Central Michigan Chippewas defeat Colgate Raiders 13-10: Recap, Betting Results & AiQ Picks

Sat, Sep 12, 2026 · NCAAF · Colgate Raiders 10, Central Michigan Chippewas 13

Central Michigan Chippewas won 13–10, while Colgate Raiders covered the +18.5 spread and the total of 49.5 went under.

Colgate Raiders vs. Central Michigan Chippewas final score and game recap

Saturday, September 12 at Kelly/Shorts Stadium saw Colgate Raiders seize an early advantage before Central Michigan Chippewas stormed back in the second half. Colgate scored ten unanswered points in the second quarter to lead 10–0 at halftime. Central Michigan answered with six points in the third quarter, cutting the deficit to four. Central Michigan scored seven points in the fourth quarter to take a 13–10 lead and held on for the win. Colgate managed no further points after their second-quarter burst.

Who covered the spread in Colgate Raiders vs. Central Michigan Chippewas?

Colgate Raiders covered the spread at +18.5. Central Michigan entered as an 18.5-point favorite but won by only three points, allowing the underdog to beat the line. The spread opened at Central Michigan –24.5 and softened to –18.5, a six-point shift toward Colgate. AiQ's spread pick was Colgate +18.5 with 57% confidence, graded as a win at its own line.

Did Colgate Raiders vs. Central Michigan Chippewas go over or under the total?

The game went under the 49.5 total, finishing with a combined 23 points—26.5 points under the projection. Scoring was limited to ten in the second quarter and thirteen in the second half, never approaching the projected total. AiQ's under pick at 49.5 with 62% confidence was a win.

How did AiQ's Colgate Raiders vs. Central Michigan Chippewas predictions do?

AiQ posted a perfect 3–0 record on this contest.

The model nailed every market it graded. It correctly anticipated the underdog covering despite the Chippewas' victory, and it saw the low-scoring nature of the game.

Colgate Raiders vs. Central Michigan Chippewas odds: sportsbook value and line movement

The moneyline priced Colgate at +907 and Central Michigan at –1600, implying a 10% versus 90% win probability after vig removal. The vig was 4.0%. Central Michigan won, delivering a $6.25 profit on a $100 wager at –1600. AiQ's pre-game expected value for the Chippewas at –1400 was –3.0%, indicating the market price was slightly unfavorable even though the side was correct. The spread shifted six points toward Colgate, and that side ultimately covered.

Colgate Raiders sit 0–1 overall, 0–1 away, 1–0 against the spread, and 0–1 on the over/under. Central Michigan Chippewas are 1–1 overall, 1–0 at home, 0–1 away, 0–2 against the spread, and 0–2 on the over/under. These records reflect a single or two-game sample; trends should not be extrapolated from such limited data.

What's next for Colgate Raiders and Central Michigan Chippewas?

Central Michigan will host the Wyoming Cowboys on Saturday, September 19.