MAC · 3-4 · 1-2 CONF · ATS 3-4 · O/U 2-5
Central Michigan Chippewas
HC Matt Drinkall (2nd yr) · OC Jim Chapin · DC Sean Cronin
STARTS IN 21 PERSONNEL (5 OF 7) · BASE D 4-2-5 · SHOTGUN 100%
MAC · 3-4 · 1-2 CONF · ATS 3-4 · O/U 2-5
Central Michigan
Chippewas · HC Matt Drinkall (2nd yr) · starts in 21 (5 of 7) · base D 4-2-5
Central Michigan
3-4 · 1-2 MAC
Fan sentiment
NET · WEEKLY · 2026NET SENTIMENT −100 TO +100 · WEEKLY · 2026| Week | Fans | Model | Posts | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WK 1 · @UNM | no score (too few posts) | — | 9 | — |
| WK 2 · COLG | no score (too few posts) | — | 12 | — |
| WK 3 · WYO | no score (too few posts) | — | 3 | — |
| WK 4 · @MIA | no score (too few posts) | — | 3 | — |
| WK 5 · AKR | no score (too few posts) | — | 2 | — |
| WK 6 · @OHIO | no score (too few posts) | +5 | 5 | — |
| WK 7 · WMU | no score (too few posts) | −3 | 5 | — |
| WK 8 · M-OH | no score (too few posts) | −3 | 4 so far | — |
| Week | Fans | Model | Posts | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WK 1 · @UNM | no score (too few posts) | — | 9 | — |
| WK 2 · COLG | no score (too few posts) | — | 12 | — |
| WK 3 · WYO | no score (too few posts) | — | 3 | — |
| WK 4 · @MIA | no score (too few posts) | — | 3 | — |
| WK 5 · AKR | no score (too few posts) | — | 2 | — |
| WK 6 · @OHIO | no score (too few posts) | +5 | 5 | — |
| WK 7 · WMU | no score (too few posts) | −3 | 5 | — |
| WK 8 · M-OH | no score (too few posts) | −3 | 4 so far | — |
| Week | Fans | Model | Posts | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WK 1 · @UNM | no score (too few posts) | — | 9 | — |
| WK 2 · COLG | no score (too few posts) | — | 12 | — |
| WK 3 · WYO | no score (too few posts) | — | 3 | — |
| WK 4 · @MIA | no score (too few posts) | — | 3 | — |
| WK 5 · AKR | no score (too few posts) | — | 2 | — |
| WK 6 · @OHIO | no score (too few posts) | +5 | 5 | — |
| WK 7 · WMU | no score (too few posts) | −3 | 5 | — |
| WK 8 · M-OH | no score (too few posts) | −3 | 4 so far | — |
NET SENTIMENT = % POSITIVE − % NEGATIVE POSTS · n 43 SINCE WK 1 · REDDIT 50% · RSS 50%
A WEEK SCORES AT 30 SCORED POSTS · MODEL = POWER RATING + CFP ODDS · RIVAL FANS FILTERED · UPDATED 7:03 AM ET
NET = % POSITIVE − % NEGATIVE POSTS · n 43 SINCE WK 1 · REDDIT 50% · RSS 50%
A WEEK SCORES AT 30 SCORED POSTS · MODEL = POWER RATING + CFP ODDS · RIVAL FANS FILTERED · UPDATED 7:03 AM ET
A WEEK SCORES AT 30 SCORED · n 43 SINCE WK 1 · REDDIT 50% · RSS 50% · UPDATED 7:03 AM ET
Fan pulse
WK 8 · SO FARNot enough posts for a fan pulse yet.
A weekly score needs 30 scored posts; Central Michigan fans have 3 since Monday.
A weekly score needs 30 scored posts; Central Michigan fans have 3 since Monday.
