The Central Michigan Chippewas (3-2) visit the Ohio Bobcats (3-2) on Saturday, October 10, 2026 at Peden Stadium, Athens, OH. Kickoff is scheduled for 3:30 PM ET, and the game airs on ESPN+ (streaming). DraftKings lists the spread at OHIO -3.5 with a total of 46.5; moneylines are Central Michigan +145 · Ohio -175. Below is our Central Michigan vs Ohio preview with the latest odds, point spread, moneyline, over/under, kickoff time, TV channel and where to watch, plus a look at each team’s season so far, head coach and key players. Lines may move before kickoff.
Central Michigan vs Ohio Odds, Spread, Kickoff Time & TV
| Matchup detail | Line / info |
|---|---|
| Matchup | Central Michigan at Ohio |
| Records | Central Michigan 3-2 · Ohio 3-2 |
| Spread | OHIO -3.5 |
| Moneyline | Central Michigan +145 · Ohio -175 |
| Total | 46.5 |
| Venue | Peden Stadium, Athens, OH |
| Date/Time | Saturday, October 10, 2026 · 3:30 PM ET |
| TV / How to Watch | ESPN+ (streaming) |
| Head Coaches | Central Michigan: HC Matt Drinkall, OC Jim Chapin / Derek Fulton · Ohio: HC John Hauser, OC Scott Isophording |
Central Michigan Preview: Season So Far, Coach & Key Players
Season so far: The Central Michigan Chippewas are 3-2 overall, 1-0 in MAC play. Results to date: Sep 5 — L 38-7 at New Mexico; Sep 12 — W 13-10 vs Colgate; Sep 19 — W 24-10 vs Wyoming; Sep 26 — L 52-3 at Miami; Oct 3 — W 41-17 vs Akron. Most recently, Central Michigan beat Akron 41-17 at home. Through 5 games, Central Michigan is averaging 17.6 points scored and 25.4 points allowed per game.
Head coach: Matt Drinkall (head coach since 2025). Offensive coordinators: Jim Chapin / Derek Fulton. Defensive coordinator: Sean Cronin.
Key players (2026 season stats):
- Passing leader: Angel Flores (QB) — 26/47, 201 yards, 1 TD, 2 INT
- Rushing leader: Angel Flores (QB) — 81 carries, 474 yards, 4 TD
- Receiving leader: Langston Lewis (WR) — 7 receptions, 114 yards, 1 TD
- Sacks leader: Jaxon Cherry (DL) — 3 sacks
- Tackles leader: Xavier White (LB) — 36 total tackles
Strengths: Angel Flores’s production on the ground (474 rushing yards). Questions: A defense allowing 25.4 points per game; an offense averaging 17.6 points per game.
Ohio Preview: Season So Far, Coach & Key Players
Season so far: The Ohio Bobcats are 3-2 overall, 1-0 in MAC play. Results to date: Sep 5 — L 49-21 at Nebraska; Sep 12 — W 29-27 vs Jacksonville State; Sep 19 — L 41-36 at South Alabama; Sep 26 — W 35-7 vs Stonehill; Oct 3 — W 13-10 at Kent State. Most recently, Ohio beat Kent State 13-10 on the road. Through 5 games, Ohio is averaging 26.8 points scored and 26.8 points allowed per game.
Head coach: John Hauser (head coach since 2025). Offensive coordinator: Scott Isophording. Defensive coordinator: Kurt Mattix.
Key players (2026 season stats):
- Passing leader: Matt Vezza (QB) — 40/58, 438 yards, 4 TD, 3 INT
- Rushing leader: Victor Rosa (RB) — 56 carries, 219 yards, 4 TD
- Receiving leader: Riley Neer (WR) — 23 receptions, 337 yards, 4 TD
- Sacks leader: Ike Ackerman (DE) — 3.5 sacks
- Tackles leader: Michael Molnar (LB) — 44 total tackles
Strengths: Momentum from a 13-10 win at Kent State. Questions: A defense allowing 26.8 points per game.
How to Watch Central Michigan vs Ohio
- Date: Saturday, October 10, 2026
- Kickoff: 3:30 PM ET
- Venue: Peden Stadium, Athens, OH
- TV / Streaming: ESPN+ (streaming)
Odds: DraftKings lines reported via ESPN on October 5, 2026. Lines may move before kickoff. Records, results and season stats via ESPN; coaching staffs per 2026 staff listings. This page is an informational matchup preview only.