Central Michigan vs. Northwestern in the GameAbove Sports Bowl: How to Watch
with Sling
Central Michigan and Northwestern meet in the GameAbove Sports Bowl to close out the season.
The College Football season comes to an end in one of the busiest times of the year on the sports calendar: Bowl Season. This year, Sling will have 45 of the 47 Bowl Games, and when you subscribe with our new Day Pass, you can watch as much or as little as you want. Die-hard fans who want to watch all of Bowl Season on ESPN can subscribe to Sling Orange. To purchase a 1 Day Pass subscription, use the link below and follow this link for our complete guide to Bowl Season on Sling!
How to Watch Central Michigan vs. Northwestern in
the GameAbove Sports Bowl with Sling
Central Michigan vs. Northwestern in the GameAbove Sports Bowl is available with a 1 Day Pass ($4.99), 7 Day Pass ($14.99), or 3 Day Pass ($9.99) subscription.
When is Central Michigan vs. Northwestern?
The GameAbove Sports Bowl between the Chippewas and the Wildcats takes place Friday, December 26, 2025, with kickoff set for 1:00p ET at Ford Field in Detroit, Michigan.
What Channel is Central Michigan vs. Northwestern?
The Chippewas vs. the Wildcats will air on ESPN. To watch ESPN with Sling, subscribe to a 1, 3, or 7 Day Pass, or purchase a monthly subscription to Sling Orange or Orange + Blue.
What are the Odds for Central Michigan vs. Northwestern?
According to DraftKings, Northwestern are 10.5‑point favorites against Central Michigan in the GameAbove Sports Bowl. The Over/Under line is currently 43.5 points.
GameAbove Sports Bowl Preview and Details
We are about our love for afternoon bowl games during the weekday, and this one is on a Friday, no less! Both teams will be motivated in this one, and there is always a little extra juice when you have a MAC team taking on a Power Four opponent. The Chippewas are 7–3 against non-Power Four opponents this year. In the two games against Power Four teams, the Chips lost by a combined score of 108–20. Now, we’re not sure Northwestern has the horses to put up that many points, but this should be a fun game to watch to get your day started.
Who: The Central Michigan Chippewas vs. the Northwestern Wildcats in the GameAbove Sports Bowl
When: Friday, December 26 at 1:00p ET on ESPN
Where: Ford Field in Detroit, Michigan
How to watch: ESPN is available on Sling with a 1, 3, or 7 Day Pass subscription or Sling Orange or Blue.