Miami RedHawks vs Central Michigan Chippewas Prediction, 10/24/2026 College Football Picks, Best Bets & Odds

Game: Miami RedHawks vs Central Michigan Chippewas

Date: Saturday, October 24, 2026

Location: Kelly/Shorts Stadium in Mount Pleasant, MI

TV: ESPN+

Odds/Point Spread: Chippewas (+2.5)

Total/Over-Under: 41.5

The Miami RedHawks (4-3) are hitting the road to Kelly/Shorts Stadium on Saturday, October 24, 2026 where they will try to defeat the Central Michigan Chippewas (3-4). Central Michigan is 2.5-point dogs from Vegas oddsmakers. The total has been set at 41.5.

The Miami RedHawks step onto the field holding a record of 4-3 this year. In their last contest, the RedHawks played the Akron Zips and took home the win by a score of 34-14. On the ground, the RedHawks gave up 81 yds on 32 tries, which calculates to 2.5 yds per rush surrendered. Miami surrendered 22 pass completions on 38 tries for 234 yards, and a completion percentage of 57.9%. At the end of the game, they ran 51 plays which totaled 389 yds. The Miami Redhawks ended up running the ball 35 different times and recorded 324 yds, which earned them an average of 9.3 yds per attempt.

The RedHawks have racked up 2,505 total yards this season. In terms of getting the ball in the endzone, Miami has earned 9 touchdowns through the air and 10 touchdowns via the ground. They have turned the ball over 5 times. Miami has earned 130 first downs as a team, and they have been hurt by 46 penalties for 407 yards. As a unit they average 141.4 yards on the ground which has them sitting 94th in Division 1. Regarding scoring points, the Miami RedHawks have an average of 26.9 PPG.

The RedHawks are ranked 87th in Division 1 in terms of team defense, allowing 25.6 PPG. They are allowing teams to run for an average of 3.5 yards per running attempt and 99.3 rushing yards per game this year. Overall, they have allowed 695 rushing yards through 7 games. In terms of yards through the air, the RedHawks have given up 1,938 yds which puts them in 136th in the nation. They are giving up 276.9 yards per contest through the air and giving up a completion percentage of 64.2%. During this campaign, they have yielded 376.1 yards/contest which puts them 94th in college football. They have yielded 15 touchdowns via the pass as well as 9 touchdowns pounding the rock.

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The Chippewas step onto the field holding a record of 3-4 for this season. When they last stepped on the field, the Chippewas walked away with a loss by a score of 21-14 against the Western Michigan Broncos. Central Michigan gave up 45 running attempts for 224 yds (5.0 yards per rush). The Chippewas pass defense gave up a completion percentage of 62.5%, surrendering 48 yds on 5 for 8 passing. The Chippewas finished the game with 337 yds while they ran 72 plays (4.7 yds per play). Central Michigan rushed the ball for 4.0 yards per carry, finishing the game with 158 yards on 40 attempts.

When discussing this team's ability to score points, the Chippewas sit 132nd in D-1 with 16.6 points per game. The Central Michigan Chippewas are averaging 292.4 yards/outing, which ranks them 134th in the nation. The Central Michigan offense has compiled 396 yds of penalties on 42 violations, which has them sitting 69th in D-1 in terms of helping out the other team. They have tossed 5 picks while letting opponents recover 6 fumbles and they have been able to tally 109 first downs. For the year so far, the Chippewas currently sit at 757 yards through the air in addition to an average of 108.1 passing yards per game, which has them ranked 135th in the nation. They have an average of 184.3 rushing yards per game and have toted the ball for 1,290 yards for the year.

Central Michigan has conceded a total of 1,290 yards via the ground game (184.3 yards per contest) and 13 touchdowns on the ground so far this season. They have surrendered 9 touchdowns from the passing game and 174.3 yards per game, which puts them in 26th in the nation. In total, they have given up 179 points. Their defense has totaled 5 fumbles recovered and 6 picks for the season. The Chippewas defense has been on the field for 446 plays, ranking them 98th in D-1. The Chippewas are allowing 25.6 points per game, which puts them 86th in the country.

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

Josh's Pick: Take the RedHawks -2.5

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