Ohio Bobcats vs Ball State Cardinals Prediction, 10/4/2025 College Football Picks, Best Bets & Odds

Game: Ohio Bobcats vs Ball State Cardinals

Date: Saturday, October 4, 2025

Location: Scheumann Stadium in Muncie, IN

TV: CBSSN

Odds/Point Spread: Cardinals (+14.5)

Total/Over-Under: 51.5

The Ohio Bobcats (3-2) are headed to Scheumann Stadium on Saturday, October 4, 2025 where they will meet the Ball State Cardinals (1-3). Ball State opens this game as 14.5-point dogs. The over/under comes in at 51.5.

The Ohio Bobcats head into this game 3-2 for this year. The last time they stepped onto the field, the Bobcats played the Bowling Green Falcons and took home the win by a score of 35-20. The Ohio Bobcats ran the ball 39 different times and totaled 231 yds, which earned them an average of 5.9 yards per tote. Overall, they tallied 64 plays which totaled 439 yds. Ohio allowed 19 completions on 29 tries for a total of 170 yds, and a completion rate of 65.5%. In the running game, the Bobcats conceded 180 yds on 36 attempts, which averages out to 5.0 yards per run surrendered.

The Bobcats have tallied 2,097 total yards for this campaign. When it comes to distribution of touchdowns, Ohio has totaled 8 passing touchdowns and 10 rushing touchdowns. They have surrendered the ball 7 different times. Ohio has earned 114 first downs as an offense, and they have committed 27 infractions for 200 yds. Offensively they maintain an average of 200.0 yards via the ground game which ranks them 38th in Division 1. Concerning putting points on the board, the Ohio Bobcats hold an average of 28.8 points per game.

The Bobcats are ranked 95th in the nation regarding their opponents scoring, allowing 27.2 PPG. They are allowing teams to run for an average of 5.0 yards per rushing attempt and 163.0 rushing yards per contest for the year. For the season, they have given up 815 yards via the ground game in 5 games. Concerning yards via the pass, the Bobcats have given up 1,236 yards which has them ranked 122nd in D-1. They are conceding 247.2 yards per contest through the air in addition to allowing a completion percentage of 67.6%. For the season, they have relinquished 410.2 yards per contest which puts them 113th in Division 1. They have surrendered 8 touchdowns via the pass in addition to 7 touchdowns on the ground.

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The Cardinals head into this matchup 1-3 this year. The last time they took the field, the Cardinals took a loss by a score of 31-25 against the Connecticut Huskies. The Cardinals finished the game with a total of 404 yds on 62 plays (6.5 yards per play). Ball State rushed for 4.8 yds per attempt, finishing the contest with 176 yds on 37 carries. Ball State relinquished 37 attempts on the ground for 219 yds (5.9 yds per carry). The Cardinals secondary conceded a completion percentage of 66.7%, surrendering 181 yds on 20 for 30 passing.

When looking at this team's ability to score points, the Cardinals are sitting 130th in Division 1 by scoring 15.5 points per game. The Ball State Cardinals have an average of 272.0 yards/outing, which has them ranked 132nd in D-1. The Ball State offense has accrued 163 yds of penalties on 20 violations, which is 110th in college football in terms of helping out the opposition. They have thrown 2 picks while surrendering 2 fumbles and they have tallied 59 1st downs. Over the course of the season thus far, the Cardinals currently sit at 491 yards via the pass in addition to an average of 122.8 passing yards per outing, ranking them 132nd in the nation. They hold an average of 149.3 yards per game on the ground and have rushed for 597 yards in total.

The Cardinals are relinquishing 33.3 PPG, which puts them 125th in college football. Ball State has allowed the opposition a total of 668 yards rushing (167.0 yards/game) as well as 9 touchdowns by way of the ground game on the campaign. They have conceded 7 touchdowns via the pass as well as 262.8 yards per contest, which puts them in 116th in D-1. The Cardinals defense has been on the field for 272 plays, which is good for 52nd in college football. Their defense has totaled 1 fumble and no interceptions for the season. Over the course of the season, they have relinquished 133 points in total.

Who will win tonight's Bobcats/Cardinals college football game against the spread?

Tony's Pick: Take the Bobcats -14.5

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