Staff predictions: Rivalry Week
Las Vegas doesn’t like the Chippewas chances this week, predicting Western Michigan to beat Central Michigan by 7.5-points. But five of five Central Michigan Life football beat writers disagree.
Taylor DesOrmeau, Sports Editor
Record: 5-0
For two teams with legitimate MAC West title hopes, this game has more than bragging rights on the line. Expect emotion. Expect big hits. Expect big plays. And while I don’t know who I expect to win in this toss up, I’m leaning Chippewas in this one.
Final Score: CMU 27, WMU 26
Dominick Mastrangelo, Staff Reporter
Record: 4-1
Much like the Syracuse game, this weekend’s clash appears much more winnable than it did at the beginning of the season. WMU has played below its potential so far, and CMU has yet to have a breakout game. I expect this game to be close, with CMU winning by the slimmest of margins.
Final Score: CMU 28, WMU 27
Greg Wickliffe, Staff Reporter
Record: 5-0
If I had to pick this game at the beginning of the season, I would have said Western hands down. I believe CMU will avenge last season's loss and bring the Victory Cannon back to Mount Pleasant. It will be close, but Cooper Rush will find a way to lead the Chippewas to victory.
Final Score: CMU 31, WMU 24
Joe Judd, Staff Reporter
Record: 5-0
CMU is as ready as they’ve been in the past five years leading into Western weekend. Some people might see an extra week off for WMU as an advantage, but, to me, WMU could enter the rivalry game with cold feet. It won’t be easy, but I see Bonamego bringing the Victory Cannon back to the pleasant mountain.
Final Score: CMU: 21, WMU 20
Evan Sasiela, Staff Reporter
Record: 4-1
Before the season, I predicted the Chippewas would start 1-5. I then saw John Bonamego and Cooper Rush become a dynamic duo. WMU may have Zach Terrell, Jarvion Franklin and Corey Davis, but the Chippewas have the third best defense in the MAC. WMU has a case of Fleck Fever and the Chippewas have the perfect cure.
Final Score: CMU 27, WMU 24
