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NC State vs Central Michigan
Who wins NC State vs Central Michigan?
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Head-to-head on record
| Team | Wins | Series |
|---|---|---|
 NC State Wolfpack | 2 | NC State leads |
 Central Michigan Chippewas | 0 |
Meetings since 2011: 2. Source: CollegeFootballData game log.
The series in numbers
NC State has won the last 2 meetings.
2-0 Regular season
2-0 Last 2
43-19 Avg score
2 Longest NC State win run
Biggest NC State win 48-14 in 2013, a 34-point margin.
Every NC State vs Central Michigan meeting
| Season | Result | Site | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | NC State win | Raleigh | 48-14 |
| 2011 | NC State win | Raleigh | 38-24 |
Scores from the NC State perspective. Source: CollegeFootballData game log, since 2011.
Formation matchup
Base personnel from each team's latest depth chart (school depth charts and school game notes). Offense lines up against the defense across the line of scrimmage.
Central Michigan defense4-3 front · 4 DL · 3 LB · 4 DB MM McKenzie JJ Jackson JT Taylor CA Ali
MH Hitchens BM McCalla XW White
JD Douglas KD Demma JC Cherry MF Van Fleet
Line of scrimmage
NC State offense11 personnel · 1 RB · 1 TE · 3 WRNC State defense4-2 front · 4 DL · 2 LB · 5 DBLine of scrimmage
JB Booth JR Russell LM Maka JI Iannuzzi MK Koivisto
JG Glasser LS Swanson BT Townsend
BN Naves LL Lewis MP Peters
Central Michigan offense21 personnel · 2 RB · 1 TE · 2 WRMatchup stats
Last five games
Completed results from CollegeFootballData via the CFB Data Hub
NC State Wolfpack lead the series since 2011, 2-0. Here is the series on record and how to watch when NC State and Central Michigan meet.
How to watch NC State vs Central Michigan
When NC State and Central Michigan are scheduled, here is how to find the game.
- National TV National windows are set by Set weekly by the conference TV partners (ESPN, ABC, FOX, FS1).
- Streaming ESPN+ and the FOX Sports app stream the national windows.
- Radio Listen on the NC State radio network.
- Confirm kickoff Kickoff and the exact channel are set by the networks before game week. Check the match center for the NC State vs Central Michigan time and line.
The live time, line and how-to-watch details land on the match center and how to watch pages once the game is scheduled.
The NC State this season
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NC State vs Central Michigan: the essentials
NC State Wolfpack vs Central Michigan Chippewas is a non-conference matchup that sets the ACC against the Mid-American (Group of 6). NC State Wolfpack lead the series since 2011, 2-0. Across 2 meetings on record the series is one-sided so far, and whenever the two programs are scheduled this page carries the NC State vs Central Michigan head-to-head record, the matchup numbers for both sides, and how to watch on TV and streaming. It sits alongside the NC State Wolfpack team hub, the ACC this week round-up and the live conference standings. For Central Michigan against the whole conference, see Central Michigan vs the ACC.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the all-time record between NC State and Central Michigan?
NC State Wolfpack lead the series since 2011, 2-0. The two programs have met 2 times on record.
How can I watch NC State vs Central Michigan?
National windows are set by Set weekly by the conference TV partners (ESPN, ABC, FOX, FS1). Kickoff time and the exact channel are set by the networks before game week.
Are NC State and Central Michigan in the same conference?
No. NC State plays in the ACC. Central Michigan plays in the Mid-American (Group of 6). This is a non-conference game.