The RedHawks will play the Chippewas on Saturday, October 24th, 2026. The matchup takes place at Kelly/Shorts Stadium. Watch this exciting Week 8 matchup at 1:00 pm EDT. Check local listings for coverage on ESPN+.
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Table of Contents
- Matchup Stats
- Best Odds
- Interactive Odds Example
- Prop Bets
- Recent Meetings
- Team Standings
- Futures Odds
- Team Pages
- Team Schedules & Results
- Other Games Today
Key Matchup Stats
It's now the back half of the 2026 college football season, as we begin looking towards the annual bowl games and college football playoffs. Week 8 action features a matchup between Miami (OH) and Central Michigan, kicking off at Kelly/Shorts Stadium on Saturday, October 24th, 2026. Have a look at the following season performance stats to better handicap this game.
- SportsBetting3.com Power Rankings - Miami (OH) has a 97.33 conference power ranking for the 2026 season. The conference power ranking for Central Michigan is 94.33.
- Away Miami (OH) - As Week 8 looms, Miami (OH) currently has a 1-2 record as an away team for the 2026 regular season. This ranks them 3rd in the MAC Conference for away team wins. Remember that a team's overall record and schedule strength will affect whether or not they make a bowl game or the playoffs.
- Home Central Michigan - Central Michigan has a 3-1 record as a home team as they approach Week 8. They currently rank 1st in the MAC Conference for home team wins. Continue monitoring their performance to see if they have a shot at a postseason bowl game or playoff berth.
- Points Scored - For the 2026 season, Miami (OH) ranks 3rd (188) in the MAC Conference, with Central Michigan currently ranking 9th (116) for points scored in the MAC Conference.
- Points Against - Miami (OH) stands 4th (179) in the MAC Conference for points scored by opponents in the 2026 college football season. Central Michigan sits at 4th (179) in the MAC Conference for points against them heading into Week 8 of the 2026 season.
- Team Records - Miami (OH) has a 4-3 overall record for the 2026 regular season, with Central Michigan currently 3-4 for the 2026 college football regular season.
Best RedHawks at Chippewas Odds
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Miami (OH) at Central Michigan Prop Bets
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Recent Meetings Since 2022
| Week | Game | Result | Margin |
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| 2026 Week 8 | Miami (OH) vs Central Michigan Saturday, October 24th, 2026 | M-OH 28, CMU 27 Kelly/Shorts Stadium | Miami (OH) by 1 |
| 2024 Week 9 | Central Michigan vs Miami (OH) Saturday, October 26th, 2024 | M-OH 46, CMU 7 Yager Stadium | Miami (OH) by 39 |
Team Standings
| Team | Conf | Conf% | W | L | PF | PA | Home | Away | Strk |
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| Central Michigan | 1-2 | 9.000 | 3 | 4 | 116 | 179 | 3-1 | 0-3 | L2 |
| Miami (OH) | 3-1 | 5.000 | 5 | 3 | 216 | 206 | 3-1 | 2-2 | W3 |
Miami (OH) & Central Michigan Futures Odds
Latest NCAA Championship odds, if available, for each team. Review odds for other teams and learn the best College Football bets.
Miami (OH) Championship OddsNo NCAA College Football Championship TM Miami (OH) YR: futures available
Central Michigan Championship OddsNo NCAA College Football Championship TM Central Michigan YR: futures available
Miami (OH) & Central Michigan Team Pages
Review each team's season schedule and results, season win total odds, futures odds, betting bonuses and other valuable information on our exclusive team betting odds pages. Team betting odds and stats update throughout the season:
Team Schedules & Results
| Week | Matchup | Date & Result |
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| Week 1 | Miami (OH) vs Pittsburgh | PITT 59, M-OH 14 Saturday, September 5th, 2026 |
| Week 2 | Holy Cross vs Miami (OH) | M-OH 45, HC 7 Saturday, September 12th, 2026 |
| Week 3 | Miami (OH) vs Cincinnati | CIN 35, M-OH 31 Saturday, September 19th, 2026 |
| Week 4 | UConn vs Miami (OH) | M-OH 24, CONN 21 Saturday, September 26th, 2026 |
| Week 5 | Bowling Green vs Miami (OH) | BGSU 24, M-OH 20 Saturday, October 3rd, 2026 |
| Week 6 | Miami (OH) vs UMass | M-OH 20, MASS 19 Saturday, October 10th, 2026 |
| Week 7 | Akron vs Miami (OH) | M-OH 34, AKR 14 Saturday, October 17th, 2026 |
| Week 8 | Miami (OH) vs Central Michigan | M-OH 28, CMU 27 Saturday, October 24th, 2026 |
| Week 10 | Buffalo vs Miami (OH) | Tuesday, November 3rd, 2026 8:00 pm EST |
| Week 11 | Ohio vs Miami (OH) | Tuesday, November 10th, 2026 8:00 pm EST |
| Week 12 | Miami (OH) vs Kent State | Tuesday, November 17th, 2026 7:00 pm EST |
| Week 13 | Miami (OH) vs Western Michigan | Tuesday, November 24th, 2026 12:00 am EST |
| Week | Matchup | Date & Result |
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| Week 1 | Central Michigan vs New Mexico | UNM 38, CMU 7 Saturday, September 5th, 2026 |
| Week 2 | Colgate vs Central Michigan | CMU 13, COLG 10 Saturday, September 12th, 2026 |
| Week 3 | Wyoming vs Central Michigan | CMU 24, WYO 10 Saturday, September 19th, 2026 |
| Week 4 | Central Michigan vs Miami (FL) | MIA 52, CMU 3 Saturday, September 26th, 2026 |
| Week 5 | Akron vs Central Michigan | CMU 41, AKR 17 Saturday, October 3rd, 2026 |
| Week 6 | Central Michigan vs Ohio | OHIO 31, CMU 14 Saturday, October 10th, 2026 |
| Week 7 | Western Michigan vs Central Michigan | WMU 21, CMU 14 Saturday, October 17th, 2026 |
| Week 8 | Miami (OH) vs Central Michigan | M-OH 28, CMU 27 Saturday, October 24th, 2026 |
| Week 10 | Central Michigan vs Eastern Michigan | Wednesday, November 4th, 2026 7:30 pm EST |
| Week 11 | Sacramento State vs Central Michigan | Wednesday, November 11th, 2026 7:30 pm EST |
| Week 12 | Central Michigan vs Buffalo | Wednesday, November 18th, 2026 12:00 am EST |
| Week 13 | Central Michigan vs Ball State | Saturday, November 28th, 2026 12:00 pm EST |
How to Bet on the Game
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How to Bet on the Miami (OH) vs Central Michigan College Football Game
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