SU football opponent preview: Central Michigan
Logan Reidsma | Photo Editor
Syracuse takes on Central Michigan in the Carrier Dome at 12:30 p.m. on Saturday.
Overview
Key Players
Central Michigan has struggled to run the ball this season and will lean on quarterback Cooper Rush to command the offense. Rush is 53-of-77 passing this year with a 136.8 efficiency rating.
Ben McCord is the Chippewas leading receiver through two games. Over half of his 159 receiving yards came on a 83-yard touchdown against Monmouth.
Big Numbers
Central Michigan is averaging just 76 yards rushing per game and 2.5 yards per carry. Its rushing offense ranks 12th in the MAC and 122nd among Football Bowl Subdivision teams.
The Chippewas 57 percent 3rd-down conversion rate puts it in the top five teams in the FBS. Central Michigan has converted 20 of its 35 third down chances.
Statistical Comparison
Published on September 18, 2015 at 9:36 am
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