Who's Playing

Central Michigan @ Ohio

Current Records: Central Michigan 2-3; Ohio 1-4

What to Know

After three games on the road, the Ohio Bobcats are heading back home. The Bobcats and the Central Michigan Chippewas will face off in a Mid-American battle at 3:30 p.m. ET Saturday at Peden Stadium. Ohio should still be riding high after a victory, while CMU will be looking to right the ship.

It was all tied up 10-10 at the half for Ohio and the Akron Zips last week, but Ohio stepped up in the second half for a 34-17 win.

Meanwhile, CMU came up short against the Miami (OH) RedHawks last week, falling 28-17.

Ohio is expected to lose this next one by 5. Those who got lucky with them against the spread last week might want to hold off on placing bets this time since the team has yet to string together back-to-back wins against the spread.

The Bobcats are now 1-4 while the Chippewas sit at 2-3. A pair of defensive stats to keep an eye on: Ohio is stumbling into the contest with the 235th most rushing touchdowns allowed in the nation, having given up 13 on the season. CMU has experienced some struggles of their own as they are 239th worst in the nation in passing touchdowns allowed, with 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: Peden Stadium -- Athens, Ohio
  • TV: ESPN Plus
  • Online streaming: fuboTV (Try for free. Regional restrictions may apply.)
  • Follow: CBS Sports App
  • Ticket Cost: $30.24

Odds

The Chippewas are a 5-point favorite against the Bobcats, 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: -109

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Series History

Central Michigan have won all of the games they've played against Ohio in the last seven years.

  • Nov 04, 2020 - Central Michigan 30 vs. Ohio 27
  • Oct 07, 2017 - Central Michigan 26 vs. Ohio 23
  • Nov 15, 2016 - Central Michigan 27 vs. Ohio 20