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The Ohio Bobcats (5-2) play on Saturday at 12:00 PM ET versus the Western Michigan Broncos (2-5) at Frank Solich Field at Peden Stadium.
The Bobcats are expected to win by at least two touchdowns (currently -17) versus the Broncos. The over/under for this game is 52.5 points.
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Game Info for Ohio vs. Western Michigan
- Game Day: Saturday, October 21, 2023
- Game Time: 12:00 PM ET
- TV Channel: CBS Sports Network
- Location: Athens, Ohio
- Stadium: Frank Solich Field at Peden Stadium
| Favorite | Spread | Favorite Spread Odds | Underdog Spread Odds | Total | Over Total Odds | Under Total Odds | Favorite Moneyline | Underdog Moneyline |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ohio | -17 | -110 | -110 | 52.5 | -110 | -110 | -793 | +541 |
Ohio Pick Insights
- Ohio has a 4-2-0 record against the spread this season.
- When it has played as at least 17-point favorites this season, Ohio is 1-0 against the spread.
- Out of Ohio’s six games with a set total, one has hit the over (16.7%).
Ohio Stats & Insights
- On the defensive side of the ball, Ohio has been a top-25 unit, ranking fourth-best by surrendering only 243.9 yards per game. The offense ranks 108th (333.1 yards per game).
- On the defensive side of the ball, Ohio has been a top-25 unit, ranking sixth-best by giving up just 13.4 points per game. The offense ranks 102nd (22.9 points per game).
- Ohio ranks 101st in passing yards this season (197.1 per game), but has been thriving on the defensive side of the ball, ranking seventh-best in the FBS with 163.4 passing yards allowed per game.
- Ohio ranks 93rd in rushing yards this year (136 rushing yards per game), but has been thriving on defense, ranking eighth-best in the FBS with 80.4 rushing yards allowed per game.
- Ohio has been firing on all cylinders on third down this year, owning the 19th-best mark in third-down percentage (48.5%) and 14th-best in third-down defense (30.7% third-down conversion rate allowed).
- With 12 forced turnovers (19th in the FBS) against 12 turnovers committed (102nd in the FBS), Ohio’s even turnover margin ranks 63rd in college football.
Ohio’s Best Players
- Kurtis Rourke has thrown for 1,068 yards (152.6 ypg) to lead Ohio, completing 63.2% of his passes and recording eight touchdown passes compared to five interceptions this season. He’s also figured in the ground game with 151 rushing yards on 32 carries with two rushing touchdowns.
- Sieh Bangura has carried the ball 93 times for a team-high 362 yards on the ground and has found the end zone two times as a runner.
- O’Shaan Allison has been handed the ball 89 times this year and racked up 282 yards (40.3 per game) with one touchdown.
- Sam Wiglusz has hauled in 29 receptions for 285 yards (40.7 yards per game) to lead the team so far this season. He’s found the end zone two times as a receiver.
- Miles Cross has hauled in 20 passes while averaging 39.3 yards per game and scoring four touchdowns.
- Ty Walton has a total of 193 receiving yards so far this year, hauling in 20 passes and scoring one touchdown.
- Rayyan Buell paces the team with 3.5 sacks, and also has eight TFL and 21 tackles.
- Bryce Houston, Ohio’s top tackler, has 63 tackles, four TFL, 1.5 sacks, and two interceptions this year.
- Austin Brawley leads the team with two interceptions, while also putting up 27 tackles and two passes defended.
Western Michigan Betting Insights
- So far this season, Western Michigan has compiled a 4-3-0 record against the spread.
- In games it has played as at least 17-point underdogs this year, Western Michigan is 2-2 against the spread.
- Western Michigan has gone over in five of their seven games with a set total (71.4%).
Western Michigan Pick Insights
- With 376.6 total yards per game on offense, Western Michigan ranks 81st in the FBS in 2023. Defensively, it ranks 97th, surrendering 397.1 total yards per game.
- Western Michigan ranks 91st in points per game (24.9), but it has been less effective on the other side of the ball, ranking sixth-worst in the FBS with 36.3 points allowed per contest.
- From an offensive angle, Western Michigan is posting 205.3 passing yards per contest (94th-ranked). It ranks 92nd in the FBS on the other side of the ball (245.6 passing yards given up per game).
- In terms of rushing, Western Michigan ranks 51st in the FBS on offense (171.3 rushing yards per game) and 83rd on the other side of the ball (151.6 rushing yards allowed per game).
- Western Michigan ranks 95th in the FBS with a 37% third-down conversion percentage on offense, and 101st with a 42.7% third-down percentage allowed on the defensive side of the ball.
- After forcing 10 turnovers (46th in the FBS) and turning the ball over eight times (53rd in the FBS) this season, Western Michigan has the 36th-ranked turnover margin of +2.
Western Michigan’s Best Players
- Treyson Bourguet has compiled 713 yards (101.9 per game) while completing 55.3% of his passes and recording four touchdown passes with one interception this season.
- Jalen Buckley has rushed for 612 yards on 108 carries so far this year while scoring five times on the ground.
- Zahir Abdus-Salaam has racked up 305 yards on 78 carries with five touchdowns.
- Kenneth Womack’s 348 receiving yards (49.7 yards per game) lead the team. He has 35 receptions on 52 targets.
- Anthony Sambucci has put together a 209-yard season so far with four touchdowns. He’s caught 12 passes on 22 targets.
- Austin Hence has racked up 194 reciving yards (27.7 ypg) and two touchdowns this season.
- Mason Nelson has collected three sacks to lead the team, while also recording five TFL and 17 tackles.
- Tate Hallock has been all over the field, leading the team in both tackles and interceptions. He has 48 tackles, one TFL, and two interceptions so far.
