Colgate vs Central Michigan Prediction 9/12/2026 Today’s College Football Picks
Chris Ruffolo
Sep 12, 2025; Syracuse, New York, USA; Colgate Raiders running back Cole Fulton (28) is tackled by Syracuse Orange defensive lineman Denis Jaquez Jr. (11) in the third quarter at the JMA Wireless Dome. Mandatory Credit: Mark Konezny-Imagn Images
MATCHUP
Colgate Raiders
Central Michigan Chippewas
Team Records
2-0
0-1
Spread
+21.5 -108
-21.5 -112
Moneyline
+950
-1650
Total
Over 49.5 (-102)
Under 49.5 (-118)
Where
Central Michigan Stadium
When
Saturday, September 12, 2026
Time
01:00 PM EDT
TV
ESPN+
The Colgate Raiders and the Central Michigan Chippewas meet in week 2 college football action from Kelly/Shorts Stadium on Saturday. We will look at this from a betting perspective and determine the best bets for this game. Here’s a Colgate Raiders vs. Central Michigan Chippewas Prediction.
Colgate Raiders Recap
The Colgate Raiders come into this game looking to add on to their 35-10 win over Holy Cross last time out to sit at 2-0 on the year.
Raiders Looking To Spring Upset
Jake Stearney threw for 278 yards, 4 TDs, and an interception on 13 of 21 passing while adding 27 yards on the ground. Danny Shaban led the ground game with 94 rushing yards and a TD on 17 carries. Matt Fogler had a team-high 153 receiving yards and 3 TDs on 6 catches, while Winston Moore added 2 catches for 66 yards and a touchdown. On defense, Trooper Price had a team-high 11 total tackles and 1.5 tackles for loss to lead Colgate’s defense, while Christian Magliacano recorded 6 total tackles, 3.5 tackles for loss, a pass deflection, and an interception.
Central Michigan Chippewas Recap
The Central Michigan Chippewas come into this game looking to bounce back from a 38-7 blowout loss at the hands of New Mexico last time out to sit at 0-1 on the year. After this game, the Chippewas will take on Wyoming at home.
Chippewas Looking For Rebound Showing At Home
Jadyn Glasser threw for 16 yards on 4 of 10 passing, while Angel Flores added 14 passing yards and an interception on 3 of 6 passing. Flores also led the team in carries with 27 rushing yards on 10 attempts, while Nasir Williams recorded the team’s lone touchdown on a 23-yard run. Williams also paced Central Michigan receiving with 11 yards on a single catch, while Justin Ruffin Jr. caught 3 passes for 9 yards. On defense, Darrell Bryant Jr. led Central Michigan with a team-high 9 total tackles, while Korver Demma chipped in 6 total tackles, a tackle for loss, and a sack.
Colgate Raiders vs. Central Michigan Chippewas Prediction
I’m looking at Central Michigan here. I know Colgate’s 2-0 on the year, but this is still a tough spot for a Raiders team that I still think is a subpar FCS team and Central Michigan finally gets home after that disappointing showing against the Lobos when New Mexico was rolling out a backup QB. I think that the Chips wake up at home and smash the Raiders so give me CMU.
