Eastern Michigan Eagles vs Ohio Bobcats Prediction, 10/24/2026 College Football Picks, Best Bets & Odds

Game: Eastern Michigan Eagles vs Ohio Bobcats

Date: Saturday, October 24, 2026

Location: Peden Stadium in Athens, OH

TV: ESPNU

Odds/Point Spread: Bobcats (-12.5)

Total/Over-Under: 48

Peden Stadium is the location where the Ohio Bobcats (5-2) will try to defeat the Eastern Michigan Eagles (4-4) on Saturday, October 24, 2026. Ohio opens as 12.5-point favorites from Vegas oddsmakers. The total comes in at 48.

The Eastern Michigan Eagles step onto the field holding a record of 4-4 for this season. In their last contest, the Eagles took on the Toledo Rockets and took a loss by a final of 34-14. In the running game, the Eagles conceded 192 yards on 40 tries, which averages out to 4.8 yards per run allowed. Eastern Michigan gave up 24 completions on 30 tries for a total of 288 yards, and a completion percentage of 80.0%. When the final whistle blew, they tallied 71 plays which converted into 276 yds. The Eastern Michigan Eagles ran the ball 28 different times and accounted for 34 yds, which came out to an average of 1.2 yards per attempt.

When it comes to putting points on the board, the Eastern Michigan Eagles are sitting at 21.5 PPG. As a team they're maintaining an average of 105.0 yards on the ground ranking this team at 128th in D-1. The Eagles have earned 2,560 yards in total for this campaign. In terms of getting the ball in the endzone, Eastern Michigan has compiled 11 touchdowns through the air and 9 touchdowns on the ground. Eastern Michigan has 159 1st downs offensively, and they have been hurt by 37 infractions for 334 yards. They have given the ball to the opposition 10 different times.

When it comes to passing yards, the Eagles have allowed 1,896 yards which has them ranked 134th in college football. They have relinquished 237.0 yards per contest through the air in addition to giving up a completion percentage of 65.6%. Over the course of this year, they have allowed 379.3 yards per game ranking them 97th in the country. They have allowed 13 touchdowns via the pass in addition to 10 touchdowns running the ball. They are allowing teams to run for an average of 4.3 yards per rush on the ground and 142.3 rushing yards per game on the season. Over the course of this season, they have allowed 1,138 rushing yards through 8 games. The Eagles are sitting in 92nd in college football in terms of team defense, conceding 25.9 points per game.

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The Bobcats step onto the field holding a record of 5-2 this season. The last time they took the field, the Bobcats got the victory with a final of 48-7 against the Sacramento State Hornets. The Bobcats finished with 468 yards and they ran 64 plays (7.3 yards per play). Ohio rushed for 6.3 yards per attempt, finishing with 265 yds on 42 carries. Ohio conceded 26 run attempts for 127 yds (4.9 yds per rush). The Bobcats pass defense gave up a completion percentage of 57.7%, surrendering 140 yards on 15 out of 26 passing.

In terms of putting points on the board, the Bobcats currently rank 63rd in D-1 by scoring 30.4 points per contest. The Ohio Bobcats are averaging 371.4 yards per contest, which has them ranked 84th in the nation. The Ohio offense has accrued 288 penalty yds on 34 violations, ranking them 112th in the nation in terms of giving up free yards. They have thrown 3 interceptions while allowing opponents to recover 5 fumbles and they have recorded 148 1st downs. For the season thus far, the Bobcats have thrown for a total of 1,151 passing yards not to mention an average of 164.4 passing yards per outing, which has them sitting 126th in the nation. They hold an average of 207.0 yards via the ground game and have run for 1,449 yards in total.

Ohio has allowed a total of 971 yards rushing (138.7 yards per contest) in addition to 13 touchdowns rushing this year. They have conceded 7 touchdowns from the passing game in addition to 198.4 yards per game, which has them in 51st in Division 1. In total, they have relinquished 155 pts. Their defense has compiled 2 fumbles recovered and 3 interceptions for the season. The Bobcats defense has taken part in 428 plays, which is 79th in the nation. The Bobcats are allowing 22.1 points per game, which has them sitting 57th in Division 1.

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

Tony's Pick: Take the Eagles +12.5

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