Central Michigan at Michigan
Saturday, August 30, 2003 Share
Michigan beat Central Michigan 45–7. It was their second meeting; after it, Michigan led the series 2–0.
Final at Michigan Stadium, Ann ArborHigh 73°F, low 54°FAttendance 110,637
- At kickoff
- 66°F, clear, wind 8 mph from the northWeather: NOAA NCEI Integrated Surface Database; Willow Run (KYIP), 19 km from the stadium, 17 minutes before kickoff
Scoring by quarter
| Team | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | Final |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Central Michigan | 0 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 7 |
| Michigan | 10 | 7 | 21 | 7 | 45 |
Efficiency
| Central Michigan | Michigan | |
|---|---|---|
| −0.21 | First-down EPA | 0.12 |
| −0.02 | Second-down EPA | 0.57 |
| 0.38 | Third-down EPA | 0.20 |
From CollegeFootballData.com: each offense’s efficiency, and the havoc each defense caused. The better side of each line is bold.
Before kickoff
Our ratings going in
Our ratings (scores only)
Michigan 86% to win. Elo’s favorite won.
The series
Every Central Michigan–Michigan gameMichigan leads 5–0 in five meetings, counting the three since this game.
| 2025 | Michigan 63, Central Michigan 3 | |
| 2013 | Michigan 59, Central Michigan 9 | |
| 2006 | Michigan 41, Central Michigan 17 | |
| 2003 | Michigan 45, Central Michigan 7 | |
| 1931 | Michigan 27, Central Michigan 0 |
Around this game
Central Michigan
- Next gamevs. New HampshireSept. 6, 2003
- SeasonCentral Michigan in 2003
- ProgramCentral Michigan history and records
Michigan
- Next gamevs. HoustonSept. 6, 2003
- SeasonMichigan in 2003
- ProgramMichigan history and records