Ohio at Central Michigan Game Matchup
Ohio logo Ohio Bobcats at Central Michigan ChippewasCentral Michigan logo
Saturday, October 12th 2024 (4:00 PM EDT)
Ohio -3 (50.5) (-142)  Open: -3.0
Ohio 27 - Central Michigan: 25  (Mid-American)

 
Bobcats (11 - 3) (9 - 5 - 0)
Coach Tim Albin (23 - 16)
Avg Score : 29 - 18 (23 - 24 on Road)
Record Prediction: 11 - 3 (#8)
'25 Opponents: (Elite: ) (Good: ) (Avg: ) (Bad: 0)
OHIO coming off BYE
CMU coming off BYE
Our Line: Ohio -4    (SP+ -18)
PPG only: OHIO: 30 - CMU: 20 (50)
OHIO Win prob: 56% | Cover: 47%
OHIO Travel: 325 miles
Chippewas (4 - 8) (6 - 6 - 0)
Coach Jim McElwain (29 - 28)
Avg Score : 23 - 30 (30 - 22 @ Home)
Record Prediction: 4 - 8 (#101)
'25 Opponents: (Elite: ) (Good: ) (Avg: ) (Bad: 0)
 
Ohio's 2024 Schedule
DateMatchupSpreadTotalResult
Sat 8/31 Ohio at Syracuse+17.547.5L 22 - 38
Sat 9/7 Ohio vs South Alabama+1.555.5W 27 - 20
Sat 9/14 Ohio vs Morgan State-24.545.5W 21 - 6
Sat 9/21 Ohio at Kentucky+19.042.0L 6 - 41
Sat 9/28 Ohio vs Akron-8.546.0W 30 - 10
BYE WEEK
Sat 10/12 Ohio at Central Michigan-3.050.5W 27 - 25
Sat 10/19 Ohio at Miami (OH)+3.543.5L 20 - 30
Sat 10/26 Ohio vs Buffalo-4.046.5W 47 - 16
BYE WEEK
Wed 11/6 Ohio at Kent State-20.553.5W 41 - 0
Wed 11/13 Ohio vs Eastern Michigan-10.551.5W 35 - 10
Wed 11/20 Ohio at Toledo+1.547.0W 24 - 7
Fri 11/29 Ohio vs Ball State-17.551.5W 42 - 21
Sat 12/7 Ohio vs Miami (OH)+2.543.5W 38 - 3
Fri 12/20 Ohio vs Jacksonville State-6.557.5W 30 - 27
Total: Elite: , Good: , Avg , Bad , Poor
Played: Elite: , Good: , Avg , Bad , Poor
Future: Elite: , Good: , Avg , Bad , Poor
Wins: Elite: , Good: , Avg: , Bad: , Poor:
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Central Michigan's 2024 Schedule
DateMatchupSpreadTotalResult
Thu 8/29 Central Michigan vs Central Connecticut-33.554.5W 66 - 10
Sat 9/7 Central Michigan vs Florida International-3.551.5L 16 - 52
Sat 9/14 Central Michigan at Illinois+21.549.5L 9 - 30
Sat 9/21 Central Michigan vs Ball State-6.551.0W 37 - 34
Sat 9/28 Central Michigan vs San Diego State-2.547.5W 22 - 21
BYE WEEK
Sat 10/12 Central Michigan vs Ohio+3.050.5L 25 - 27
Sat 10/19 Central Michigan at Eastern Michigan+3.552.5L 34 - 38
Sat 10/26 Central Michigan at Miami (OH)+10.548.5L 7 - 46
BYE WEEK
Tue 11/5 Central Michigan vs Bowling Green+14.547.5L 13 - 23
Tue 11/12 Central Michigan at Toledo+15.052.5L 10 - 37
Tue 11/19 Central Michigan vs Western Michigan+6.056.0W 16 - 14
Sat 11/30 Central Michigan at Northern Illinois+16.541.5L 16 - 24
Total: Elite: , Good: , Avg , Bad , Poor
Played: Elite: , Good: , Avg , Bad , Poor
Future: Elite: , Good: , Avg , Bad , Poor
Wins: Elite: , Good: , Avg: , Bad: , Poor:
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OHIO's OC Brian Smith vs CMU's DC Robb Akey     CMU's OC Jim McElwain vs OHIO's DC John Hauser

