DraftKings · as of July 8, 2026
Central Michigan defeated Buffalo 38–19 to secure a comfortable win. Central Michigan covered by 16.5; Game went Over by 12.5. The market closed at Central Michigan -2.5 and the Blue Chip model made it Central Michigan -3.1. The two were within a point of each other, so there was no meaningful edge in this line.
Central Michigan became bowl eligible for the first time in four years with a 38-19 win over Buffalo, improving to 6-4 overall.
The Chippewas scored two defensive touchdowns: a 48-yard interception return by Jordan Kwiatkowski and an 85-yard fumble return by Dakota Cochran, showcasing a disruptive defense.
Central Michigan has won five straight home games, is 4-0 at home this season, and has won eight of their last ten at Kelly/Shorts Stadium, indicating a significant home-field edge.
Quarterback Joe Labas completed 18 of 24 passes for 247 yards and two touchdowns, including a 75-yard strike to Langston Lewis, providing a reliable aerial threat.
The Chippewas are part of a five-way tie for second place in the MAC, one game behind Western Michigan, keeping them in contention for a division title.
At kickoff, conditions at Kelly/Shorts Stadium were Mist, 30°F, wind chill 23°F with winds of 8 mph. At 30°F this is a freezing game. Cold is a scoring-environment factor rather than a side factor: Blue Chip has not measured a reliable spread effect from temperature. Historical weather data for this game is preserved in the panel alongside. Weather data is sourced from WeatherAPI.com.
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| Measure | BuffaloAway | Central MichiganHome |
|---|---|---|
| This week | 305 miles | 0 miles |
| Last week | Bye week | Bye week |
| Season total | 3,321 miles | 5,835 miles |
| Body clock | 19:00 | 19:00 |
| Rest | 12 days | 12 days |
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