Game: Ohio Bobcats vs. Central Michigan Chippewas

Date: Saturday October 12, 2024

Location: Kelly/Shorts Stadium in Mount Pleasant, MI

TV: ESPNU

Odds/point spread: Chips (+3.5)

Total/top-bottom: 48

The Ohio Bobcats (3-2) head to Kelly/Shorts Stadium on Saturday, October 12, 2024, where they will play Central Michigan Chippewas (3-2). Central Michigan opens this game as 3.5-point underdogs. The over/under is set at 48.

The Ohio Bobcats come into this game with a record of 3-2 this season. In their last game, the Bobcats faced the Akron Zips and walked away with a win by a score of 30-10. In the running game, the Bobcats gave up -18 yards on 20 attempts, which equates to -0.9 yards per run allowed. Ohio gave up 25 pass completions on 38 attempts for a total of 196 yards and a 65.8% completion percentage. In total, they completed 69 plays for 440 yards. The Ohio Bobcats ultimately rushed 51 times and had 236 yards, for an average of 4.6 yards per attempt.

In terms of point scoring, the Ohio Bobcats are averaging 21.2 points per game. As a unit, they maintain an average of 190.2 yards in the run game, which ranks them 39th in Division 1. The Bobcats have gained 1,837 total yards for the campaign. In regards to scoring touchdowns, Ohio has totaled four touchdowns through the air and nine rushing touchdowns. Ohio has recorded 103 first downs, and they have been called for 31 penalties for 283 yards. They turned the football over 10 times.

In terms of yards through the pass, the Bobcats have allowed 1,196 yards, which ranks 84th in D-1. They give up 239.2 yards per outing through the air and give up a completion percentage of 63.4%. For the season, they have yielded 339.8 yards per game, which ranks 56th in college football. They have given up 6 touchdowns through the passing game and 6 touchdowns through the ground game. They are allowing 3.3 yards per run and 100.6 rushing yards per game for the year. In total, they have allowed 503 rushing yards in 5 games. The Bobcats rank 63rd in D-1 in opponent scoring, allowing 23.0 points per game.

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The Chippewas came into this game with a 3-2 record for the year. When they last took the field, the Chippewas walked away victorious by a score of 22-21 as they faced the San Diego State Aztecs. Central Michigan surrendered 45 attempts on the ground for 118 yards (2.6 yds per rush). Chippewa’s passing defense allowed a 60.9% completion rate, giving up 246 yards on 14 of 23 through the air. The Chippewas finished with 452 yards on 88 plays (5.1 yards per play). Central Michigan rushed for 3.7 yards per attempt and finished with 154 yards on 42 carries.

When it comes to their scoring output, the Chippewas rank 65th in the country, averaging 30.0 points per game. The Central Michigan Chippewas are averaging 429.6 yards/game, which ranks 49th in the nation. Central Michigan’s offense has racked up 255 penalty yards on 32 fouls, ranking them 71st in Division 1 in helping the opposition. They have given up 7 picks while opponents have committed 3 fumbles and they have 108 first downs to their name. For the year to date, the Chippewas have amassed 1,225 passing yards and are averaging 245.0 passing yards per game, which ranks them 54th in D-1. They maintain an average of 184.6 yards per game via rushing and have rushed for 923 yards this season.

The Chippewas are conceding 29.4 PPG, which ranks 97th in college football. Central Michigan has given up 780 total rushing yards (156.0 yards per game) this year, in addition to 8 touchdowns on the ground. This season they have given up a total of 147 points. They have given up 9 touchdowns through the air and 197.6 yards per outing, which ranks them 46th in Division 1. The Chippewas defense has been on the field 321 times, which ranks them 42nd in the country to stand. Their defense has yielded 0 fumbles recovered and 1 pick so far this season.

Who will win tonight’s Bobcats/Chippewas college football game against the spread?

Guy’s Choice: Take the Bobcats -3.5

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