Important Stats (2023)
 Teams                  Off Explosive.Off SuccessPPGRush SuccessOL Yds Per AttRush YPGPass SuccessPass YPGOff ScoreZoneDef Explosive.Def SuccessDef PPGRunD SuccessPass D SuccessDef ScoreZonePenalty YPGTO PGDef TO PG
OHIO#76 (.18)45% (33)29.344% (61)2.99 (90)14448% (17)2043.61 (92)#3 (.02)35% (8)18.135% (9)36% (12)2.45 (2)51.811.8
CMU#83 (.16)40% (101)22.643% (72)3.29 (35)16036% (111)1854.2 (39)#128 (.32)45% (115)29.748% (116)44% (95)4.43 (121)58.11.30.7
 Teams                  Off Explosive.Off SuccessPPGRush SuccessOL Yds Per AttRush YPGPass SuccessPass YPGOff ScoreZoneDef Explosive.Def SuccessDef PPGRunD SuccessPass D SuccessDef ScoreZonePenalty YPGTO PGDef TO PG
OHIO0%0%000%000%0%0%0000
CMU0%0%000%000%0%0%0000



Overall Stats 2023
 Teams                  GamesPPGPPG H/RSuccess RatePts PerOppTO1stD PGTotalYds PGRushYds PGPassYdsPGRYPARun RatePass RateRun SuccessPass SuccessHavoc RateTotal PPA
OHIO Offense1329.323.345.2%3.611213481442043.952%47%44%48%15%.18
CMU Defense1229.721.545.5%4.430.7 - - - - - 51%48%48%44%14%.32
 Teams                  GamesPPGPPG H/RSuccess RatePts PerOppTO1stD PGTotalYds PGRushYds PGPassYdsPGRYPARun RatePass RateRun SuccessPass SuccessHavoc RateTotal PPA
OHIO Defense1318.123.535%2.451.8 - - - - - 44%54%35%36%21%.02
CMU Offense1222.629.839.5%4.21.3193441601854.256%43%43%36%14%.16

Additional Stats 2023
 Teams                  GamesPossession Time1st Downs PG3rd Down %4th Down %Penalties PGPenalty Yds PGOff TO PGDef TO PGTFL PGSacks PGD/ST TDsAvg Field Pos
Ohio1333:2320.846%50%5.651.811.87.42.8131.2
Central Michigan1230:1318.934%70%6.758.11.30.74.61.5129.1
Run Game Stats (2024)
 Teams                  GamesRun Play RateRun Play SuccessRush Att PGRush Yds PGRush Yds Per AttRushing TDsRun Pred Pts AddedOL Yds Per Att3rd/4th & ShortFront 7 HavocRun Play Explosivness
OHIO Offense1352% (46)44% (61)37.3144.43.918 (77).1 (95)2.99 (90)73% (75)9% (39)0.81 (131)
CMU Defense1251% (86)48% (116) - - - - .25 (118)3.4 (119)77% (97)8% (121)1.04 (91)
 Teams                  GamesRun Play RateRun Play SuccessRush Att PGRush Yds PGRush Yds Per AttRushing TDsRun Pred Pts AddedOL Yds Per Att3rd/4th & ShortFront 7 HavocRun Play Explosivness
OHIO Defense1344% (10)35% (9) - - - - -.06 (3)2.54 (8)70% (47)15% (3)1.07 (101)
CMU Offense1256% (27)43% (72)38159.54.221 (54).22 (30)3.29 (35)77% (36)10% (68)1.09 (23)

Pass Game Stats (2024)
 Teams                  GamesPassPlay RatePassPlay SuccessComp PGAtt PGYds PGYds PAYds PCTDs    Ints    PassPlays PPAPassPlays ExplPassDowns RatePassDowns Succ RatePassDowns PPADB HavocPassDowns Expl
OHIO Offense1347% (91)48% (17)18.429.5203.66.911.116 (92)9 (40).31 (57)1.4 (123)30% (31)35% (30).32 (72)6% (84)1.7 (131)
CMU Defense1248% (50)44% (95) - - - - - - 5 (126).41 (122)1.7 (96)31% (90)29% (52).35 (87)5% (98)2 (52)
 Teams                  GamesPassPlay RatePassPlay SuccessComp PGAtt PGYds PGYds PAYds PCTDs    Ints    PassPlays PPAPassPlays ExplPassDowns RatePassDowns Succ RatePassDowns PPADB HavocPassDowns Expl
OHIO Defense1354% (123)36% (12) - - - - - - 15 (15).14 (14)1.5 (30)36% (15)23% (5).19 (15)5% (94)1.9 (27)
CMU Offense1243% (110)36% (111)15.327.1184.76.812.115 (96)11 (68).16 (108)1.7 (31)36% (125)28% (86).36 (62)4% (9)2.3 (14)

