1–1 MAC. Lost last game
Last win: beat Akron 41–17 on Sat, Oct 3
Next: Sat, Oct 17 vs Western Michigan, 1:30 PM EDT on ESPN+
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When did Central Michigan football last win?
Central Michigan last won on Saturday, October 3, 2026, beating Akron Zips 41–17 at home. That was 11 days ago.
Central Michigan last lost on Saturday, October 10, 2026, falling to Ohio 31–14. That was 4 days ago.
Central Michigan is 3–3 (1–1 MAC) and 7th in the MAC. The full schedule, every result and each game's box score are below.
The longer waits
1,748days since its last bowl or playoff winLast bowl or playoff win: Tony the Tiger Sun Bowl, December 31, 2021, against Washington State
Nonenational titles since 1998Counting national champions since the BCS began with the 1998 season.
Updated 7:05 PM ET.
Central Michigan Chippewas schedule and results Week Date Opponent Result 1 Sat, Sep 5 
L 7–38 2 Sat, Sep 12 
W 13–10 3 Sat, Sep 19 
W 24–10 4 Sat, Sep 26 
L 3–52 5 Sat, Oct 3 
W 41–17 6 Sat, Oct 10 
L 14–31 7 Sat, Oct 17 
1:30 PM EDT on ESPN+ 8 Sat, Oct 24 
1:00 PM EDT on ESPN+ 9 Open week 10 Wed, Nov 4 
12:00 AM EST 11 Wed, Nov 11 
12:00 AM EST 12 Wed, Nov 18 
12:00 AM EST 13 Sat, Nov 28 
12:00 PM EST
Central Michigan right now
Central Michigan lost to Ohio 14–31 on Sat, Oct 10 and now stands at 3–3 (1–1 MAC), 7th in the MAC. Central Michigan's last win came 11 days ago against Akron. Next, Central Michigan hosts Western Michigan on Sat, Oct 17 at 1:30 PM EDT on ESPN+.
Every other time Central Michigan last won
- When did Central Michigan last win at home?
- October 3, 2026, 41–17 against Akron (11 days ago)
- When did Central Michigan last win on the road?
- November 19, 2025, 28–16 against Kent State (329 days ago)
- When did Central Michigan last beat a ranked team?
- Not since at least 2017.
- When did Central Michigan last win a bowl or playoff game?
- Tony the Tiger Sun Bowl, December 31, 2021 (1,748 days ago)
- When did Central Michigan last win a national title?
- Not since at least 1998. This counts BCS and College Football Playoff champions, from the 1998 season on.
- When did Central Michigan last beat Akron?
- October 3, 2026, 41–17 against Akron (11 days ago)
- When did Central Michigan last beat Ball State?
- September 21, 2024, 37–34 against Ball State (753 days ago)
- When did Central Michigan last beat Bowling Green?
- October 18, 2025, 27–6 against Bowling Green (361 days ago)
- When did Central Michigan last beat Buffalo?
- November 12, 2025, 38–19 against Buffalo (336 days ago)
- When did Central Michigan last beat Eastern Michigan?
- September 27, 2025, 24–13 against Eastern Michigan (382 days ago)
- When did Central Michigan last beat Kent State?
- November 19, 2025, 28–16 against Kent State (329 days ago)
- When did Central Michigan last beat UMass?
- October 25, 2025, 38–13 against UMass (354 days ago)
- When did Central Michigan last beat Miami (OH)?
- Not since at least 2017.
- When did Central Michigan last beat Ohio?
- October 9, 2021, 30–27 against Ohio (1,831 days ago)
- When did Central Michigan last beat Toledo?
- October 16, 2021, 26–23 against Toledo (1,824 days ago)
- When did Central Michigan last beat Western Michigan?
- November 19, 2024, 16–14 against Western Michigan (694 days ago)
- What is Central Michigan's current streak?
- Lost last game
- What is Central Michigan's longest losing streak since 2017?
- 8 games, ending November 23, 2018
When did Central Michigan last lose?
- When did Central Michigan last lose?
- October 10, 2026, 31–14 loss to Ohio (4 days ago)
- When did Central Michigan last lose at home?
- November 29, 2025, 21–3 loss to Toledo (319 days ago)
- When did Central Michigan last lose on the road?
