Central Michigan vs Miami (OH) Picks and Prediction – 10/26/2024

The Central Michigan Chippewas will face the Miami (OH) RedHawks on October 26, 2024, at Yager Stadium in a pivotal MAC showdown. Both teams are looking to improve their standing in the conference, making this a big contest. Get in on all the action with our free NCAAF picks.

Central Michigan comes into the game with a 3-4 record after a tough 27-24 loss to Eastern Michigan. Quarterback Joe Labas has thrown for 1,114 yards with 7 touchdowns but has also thrown 7 interceptions. The Chippewas have relied heavily on their ground game, led by running back Marion Lukes, who has rushed for 440 yards and 4 touchdowns this season. Defensively, Central Michigan has struggled, allowing 27.1 points per game, and will need to tighten up if they want to contain Miami's offense .

Miami (OH), currently 3-4, has been one of the top teams in the MAC this season, coming off a dominant 30-20 win over Ohio University. RedHawks quarterback Brett Gabbert has been stellar, throwing for 1,562 yards and 12 touchdowns, while running back Keyon Mozee has rushed for 425 yards and 2 touchdowns. Miami's defense has been solid, allowing just 18.6 points per game, which will be key as they look to stop Central Michigan's balanced attack.

Miami is coming off a huge conference win over their rivals and have carried momentum over from their difficult non-conference schedule. At home, against a weaker side, Miami should have no difficulty moving the ball down the field, and CMU does not have the offense to keep up. We like Miami to win a comfortable 31-17 contest.