Ohio's Power Ratings
Ohio's Power Rating: -8.26 #93
Ohio's Offense Rating: 19.85 #68
Ohio's Defense Rating: 8.89 #63
2024 Talent Rating: 376.00 #122
Blue Chip Ratio: 0% #102
Ohio's 2024 Expected Record: 11.0 - 3.0
Ohio's 2024 Overall SP+ Rating: 2.3 #63
Ohio's Offense SP+ Rating: 27.2 #67
Ohio's Defense SP+ Rating: 23.9 #47

Ohio's SP+ Ratings
Ohio's 2024 Overall SP+ Rating: 2.3 #63
Ohio's Offense SP+ Rating: 27.2 #67
Ohio's Defense SP+ Rating: 23.9 #47

Average Talent
Average Mid-American Talent Rating is 516.17
Average Power Five Talent: 806.09
Average FBS Talent: 638.99

Power Ratings Matchup
Ohio: -8.26   Central Michigan: -12.12

SP+ Ratings Matchup
Ohio: 2.3   Central Michigan: -15.8




Central Michigan's Power Ratings
Central Michigan's Power Rating: -12.12 #111
Central Michigan's Offense Rating: 17.21 #92
Central Michigan's Defense Rating: 12.06 #88
2024 Talent Rating: 486.00 #102
Blue Chip Ratio: 0 #102
Central Michigan's 2024 Expected Record: 4.0 - 8.0

Central Michigan's SP+ Ratings
Central Michigan's 2024 Overall SP+ Rating: -15.8 #120
Central Michigan's Offense SP+ Rating: 17.7 #122
Central Michigan's Defense SP+ Rating: 34.3 #115

Average Talent
Average Mid-American Talent Rating is 516.17
Average Power Five Talent: 806.09
Average FBS Talent: 638.99


Ohio Scoring
Offense: 29.3 PPG
Offense on Road: 23.3
Defense: 18.1 PPG
Defense on Road: 23.5

Ohio's 2024 Record
Record: 11 - 3
Record vs Spread: 9 - 5 - 0
Record on Road: 5 - 3
Record vs Spread on Road: 3 - 3 - 0
Record as Fav vs Spread: 5 - 2 - 0
Record as Road Fav vs Spread: 1 - 1 - 0
Projected Score
Ohio 30
Central Michigan 20

Projected Total Points: 50
Central Michigan Scoring
Offense: 22.6 PPG
Offense at Home: 29.8
Defense: 29.7 PPG
Defense at Home: 21.5

Central Michigan's 2024 Record
Record: 4 - 8
Record vs Spread: 6 - 6 - 0
Record at home: 4 - 2
Record vs Spread at home: 4 - 2 - 0
Record as Dog vs Spread: 5 - 3 - 0
Record as Home Dog vs Spread: 3 - 0 - 0


YearDateHomeScoreAwayScoreWinnerSpreadCoverTotalO/U
202410/12Central Michigan25Ohio27OhioOhio -3Central Michigan50.5Over
202311/15Ohio34Central Michigan20OhioOhio -11.5Ohio48.5Over
202110/09Ohio27Central Michigan30Central MichiganCentral Michigan -5Ohio58.0Under
202011/04Central Michigan30Ohio27Central MichiganOhio -3Central Michigan54.5Over
201710/07Ohio23Central Michigan26Central MichiganOhio -11Central Michigan54.5Under
201611/15Central Michigan27Ohio20Central MichiganCentral Michigan -1Central Michigan51.0Under
201410/04Central Michigan28Ohio10Central MichiganCentral Michigan -5Central Michigan0
201310/12Ohio23Central Michigan26Central MichiganOhio -14.5Central Michigan0
201111/10Central Michigan28Ohio43Ohio
200912/04Central Michigan20Ohio10Central Michigan
200809/13Ohio28Central Michigan31Central Michigan
200611/30Ohio10Central Michigan31Central Michigan
200510/15Central Michigan37Ohio10Central Michigan
200110/13Central Michigan3Ohio34Ohio
200010/20Ohio52Central Michigan3Ohio
TeamWinsCoversO/U
Central Michigan1063 Overs
Ohio523 Unders

WinsCoversFavsDogs
Home Teams7 - 86 - 23 - 23 - 0
Road Teams8 - 72 - 60 - 32 - 3

(#93) Ohio Info

Preseason ratings
Power Rating: -8.26 #93
Offense Rating: 19.85 #68
Defense Rating: 8.89 #63
Overall SP+ Rating: 2.3 #63
Offense SP+ Rating: 27.2 #67
Defense SP+ Rating: 23.9 #47
Talent Rating: 376.00 #122
Blue Chip Ratio: 0% #102
Expected Record: 11.0 - 3.0


