Miami (OH) RedHawks defeat Central Michigan Chippewas 28-27: Recap, Betting Results & AiQ Picks

Sat, Oct 24, 2026 · NCAAF · Miami (OH) RedHawks 28, Central Michigan Chippewas 27

The Miami (OH) RedHawks beat the Central Michigan Chippewas 28-27 on Saturday, October 24, 2026, at Kelly/Shorts Stadium. The Central Michigan Chippewas covered the spread as 3.5-point underdogs. The game went over the closing total of 40.5, with 55 points combined. AiQ's moneyline pick in this game won.

Miami (OH) RedHawks vs. Central Michigan Chippewas final score and game recap

The Miami (OH) RedHawks led 7-3 after the first quarter and 14-10 at halftime. The Central Michigan Chippewas outscored the Miami (OH) RedHawks 17-14 in the second half. The Miami (OH) RedHawks trailed by 3 points after the third quarter and came back to win.

The leading performers, from the box score:

Who covered the spread in Miami (OH) RedHawks vs. Central Michigan Chippewas?

The Central Michigan Chippewas covered the spread as 3.5-point underdogs, losing by 1 point.

The spread opened at Miami (OH) RedHawks -2.5 and closed at Miami (OH) RedHawks -3.5.

Did Miami (OH) RedHawks vs. Central Michigan Chippewas go over or under the total?

The game went over: 55 points combined against a closing total of 40.5, over by 14.5. 24 of the 55 points came in the first half.

The total opened at 40 and closed at 40.5.

How did AiQ's Miami (OH) RedHawks vs. Central Michigan Chippewas predictions do?

AiQ's moneyline pick in this game won.

Miami (OH) RedHawks 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.

Miami (OH) RedHawks vs. Central Michigan Chippewas odds: sportsbook value and line movement

Shortly before the start, the consensus moneyline had the Miami (OH) RedHawks at -175 and the Central Michigan Chippewas at +140. With the bookmaker's margin removed, that made the Miami (OH) RedHawks a 60% favorite. The Miami (OH) RedHawks won as the favorite at -175: $57.14 profit on a $100 bet. On AiQ's moneyline pick, the Miami (OH) RedHawks, the best price before the game was -173 at Caesars: priced below fair (−2.2% value).

The spread moved toward the Miami (OH) RedHawks between the open and the close, and the Central Michigan Chippewas covered. The total moved up from 40 to 40.5, and the game went over.

This result left the Miami (OH) RedHawks 5-3 in the 2026 regular season (3-1 at home, 2-2 away or at neutral sites). Against the spread, they covered in 4 of 8 games with a closing line on file. Their games went over the closing total 6 times and under 2 times. That made it three straight wins for the Miami (OH) RedHawks.

This result left the Central Michigan Chippewas 3-5 in the 2026 regular season (3-2 at home, 0-3 away or at neutral sites). Against the spread, they covered in 4 of 7 games with a closing line on file. Their games went over the closing total 2 times and under 4 times, with 1 push. That made it three straight losses for the Central Michigan Chippewas.

What's next for Miami (OH) RedHawks and Central Michigan Chippewas?

Next for the Miami (OH) RedHawks: the Buffalo Bulls at home on Tuesday, November 3, 2026. Next for the Central Michigan Chippewas: at the Eastern Michigan Eagles on Tuesday, November 3, 2026.