Toledo Rockets vs Eastern Michigan Eagles Prediction, 10/17/2026 College Football Picks, Best Bets & Odds

Game: Toledo Rockets vs Eastern Michigan Eagles

Date: Saturday, October 17, 2026

Location: Rynearson Stadium in Ypsilanti, MI

TV: ESPN+

Odds/Point Spread: Eagles (+5.5)

Total/Over-Under: 51.5

The Eastern Michigan Eagles (4-3) will take on the Toledo Rockets (4-2) at Rynearson Stadium on Saturday, October 17, 2026. Eastern Michigan opens this game as 5.5-point dogs. The betting total is set at 51.5.

The Toledo Rockets come into this game with a record of 4-2 for this year. The last time they stepped onto the field, the Rockets played against the Ball State Cardinals and took home the win by a score of 39-24. When it came to the battle of the line of scrimmage, the Rockets conceded 132 yds on 27 attempts, which averages out to 4.9 yards per run surrendered. Toledo surrendered 22 pass completions on 35 attempts for 238 yards, and a completion rate of 62.9%. At the end of the game, they ran 86 plays which gave them a total of 553 yds. The Toledo Rockets ended up rushing 51 times and accounted for 352 yds, which had them averaging 6.9 yds per attempt.

The Rockets have tallied 2,729 total yards for the season. When it comes to notching touchdowns, Toledo has amassed 14 touchdowns via the pass and 13 touchdowns on the ground. They have surrendered the football 7 times. Toledo has amassed 127 first downs as an offense, and they have been hurt by 48 infractions for 414 yards. As a unit they're averaging 183.8 yards on the ground which is 45th in Division 1. When it comes to scoring, the Toledo Rockets hold an average of 36.7 points per outing.

The Rockets sit in 81st in D-1 when it comes to team defense, allowing 25.2 points per game. The opposition is running for an average of 3.7 yards per run and 140.2 rushing yards per contest on the campaign. For the season, they have given up 841 yards via the running game in 6 games. When it comes to yards via the pass, the Rockets have conceded 1,137 yards which has them sitting in 63rd in the nation. They have conceded 189.5 yards per contest via the pass in addition to giving up a completion percentage of 57.9%. During this campaign, they have yielded 329.7 yards/contest putting them at 47th in Division 1. They have allowed 8 touchdowns via the pass and 7 touchdowns on the ground.

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The Eagles head into this game 4-3 this season. When they last stepped on the gridiron, the Eagles took home the win by a final score of 25-23 against the Akron Zips. Eastern Michigan ran the football for 4.1 yds per carry, finishing the game with 136 yds on 33 carries. The Eagles finished the game with 413 yds on 79 plays (5.2 yds per play). The Eagles passing defense conceded a completion percentage of 70.8%, surrendering 229 yds on 17 for 24 passing. Eastern Michigan surrendered 34 attempts on the ground for 143 yards (4.2 yards per rush).

The Eastern Michigan Eagles are averaging 326.3 yards per game, which has them ranked 117th in Division 1. The Eastern Michigan offense has accrued 304 yds of penalties on 33 violations, which ranks them 96th in the nation in terms of helping out the opposition. They have an average of 115.1 run yards per game and have toted the ball for 806 yards for the season. They have thrown 4 interceptions while losing 4 fumbles and they have obtained 138 1st downs. In terms of their ability to score points, the Eagles rank 106th in college football maintaining an average of 22.6 points per game. Over the course of the season thus far, the Eagles have thrown for a total of 1,478 yards via the pass along with an average of 211.1 throwing yards per contest, which ranks 86th in Division 1.

The Eagles are giving up 24.7 points per game, which has them 79th in the nation. Eastern Michigan has conceded a total of 946 rushing yards (135.1 yards per game) as well as 7 touchdowns via the rush for the year. They have given up 12 touchdowns from the passing game and 229.7 yards per outing, which has them sitting 97th in D-1. The Eagles defense has participated in 436 plays, which is 134th in the nation. They have earned 4 fumbles and 4 interceptions this year. In total, they have surrendered 173 points in total.

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

Tony's Pick: Take the Eagles +5.5

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