Central Michigan Chippewas vs Miami Hurricanes Prediction, 9/26/2026 College Football Picks, Best Bets & Odds

Game: Central Michigan Chippewas vs Miami Hurricanes

Date: Saturday, September 26, 2026

Location: Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens, FL

TV: CW

Odds/Point Spread: Hurricanes (-42.0)

Total/Over-Under: 52.5

The Central Michigan Chippewas (2-1) are hitting the road to Hard Rock Stadium on Saturday, September 26, 2026 where they will compete against the Miami Hurricanes (3-0). Central Michigan opens this matchup as 42-point dogs. The over/under is 52.5.

The Central Michigan Chippewas step onto the field holding a record of 2-1 for this season. In their last contest, the Chippewas played the Wyoming Cowboys and walked away with a win by a score of 24-10. The Central Michigan Chippewas ran the rock 59 times and recorded 339 yards, earning them an average of 5.7 yards per attempt. When the final whistle blew, they ran 66 plays which totaled 371 yds. Central Michigan gave up 15 pass completions on 31 tries for 180 yards, and a completion rate of 48.4%. In the running game, the Chippewas gave up 160 yds on 28 tries, which calculates to 5.7 yards per rush allowed.

The Chippewas have earned 796 total yards this season. In terms of distribution of touchdowns, Central Michigan has earned no touchdowns through the air and 6 touchdowns on the ground. They have turned the ball over 5 different times. Central Michigan has recorded 45 1st downs as a unit, and they have committed 18 infractions for 186 yards. Offensively they're averaging 219.3 yards via the ground game which has them sitting 33rd in college football. When it comes to putting the ball in the endzone, the Central Michigan Chippewas have an average of 14.7 points per outing.

When it comes to yards through the air, the Chippewas have allowed 463 yds which puts them in 23rd in the country. They have surrendered 154.3 yards per game via the pass and allowed a completion percentage of 55.2%. Over the course of this season, they have relinquished 307.7 yards per outing putting them at 52nd in the country. They have surrendered 1 touchdown through the air as well as 5 touchdowns on the ground. They are giving up 4.5 yards per tote and 153.3 rushing yards per game on the season. During this campaign, they have conceded 460 yards via the ground game in 3 games. The Chippewas rank 56th in D-1 regarding team defense, allowing 19.3 points per game.

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The Hurricanes come into this game with a record of 3-0 for this season. The last time they took the field, the Hurricanes went home victorious with a score of 33-20 against the Wake Forest Demon Deacons. Miami ran for 4.6 yds per attempt, totaling 158 yds on 34 attempts. The Hurricanes finished with a total of 378 yds while they ran 68 plays (5.6 yds per play). The Hurricanes pass defense conceded a completion rate of 63.0%, relinquishing 312 yards on 29 for 46 passing. Miami surrendered 16 rushing attempts for 22 yards (1.4 yards per carry).

The Miami Hurricanes maintain an average of 594.3 yards/contest, ranking them 1st in Division 1. The Miami offense has racked up 130 yds of penalties on 13 infractions, which ranks 118th in college football in terms of helping out the opposition. They average 236.3 rushing yards per game and have rushed for 709 yards in total. They have thrown 1 pick while surrendering 1 fumble and they have been able to record 92 first downs. When it comes to this team's ability to score points, the Hurricanes currently rank 3rd in D-1 holding an average of 51.7 points per game. For the year to this point, the Hurricanes currently have a total of 1,074 passing yards in addition to an average of 358.0 passing yards per game, which ranks 5th in the nation.

The Hurricanes are conceding 11.0 PPG, ranking them 13th in the country. Miami has conceded a total of 137 rushing yards (45.7 yards/game) as well as no TD's on the ground on the campaign. They have allowed 3 touchdowns through the air in addition to 201.0 yards/outing, which has them ranked 67th in the nation. The Hurricanes defense has been on the field for 174 plays, which is 25th in college football. Their defense has no fumbles and 1 pick so far this season. Overall, they have given up 33 pts.

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

Guy's Pick: Take the Hurricanes -42.0

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