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One of the best wide receivers in college football will be on display when Gage Larvadain and the Miami (OH) RedHawks (6-2) visit the Ohio Bobcats (6-2) on Saturday, October 28, 2023.
The Bobcats are solid favorites (-7) in their game against the RedHawks, with the over/under being 39.5 points. (On the moneyline, the Bobcats are -280 and the RedHawks are +224.)
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Game Info for Ohio vs. Miami (OH)
- Game Day: Saturday, October 28, 2023
- Game Time: 3:30 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 | -7 | -113 | -107 | 39.5 | -110 | -110 | -280 | +224 |
Ohio Pick Insights
- So far this season, Ohio has put together a 4-3-0 record against the spread.
- Ohio is 2-1 against the spread when favored by 7 points or more this season.
- One of Ohio’s seven games with a set total has hit the over (14.3%).
Ohio Stats & Insights
- Ohio has the 97th-ranked offense this year (349 yards per game), and has been even better on defense, ranking fourth-best with only 259.5 yards allowed per game.
- Ohio ranks 104th in points scored this year (22.5 points per game), but has been thriving on the defensive side of the ball, ranking fifth-best in the FBS with 13.9 points allowed per game.
- Ohio ranks 96th in passing yards this season (206.9 per game), but has been shining on the defensive side of the ball, ranking 15th-best in the FBS with 179.3 passing yards allowed per game.
- Ohio ranks 83rd in rushing yards this season (142.1 rushing yards per game), but has been thriving on the defensive side of the ball, ranking ninth-best in the FBS with 80.3 rushing yards allowed per game.
- Ohio has been finding success on both sides of the ball in terms of third-down efficiency, ranking 14th-best in third-down conversion rate (49.6%) and 16th-best in third-down percentage allowed (30.3%).
- With 13 forced turnovers (20th in the FBS) against 12 turnovers committed (90th in the FBS), Ohio’s +1+1 turnover margin ranks 56th in college football.
Ohio’s Best Players
- Kurtis Rourke has thrown for 1,343 yards (167.9 ypg) to lead Ohio, completing 62.9% of his passes and recording nine touchdown passes compared to five interceptions this season. He’s also figured in the ground game with 184 rushing yards on 38 carries with two rushing touchdowns.
- Sieh Bangura has racked up 448 yards on 108 carries while finding paydirt three times.
- O’Shaan Allison has carried the ball 104 times for 346 yards (43.3 per game) and one touchdown.
- Sam Wiglusz’s team-high 440 yards as a receiver have come on 39 catches (out of 61 targets) with three touchdowns.
- Miles Cross has hauled in 26 receptions totaling 338 yards, finding the end zone four times as a receiver so far this campaign.
- Ty Walton has hauled in 22 catches for 206 yards, an average of 25.8 yards per game. He’s scored one time as a receiver this season.
- Rayyan Buell has racked up 3.5 sacks to pace the team, while also picking up eight TFL and 22 tackles.
- Ohio’s tackle leader, Bryce Houston, has 75 tackles, four TFL, 1.5 sacks, and two interceptions this year.
- Austin Brawley leads the team with two interceptions, while also putting up 29 tackles and two passes defended.
Miami (OH) Betting Insights
- Miami (OH)’s ATS record is 5-2-0 this year.
- When they have played as at least 7-point underdogs this year, the RedHawks are 1-1 against the spread.
- The teams have hit the over in three of Miami (OH)’s seven games with a set total.
Miami (OH) Pick Insights
- With 365.9 total yards per game on the offensive side of the ball, Miami (OH) ranks 82nd in the FBS in 2023. On defense, it ranks 32nd, surrendering 331.3 total yards per game.
- Miami (OH) is compiling 29.8 points per contest on offense this season (56th-ranked). Meanwhile, it is allowing 19.4 points per contest (28th-ranked) on defense.
- Miami (OH) ranks 87th in the FBS with 211.8 passing yards per game on offense, and it ranks 28th with 195.5 passing yards allowed per game on defense.
- Miami (OH) ranks 70th in the FBS with 154.1 rushing yards per contest on offense, and it ranks 61st with 135.8 rushing yards surrendered per contest on the defensive side of the ball.
- In terms of third-down efficiency, Miami (OH) ranks 41st in the FBS (43.2% third-down conversion percentage) and 29th on the other side of the ball (33.6% third-down rate allowed).
- With six forced turnovers (117th in the FBS) and 10 turnovers committed (64th in the FBS) this season, Miami (OH) ranks 105th in the FBS with a turnover margin of -4.
Miami (OH)’s Best Players
- Brett Gabbert leads Miami (OH) with 1,634 yards on 111-of-188 passing with 14 touchdowns compared to five interceptions this season. He has chipped in with 140 rushing yards (17.5 ypg) on 49 carries while scoring two touchdowns on the ground.
- Rashad Amos is his team’s leading rusher with 97 carries for 413 yards, or 51.6 per game. He’s found the end zone four times on the ground, as well.
- Kenny Tracy has run for 184 yards across 35 carries, scoring two touchdowns.
- Larvadain’s 589 receiving yards (73.6 yards per game) lead the team. He has 31 catches on 48 targets with seven touchdowns.
- Joe Wilkins has racked up 325 receiving yards (40.6 yards per game) and one touchdown on 23 receptions.
- Cade McDonald has racked up 274 reciving yards (34.3 ypg) and two touchdowns this season.
- Caiden Woullard has six sacks to lead the team, and also has six TFL and 26 tackles.
- Miami (OH)’s leading tackler, Matthew Salopek, has 65 tackles, three TFL, and two sacks this year.
- Michael Dowell has picked off a team-leading two passes. He also has 28 tackles, one TFL, and two passes defended to his name.
