UMass Minutemen vs Ohio Bobcats Prediction, 11/18/2025 College Football Picks, Best Bets & Odds

Game: UMass Minutemen vs Ohio Bobcats

Date: Tuesday, November 18, 2025

Location: Peden Stadium in Athens, OH

TV: CBSSN

Odds/Point Spread: Bobcats (-32.5)

Total/Over-Under: 51.5

The UMass Minutemen (0-10) are en route to Peden Stadium on Tuesday, November 18, 2025 where they will try to beat the Ohio Bobcats (6-4). Ohio opens this game as 32.5-point favorites from Vegas oddsmakers. The total is set at 51.5.

The UMass Minutemen come into this matchup with a record of 0-10 for this season. In their last matchup, the Minutemen played the NIU Huskies and walked away from this one with a loss by a score of 45-3. When it came to stopping the run, the Minutemen gave up 237 yds on 46 tries, which averages out to 5.2 yds per run allowed. UMass gave up 14 completions on 22 attempts for 230 yards, and a completion rate of 63.6%. Overall, they had 67 plays which gave them 262 yards. The UMass Minutemen ran the ball a total of 25 times and accrued 65 yards, which had them averaging 2.6 yards per carry.

The Minutemen have racked up 2,463 total yards for the season. With reference to scoring, UMass has totaled 4 touchdowns via the pass and 6 touchdowns on the ground. They have surrendered the football 12 different times. UMass has accounted for 153 1st downs offensively, and they have been flagged for 59 penalties for 470 yards. As a team they have an average of 79.5 yards on the ground giving them a rank of 133rd in D-1. When it comes to putting the ball in the endzone, the UMass Minutemen have an average of 10.5 points per outing.

When talking about yards through the air, the Minutemen are conceding 2,394 yds which has them ranked 93rd in Division 1. They have allowed 239.4 yards per contest via the pass in addition to conceding a completion percentage of 67.9%. Over the course of this season, they have given up 440.9 yards/game ranking them 128th in D-1. They have relinquished 26 touchdowns via the pass and 21 touchdowns via the ground game. Opposing teams are running for an average of 4.8 yards per run and 201.5 rushing yards per game on the year. Over the course of this year, they have conceded 2,015 yards via the ground game in 10 contests. The Minutemen sit in 134th in Division 1 when it comes to the opposition scoring, giving up 37.6 points per contest.

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The Bobcats head into this game 6-4 for this year. In their last game, the Bobcats took a defeat with a final score of 17-13 when they faced the Western Michigan Broncos. Ohio rushed for 5.6 yds per attempt, finishing the game with 217 yds on 39 carries. The Bobcats finished the game with 287 yds and they ran 58 plays (4.9 yards per play). The Bobcats passing defense gave up a completion rate of 68.0%, relinquishing 194 yards on 17 out of 25 passing. Ohio relinquished 31 rush attempts for 109 yds (3.5 yards per carry).

The Ohio Bobcats have an average of 409.9 yards/outing, which has them ranked 50th in the country. The Ohio offense has 478 yards of penalties on 65 infractions, ranking them 56th in D-1 in terms of helping out the opposition. They hold an average of 202.3 yards via the ground game and have run for 2,023 yards overall. They have given away 9 interceptions while letting opponents recover 4 fumbles and they have been able to record 218 first downs. Regarding the points being put on the board, the Bobcats currently sit 71st in the nation holding an average of 27.1 points per game. During the season to this point, the Bobcats currently have a total of 2,076 yards through the air together with an average of 207.6 passing yards per outing, putting them at 92nd in the nation.

Ohio has surrendered a total of 1,550 yards via the ground game (155.0 yards/game) in addition to 12 touchdowns via the rush this season. They have conceded 15 touchdowns through the air as well as 216.1 yards/contest, which has them in 62nd in the nation. This year, they have conceded 235 points. They have 3 fumbles and 8 picks for the season. The Bobcats defense has been on the field for 603 plays, which ranks them 17th in college football. The Bobcats are allowing 23.5 points per game, which has them 59th in the nation.

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

Guy's Pick: Take the Bobcats -32.5

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