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UNLV vs Central Michigan
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Head-to-head on record
| Team | Wins | Series |
|---|---|---|
 UNLV Rebels | 3 | UNLV leads |
 Central Michigan Chippewas | 2 |
Meetings since 1993: 5. Source: CollegeFootballData game log.
The series in numbers
2-2 Regular season
1-0 Postseason
3-2 Last 5
32-29 Avg score
2 Longest UNLV win run
Biggest UNLV win 52-24 in 1994 (postseason), a 28-point margin.
Biggest UNLV loss 21-44 in 2016, a 23-point margin.
Every UNLV vs Central Michigan meeting
| Season | Result | Site | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | Central Michigan win | Mount Pleasant | 21-44 |
| 2013 | UNLV win | Las Vegas | 31-21 |
| 1994 * | UNLV win | Neutral | 52-24 |
| 1994 | Central Michigan win | Mount Pleasant | 23-35 |
| 1993 | UNLV win | Las Vegas | 33-20 |
* postseason meeting. Scores from the UNLV perspective. Source: CollegeFootballData game log, since 1993.
Central Michigan formation
Central Michigan's base personnel from its latest published depth chart (week 8, from school depth charts and school game notes). UNLV has no published depth chart we can read yet, so only Central Michigan is shown.
Line 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 WRCentral Michigan defense4-3 front · 4 DL · 3 LB · 4 DB BM McCalla DE Esper XW White
DB Bennett KD Demma JC Cherry QB Bird
Line of scrimmage
Matchup stats
Last five games
Completed results from CollegeFootballData via the CFB Data Hub
UNLV Rebels lead the series since 1993, 3-2. Here is the series on record and how to watch when UNLV and Central Michigan meet.
How to watch UNLV vs Central Michigan
When UNLV 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 UNLV radio network.
- Confirm kickoff Kickoff and the exact channel are set by the networks before game week. Check the match center for the UNLV 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 UNLV this season
Follow UNLV in the title race on the Mountain West standings, and model the finish with the title race calculator. For the conference series that define the year, see the Mountain West rivalry pages, or browse every Mountain West matchup.
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UNLV vs Central Michigan: the essentials
UNLV Rebels vs Central Michigan Chippewas is a non-conference matchup that sets the Mountain West against the Mid-American (Group of 6). UNLV Rebels lead the series since 1993, 3-2. Across 5 meetings on record the series is one-sided so far, and whenever the two programs are scheduled this page carries the UNLV 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 UNLV Rebels team hub, the Mountain West this week round-up and the live conference standings. For Central Michigan against the whole conference, see Central Michigan vs the Mountain West.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the all-time record between UNLV and Central Michigan?
UNLV Rebels lead the series since 1993, 3-2. The two programs have met 5 times on record.
How can I watch UNLV 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 UNLV and Central Michigan in the same conference?
No. UNLV plays in the Mountain West. Central Michigan plays in the Mid-American (Group of 6). This is a non-conference game.