This is a huge rivalry game that has led to the home team winning over the last 9 meetings. Western Michigan has only won one time in Mount Pleasant since 1973. This year was supposed to be their best shot, but they've gone 1-4 since their star QB went out with an injury and Alex Carder is doubtful again Sunday. Tyler Van Tubbergen is 1-4 as a starter and has thrown 10 interceptions. That will fall into the hands of the Chippewa's because they just don't have the talent to stop opposing offenses. So what they have been doing is selling out playing aggressive defense and trying to force turnovers. Well Western Michigan has 15 interceptions and 8 fumbles lost on the year while Central Michigan is +3 in turnover margin. So the mistakes will be there for the Chippewa's. However..

Don't sleep on their offense. They too are led by a senior QB in Ryan Radcliff who is having a good year. He struggles a bit when he's pressured, but Western Michigan has a 3.97 sack % on the road and Western Mich should struggle against a team that does have balance. Zurlon Tipton has to touch the ball 20+ times in this game. He's a physical back leading the MAC in yards per carry at 6.5 and has 871 yards. Western Michigan has struggled defending running backs like this and I see them struggling again. At the end of the day without Alex Carder Western Michigan won't have the leadership to win this type of rivalry game. Their QB's have completed just 54% of their passes for 4 TD and 9 interceptions in road games this year.

Where to find Freddy?