M out of the top 5, Georgia and Oregon climb in the AP Top 25

Texas A&M dropped out of the top five in the AP Top 25 college football poll for the first time in two months

NOVEMBER 30, 2025 • Associated Press

Northwestern vs. Illinois 🏈 Short Highlights ⏳

NOVEMBER 30, 2025 • FOX SPORTS

Miles Scott's 2 late interceptions secure Illinois' 20-13 win over Northwestern

Miles Scott had two interceptions in the final five minutes to lock down Illinois’ 20-13 victory over Northwestern

NOVEMBER 30, 2025 • Associated Press

Northwestern Wildcats vs. Illinois Fighting Illini Highlights | FOX College Football

NOVEMBER 30, 2025 • FOX SPORTS

Northwestern’s Preston Stone connects with Hayden Eligon II for 13-yard TD, taking lead over Illinois

NOVEMBER 30, 2025 • FOX SPORTS

Illinois, Northwestern set to play in snowstorm in season finale Rivalry week in college football has been more blowouts than instant classics. Hopefully, the Illinois Fighting Illini and the Northwestern...

NOVEMBER 29, 2025 • THEBIGLEAD.COM

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Northwestern vs. Central Michigan Prediction, Odds, Picks - December 26, 2025

Favorite 'Dogs: Back Browns to Push Steelers to the Brink

James Madison puts up valiant fight, but Group of Five teams still have much to prove in CFP

Indiana's Curt Cignetti becomes the first back-to-back winner of AP coach of the year

The Latest: College Football Playoff sees Indiana at No. 1 with Miami and Bama making the cut

Stein plans to rebuild Kentucky with offensive risk-taking and thrive as he's doing at No. 4 Oregon

Kansas State coach Chris Klieman is stepping down after 7 seasons leading the Wildcats

Kentucky hires Oregon offensive coordinator Will Stein as new coach of the Wildcats

Big Ten Power Rankings: Ohio State, Indiana Reign as USC Jumps Past Michigan

Kentucky fires SEC's longest-tenured coach in Mark Stoops, hires his replacement hours later

Michigan State Reportedly Hires Ex-Northwestern HC Pat Fitzgerald

Michigan State hires ex-Northwestern coach Pat Fitzgerald after firing Jonathan Smith

Georgia up to No. 3 behind Ohio State, Indiana in Top 25 shuffle as Oregon, Texas Tech also climb

The Latest: With Texas A&M out of the top 5, Georgia and Oregon climb in the AP Top 25

Northwestern vs. Illinois 🏈 Short Highlights ⏳

Miles Scott's 2 late interceptions secure Illinois' 20-13 win over Northwestern

Northwestern Wildcats vs. Illinois Fighting Illini Highlights | FOX College Football

Northwestern’s Preston Stone connects with Hayden Eligon II for 13-yard TD, taking lead over Illinois