Eastern Michigan Eagles vs Central Michigan Chippewas Prediction, 9/27/2025 College Football Picks, Best Bets & Odds

Game: Eastern Michigan Eagles vs Central Michigan Chippewas

Date: Saturday, September 27, 2025

Location: Kelly/Shorts Stadium in Mount Pleasant, MI

TV: ESPN+

Odds/Point Spread: Chippewas (-5.5)

Total/Over-Under: 53.5

The Eastern Michigan Eagles (1-3) are headed to Kelly/Shorts Stadium on Saturday, September 27, 2025 where they will take on the Central Michigan Chippewas (2-2). Eastern Michigan is 5.5-point dogs. The over/under is 53.5.

The Eastern Michigan Eagles step onto the field holding a record of 1-3 for this season. The last time they stepped onto the field, the Eagles played the Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns and walked away with a win by a score of 34-31. The Eastern Michigan Eagles ran the rock 36 times and totaled 183 yards, which came out to an average of 5.1 yds per attempt. Once the final whistle blew, they tallied 67 plays which converted into 409 yds. Eastern Michigan surrendered 21 completions on 35 attempts for 237 yards, and a completion rate of 60.0%. On the ground, the Eagles gave up 214 yds on 32 tries, which is an average of 6.7 yards per run allowed.

In terms of scoring points, the Eastern Michigan Eagles are averaging 26.8 points per contest. As a team they're averaging 144.8 yards rushing which ranks them 89th in Division 1. The Eagles have racked up 1,572 total yards for the year. When it comes to scoring, Eastern Michigan has amassed 5 passing touchdowns and 7 touchdowns via the ground. Eastern Michigan has 81 first downs as a team, and they have committed 21 infractions for 187 yds. They have turned the ball over 2 times.

Concerning yards through the air, the Eagles have given up 939 yards which ranks them 101st in Division 1. They are giving up 234.8 yards per outing via the pass in addition to conceding a completion percentage of 61.6%. During the season, they have allowed 507.0 yards per game ranking them 135th in D-1. They have surrendered 6 touchdowns via the pass as well as 14 touchdowns via the ground game. The opposition is running for 6.7 yards per run and 272.3 rushing yards per game for the season. Over the course of this year, they have given up 1,089 rushing yards through 4 games. The Eagles sit in 132nd in the nation regarding team defense, giving up 39.8 points per game.

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The Chippewas come into this matchup with a record of 2-2 for this season. In their last game, the Chippewas walked away with a victory by a final of 49-10 when they faced the Wagner Seahawks. Central Michigan ran for 4.9 yards per tote, finishing with 233 yds on 48 carries. The Chippewas finished the game with 506 yards while running 66 plays (7.7 yards per play). The Chippewas passing defense conceded a completion percentage of 60.0%, relinquishing 41 yds on 12 out of 20 through the air. Central Michigan allowed 35 rushing attempts for 72 yards (2.1 yards per rush).

The Central Michigan Chippewas are averaging 301.3 yards per contest, ranking them 122nd in the country. The Central Michigan offense has accrued 187 yards of penalties on 25 infractions, which ranks 51st in college football in terms of helping out the opposition. They have an average of 145.0 yards per game via the ground game and have run for 580 yards for the season. They have given away 1 picks while allowing opponents to recover 4 fumbles and they have obtained 65 first downs. In relation to putting points on the board, the Chippewas currently sit 106th in the country with 21.3 points per game. For the season to this point, the Chippewas have a total of 625 passing yards in addition to holding an average of 156.3 passing yards per game, putting them at 122nd in college football.

Central Michigan has allowed the opposition a total of 652 yards rushing (163.0 yards per outing) and 10 touchdowns on the ground for the season. They have surrendered 7 touchdowns through the air as well as 231.0 yards/outing, which puts them in 89th in the nation. This season, they have relinquished 132 pts. They have earned 2 fumbles and 5 picks on the year. The Chippewas defense has participated in 262 plays, which ranks 79th in D-1. The Chippewas are relinquishing 33.0 points per game, which has them 122nd in D-1.

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

Josh's Pick: Take the Chippewas -5.5

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