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The Toledo Rockets were expected to win this one, and so far that's exactly how it's playing out. They have emerged as the frontrunner at halftime and are ahead of the Central Michigan Chippewas 17-10. Toledo has been led by QB Carter Bradley, who so far has passed for two TDs and 169 yards on 18 attempts.
The Rockets have yet to string together two consecutive wins, but this may be their chance. For now, all signs point to yes.
Who's Playing
Central Michigan @ Toledo
Current Records: Central Michigan 3-2; Toledo 3-2
What to Know
The Toledo Rockets and the Central Michigan Chippewas are set to square off in a Mid-American matchup at 3 p.m. ET Dec. 12 at Glass Bowl. The Rockets will be strutting in after a win while CMU will be stumbling in from a loss.
When you finish with 228 more yards than your opponent like Toledo did last week, a favorable outcome is almost sure to follow. They enjoyed a cozy 41-24 victory over the Northern Illinois Huskies. The score was all tied up at the break 24-24, but Toledo was the better team in the second half. Toledo QB Carter Bradley was slinging it as he passed for three TDs and 432 yards on 44 attempts in addition to picking up 44 yards on the ground.
Meanwhile, the afternoon started off rough for CMU last week, and it ended that way, too. Their bruising 45-20 defeat to the Ball State Cardinals might stick with them for a while. CMU was down 38-14 at the end of the third quarter, which was just too much to recover from. The losing side was boosted by QB Ty Brock, who passed for two TDs and 188 yards on 30 attempts in addition to rushing for one TD and 67 yards. Brock put himself on the highlight reel with an 82-yard TD scramble in the third quarter.
The Rockets are the favorite in this one, with an expected 11-point margin of victory. Those who got lucky with them against the spread last week might want to hold off on placing bets this time since the team has yet to string together back-to-back wins against the spread.
Toledo's victory brought them up to 3-2 while the Chippewas' loss pulled them down to an identical 3-2. A pair of stats to keep in the back of your head while watching: Toledo comes into the contest boasting the eighth most passing yards per game in the nation at 338. Less enviably, CMU is eighth worst in the nation in passing yards allowed per game, with 303.6 on average. It might be a fun afternoon for Toledo's receiving core.
How To Watch
- When: Saturday at 3 p.m. ET
- Where: Glass Bowl -- Toledo, Ohio
- TV: ESPN3.com
- Online streaming: fuboTV (Try for free. Regional restrictions may apply.)
- Follow: CBS Sports App
Odds
The Rockets are a big 11-point favorite against the Chippewas, according to the latest college football odds.
The oddsmakers had a good feel for the line for this one, as the game opened with the Rockets as an 11.5-point favorite.
Over/Under: -110
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Series History
Toledo have won four out of their last five games against Central Michigan.
- Nov 29, 2019 - Central Michigan 49 vs. Toledo 7
- Nov 23, 2018 - Toledo 51 vs. Central Michigan 13
- Oct 14, 2017 - Toledo 30 vs. Central Michigan 10
- Oct 22, 2016 - Toledo 31 vs. Central Michigan 17
- Nov 10, 2015 - Toledo 28 vs. Central Michigan 23