Ohio Notes
(12/18) Promoted OC Brian Smith to HC
(12/8) HC Albin left for Charlotte after MAC title?
(11/29) Killed Ball St, in MAC title. Rgame 270/6.6 ypc
(11/29) Pass Def bad vs Ball St, 333 yds, 3 TD, 0 Int
(11/25) 4 str W's, bullied Toledo. Beat Ball St=MAC title
(11/18) 3 str W's, Killed EMU, Off good enough, Def good
(11/8) Rgame mauled Kent, Run Def/Pass Def great TW
(10/20) 2 Int, no Off for 3 quarters vs M-OH. Rgame bad
Ohio     Ratings Matchup     Central Michigan
Power #93
#111
Off #68
#92
Def #63
#88
Talent #122
#102
SP+ #63
#120
SP+ Off #67
#122
SP+ Def #47
#115

Rematch from Week 7
Ohio 3.0 (50.5)
Ohio won at Central Michigan this year (27-25)

Previous Matchups
Ohio beat Central Michigan last year (27-25)
Ohio beat Central Michigan in 2023 (34-20)

Weather Forecast
Playing in Kelly/Shorts Stadium
Conditions: Fair
Temp: 61° - Wind: 11 mph


Team Information
Injuries: OHIO | CMU
Depth Chart: OHIO | CMU
Rosters: OHIO | CMU
(#111) Central Michigan Info

Preseason ratings
Power Rating: -12.12 #111
Offense Rating: 17.21 #92
Defense Rating: 12.06 #88
Overall SP+ Rating: -15.8 #120
Offense SP+ Rating: 17.7 #122
Defense SP+ Rating: 34.3 #115
Talent Rating: 486.00 #102
Blue Chip Ratio: 0 #102
Expected Record: 4.0 - 8.0


Central Michigan Notes
(12/10) Hired HC Drinkall (Army OL/TE, K Wes HC 14-18)
(11/20) McElwain retiring after final game vs N. Ill
(11/13) New QB Glasser bad vs Toledo, Rgame awful in L
(11/8) Off really bad, QB's unplayable, Rgame plodding
(10/27) 3 str L's, Def cooked, QBs are awful, Dogs last 4
(10/20) 45 runs/12 pass. Ran for 285, but Pass D torched
(10/15) Starting QB Labas out for season (arm)
(10/15) Backup QB Jefferson starting vs EMU




  
Ohio's OC Brian Smith
Player NameCOMPATTPCTYDSTDINTYPA
Parker Navarro19529566%242313118.2
Nick Poulos224945%271215.5
Player NameCARYDSTDYPCLONG
Anthony Tyus III237121595.146
Parker Navarro1601047186.555
Rickey Hunt7639325.259
Nick Poulos2814915.322
Player NameRECYDSTDYPCLONG
Coleman Owen781235815.875
Chase Hendricks40471111.856
Rodney Harris II23299013.052
Mason Williams19211211.121
Central Michigan's OC Jim McElwain
Player NameCOMPATTPCTYDSTDINTYPA
Joey Labas9416059%1114777.0
Jadyn Glasser417654%439245.8
Player NameCARYDSTDYPCLONG
Marion Lukes16178854.966
BJ Harris9141834.671
Myles Bailey5129235.735
Tyler Jefferson4323315.444
Player NameRECYDSTDYPCLONG
Chris Parker29360312.444
Solomon Davis19350218.472
Evan Boyd21302214.447
Jesse Prewitt III2318628.121

Ohio's DC John Hauser
Top DefTackTFLSACKSPRESSPD
Blake Leake945113
Dustin Johnson772004
Shay Taylor7411434
Marcel Walker568672
SacksTackTFLSACKSPRESSPD
Bradley Weaver44169100
Marcel Walker568672
Shay Taylor7411434
Kadin Schmitz324400
Pass DTackTFLSACKSPRESSPD
Roman Parodie5100010
DJ Walker537007
Tank Pearson502006
Central Michigan's DC Robb Akey
Top DefTackTFLSACKSPRESSPD
Jordan Kwiatkowski9714011
Caleb Spann614205
Justin Whiteside586341
Elijah Rikard563100
SacksTackTFLSACKSPRESSPD
Jason Williams429610
Jonah Pace3411462
Michael Heldman296480
Dakota Cochran5411410
Pass DTackTFLSACKSPRESSPD
Daraun McKinney532109
Donte Kent521007
Caleb Spann614205