Game: Ball State Cardinals vs. Central Michigan Chippewas

Date: Saturday, 21 September 2024

Location: Kelly/Shorts Stadium in Mount Pleasant, Michigan

TV: ESPN+

Odds/Points distribution: Chippewas (-7.0)

Total/Over-Under: 53

The Ball State Cardinals (1-1) head to Kelly/Shorts Stadium on Saturday, September 21, 2024, to face the Central Michigan Chippewas (1-2). Central Michigan enters this game as a 7.0 point favorite. The betting stakes are set at 53.

The Ball State Cardinals come into this game with a 1-1 record. The last time they were on the field, the Cardinals played the Miami Hurricanes and lost by a final score of 62-0. In the running game, the Cardinals allowed 243 yards on 31 attempts, which equates to 7.8 yards per run allowed. Ball State allowed 30 passes on 40 attempts for 507 yards, for a 75.0% completion rate. When the final whistle blew, they had 52 plays for 115 yards. The Ball State Cardinals ran the ball 20 times, gaining 6 yards, for an average of 0.3 yards per attempt.

In terms of points scored, the Ball State Cardinals average 21.0 points per game. As a unit, they average 89.5 yards on the ground, which ranks 118th in the nation. The Cardinals have totaled 550 yards this season. In terms of getting into the end zone, Ball State has scored 4 passing touchdowns and 2 touchdowns on the ground. Ball State has scored 34 first downs and penalized 10 inferences for 67 yards. They have given the ball away 2 times.

The Cardinals rank 133rd in college football in opponent scoring, allowing 48.0 points per game. They are allowing an average of 5.6 yards per rushing attempt and 152.5 yards per ground play on the season. They have allowed 305 rushing yards in 2 games this season. In terms of passing yards, the Cardinals have allowed 765 yards, which ranks 107th in D-1. They have allowed 382.5 yards per game through the air and have allowed a 68.1% completion rate. Overall, they are allowing 535.0 yards per game, which ranks 130th in D-1. They have allowed 8 passing touchdowns, as well as 4 possession touchdowns.

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The Chippewas come into this game with a season record of 1-2. In their last game, the Chippewas lost 30-9 when they played the Illinois Fighting Illini. Central Michigan allowed 29 rushing attempts for 137 yards (4.7 yards per carry). The Chippewas’ pass defense allowed a 65.5% passing success rate, allowing 242 yards on 19 of 29 aerial attempts. The Chippewas finished the game with 309 total yards on 62 plays (5.0 yards per play). Central Michigan finished with 4.3 yards per carry and finished the game with 142 yards on 33 attempts.

In terms of their ability to score points, the Chippewas currently rank 68th in the nation, holding an average of 30.3 points per game. The Central Michigan Chippewas have an average of 389.7 yards/game, which ranks them 76th in college football. Central Michigan’s offense has amassed 183 penalty yards on 24 violations, which ranks 29th in D-1 in terms of mistakes. They have thrown 6 interceptions while allowing 1 fumble, and they have recorded 63 first downs. So far this season, the Chippewas have totaled 735 passing yards and hold an average of 245.0 throwing yards per game, which ranks them 58th in college football. They have an average of 144.7 running yards per game and have carried the ball a total of 434 yards.

Central Michigan has allowed 516 total yards rushing (172.0 yards per game) and 6 touchdowns on the ground this season. They have allowed 4 passing touchdowns and 152.3 yards/game, which ranks 32nd in Division 1. Their defense has no fumbles and 1 interception so far this season. The Chippewas’ defense has been involved in 176 plays, which ranks 38th in Division 1. The Chippewas are allowing 30.7 PPG, which ranks 109th in D-1. They have allowed 92 points this season.

Who will win tonight’s Cardinals vs Chippewas college football game against the spread?

Tony’s tip: Take the Cardinals +7.0

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