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Indiana vs Central Michigan
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Head-to-head on record
| Team | Wins | Series |
|---|---|---|
 Indiana Hoosiers | 3 | Indiana leads |
 Central Michigan Chippewas | 1 |
Meetings since 2002: 4. Source: CollegeFootballData game log.
The series in numbers
3-1 Regular season
3-1 Last 4
34-22 Avg score
3 Longest Indiana win run
Biggest Indiana win 41-10 in 2004, a 31-point margin.
Biggest Indiana loss 34-37 in 2008, a 3-point margin.
Every Indiana vs Central Michigan meeting
| Season | Result | Site | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | Central Michigan win | Bloomington | 34-37 |
| 2005 | Indiana win | Mount Pleasant | 20-13 |
| 2004 | Indiana win | Bloomington | 41-10 |
| 2002 | Indiana win | Bloomington | 39-29 |
Scores from the Indiana perspective. Source: CollegeFootballData game log, since 2002.
Matchup stats
Last five games
Completed results from CollegeFootballData via the CFB Data Hub
Indiana Hoosiers lead the series since 2002, 3-1. Here is the series on record and how to watch when Indiana and Central Michigan meet.
How to watch Indiana vs Central Michigan
When Indiana 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 Indiana radio network.
- Confirm kickoff Kickoff and the exact channel are set by the networks before game week. Check the match center for the Indiana 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 Indiana this season
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Indiana vs Central Michigan: the essentials
Indiana Hoosiers vs Central Michigan Chippewas is a non-conference matchup that sets the Big Ten against the Mid-American (Group of 6). Indiana Hoosiers lead the series since 2002, 3-1. Across 4 meetings on record the series is one-sided so far, and whenever the two programs are scheduled this page carries the Indiana 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 Indiana Hoosiers team hub, the Big Ten this week round-up and the live conference standings. For Central Michigan against the whole conference, see Central Michigan vs the Big Ten.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the all-time record between Indiana and Central Michigan?
Indiana Hoosiers lead the series since 2002, 3-1. The two programs have met 4 times on record.
How can I watch Indiana 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 Indiana and Central Michigan in the same conference?
No. Indiana plays in the Big Ten. Central Michigan plays in the Mid-American (Group of 6). This is a non-conference game.