Central Michigan Chippewas vs Illinois Fighting Illini Prediction, 9/14/2024 College Football Picks, Best Bets & Odds

Game: Central Michigan Chippewas vs Illinois Fighting Illini

Date: Saturday, September 14, 2024

Location: Memorial Stadium in Champaign, IL

TV: Peacock

Odds/Point Spread: Fighting Illini (-20.0)

Total/Over-Under: 52.5

The Central Michigan Chippewas (1-1) are headed to Memorial Stadium on Saturday, September 14, 2024 where they will try to beat the Illinois Fighting Illini (2-0). Illinois opens this game as 20.0-point favorites. The total has been set at 52.5.

The Central Michigan Chippewas come into this game with a record of 1-1 this season. In their last contest, the Chippewas faced the FIU Panthers and took a loss by a score of 52-16. In all, they had 84 plays which gave them a total of 369 yds. The Central Michigan Chippewas ran the football 40 different times and recorded 179 yards, earning them an average of 4.5 yards per carry. Against the rush, the Chippewas gave up 185 yds on 33 tries, which averages out to 5.6 yards per run allowed. Central Michigan surrendered 10 pass completions on 18 tries for a total of 124 yards, and a completion rate of 55.6%.

The Chippewas have earned 860 total yards this year. In terms of scoring touchdowns, Central Michigan has compiled 5 touchdowns via the pass and 3 touchdowns via the ground. They have surrendered the ball 6 different times. Central Michigan has accrued 44 first downs as an offense, and they have committed 18 infractions for 134 yards. As a team they're maintaining an average of 146.0 yards on the ground which ranks them 80th in the nation. Concerning putting points on the board, the Central Michigan Chippewas are sitting at 41.0 points per game.

Regarding yards via the pass, the Chippewas are giving up 215 yards which ranks them 12th in college football. They have surrendered 107.5 yards per game via the pass and giving up a completion percentage of 53.7%. Overall, they are conceding 297.0 yards/outing which has them sitting 58th in college football. They have relinquished 2 touchdowns through the air as well as 5 touchdowns pounding the rock. The opposition is running for an average of 4.9 yards per rush and 189.5 rushing yards per game this year. In total, they have allowed 379 running yards through 2 games. The Chippewas sit in 109th in the nation in terms of team defense, giving up 31.0 points per game.

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The Fighting Illini step onto the field holding a record of 2-0 for this season. The last time they took the field, the Fighting Illini took home the win by a final score of 23-17 against the Kansas Jayhawks. Illinois conceded 33 running attempts for 178 yards (5.4 yards per carry). The Fighting Illini pass defense gave up a completion rate of 56.3%, relinquishing 141 yds on 18 for 32 passing. The Fighting Illini finished the contest with a total of 271 yards while running 59 plays (4.6 yds per play). Illinois ran for 2.3 yards per tote, totaling 79 yds on 34 carries.

Regarding their ability to score points, the Fighting Illini are ranked 52nd in Division 1 scoring 34.0 PPG. The Illinois Fighting Illini average 378.5 yards/outing, which has them ranked 78th in Division 1. The Illinois offense has 65 penalty yds on 8 violations, which is 108th in college football in terms of making mistakes. They have given away no interceptions while letting opponents recover 1 fumble and they have earned 41 1st downs. Over the course of the season thus far, the Fighting Illini have earned 434 passing yards along with holding an average of 217.0 passing yards per outing, which has them sitting 79th in the nation. They maintain an average of 161.5 yards per game on the ground and have toted the ball for 323 yards for the season.

Illinois has conceded a total of 227 yards rushing (113.5 yards per game) and 0 touchdown on the ground for the year. They have conceded 2 touchdowns via the pass and 144.0 yards per outing, which has them in 37th in D-1. They have totaled 3 fumbles and 5 interceptions this season. The Fighting Illini defense has been on the field for 119 plays, which is 37th in the country. The Fighting Illini are relinquishing 8.5 PPG, which has them 19th in the country. Over the course of the season, they have surrendered 17 points.

Who will win tonight's Chippewas/Fighting Illini college football game against the spread?

Tony's Pick: Take the Fighting Illini -20.0

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