FBS-CFB Game Preview: Ohio Bobcats (4-3) vs. Eastern Michigan Eagles (2-6)

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Venue & Game Info

Stadium: Rynearson Stadium, 184 Westview Street, Ypsilanti, MI 48197

Kickoff: 12:00 PM ET

Broadcast: CBS Sports Network

Weather Forecast: Partly cloudy, 58°F at kickoff, winds 7–10 mph, no precipitation expected.

Team Recent Form

Ohio Bobcats:

Last game: 48-21 win vs. Northern Illinois

Offense: 29.4 PPG, 427.3 YPG (212.9 pass, 214.4 rush)

Defense: 25.3 PPG allowed, 385.9 YPG allowed

Strength: Top‑20 rushing offense (214.4 YPG).

Eastern Michigan Eagles:

Last game: 44-30 loss vs. Miami (OH)

Offense: 24.5 PPG, 366.3 YPG (224 pass, 142 rush)

Defense: 33.5 PPG allowed, 451.8 YPG allowed (252 rush YPG allowed, 136th nationally)

Strength: Red zone efficiency (100% scoring rate).

Injury Report

Ohio: No major injuries reported.

Eastern Michigan: No significant absences, but defensive depth remains thin.

Key Player Matchups

QB Parker Navarro (OHIO): 1,471 yards, 9 TD, 5 INT, 65.4% completion; also adds mobility.

RB Sieh Bangura (OHIO): 628 yards, 7 TD – centerpiece of Bobcats’ ground game.

WR Chase Hendricks (OHIO): 693 yards, 4 TD – reliable possession receiver.

QB Noah Kim (EMU): 1,792 yards, 12 TD, 6 INT – capable of big plays but turnover‑prone.

RB Dontae McMillan (EMU): 674 yards, 2 TD – steady rushing option.

WR Harold Mack (EMU): 179 yards, 2 TD last week vs. Miami (OH).

Series History

Ohio leads the all-time series 21–12–1.

Last two meetings: Ohio 2–0 SU, 2–0 ATS, outscoring EMU 69–36.

Betting Trends

Ohio: 5-2 ATS this season; 0-2 ATS as 12.5+ point favorite.

Eastern Michigan: 4-4 ATS; 1-2 ATS as 12.5+ point underdog.

Totals: Ohio games average 51.5 points; EMU games average 51.9 points.

Head-to-Head: Ohio 2-0 ATS last two vs. EMU; both games UNDER.

Projection: Ohio 34 – Eastern Michigan 23

Game Odds

Ohio Bobcats                                     – 12

Eastern Michigan Eagles               58.5

Odds Courtesy of Sports Odd Direct as of Friday, October 24, 2025

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