Miami (OH) vs Central Michigan Prediction, Picks & Odds (Week 8)

Sun, Oct 25, 12:00 AM ET

About this game

This season, Miami (OH) is 2-2 with 114 points for and 122 against; Central Michigan is 2-2 with 47 points for and 110 against.

Miami (OH) is 2-3 in its last 5, averaging 23.4 scored and 28.0 allowed; most recently beating UConn 24-21 on September 26, 2026. Central Michigan is 2-3 in its last 5, averaging 10.8 scored and 28.8 allowed; most recently losing to Miami 3-52 on September 26, 2026.

Injury report: Miami (OH) lists 12 (Thomas Gotkowski, Injured; David McComb, Injured; CJ Castner, Injured; more below); Central Michigan lists 6 (Vaughn Blue, Injured; Rusty VanWetzinga IV, Injured; Tommy McIntosh, Injured; more below).

Injuries

Miami (OH)

  • Thomas Gotkowski: Injured, Undisclosed
  • David McComb: Injured, Upper Body
  • CJ Castner: Injured, Undisclosed
  • Keith Reynolds: Injured, Undisclosed
  • Brayden Boeing: Injured, Undisclosed
  • Eric Karner: Injured, Undisclosed
  • Christian Ross: Injured, Undisclosed
  • Trey Zvonar: Injured, Undisclosed
  • Devin Bell: Injured, Undisclosed
  • Christian McKinney: Injured, Upper Body
  • Blayne Myrick: Injured, Undisclosed
  • Desmon Yharbrough: Injured, Undisclosed

Central Michigan

  • Vaughn Blue: Injured, Thigh
  • Rusty VanWetzinga IV: Injured, Undisclosed
  • Tommy McIntosh: Injured, Undisclosed
  • Victor Earl: Injured, Undisclosed
  • Ty Williams: Injured, Thigh
  • Zac Chapeau: Injured, Undisclosed

Recent form

Miami (OH)

  • September 26, 2026: W 24-21 vs UConn
  • September 19, 2026: L 31-35 at Cincinnati
  • September 12, 2026: W 45-7 vs Holy Cross
  • September 5, 2026: L 14-59 at Pittsburgh
  • December 27, 2025: L 3-18 at Fresno State

Central Michigan

  • September 26, 2026: L 3-52 at Miami
  • September 19, 2026: W 24-10 vs Wyoming
  • September 12, 2026: W 13-10 vs Colgate
  • September 5, 2026: L 7-38 at New Mexico
  • December 26, 2025: L 7-34 at Northwestern

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