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The Eastern Michigan football team has taken time to reflect on the disappointing start to Mid-American Conference play as it gears up for Miami of Ohio this weekend.
After falling short at Northern Illinois, the Eagles are determined to regain their momentum as they return to their home ground this weekend.
Can EMU defeat the RedHawks and secure their first MAC win?
Eastern Michigan vs. Miami (Ohio): NCAA Football Odds
Eastern Michigan a slight home underdog to Miami
This weekend, Eastern Michigan seems to have a challenging task ahead of them.
The majority of oddsmakers have designated the Eagles as a 1.5-point underdog while playing at home against Miami of Ohio.
As of Wednesday, EMU was listed as a 2.5-point underdog by PointsBet Sportsbook.
EMU’s moneyline ranges from +100 to +110.
Most sportsbooks had the over/under total for Saturday’s game set at 59 points earlier in the week, while FanDuel Sportsbook had it slightly lower at 58.5 points.
EMU has a track record of 1-4 against the spread and a 3-2 record for the under, heading into this game. On the other hand, Miami has a 2-3 record against the spread, with the under hitting in three out of five games.
In the all-time series between Miami and Eastern, Miami has consistently come out on top. Out of the 24 meetings, the RedHawks have emerged victorious 19 times, demonstrating their dominance. However, in the most recent encounter in 2017, EMU managed to secure a win on the road, defeating Miami with a close score of 27-24.
How to watch: Eastern Michigan Eagles vs. Miami (Ohio) RedHawks
- Miami-Ohio (2-3, 0-1 MAC) will be facing Eastern Michigan (3-2, 0-1) in their upcoming game.
- On Saturday, October 9th at 3:30 p.m. ET
- The location is Rynearson Stadium, situated in Ypsilanti.
- ESPN+ is hosting an online livestream featuring Michael Reghi and Je’rod Cherry as the announcers.
- WEMU Radio:
EMU unable to complete comeback
Last week’s game saw Eastern Michigan consistently falling behind. Despite a second-half rally that brought them within seven points, the Eagles were unable to equalize the score and ultimately suffered a 27-20 loss to NIU.
The Eagles’ loss was influenced by a couple of turnovers and seven penalties committed during the game.
Under coach Chris Creighton, EMU has built a reputation as a physical team. However, in their recent loss to Miami, the team struggled with only 38 rushing yards on 24 attempts. This was a significant drop from their season average of 140.2 rushing yards per game.
Darius Boone Jr. accumulated 19 yards from 10 carries, making him one of the leading rushers alongside Jawon Hamilton. Together, they have amassed almost 500 yards throughout the year.
In the current season, Ben Bryant has accumulated a total of 1,013 yards and six touchdowns through his passing efforts. Notably, during the game against NIU, he contributed 338 yards and two touchdowns, despite the unfortunate outcome.
This season, EMU’s defensive performance has been mediocre. The Eagles allow an average of 25 points and 390.8 yards per game, placing them approximately at the No. 75 position nationwide.
The Eagles surrendered 242 rushing yards to the Huskies in their loss against NIU.
Miami gets past Central Michigan
Last weekend, Miami triumphed with a 28-17 victory over Central Michigan, marking their successful initiation into MAC play at home.
In the fourth quarter, the RedHawks found themselves behind 17-14. Nevertheless, they gathered their strength and managed to score two times, ultimately securing a victory with an 11-point lead.
In the game, Miami’s total yards skyrocketed to 514, a significant increase compared to their season average of 377.6 yards per game. The RedHawks emerged victorious, with a remarkable passing performance of 350 yards. AJ Mayer and Brett Gabbert joined forces, each contributing over 170 yards and two touchdowns to the team’s achievement.
Mayer was forced to step in as the starter due to an injury suffered by Gabbert. It remains uncertain whether Gabbert will be available for Saturday’s game. Thus far this season, Gabbert has accumulated 736 passing yards and seven touchdowns.
This week, Miami will encounter a challenging EMU passing defense, which has only allowed 187.4 yards per game in the air. Nevertheless, the RedHawks have struggled to establish a strong running game in 2021, as their leading rusher, Keyon Mozee, has only accumulated 219 yards.
Miami’s defense is surrendering an average of 25.4 points and 371.8 yards per game. In their match against CMU, the RedHawks permitted a total of 430 yards, with 378 of those yards coming from passing plays.
Historically, Miami has struggled with their run defense, allowing an average of almost 180 yards per game this season. This weakness is an area that EMU is likely to exploit.
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