- October 10, 2026, 31–14 loss to Ohio (4 days ago)
- When was Central Michigan last shut out?
- September 7, 2019, 61–0 loss to Wisconsin (2,594 days ago)
- When did Central Michigan last score 40 or more points?
- October 3, 2026, 41–17 win over Akron (11 days ago)
- When did Central Michigan last lose to Akron?
- October 4, 2025, 28–22 loss to Akron (375 days ago)
- When did Central Michigan last lose to Ball State?
- October 21, 2023, 24–17 loss to Ball State (1,089 days ago)
- When did Central Michigan last lose to Bowling Green?
- November 5, 2024, 23–13 loss to Bowling Green (708 days ago)
- When did Central Michigan last lose to Buffalo?
- October 7, 2023, 37–13 loss to Buffalo (1,103 days ago)
- When did Central Michigan last lose to Eastern Michigan?
- October 19, 2024, 38–34 loss to Eastern Michigan (725 days ago)
- When did Central Michigan last lose to Miami (OH)?
- October 26, 2024, 46–7 loss to Miami (OH) (718 days ago)
- When did Central Michigan last lose to Ohio?
- October 10, 2026, 31–14 loss to Ohio (4 days ago)
- When did Central Michigan last lose to Toledo?
- November 29, 2025, 21–3 loss to Toledo (319 days ago)
- When did Central Michigan last lose to Western Michigan?
- November 1, 2025, 24–21 loss to Western Michigan (347 days ago)
Common questions
How many days since Central Michigan football last won?
As of October 14, 2026, it has been 11 days since Central Michigan last won. Central Michigan beat Akron 41–17 on October 3, 2026.
What is Central Michigan's record this season?
Central Michigan is 3–3, 1–1 in MAC play, and 7th in the MAC. Lost last game.
Has Central Michigan won a game this season?
Yes. Central Michigan has won 3 games this season and is 3–3.
When does Central Michigan play next?
Central Michigan hosts Western Michigan on Sat, Oct 17 at 1:30 PM EDT on ESPN+.
What was the last game Central Michigan played?
Central Michigan lost to Ohio 31–14 on the road on October 10, 2026.
Did Central Michigan win its last game?
No. Central Michigan lost to Ohio 31–14 on the road on October 10, 2026.
What is Central Michigan's record right now?
Central Michigan is 3–3, 7th in the MAC.
What conference is Central Michigan in?
Central Michigan plays in the MAC, one of 13 teams.
Against the conference
Since 2017, Central Michigan is 30–35 against the rest of the MAC as it stands today, across 65 meetings with 11 different opponents.
Central Michigan's best record is against Kent State (3–0), and Miami (OH) has given it the most trouble (0–4).
| Opponent | Record | Win rate |
|---|---|---|
| Eastern Michigan head to head | 6–3 | 67% |
| Western Michigan head to head | 3–6 | 33% |
| Toledo head to head | 2–7 | 22% |
| Ball State head to head | 4–4 | 50% |
| Akron head to head | 4–2 | 67% |
| Ohio head to head | 3–3 | 50% |
| Bowling Green head to head | 2–3 | 40% |
| Buffalo head to head | 2–3 | 40% |
| Miami (OH) head to head | 0–4 | 0% |
| Kent State head to head | 3–0 | 100% |
| UMass head to head | 1–0 | 100% |
Drought history
Regular season results for Central Michigan Chippewas from 2017 through 2026, conference championship games included, a combined record of 51–58.
- Longest losing streak since 2017: 8 straight games, from September 29, 2018 to November 23, 2018.
- Longest stretch between wins: 341 days, ending with a win over Albany on August 29, 2019.
- The current drought stands at 11 days, 330 short of that mark.
| Season | Record |
|---|---|
| 2026 | 3–3 |
| 2025 | 7–5 |
| 2024 | 4–8 |
| 2023 | 5–7 |
| 2022 | 4–8 |
| 2021 | 8–4 |
| 2020 | 3–3 |
| 2019 | 8–5 |
| 2018 | 1–11 |
| 2017 | 8–4 |
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Also in the MAC: Akron, Ball State, Bowling Green, Buffalo, Eastern Michigan, Kent State, UMass, Miami (OH), Ohio, Sacramento State, Toledo, Western Michigan.