Ohio Bobcats vs. Central Michigan Chippewas Picks & Preview | NCAAFB Week 12

The Central Michigan Chippewas (5-5) will visit the Ohio Bobcats (7-3) on Wednesday at 7:00 PM ET.

The Bobcats are double-digit favorites (currently -11) in their game against the Chippewas, with the over/under at 46.5 points. (On the moneyline, the Bobcats are -443 and the Chippewas are +332.)

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Game Info for Ohio vs. Central Michigan

• Game Day: Wednesday, November 15, 2023
• Game Time: 7:00 PM ET
• TV Channel: ESPNU
• Location: Athens, Ohio
• Stadium: Frank Solich Field at Peden Stadium

Ohio Pick Insights

• Ohio has posted a 5-4-0 record against the spread this season.
• Ohio has a 2-1 record against the spread in games it was favored by 11 points or more this season.
• Out of Ohio’s nine games with a set total, two have hit the over (22.2%).

Ohio Stats & Insights

• Ohio ranks 101st in total offense this year (339.1 yards per game), but has been thriving on the other side of the ball, ranking fifth-best in the FBS with 339.1 yards allowed per game.
• Ohio ranks 107th in points scored this year (21.6 points per game), but has been shining on defense, ranking fifth-best in the FBS with 15.1 points allowed per game.
• Ohio sports the 88th-ranked offense this year in terms of passing yards (208.9 passing yards per game), and has been better on defense, ranking 11th-best with only 171.8 passing yards allowed per game.
• Ohio ranks 97th in rushing yards this season (130.2 rushing yards per game), but has been shining on defense, ranking 11th-best in the FBS with 94.4 rushing yards allowed per game.
• Ohio has been a tough opponent for opposing teams on third down, ranking top-25 in both third-down offense (22nd-best with a 46.2% third-down percentage) and third-down defense (21st-best with a 31.5% third-down conversion rate allowed) this year.
• Ohio owns the 55th-ranked turnover margin in college football at +1, forcing 14 turnovers (60th in the FBS) while turning it over 13 times (56th in the FBS).

Ohio’s Best Players

• Kurtis Rourke has thrown for 1,777 yards (177.7 ypg) to lead Ohio, completing 63.4% of his passes and recording 10 touchdown passes compared to five interceptions this season. He’s also figured in the ground game with 196 rushing yards on 53 carries with two rushing touchdowns.
• Sieh Bangura has racked up 564 yards on 134 carries while finding the end zone six times as a runner.
• O’Shaan Allison has been handed the ball 117 times this year and racked up 389 yards (38.9 per game) with one touchdown.
• Sam Wiglusz has hauled in 44 catches for 519 yards (51.9 yards per game) to lead the team so far this season. He’s found the end zone three times as a receiver.
• Miles Cross has put up a 461-yard season so far with four touchdowns, hauling in 37 passes on 65 targets.
• Ty Walton has been the target of 44 passes and racked up 32 receptions for 303 yards, an average of 30.3 yards per contest. He’s found the end zone two times through the air this season.
• Rayyan Buell has collected 4.5 sacks to pace the team, while also picking up nine TFL and 26 tackles.
• Ohio’s top-tackler, Bryce Houston, has 86 tackles, four TFL, 1.5 sacks, and two interceptions this year.
• Tank Pearson has picked off a team-leading two passes. He also has six tackles, one TFL, and two passes defended to his name.

Central Michigan Betting Insights

• Central Michigan has a 3-7-0 record against the spread this season.
• Central Michigan is a 2-1 record against the spread when an underdog by 11 points or more this year.
• Out of Central Michigan’s 10 games with a set total, six have hit the over (60%).

Central Michigan Pick Insights

• From an offensive standpoint, Central Michigan is putting up 346.6 total yards per game (95th-ranked). It ranks 108th in the FBS on the other side of the ball (415 total yards given up per game).
• With 24.1 points per game on offense, Central Michigan ranks 87th in the FBS. Defensively, it ranks 105th, giving up 30.7 points per game.
• In terms of passing, this season has been tough for Central Michigan on both sides of the ball, as it is putting up just 182.8 passing yards per contest (23rd-worst) and allowing 264.1 passing yards per game (14th-worst).
• With 163.8 rushing yards per game on offense, Central Michigan ranks 59th in the FBS. On defense it ranks 75th, giving up 150.9 rushing yards per game.
• Central Michigan ranks 104th in the FBS with a 34.8% third-down conversion rate on offense, and 49th with a 36.4% third-down percentage allowed on defense.
• With eight forced turnovers (123rd in the FBS) and 12 turnovers committed (41st in the FBS) this season, Central Michigan ranks 98th in the FBS with a turnover margin of -4.

Central Michigan’s Best Players

• Jase Bauer has compiled 1,542 yards on 57.5% passing while collecting nine touchdown passes with seven interceptions this season. He’s also run for 369 yards with nine scores.
• Marion Lukes has rushed for 601 yards on 114 carries so far this year while scoring four times on the ground. He’s also tacked on 24 catches, totaling 239 yards.
• Myles Bailey has piled up 87 carries and totaled 369 yards with three touchdowns.
• Jesse Prewitt III has collected 29 receptions this season and his team-high yardage total sits at 428 (42.8 yards per game). He’s been targeted 46 times and has four touchdowns.
• Chris Parker has 22 receptions (on 41 targets) for a total of 347 yards (34.7 yards per game) and two touchdowns this year.
• Tyson Davis’ 22 catches (on 33 targets) have netted him 328 yards (32.8 ypg) and three touchdowns.
• Maurice White has 3.5 sacks to lead the team, and also has three TFL and 13 tackles.
• Central Michigan’s tackle leader, Trey Jones, has 40 tackles and one interception this year.
• Dakota Cochran has a team-high one interception to go along with 23 tackles, one TFL, and one pass defended.