Central Michigan Chippewas vs Ohio Bobcats Prediction, 10/10/2026 College Football Picks, Best Bets & Odds

Game: Central Michigan Chippewas vs Ohio Bobcats

Date: Saturday, October 10, 2026

Location: Peden Stadium in Athens, OH

TV: ESPN+

Odds/Point Spread: Bobcats (-3.0)

Total/Over-Under: 46.5

Peden Stadium is the location where the Ohio Bobcats (3-2) will attempt to defeat the Central Michigan Chippewas (3-2) on Saturday, October 10, 2026. Ohio opens this contest as 3-point favorites. The over/under is set at 46.5.

The Central Michigan Chippewas come into this matchup with a record of 3-2 for this year. In their last contest, the Chippewas played against the Akron Zips and went home with a win by a final score of 41-17. In all, they ran 62 plays which gave them 481 yds. The Central Michigan Chippewas ran the ball 45 times and recorded 332 yards, which had them averaging 7.4 yards per tote. Against the run, the Chippewas gave up 160 yards on 36 tries, which is an average of 4.4 yards per run allowed. Central Michigan relinquished 15 completions on 31 tries for 180 yds, and a completion rate of 48.4%.

The Chippewas have tallied 1,435 yards in total for the year. When it comes to scoring touchdowns, Central Michigan has totaled 2 touchdowns through the air and 10 rushing touchdowns. They have given the ball to the opposition 9 times. Central Michigan has compiled 75 1st downs as a team, and they have committed 31 infractions for 298 yards. As a team they're maintaining an average of 202.2 yards in the run game ranking them 33rd in D-1. When it comes to putting the ball in the endzone, the Central Michigan Chippewas hold an average of 17.6 PPG.

When talking about yards via the pass, the Chippewas have given up 1,014 yds which puts them in 74th in the country. They have yielded 202.8 yards per contest through the air as well as conceding a completion percentage of 59.2%. In total, they have relinquished 367.0 yards/game ranking them 83rd in college football. They have given up 5 touchdowns via the pass in addition to 10 touchdowns running the ball. They are allowing 4.7 yards per rushing attempt and 164.2 rushing yards per contest on the season. For the season, they have conceded 821 yards on the ground through 5 games. The Chippewas rank 87th in D-1 when it comes to team defense, giving up 25.4 points per game.

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The Bobcats head into this matchup 3-2 for this season. In their last game, the Bobcats went home victorious with a score of 13-10 when they played the Kent State Golden Flashes. The Bobcats finished with a total of 253 yards while running 54 plays (4.7 yards per play). Ohio ran the ball for 4.5 yards per tote, finishing the contest with 181 yds on 40 attempts. Ohio surrendered 31 run attempts for 49 yds (1.6 yds per carry). The Bobcats pass defense allowed a completion rate of 57.1%, surrendering 217 yards on 20 out of 35 passing.

When looking at how much they score, the Bobcats rank 86th in college football by scoring 26.8 PPG. The Ohio Bobcats have an average of 345.6 yards/contest, which has them ranked 108th in D-1. The Ohio offense has totaled 222 yards of penalties on 24 infractions, which ranks them 119th in Division 1 in terms of giving up free yards. They have given away 3 interceptions while allowing opponents to recover 3 fumbles and they have recorded 95 1st downs. For the season thus far, the Bobcats currently sit at 789 passing yards as well as an average of 157.8 throwing yards per outing, which has them ranked 128th in Division 1. They are averaging 187.8 yards per game via the ground game and have toted the ball for 939 yards overall.

The Bobcats are conceding 26.8 points per contest, ranking them 101st in D-1. Ohio has allowed a total of 723 yards rushing (144.6 yards per game) and 11 touchdowns via the rush this year. They have surrendered 6 touchdowns through the air in addition to 219.0 yards/game, which has them ranked 85th in Division 1. The Bobcats defense has taken the field for 320 plays, which is good for 85th in college football. They have totaled 1 fumble and 2 picks so far this season. This season, they have given up 134 total points.

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

Tony's Pick: Take the Chippewas +3.0

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