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Central Michigan vs Northwestern weather recap

Central MichiganChippewas · 7-6 · MAC
7
vsFinal
NorthwesternWildcats · 7-6 · Big Ten
34
Kickoff
Site
Ford Field, Detroit, MI
TV
ESPN
The short answer

Central Michigan vs Northwestern has been played. Final: Central Michigan 7, Northwestern 34.

Kickoff forecast (final issued)

Indoors

Ford Field has a roof; the game is out of the weather.

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Ford Field

Stadium page
Ford Field
Location
Detroit, MI
Surface
Turf
Roof
Dome / retractable
Elevation
600 ft183 m
Map
Series history

First meeting in our records

Central Michigan vs Northwestern: full series weather history

Game-day weather history

Recent games at Ford Field

Actual kickoff weather at recent games
DateGameFinalKickoff weather
Sat, Dec 6, 2025Miami (OH) at Western Michigan13–23 Indoors
Sat, Nov 29, 2025Maryland at Michigan State28–38 Indoors
Thu, Dec 26, 2024Pittsburgh at Toledo46–48 Indoors
Sat, Dec 7, 2024Ohio at Miami (OH)38–3 Indoors
Q&A

Central Michigan vs Northwestern: questions fans ask

What was the weather at Central Michigan vs Northwestern?

Central Michigan vs Northwestern has been played. Final: Central Michigan 7, Northwestern 34.

Does Ford Field have a roof?

Yes. Ford Field is an indoor stadium, so weather does not affect play.