Buffalo Bulls vs Central Michigan Chippewas Prediction, 11/12/2025 College Football Picks, Best Bets & Odds

Game: Buffalo Bulls vs Central Michigan Chippewas

Date: Wednesday, November 12, 2025

Location: Kelly/Shorts Stadium in Mount Pleasant, MI

TV: CBSSN

Odds/Point Spread: Chippewas (-2.0)

Total/Over-Under: 44

The Buffalo Bulls (5-4) are en route to Kelly/Shorts Stadium on Wednesday, November 12, 2025 where they will meet the Central Michigan Chippewas (5-4). Buffalo opens this contest as 2.0-point dogs. The total is 44.

The Buffalo Bulls head into this game 5-4 this season. In their last matchup, the Bulls faced the Bowling Green Falcons and went home with a win by a final score of 28-3. At the end of the game, they tallied 51 plays which totaled 282 yards. The Buffalo Bulls ran the football 27 different times and compiled 146 yds, which earned them an average of 5.4 yards per tote. When it came to stopping the run, the Bulls conceded 116 yards on 44 attempts, which is an average of 2.6 yds per rush allowed. Buffalo gave up 11 completions on 28 tries for 100 yards, and a completion percentage of 39.3%.

Concerning scoring points, the Buffalo Bulls are sitting at 24.8 points per game. As a unit they're holding an average of 144.4 yards on the ground ranking them 81st in Division 1. The Bulls have attained 3,213 total yards for the season. When it comes to getting the ball in the endzone, Buffalo has compiled 13 touchdowns via the pass and 13 touchdowns via the ground. Buffalo has accounted for 173 first downs as an offense, and they have been flagged for 47 infractions for 409 yards. They have turned the ball over 13 different times.

Concerning passing yards, the Bulls have conceded 1,658 yards which puts them in 35th in the country. They are giving up 184.2 yards per contest via the pass and conceding a completion percentage of 55.3%. For the year, they are granting 323.6 yards per game which puts them 31st in the nation. They have yielded 12 touchdowns through the air and 10 touchdowns via the ground game. Opposing teams are running for an average of 3.4 yards per rush on the ground and 139.3 rushing yards per contest this year. During this campaign, they have allowed 1,254 rushing yards through 9 contests. The Bulls are sitting in 23rd in college football regarding the opposition scoring, allowing 19.6 points per game.

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The Chippewas head into this game 5-4 this year. In their last game, the Chippewas took a loss by a final score of 24-21 against the Western Michigan Broncos. Central Michigan allowed 44 rushing attempts for 177 yds (4.0 yds per carry). The Chippewas pass defense gave up a completion rate of 70.8%, relinquishing 150 yards on 17 out of 24 passing. The Chippewas finished with 240 yards and they ran 47 plays (5.1 yards per play). Central Michigan ran the football for 1.6 yards per carry, finishing with a total of 55 yards on 35 carries.

The Central Michigan Chippewas have an average of 338.9 yards per game, ranking them 107th in Division 1. The Central Michigan offense has 481 penalty yards on 59 infractions, which has them sitting 42nd in D-1 in terms of making mistakes. They hold an average of 185.3 yards via the ground game and have run for 1,668 yards in total. They have thrown 2 interceptions while letting opponents recover 6 fumbles and they have recorded 157 first downs. When it comes to how much they score, the Chippewas are sitting 93rd in college football with an average of 24.1 points per game. During the season to this point, the Chippewas have thrown for a total of 1,382 yards via the pass as well as an average of 153.6 passing yards per contest, ranking them 126th in the country.

The Chippewas are relinquishing 24.0 PPG, which has them ranked 64th in college football. Central Michigan has given up a total of 1,387 yards rushing (154.1 yards per game) and 14 touchdowns rushing for the year. They have allowed the opposition 12 touchdowns through the air and 203.7 yards per game, which puts them in 48th in the nation. The Chippewas defense has participated in 593 plays, which is 93rd in D-1. They have earned 3 fumbles recovered and 10 interceptions this season. Over the course of the season, they have allowed 216 points.

Who will win tonight's Bulls/Chippewas college football game against the spread?

Josh's Pick: Take the Bulls +2.0

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