Wyoming Cowboys vs Central Michigan Chippewas Prediction, 9/19/2026 College Football Picks, Best Bets & Odds

Game: Wyoming Cowboys vs Central Michigan Chippewas

Date: Saturday, September 19, 2026

Location: Kelly/Shorts Stadium in Mount Pleasant, MI

TV: ESPN+

Odds/Point Spread: Chippewas (-2.0)

Total/Over-Under: 39

Kelly/Shorts Stadium is the location where the Central Michigan Chippewas (1-1) will take on the Wyoming Cowboys (1-1) on Saturday, September 19, 2026. Wyoming is 2-point underdogs from oddsmakers. The over/under is set at 39.

The Wyoming Cowboys come into this matchup with a record of 1-1 for this year. The last time they took the field, the Cowboys took on the Northern Colorado Bears and went home with a win by a final score of 21-13. Against the run, the Cowboys conceded 139 yards on 36 tries, which calculates to 3.9 yards per run allowed. Wyoming relinquished 14 completions on 26 tries for a total of 206 yards, and a completion rate of 53.8%. Overall, they ran 60 plays which converted into 304 yds. The Wyoming Cowboys ended up rushing 34 times and accumulated 155 yds, which had them averaging 4.6 yards per tote.

When it comes to scoring, the Wyoming Cowboys are averaging 17.0 PPG. As a unit they're maintaining an average of 149.0 yards on the ground which has them sitting 88th in D-1. The Cowboys have earned 577 total yards for this campaign. When it comes to scoring touchdowns, Wyoming has amassed 2 touchdowns via the pass and 2 touchdowns on the ground. Wyoming has accumulated 33 first downs as a team, and they have been called for 13 infractions for 107 yds. They have surrendered the ball 6 different times.

The Cowboys rank 88th in D-1 regarding the opposition scoring, conceding 24.0 PPG. They are allowing an average of 4.2 yards per rush and 146.5 yards on the ground per game this year. In total, they have given up 293 yards on the ground through 2 outings. When talking about passing yards, the Cowboys have allowed 448 yds which puts them in 92nd in Division 1. They have yielded 224.0 yards per game through the air in addition to allowing a completion percentage of 63.3%. Overall, they are granting 370.5 yards per game which ranks them 97th in the country. They have allowed 6 touchdowns by air in addition to no TD's running the ball.

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The Chippewas come into this matchup with a record of 1-1 for this year. When they last played, the Chippewas took home the win by a final score of 13-10 against the Colgate Raiders. Central Michigan conceded 31 attempts on the ground for 95 yards (3.1 yards per rush). The Chippewas passing defense conceded a completion rate of 51.6%, relinquishing 124 yards on 16 out of 31 passing. The Chippewas finished the contest with a total of 276 yds while they ran 63 plays (4.4 yards per play). Central Michigan ran the ball for 4.8 yards per carry, finishing with 200 yds on 42 attempts.

The Central Michigan Chippewas average 212.5 yards per outing, ranking them 137th in college football. The Central Michigan offense has racked up 146 yards of penalties on 15 violations, which is 57th in college football in terms of helping out the opposition. They are averaging 159.5 rushing yards per game and have toted the ball for 319 yards overall. They have thrown 3 interceptions while letting opponents recover 2 fumbles and they have been able to obtain 25 first downs. In relation to their ability to score points, the Chippewas are sitting 137th in Division 1 averaging 10.0 points per outing. For the year so far, the Chippewas have thrown for a total of 106 passing yards in addition to holding an average of 53.0 passing yards per outing, ranking them 137th in Division 1.

Central Michigan has given up a total of 300 rushing yards (150.0 yards per contest) in addition to 4 touchdowns via the rush for the season. They have given up 1 touchdown through the air in addition to 141.5 yards per outing, which has them ranked 27th in D-1. Their defense has compiled 2 fumbles recovered and 2 picks on the campaign. The Chippewas defense has been on the field for 131 plays, which has them ranked 76th in the nation. The Chippewas are allowing 24.0 points per game, which has them 86th in D-1.

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

Guy's Pick: Take the Cowboys +2.0

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