Where this week’s posts come from | Posts | ||
|---|---|---|---|
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Who covers Central Michigan
8 SOURCES · GRADED8 SOURCES · GRADED AGAINST OFFICIAL REPORTSReporter | Reporter | Links | Tier | Hit rate | First | Lead | Last |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
CA officialCMU AthleticsCMU Athletics · Team official · cmuchippewas.com/ | CA CMU AthleticsCMU Athletics · Team officialCMU Athletics ·cmuchippewas.com/ | cmuchippewas.com/PDF · reference for grading | official | source of truth | — | — | — |
CF officialCMU FootballCMU Athletics · Team official · cmuchippewas.com/sports/football | CF CMU FootballCMU Athletics · Team officialCMU Athletics ·cmuchippewas.com/sports/football | cmuchippewas.com/sports/footballPDF · reference for grading | official | source of truth | — | — | — |
CF officialCMU football news and coaches show (cmuchippewas.com)cmuchippewas.com · Team official · cmuchippewas.com/sports/football | CF CMU football news and coaches show (cmuchippewas.com)cmuchippewas.com · Team officialcmuchippewas.com ·cmuchippewas.com/sports/football | cmuchippewas.com/sports/footballPDF · reference for grading | official | source of truth | — | — | Sun |
CF officialCMU Football press conferences and coaches showCentral Michigan Athletics · Team official · cmuchippewas.com/watch/ | CF CMU Football press conferences and coaches showCentral Michigan Athletics · Team officialCentral Michigan Athletics ·cmuchippewas.com/watch/ | cmuchippewas.com/watch/PDF · reference for grading | official | source of truth | — | — | — |
CM Central Michigan Life footballreported Central Michigan Life (CMU student paper) · Beat writer@cmlife· last — source of truth · reference for grading | CM Central Michigan Life footballCentral Michigan Life (CMU student paper) · Beat writerCentral Michigan Life (CMU student paper) ·@cmlife | @cmlifeSite | reported | source of truth | — | — | — |
CH Chance Hamiltonreported Central Michigan Life · Beat writerwww.cm-life.com/staff/chance-hamilton· last — source of truth · reference for grading | CH Chance HamiltonCentral Michigan Life · Beat writerCentral Michigan Life ·www.cm-life.com/staff/chance-hamilton | www.cm-life.com/staff/chance-hamiltonSite | reported | source of truth | — | — | — |
JB Jake Bossreported 9&10 News (Cadillac) · Beat writerwww.9and10news.com/people/jake-boss/· last — source of truth · reference for grading | JB Jake Boss9&10 News (Cadillac) · Beat writer9&10 News (Cadillac) ·www.9and10news.com/people/jake-boss/ | www.9and10news.com/people/jake-boss/Site | reported | source of truth | — | — | — |
NH Noah Hensonreported Central Michigan Life · Beat writerwww.cm-life.com/staff/noah_henson· last — source of truth · reference for grading | NH Noah HensonCentral Michigan Life · Beat writerCentral Michigan Life ·www.cm-life.com/staff/noah_henson | www.cm-life.com/staff/noah_hensonSite | reported | source of truth | — | — | — |
HIT RATE = CLAIMS LATER CONFIRMED BY THE OFFICIAL REPORT OR BOX-SCORE PARTICIPATIONHIT = LATER CONFIRMED BY THE OFFICIAL REPORT
FIRST = SHARE OF CONFIRMED CLAIMS THEY BROKE · LEAD = MEDIAN HOURS AHEAD OF THE OFFICIAL REPORTFIRST = SHARE THEY BROKE · LEAD = HOURS AHEAD
NEW ACCOUNTS START AS RUMOR · REPORTED AT ≥ 75% OVER 8 GRADED CLAIMSNEW ACCOUNTS START AS RUMOR
Latest from the beat
LAST 72 H · 0 CLAIMSNo claims in this window.
How a tip becomes a status
- 1A free source posts a tipForum, Reddit, Bluesky or RSS. “The starting QB missed practice.”
- 2One targeted X checkfrom:[Central Michigan writers] · last 72 h
- 3A cited status, graded laterShown next to the official one. Scored against the next report.
- official
- Conference report or team statement. The status of record.
- reported
- Writer with a proven record. Shown beside official, cited.
- rumor
- New, fan or unproven. Feed only until confirmed.
Fan sources
1 SOURCE · TIPS + PULSE1 SOURCE · TIPS AND FAN PULSESource | Source | Size | Posts / wk | Mood | Tier | Used for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
RSS By The Belt: Central Michigan Chippewasrumor Team blog · By The Belt (independent MAC site)——mood— | RSS By The Belt: Central Michigan ChippewasTeam blog · By The Belt (independent MAC site) | — | — | — | rumor | TIPS |