FACTS & STATS: Site: Kelly/Shorts Stadium (30,255) -- Mount Pleasant, Michigan. Television: Local. Home Record: EMU 2-3, CMU 3-1. Away Record: EMU 1-5, CMU 3-3. Neutral Record: EMU 0-0, CMU 0-0. Conference Record: EMU 2-4, CMU 5-0. Series Record: Central Michigan leads, 53-25-6.

GAME NOTES: The Central Michigan Chippewas will try to remain perfect in Mid- American Conference action when they host the Eastern Michigan Eagles this Friday evening at Kelly/Shorts Stadium. The Eagles have been atrocious throughout the season and have lost six of their last seven matchups, including two in a row. The last time EMU was on the field the team suffered a tough, 39-32 setback to Bowling Green. The Eagles have ben horrendous away from home this season, posting a terrible 1-5 ledger outside of Ypsilanti. As for the Chippewas, they have won five of their last six games, including two consecutive matchups. The team's most recent victory came this past Tuesday, as the Chippewas posted a thrilling, 34-31 win over Western Michigan. At 5-0, CMU has clinched the West Division of the MAC and will play for the MAC title on December 1st. The Chippewas posted a thrilling, 24-17 overtime win over EMU this past season and now have a commanding, 53-25-6 edge in the all-time series.

The last time EMU was on the field, the team rushed for a whopping 269 yards, but still fell to the Bowling Green Falcons by seven points. Pierre Walker led the way with 155 yards and one score in the contest, and now has a team best 690 rushing yards and seven touchdowns. The passing attack has not been as clear cut, as the team has shuffled Andy Schmitt and Kyle McMahon under center this year. Schmitt has been far more productive, as the signal-caller has thrown for 1,401 yards and has 14 TDs against five interceptions. Schmitt put forth a solid effort in the loss to Bowling Green, as the QB completed 12- of-18 passes for 134 yards and two touchdowns. As a whole, this unit has been far too inconsistent, and heads into this matchup averaging just 328.1 ypg, while posting a mere 22.0 ppg.

The Eagles' biggest problem this season has been their inability to contain the run, as opponents are averaging a tremendous 192.5 ypg. Overall this defensive unit is being abused for 418.7 total ypg, which has led to 29.9 ppg. In the recent setback to Bowling Green, the Eagles were dismantled for a horrendous 419 total yards, and that includes 193 rushing yards on 39 attempts (4.9 ypc). The Eagles were able to force two turnovers in the contest, but finished the game with zero sacks. Both areas have been a sore spot for EMU, as the team has forced 26 turnovers, but has recorded only 16 sacks. The defense has also struggled on third down, allowing the opposition to convert on 49 percent of their third down chances.

The Chippewas are without question the most dangerous offensive unit in the entire MAC, as the squad is torturing teams with its ground game, as well as with its passing attack. The Chippewas are rushing for a solid 162.2 ypg on the year, while also throwing for an impressive 263.3 ypg. Dan LeFevour has been "Mr. Everything" for CMU, as the quarterback is leading the ground game with 618 yards and 10 scores, while also throwing for 2,547 yards and 19 touchdowns. LeFevour has completed 66.4 percent of his throws and is definitely one of the top signal-callers in the MAC. The top two targets for LeFevour have been Antonio Brown and Bryan Anderson, as the two receivers have collected a combined 134 receptions for 1,415 yards and 11 scores. In the recent victory over Western Michigan, the Chippewas posted just 384 total yards. Once again LeFevour led the way, as the QB threw for 235 yards and one score, while also rushing for a team-best 72 yards and two touchdowns.

Where the Chippewas have struggled this season is on the defensive side of the field, as the team is being dismantled for 425.5 total ypg. The unit is yielding 177.1 ypg on the ground, while also being lit up for 301.2 ypg via the pass. In the recent victory over WMU, the Chippewas put forth a solid effort, especially against the ground game, holding the Broncos to just 107 yards on 35 attempts (3.1 ypc). In the win, the team only forced one turnover, and finished the game with only two sacks. In 10 contests this year, the defense has forced 22 miscues, but pressuring the quarterback has been a tremendous problem, as the team has collected just 17 sacks. Red Keith has been outstanding for this defense, as the linebacker is currently pacing the team with 103 stops.

The Chippewas should continued their perfect run through the MAC, as the team should have little trouble against a far too inconsistent Eastern Michigan squad.

Sports Network Predicted Outcome: Central Michigan 48, Eastern Michigan 24

Friday, November 16th, 7:00 p.m. (et)