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On Saturday at 12:00 PM ET, the Ohio Bobcats (5-2) will host the Western Michigan Broncos (2-5).
The Bobcats are very heavy favorites (currently -17) in their matchup against the Broncos, with the over/under being 53 points. (On the moneyline, the Bobcats are -817 and the Broncos are +550.)
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Game Info for Ohio vs. Western Michigan
- Game Day: Saturday, October 21, 2023
- Game Time: 12:00 PM ET
- TV Channel: CBS Sports Network
- Location: Athens, Ohio
- Stadium: Frank Solich Field at Peden Stadium
| Favorite | Spread | Favorite Spread Odds | Underdog Spread Odds | Total | Over Total Odds | Under Total Odds | Favorite Moneyline | Underdog Moneyline |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ohio | -17 | -110 | -110 | 53 | -110 | -110 | -817 | +550 |
Ohio Pick Insights
- Ohio’s ATS record is 4-2-0 this season.
- Ohio is a perfect 1-0 against the spread when favored by 17 points or more this season.
- One of Ohio’s six games with a set total has hit the over (16.7%).
Ohio Stats & Insights
- Ohio has struggled offensively, ranking 25th-worst in the FBS (333.1 yards per game) this season. However, the defense ranks fourth-best in the nation, giving up just 243.9 yards per game.
- Ohio ranks 102nd in points scored this year (22.9 points per game), but has been shining on defense, ranking sixth-best in the FBS with 13.4 points allowed per game.
- Ohio owns the 102nd-ranked offense this year in terms of passing yards (197.1 passing yards per game), and has been more effective on defense, ranking seventh-best with just 163.4 passing yards allowed per game.
- Ohio sports the 93rd-ranked offense this year in terms of rushing yards (136 per game), and has been better on defense, ranking eighth-best with just 80.4 rushing yards allowed per game.
- Ohio has been making things happen on both sides of the ball on third down this year, owning the 18th-best mark in third-down percentage (48.5%) and 14th-best in third-down defense (30.7% third-down conversion rate allowed).
- Ohio ranks 63rd in college football with an even turnover margin after forcing 12 turnovers (19th in the FBS) and committing 12 (102nd in the FBS).
Ohio’s Best Players
- Kurtis Rourke has thrown for 1,068 yards (152.6 ypg) to lead Ohio, completing 63.2% of his passes and recording eight touchdown passes compared to five interceptions this season. He’s also figured in the ground game with 151 rushing yards on 32 carries with two rushing touchdowns.
- Sieh Bangura has carried the ball 93 times for a team-high 362 yards on the ground and has found the end zone two times.
- O’Shaan Allison has been handed the ball 89 times this year and racked up 282 yards (40.3 per game) with one touchdown.
- Sam Wiglusz’s team-high 285 yards as a receiver have come on 29 receptions (out of 47 targets) with two touchdowns.
- Miles Cross has caught 20 passes for 275 yards (39.3 yards per game) and four touchdowns this year.
- Ty Walton has compiled 20 receptions for 193 yards, an average of 27.6 yards per game. He’s scored one time as a receiver this season.
- Rayyan Buell has 3.5 sacks to pace the team, and also has eight TFL and 21 tackles.
- Bryce Houston is the team’s top-tackler this year. He’s picked up 63 tackles, four TFL, 1.5 sacks, and two interceptions.
- Austin Brawley has a team-leading two interceptions to go along with 27 tackles and two passes defended.
Western Michigan Betting Insights
- Western Michigan is 4-3-0 against the spread this season.
- When it has played as at least 17-point underdogs this season, Western Michigan is 2-2 against the spread.
- The teams have hit the over in five of Western Michigan’s seven games with a set total.
Western Michigan Pick Insights
- From an offensive angle, Western Michigan is accumulating 376.6 total yards per game (80th-ranked). It ranks 98th in the FBS on the other side of the ball (397.1 total yards given up per game).
- Western Michigan’s defense has been bottom-25 in scoring defense this season, allowing 36.3 points per game, which ranks fifth-worst in the FBS. On the offensive side of the ball, it ranks 91st with 24.9 points per contest.
- In terms of passing, Western Michigan ranks 95th in the FBS (205.3 passing yards per game) and 92nd on the other side of the ball (245.6 passing yards allowed per game).
- With 171.3 rushing yards per game on offense, Western Michigan ranks 50th in the FBS. On defense it ranks 84th, surrendering 151.6 rushing yards per game.
- With a 37% third-down conversion percentage on offense, Western Michigan ranks 96th in the FBS. Defensively, it ranks 101st, allowing a 42.7% third-down rate.
- After forcing 10 turnovers (45th in the FBS) and turning the ball over eight times (56th in the FBS) this season, Western Michigan has the 35th-ranked turnover margin of +2.
Western Michigan’s Best Players
- Treyson Bourguet has compiled 713 yards (101.9 yards per game) while completing 55.3% of his passes and tossing four touchdown passes with one interception this season.
- Jalen Buckley is his team’s leading rusher with 108 carries for 612 yards, or 87.4 per game. He’s found paydirt five times on the ground, as well.
- Zahir Abdus-Salaam has run for 305 yards across 78 attempts, scoring five touchdowns.
- Kenneth Womack has totaled 35 receptions this season and his team-high yardage total sits at 348 (49.7 yards per game). He’s been targeted 52 times.
- Anthony Sambucci has put up a 209-yard season so far with four touchdowns. He’s caught 12 passes on 22 targets.
- Austin Hence’s 34 targets have resulted in 20 grabs for 194 yards and two touchdowns.
- Mason Nelson leads the team with three sacks, and also has five TFL and 17 tackles.
- Tate Hallock has 48 tackles, one TFL, and two interceptions, and leads the team in both tackles and interceptions.
