Central Michigan Chippewas vs Kent State Golden Flashes Prediction, 11/19/2025 College Football Picks, Best Bets & Odds

Game: Central Michigan Chippewas vs Kent State Golden Flashes

Date: Wednesday, November 19, 2025

Location: Dix Stadium in Kent, OH

TV: ESPNU

Odds/Point Spread: Golden Flashes (+9.5)

Total/Over-Under: 47.5

The Kent State Golden Flashes (4-6) are hosting the Central Michigan Chippewas (6-4) at Dix Stadium on Wednesday, November 19, 2025. Central Michigan opens this matchup as 9.5-point favorites. The over/under comes in at 47.5.

The Central Michigan Chippewas head into this matchup 6-4 for this season. In their last matchup, the Chippewas played the Buffalo Bulls and earned the victory with a final of 38-19. Once the final whistle blew, they ran 59 plays which gave them a total of 358 yds. The Central Michigan Chippewas rushed the ball a total of 34 different times and recorded 111 yards, which came out to an average of 3.3 yards per carry. In the running game, the Chippewas gave up 177 yds on 44 tries, which calculates to 4.0 yds per rush allowed. Central Michigan surrendered 17 completions on 24 attempts for 150 yds, and a completion percentage of 70.8%.

When talking about putting points on the board, the Central Michigan Chippewas have an average of 25.5 points per game. As a team they're averaging 177.9 yards on the ground which has them sitting 41st in the country. The Chippewas have tallied 3,408 total yards this year. When it comes to getting the ball in the endzone, Central Michigan has earned 13 touchdowns via the pass and 15 touchdowns via the ground. Central Michigan has a total of 174 first downs as an offense, and they have committed 62 penalties for 511 yds. They have surrendered the football 10 times.

Regarding yards through the air, the Chippewas are allowing 2,095 yards which ranks them 50th in D-1. They are conceding 209.5 yards per game via the pass as well as giving up a completion percentage of 58.8%. Over the course of this year, they are conceding 361.8 yards per outing ranking them 59th in Division 1. They have surrendered 14 touchdowns via the pass in addition to 14 touchdowns via the ground game. Opposing teams are running for an average of 4.4 yards per rush on the ground and 152.3 rushing yards per game for the year. Over the course of this season, they have given up 1,523 rushing yards through 10 contests. The Chippewas are ranked 61st in the nation in terms of team defense, conceding 23.5 points per contest.

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The Golden Flashes come into this game with a record of 4-6 for this season. When they last stepped on the field, the Golden Flashes went home victorious with a score of 42-35 when they faced the Akron Zips. Kent State allowed 33 running attempts for 65 yards (2.0 yds per rush). The Golden Flashes pass defense gave up a completion rate of 58.6%, surrendering 173 yards on 17 out of 29 through the air. The Golden Flashes finished the game with a total of 374 yds while they ran 47 plays (8.0 yards per play). Kent State ran for 2.6 yds per attempt, finishing with a total of 57 yds on 22 carries.

In relation to how much they score, the Golden Flashes currently sit 118th in the nation scoring 20.4 PPG. The Kent State Golden Flashes hold an average of 282.0 yards per game, which has them ranked 133rd in D-1. The Kent State offense has compiled 525 yds of penalties on 66 violations, which is good for 53rd in D-1 in terms of hurting your team. They have tossed 5 picks while losing 5 fumbles and they have been able to record 132 1st downs. For the year so far, the Golden Flashes have thrown for a total of 1,973 yards through the air as well as holding an average of 197.3 passing yards per game, which has them ranked 101st in the nation. They maintain an average of 84.7 yards per game via the ground game and have run for 847 yards in total.

Kent State has conceded a total of 1,810 yards on the ground (181.0 yards/game) and 16 touchdowns via the rush for the campaign. They have given up 23 touchdowns via the pass in addition to 268.2 yards/game, which has them ranked 125th in the nation. This season, they have relinquished 344 total points. Their defense has totaled 3 fumbles and 5 interceptions so far this year. The Golden Flashes defense has taken part in 750 plays, which has them ranked 131st in D-1. The Golden Flashes are allowing 34.4 PPG, which has them sitting 127th in the country.

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

Guy's Pick: Take the Chippewas -9.5

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