| MATCHUP | Eastern Michigan Eagles | Ohio Bobcats |
|---|---|---|
| Team Records | 4-4 | 5-2 |
| Spread | +11.5 -108 | -11.5 -112 |
| Moneyline | +340 | -440 |
| Total | Over 48.5 (-110) | Under 48.5 (-110) |
| Where | Peden Stadium, Athens, OH | |
| When | Saturday, October 24, 2026 | |
| Time | 04:00 PM EDT | |
| TV | ESPNU | |
In this article we will formulate an Eastern Michigan vs Ohio prediction for this College Football game on Saturday, October 24th at Peden Stadium in Athens, Ohio. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this Week 8 matchup.
Eastern Michigan Eagles Betting Preview
The Eastern Michigan Eagles are 4-4 (3-1) this season after they lost to Toledo by a score of 34-14 last week. Eastern Michigan trailed 31-7 at halftime and only managed seven points in the second half in the lopsided loss. The Eagles were out gained by a total of 480-276, went 5-15 on third downs, and lost the turnover battle by a total of 2-1 in the game. Noah Kim threw for 214 yards and two touchdowns, while Joshua Long caught seven passes for 84 yards and one score. Amareon Blue rushed seven times for 23 yards in the loss.
Prior to that game, Eastern Michigan defeated Akron by a score of 25-23 and UMass by a score of 38-14. The Eagles have scored 21.5 points per game with 215.0 passing yards and 105.0 rushing yards per game, while they have allowed 25.9 points against per game this season. Noah Kim has thrown for 1,678 yards with 11 touchdowns and four interceptions this season.
Ohio Bobcats Betting Preview
The Ohio Bobcats are 5-2 (3-0) this year after they defeated Sacramento State by a score of 48-7 in their last game. Ohio led 27-0 at halftime and they added 21 points in the second half in the blowout win. The Bobcats out gained Sacramento State by a total of 468-267, went 5-10 on third downs, and won the turnover battle by a total of 1-0 in the game. Nick Poulos threw for 165 yards and one touchdown, while Preston Bowman caught three passes for 94 yards and one score. Irving Brown rushed eight times for 87 yards and one touchdown in the win.
Prior to that game, Ohio defeated Central Michigan by a score of 31-14 and Kent State by a score of 13-10. The Bobcats have scored 30.4 points per game with 164.4 passing yards and 207.0 rushing yards per game, while they have allowed 22.1 points against per game this season. Nick Poulos has thrown for 503 yards with five touchdowns, while Victor Rosa has rushed 73 times for 324 yards and five scores this year.
Why the Ohio Bobcats will win
- Ohio has won each of its last 16 games against non-AP-ranked teams at Peden Stadium.
- Eastern Michigan has lost 10 of its last 11 games as a road underdog.
- Ohio has covered the spread in nine of its last 10 games against conference opponents at Peden Stadium.
- Eastern Michigan has failed to cover the spread in five of its last six games in Ohio.
- Eastern Michigan has lost the first half in each of its last four games in Ohio.
Why the Eastern Michigan Eagles will win
- The road team has won each of Eastern Michigan’s last three games.
- Eastern Michigan has covered the spread in 10 of its last 12 October games as a road underdog against non-AP-ranked teams.
Total Points Facts
- Each of Ohio’s last four games against teams from Michigan have gone UNDER the total points line.
- Five of Eastern Michigan’s last six games against teams from Ohio have gone UNDER the total points line.
Ohio Bobcats Player Prop Facts
- Heading into Week 8, Riley Neer leads Ohio for receptions (32) this season.
Eastern Michigan Eagles Player Prop Facts
- Heading into Week 8, Harold Mack leads Eastern Michigan for touchdowns (4) this season.
Matchup/League Facts
- Ohio ranks T23rd among FBS teams for rushing yards per game this season (207.0).
- Ohio ranks 23rd among FBS teams for 4th down conversion percentage this season (70.0).
- Eastern Michigan ranks 124th among FBS teams for Q2 opponent points per game this season (11.3).
- Eastern Michigan ranks 123rd among FBS teams for yards per game this season (320.0).
Eastern Michigan vs Ohio Prediction
Ohio comes into this contest on a four game winning streak and they have scored at least 31 points in three of those four. The Bobcats are rolling right now and their defense has allowed 14 or fewer in four straight. Eastern Michigan has won three of their last four games and they have allowed 23 or fewer in those three wins. The Eagles have trouble against passing teams, but I think they can battle this Ohio rushing attack. Take Eastern Michigan and the points here.