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Purdue vs Central Michigan
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Head-to-head on record
| Team | Wins | Series |
|---|---|---|
 Purdue Boilermakers | 5 | Purdue leads |
 Central Michigan Chippewas | 1 |
Meetings since 1999: 6. Source: CollegeFootballData game log.
The series in numbers
4-1 Regular season
1-0 Postseason
5-1 Last 6
42-25 Avg score
5 Longest Purdue win run
Biggest Purdue win 48-0 in 2000, a 48-point margin.
Biggest Purdue loss 17-38 in 2014, a 21-point margin.
Every Purdue vs Central Michigan meeting
| Season | Result | Site | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | Central Michigan win | West Lafayette | 17-38 |
| 2008 | Purdue win | West Lafayette | 32-25 |
| 2007 * | Purdue win | Neutral | 51-48 |
| 2007 | Purdue win | West Lafayette | 45-22 |
| 2000 | Purdue win | West Lafayette | 48-0 |
| 1999 | Purdue win | West Lafayette | 58-16 |
* postseason meeting. Scores from the Purdue perspective. Source: CollegeFootballData game log, since 1999.
Matchup stats
Last five games
Completed results from CollegeFootballData via the CFB Data Hub
Purdue Boilermakers lead the series since 1999, 5-1. Here is the series on record and how to watch when Purdue and Central Michigan meet.
How to watch Purdue vs Central Michigan
When Purdue 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 Purdue radio network.
- Confirm kickoff Kickoff and the exact channel are set by the networks before game week. Check the match center for the Purdue 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.
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Purdue vs Central Michigan: the essentials
Purdue Boilermakers vs Central Michigan Chippewas is a non-conference matchup that sets the Big Ten against the Mid-American (Group of 6). Purdue Boilermakers lead the series since 1999, 5-1. Across 6 meetings on record the series is one-sided so far, and whenever the two programs are scheduled this page carries the Purdue 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 Purdue Boilermakers 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 Purdue and Central Michigan?
Purdue Boilermakers lead the series since 1999, 5-1. The two programs have met 6 times on record.
How can I watch Purdue 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 Purdue and Central Michigan in the same conference?
No. Purdue plays in the Big Ten. Central Michigan plays in the Mid-American (Group of 6). This is a non-conference game.