Ohio Bobcats defeat Central Michigan Chippewas 31-14: Recap, Betting Results & AiQ Picks
Sat, Oct 10, 2026 · NCAAF · Central Michigan Chippewas 14, Ohio Bobcats 31
Ohio dominated Central Michigan from the opening kickoff, building a 31-0 halftime lead en route to a 31-14 victory at Peden Stadium on Saturday, October 10. The Bobcats covered the -2.5 spread by 14.5 points, and the game landed exactly on the 45-point total for a push.
Central Michigan Chippewas vs. Ohio Bobcats final score and game recap
Ohio's offense struck immediately, scoring 14 points in the first quarter and 17 more in the second to put the game out of reach before halftime. Central Michigan managed only a third-quarter touchdown and another in the fourth, finishing with 14 points.
Nick Poulos led the Bobcats' attack, completing 11 of 18 passes for 158 yards and three touchdowns. Duncan Brune added 91 rushing yards and a touchdown on 16 carries. For Central Michigan, Angel Flores completed 14 of 20 passes for 112 yards, and Braylen Naves caught four passes for 56 yards, but the early deficit proved insurmountable.
Who covered the spread in Central Michigan Chippewas vs. Ohio Bobcats?
Ohio Bobcats covered the -2.5 spread, winning by 17 points. The line opened at Ohio -3 and closed at -2.5, with late money shifting toward Central Michigan.
Did Central Michigan Chippewas vs. Ohio Bobcats go over or under the total?
The game resulted in a push on the 45-point total. The combined score landed exactly on the number. The total opened at 46.5 and closed at 45.
How did AiQ's Central Michigan Chippewas vs. Ohio Bobcats predictions do?
AiQ finished 4-2 across every graded pick.
- Moneyline: Ohio Bobcats at -135 – WIN (+$74.07 on a $100 bet)
- Player props: 3-2 (+$305 on $100 per pick)
The model's player-prop edge produced a modest profit despite two losses.
Central Michigan Chippewas vs. Ohio Bobcats player prop results
AiQ's player-prop record was 3-2, netting +$305.
- Riley Neer (Ohio Bobcats) anytime touchdown +125 – actual 1 – WIN
- Brock Townsend (Central Michigan Chippewas) anytime touchdown +285 – actual 0 – LOSS
- Dom Dorwart (Ohio Bobcats) anytime touchdown +230 – actual 1 – WIN
- Jayden Clerveaux (Central Michigan Chippewas) anytime touchdown +150 – actual 1 – WIN
- Langston Lewis (Central Michigan Chippewas) anytime touchdown +290 – actual 0 – LOSS
Central Michigan Chippewas vs. Ohio Bobcats game prop results: first quarter, team totals and first half
- First-quarter total 7.5: Over (paid -115); 14 points scored
- Central Michigan Chippewas team total 21.5: Under (paid -118); they scored 14
- First-half total 22.5: Over (paid -115); 31 points scored
- First-quarter moneyline: Ohio Bobcats won the quarter (paid -140)
- First-half moneyline: Ohio Bobcats won the half (paid -130)
- Ohio Bobcats team total 23.5: Over (paid -122); they scored 31
- First-half spread Ohio Bobcats -0.5: Covered (paid -115)
Ohio's early offensive explosion drove the quarter and half totals over their lines, while Central Michigan's team total stayed well below its projection.
Central Michigan Chippewas vs. Ohio Bobcats odds: sportsbook value and line movement
The closing moneyline was Central Michigan Chippewas +114 and Ohio Bobcats -135, implying a 45% win probability for the Chippewas and 55% for the Bobcats after vig removal. The bookmaker's margin sat at 4.2%. Ohio's -135 line paid $74.07 on a $100 wager. AiQ's pre-game expected value for the Bobcats was -3.3% at -134, indicating the price was slightly negative despite the model favoring Ohio. The spread shifted half a point toward Central Michigan, yet Ohio still covered.
Central Michigan Chippewas and Ohio Bobcats betting trends: 2026 season
Central Michigan sits at 3-3 overall, unbeaten at home (3-0) but winless on the road (0-3). In five games with a recorded spread, they are 2-3 against the spread, and in five with a total line they are 1 over, 3 unders, 1 push.
Ohio improves to 4-2 overall, also 3-0 at home and 1-2 away. In five spread-rated contests they are 2-2-1, and in six total-rated games they are 3 overs, 2 unders, 1 push. The Bobcats have won three straight.
What's next for Central Michigan Chippewas and Ohio Bobcats?
Central Michigan will host Miami (OH) RedHawks on Saturday, October 24. Ohio will host Eastern Michigan Eagles on the same date.