Central Michigan Chippewas defeat Wyoming Cowboys 24-10: Recap & Betting Results
Sat, Sep 19, 2026 · NCAAF · Wyoming Cowboys 10, Central Michigan Chippewas 24
The Central Michigan Chippewas beat the Wyoming Cowboys 24-10 on Saturday, September 19, 2026, at Kelly/Shorts Stadium. The Central Michigan Chippewas covered the spread as 1.5-point underdogs. The game went under the closing total of 40, with 34 points combined.
Wyoming Cowboys vs. Central Michigan Chippewas final score and game recap
The Central Michigan Chippewas led 3-0 after the first quarter. They won the second quarter 14-0 to lead 17-0 at halftime. The Wyoming Cowboys outscored the Central Michigan Chippewas 10-7 in the second half. The Central Michigan Chippewas led at the end of every quarter.
The leading performers, from the box score:
- Kyle Frendt (Wyoming Cowboys): 4 catches for 95 yards.
- Tyler Hughes (Wyoming Cowboys): 10 carries for 78 yards.
- Angel Flores (Central Michigan Chippewas): 28 carries for 163 yards, 2 rushing touchdowns.
- Jayden Clerveaux (Central Michigan Chippewas): 12 carries for 81 yards.
Who covered the spread in Wyoming Cowboys vs. Central Michigan Chippewas?
The Central Michigan Chippewas covered the spread as 1.5-point underdogs and won outright, by 14 points.
The spread opened at Central Michigan Chippewas -1.5 and closed at Wyoming Cowboys -1.5.
Did Wyoming Cowboys vs. Central Michigan Chippewas go over or under the total?
The game went under: 34 points combined against a closing total of 40, under by 6. 17 of the 34 points came in the first half.
The total opened at 39.5 and closed at 40.
Wyoming Cowboys vs. Central Michigan Chippewas game prop results: team totals, first quarter and first half
AiQ does not pick game props. This is how the sportsbook markets settled.
- Wyoming Cowboys team total 20.5: the under, paying -115, with 10 scored.
- First-quarter moneyline: Central Michigan Chippewas won the first quarter, paying -105.
- First-half spread: Central Michigan Chippewas +0.5 covered, paying -120.
- Central Michigan Chippewas team total 20.5: the over, paying +100, with 24 scored.
- First-half moneyline: Central Michigan Chippewas won the first half, paying +102.
- First-half total 19.5: the under, paying +100, with 17 points scored.
- First-quarter total 7.5: the under, paying -166, with 3 points scored.
Wyoming Cowboys vs. Central Michigan Chippewas odds: sportsbook value and line movement
Shortly before the start, the consensus moneyline had the Wyoming Cowboys at -120 and the Central Michigan Chippewas at -102. With the bookmaker's margin removed, that made the Wyoming Cowboys a 52% favorite. The Central Michigan Chippewas won as the underdog at -102: $98.04 profit on a $100 bet.
The spread moved toward the Wyoming Cowboys between the open and the close, and the Central Michigan Chippewas covered. The total moved up from 39.5 to 40, and the game went under.
Wyoming Cowboys and Central Michigan Chippewas betting trends: 2026 season
This result left the Wyoming Cowboys 1-2 in the 2026 regular season (1-0 at home, 0-2 away or at neutral sites). Against the spread, they covered in 0 of 3 games with a closing line on file. Their games went over the closing total 1 time and under 2 times.
This result left the Central Michigan Chippewas 2-1 in the 2026 regular season (2-0 at home, 0-1 away or at neutral sites). Against the spread, they covered in 1 of 3 games with a closing line on file. All three of their games with a closing total went under. That made it two straight wins for the Central Michigan Chippewas.
What's next for Wyoming Cowboys and Central Michigan Chippewas?
Next for the Wyoming Cowboys: the Hawai'i Rainbow Warriors at home on Saturday, September 26, 2026. Next for the Central Michigan Chippewas: at the Miami Hurricanes on Saturday, September 26, 2026.