Central Michigan Chippewas vs. Eastern Michigan Eagles: Game Analysis and Predictions

An in-depth analysis has been conducted ahead of the Central Michigan Chippewas facing off against the Eastern Michigan Eagles in college football action on October 19, 2024. The game is set to take place at Rynearson Stadium in Ypsilanti, Michigan, and will be broadcast on ESPN+.

According to the current betting odds, the Eastern Michigan Eagles are favored by 2.0 points, and the total over/under for the game is set at 54.5 points. Eastern Michigan enters the game with a record of 4-2, while Central Michigan stands at 3-3 for the season.

In their previous game, the Central Michigan Chippewas suffered a narrow defeat against the Ohio Bobcats, ending the match with a 27-25 loss. During this encounter, they yielded 277 yards on the ground on 37 attempts, equating to an average of 7.5 yards per carry. The Chippewas managed to limit the Bobcats to 147 passing yards with a completion rate of 59.1%. Offensively, Central Michigan ran 61 plays accumulating 292 total yards, with 161 yards coming from 39 rushing attempts which averaged 4.1 yards per carry.

The Chippewas’ performance this season has seen them accrue a total of 2,440 yards. They have recorded 8 touchdowns in the air and 10 on the ground but have also turned the ball over 11 times. Central Michigan has achieved 124 first downs but has faced 47 penalties resulting in a loss of 388 yards. Their rushing game averages 180.7 yards per game, placing them 49th nationally. Defensively, they allow an average of 365.3 yards per game, ranking them 72nd in D-1, while conceding an average of 29.0 points per game.

On the other side, the Eastern Michigan Eagles lost their last encounter to the Miami RedHawks with a score of 38-14. The team amassed 332 yards over 83 plays, averaging 4.0 yards per play, and rushed for 121 yards on 41 attempts. Defensively, they allowed 222 passing yards with a notably high completion rate of 76.9%, alongside 199 rushing yards on 31 attempts at 6.4 yards per carry.

The Eagles’ season statistics reflect an average of 29.3 points per game, ranking them 63rd in college football. Offensively, they average 361.8 yards per game, ranking 93rd in Division 1, and hold an average of 215.3 passing yards per game. They also run for an average of 146.5 yards each game. Eastern Michigan’s defense has given up 24.8 points per game this season, ranking them 78th, and has allowed 768 rushing yards alongside 13 passing touchdowns.

According to Tony Sink, an expert analyst, Eastern Michigan is expected to cover the spread in this matchup with a 2.0-point advantage. For fans and bettors, additional insights and picks are advised to be considered, while noting that all gambling should be conducted responsibly.