Miami (OH) at Central Michigan
Miami (OH) at Central Michigan kicks off Saturday, Oct 24 at 1 PM EDT on ESPN+. Miami (OH) is favored by 3.5. The Gotta See It Meter calls it a game to flip to between plays: 11 of 100 (Worth a Flip), mostly on conference game and Vegas says it's close.
- Date
- Saturday, Oct 24, 2026
- Kickoff
- TV
- ESPN+ · Streaming only · ESPN+
- Venue
- Kelly/Shorts Stadium
- City
- Mount Pleasant, MI
- Week
- Week 8
- Conference game
- Yes
- Line
- Miami (OH) −3.5 · O/U 40.5
- Forecast
- 58°F · wind 5 mph · 0% precipitation
Worth a Flip
Miami (OH)4–3
Lat Pittsburgh14–59
Wvs Holy Cross45–7
Lat Cincinnati31–35
Wvs UConn24–21
Lvs Bowl. Green20–24
Wat UMass20–19
Wvs Akron34–14
at C. Michigan
Nothing since.
C. Michigan3–4
Lat New Mexico7–38
Wvs Colgate13–10
Wvs Wyoming24–10
Lat Miami (FL)3–52
Wvs Akron41–17
Lat Ohio14–31
Lvs W. Michigan14–21
vs Miami (OH)
Nothing since.
What to expect
These two combine for 43.4 points a game and C. Michigan plays fast — 60.4 snaps a game, 126th nationally. Vegas set the total at 40.5. The last 5 meetings have averaged an 18.4-point margin.
Blowout riskNah
PaceSnailBoth Snail
SeriesCall 911avg margin 18.4 over 5 meetings
The matchup
season averages · national rank in FBS below each · the fuller bar leads · through Week 7
| Miami (OH) | Central Michigan | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 26.984th | 16.6132nd | |
| Points allowed | 25.686th | 25.686th | |
| Yards per play | 6.247th | 4.8125th | |
| Yards allowed per play | 5.8102nd | 5.585th | |
| Plays per game | 57.9138th | 60.4126th | |
| Turnover margin | +333rd | +162nd | |
| 3rd down conversion | 34.2%113th | 34.8%110th |
More stats +11
| Miami (OH) | Central Michigan | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Rushing yards per game | 141.692nd | 184.343rd | |
| Passing yards per game | 216.383rd | 108.1135th | |
| QB completion rate | 59.5%101st | 58.0%113th | |
| QB yards per attempt | 8.824th | 5.3137th | |
| O-line rank | 90thline yards · sack rate | 95thline yards · sack rate | |
| D-line rank | 60thstuff rate · havoc | 126thstuff rate · havoc | |
| Sacks | 1453rd | 1277th | |
| Interceptions | 550th | 717th | |
| Forced fumbles | 359th | 517th | |
| Penalties per game | 6.466th | 6.048th | |
| Time of possession | 30:2955th | 29:2187th |
The series
Miami (OH) leads 5–0 over the last 5
| Year | Result | Margin |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Miami (OH) 46–7 | 39 |
| 2021 | Miami (OH) 28–17 | 11 |
| 2019 | Miami (OH) 26–21 | 5 |
| 2017 | Miami (OH) 31–14 | 17 |
| 2016 | Miami (OH) 37–17 | 20 |
How to watch
| Network | ESPN+ |
|---|---|
| Stream | Streaming only · ESPN+ |
| Kickoff | 1 PM EDT |
| Where | Kelly/Shorts Stadium, Mount Pleasant, MI |
What the Meter sees
| Conference gameLeague standings are on the line | +5.0 |
|---|---|
| Vegas says it's closeClosing spread of 3.5 — the tighter the number, the bigger the bump | +3.3 |
| Program baselineA small floor for every FBS program; bigger for a power-conference team or one receiving votes | +2.0 |
| Where it's onESPN+ — a network puts its best games where everyone can find them | +1.0 |
| Gotta See It Meter™ | 11 |
Still Ball0–5Worth a Flip6–17I'll Bite18–33Ready to Rumble34–59Thunderdome60–99Maximum100
Quick answers
- What time does Miami (OH) vs Central Michigan start?
- Saturday, Oct 24 at 1 PM EDT.
- What channel is Miami (OH) vs Central Michigan on?
- ESPN+.
- Who is favored in Miami (OH) vs Central Michigan?
- Miami (OH) by 3.5. The total is 40.5.
- Where is Miami (OH) vs Central Michigan played?
- Kelly/Shorts Stadium in Mount Pleasant, MI.