Who's Playing

Toledo @ Central Michigan

Current Records: Toledo 3-3; Central Michigan 3-3

What to Know

The Toledo Rockets are 5-1 against the Central Michigan Chippewas since November of 2015, and they'll have a chance to extend that success Saturday. The Rockets and CMU will face off in a Mid-American battle at 3:30 p.m. ET at Kelly/Shorts Stadium. Toledo won't have the home-field advantage, but they do enjoy a 5-point advantage in the spread.

It was close but no cigar for Toledo as they fell 22-20 to the Northern Illinois Huskies last week. This was hardly the result Toledo or its fans were betting on, as they were favored by 13 points over NIU heading into this game. A silver lining for Toledo was the play of RB Bryant Koback, who punched in one rushing touchdown in addition to catching three passes for one TD and 85 yards. Near the top of the highlight reel was Dequan Finn's 75-yard TD bomb to Koback in the second quarter.

The Chippewas decided to play defense against itself last week, but the team still came out ahead despite their 95 penalty yards. They had just enough and edged out the Ohio Bobcats 30-27. It took four tries, but CMU can finally say that they have a win on the road. Their RB Lew Nichols III did his thing and rushed for one TD and 186 yards on 30 carries.

Special teams collected 12 points for CMU. K Marshall Meeder delivered a perfect 3-for-3 game.

Toledo and CMU now sit at an identical 3-3. A pair of defensive stats to keep an eye on: The Rockets are 13th worst in the nation in rushing yards allowed per game, with 145.8 on average. The Chippewas have experienced some struggles of their own as they are stumbling into the contest with the 226th most passing touchdowns allowed in the nation, having given up 13 on the season. It's possible one of these Achilles' heels will wind up tripping the losing team up.

How To Watch

  • When: Saturday at 3:30 p.m. ET
  • Where: Kelly/Shorts Stadium -- Mount Pleasant, Michigan
  • TV: CBS Sports Network
  • Live Stream: CBSSports.com or fuboTV (Try for free. Regional restrictions may apply.)
  • Watch on your Phone: CBS Sports App
  • Watch on Connected TV: CBS Sports App on Roku and Fire TV
  • Ticket Cost: $15.00

Odds

The Rockets are a 5-point favorite against the Chippewas, according to the latest college football odds.

The oddsmakers were right in line with the betting community on this one, as the game opened as a 5-point spread, and stayed right there.

Over/Under: -110

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Series History

Toledo have won five out of their last six games against Central Michigan.

  • Dec 12, 2020 - Toledo 24 vs. Central Michigan 23
  • Nov 29, 2019 - Central Michigan 49 vs. Toledo 7
  • Nov 23, 2018 - Toledo 51 vs. Central Michigan 13
  • Oct 14, 2017 - Toledo 30 vs. Central Michigan 10
  • Oct 22, 2016 - Toledo 31 vs. Central Michigan 17
  • Nov 10, 2015 - Toledo 28 vs. Central Michigan 23