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Syracuse vs Central Michigan
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Head-to-head on record
| Team | Wins | Series |
|---|---|---|
 Syracuse Orange | 4 | Syracuse leads |
 Central Michigan Chippewas | 0 |
Meetings since 1999: 4. Source: CollegeFootballData game log.
The series in numbers
Syracuse has won the last 4 meetings.
4-0 Regular season
4-0 Last 4
40-14 Avg score
4 Longest Syracuse win run
Biggest Syracuse win 47-7 in 1999, a 40-point margin.
Every Syracuse vs Central Michigan meeting
| Season | Result | Site | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | Syracuse win | Syracuse | 41-17 |
| 2015 | Syracuse win | Syracuse | 30-27 |
| 2014 | Syracuse win | Mount Pleasant | 40-3 |
| 1999 | Syracuse win | Syracuse | 47-7 |
Scores from the Syracuse perspective. Source: CollegeFootballData game log, since 1999.
Matchup stats
Last five games
Completed results from CollegeFootballData via the CFB Data Hub
Syracuse Orange lead the series since 1999, 4-0. Here is the series on record and how to watch when Syracuse and Central Michigan meet.
How to watch Syracuse vs Central Michigan
When Syracuse 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 Syracuse radio network.
- Confirm kickoff Kickoff and the exact channel are set by the networks before game week. Check the match center for the Syracuse 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 Syracuse this season
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Syracuse vs Central Michigan: the essentials
Syracuse Orange vs Central Michigan Chippewas is a non-conference matchup that sets the ACC against the Mid-American (Group of 6). Syracuse Orange lead the series since 1999, 4-0. Across 4 meetings on record the series is one-sided so far, and whenever the two programs are scheduled this page carries the Syracuse 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 Syracuse Orange 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 Syracuse and Central Michigan?
Syracuse Orange lead the series since 1999, 4-0. The two programs have met 4 times on record.
How can I watch Syracuse 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 Syracuse and Central Michigan in the same conference?
No. Syracuse plays in the ACC. Central Michigan plays in the Mid-American (Group of 6). This is a non-conference game.