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At 12:00 PM ET on Saturday, the Ohio Bobcats (5-2) are at home against the Western Michigan Broncos (2-5).
The Broncos are expected to lose by at least two TDs (currently +17) versus the Bobcats (with an over/under of 52.5 points).
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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 | -109 | -111 | 52.5 | -111 | -109 | -824 | +553 |
Ohio Pick Insights
- Ohio’s ATS record is 4-2-0 this season.
- In games it has played as at least 17-point favorites this season, Ohio is 1-0 against the spread.
- Out of Ohio’s six games with a set total, one has hit the over (16.7%).
Ohio Stats & Insights
- Defensively, Ohio has been a top-25 unit, ranking fourth-best by giving up only 243.9 yards per game. The offense ranks 108th (333.1 yards per game).
- On the defensive side of the ball, Ohio has been a top-25 unit, ranking sixth-best by allowing only 13.4 points per game. The offense ranks 102nd (22.9 points per game).
- Ohio owns the 102nd-ranked offense this season in terms of passing yards (197.1 passing yards per game), and has been more effective on defense, ranking seventh-best with only 163.4 passing yards allowed per game.
- Ohio ranks 93rd in rushing yards this year (136 rushing yards per game), but has been playing really well on defense, ranking eighth-best in the FBS with 80.4 rushing yards allowed per game.
- Ohio has been firing on all cylinders on third down this season, owning the 19th-best mark in third-down percentage (48.5%) and 14th-best in third-down defense (30.7% third-down percentage allowed).
- With 12 forced turnovers (19th in the FBS) against 12 turnovers committed (102nd in the FBS), Ohio (0) owns the 63rd-ranked turnover margin in college football.
Ohio’s Best Players
- Kurtis Rourke has compiled 1,068 yards (152.6 ypg) on 98-of-155 passing with eight touchdowns compared to five interceptions this season. In addition, he’s added 151 rushing yards (21.6 ypg) on 32 carries while scoring two touchdowns on the ground.
- 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 collected 282 yards on 89 carries, scoring one time.
- Sam Wiglusz’s team-leading 285 yards as a receiver have come on 29 catches (out of 47 targets) with two touchdowns.
- Miles Cross has hauled in 20 receptions totaling 275 yards, finding the end zone four times as a receiver so far this campaign.
- Ty Walton has been the target of 26 passes and hauled in 20 catches for 193 yards, an average of 27.6 yards per contest. He’s found the end zone one time through the air this season.
- Rayyan Buell has collected 3.5 sacks to pace the team, while also picking up eight TFL and 21 tackles.
- Bryce Houston is the team’s top-tackler this year. He’s totaled 63 tackles, four TFL, 1.5 sacks, and two interceptions.
- Austin Brawley leads the team with two interceptions, while also putting up 27 tackles and two passes defended.
Western Michigan Betting Insights
- Western Michigan is 4-3-0 ATS this year.
- Western Michigan is a 2-2 record against the spread in games it was an underdog by 17 points or more this season.
- Western Michigan games have hit the over in five out of seven opportunities (71.4%).
Western Michigan Pick Insights
- Western Michigan is generating 376.6 total yards per contest on offense this season (81st-ranked). Meanwhile, it is surrendering 397.1 total yards per contest (97th-ranked).
- Western Michigan has been sputtering on defense, ranking sixth-worst with 36.3 points surrendered per game. It has been better on offense, putting up 24.9 points per contest (91st-ranked).
- Western Michigan ranks 95th in the FBS with 205.3 passing yards per game on offense, and it ranks 93rd with 245.6 passing yards surrendered per contest on the defensive side of the ball.
- From an offensive standpoint, Western Michigan is generating 171.3 rushing yards per contest (51st-ranked). It ranks 83rd in the FBS on the other side of the ball (151.6 rushing yards allowed per game).
- With a 37% third-down conversion percentage on offense, Western Michigan ranks 95th in the FBS. Defensively, it ranks 101st, giving up a 42.7% third-down rate.
- Western Michigan owns a +2 turnover margin this season, which ranks 36th in the FBS.
Western Michigan’s Best Players
- Treyson Bourguet has compiled 713 yards (101.9 ypg) 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 the end zone five times on the ground, as well.
- Zahir Abdus-Salaam has taken 78 carries and totaled 305 yards with five touchdowns.
- Kenneth Womack has collected 35 catches 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 caught 12 passes and compiled 209 receiving yards (29.9 per game) with four touchdowns.
- Austin Hence has racked up 194 reciving yards (27.7 ypg) and two touchdowns this season.
- Mason Nelson paces the team with three sacks, and also has five TFL and 17 tackles.
- So far Tate Hallock leads the team in both tackles and interceptions. He has collected 48 tackles, one TFL, and two interceptions this season.
