ncaaf Game Recap
Chippewas Down FIU 31-27 - Match Report
Lew Nichols III ran for 152 yards as Central Michigan handled FIU by a score of 31-27 on Saturday at Kelly/Shorts Stadium.
Central Michigan did not, however, defeat the Panthers against the spread, which closed at -12.0 at most sportsbooks. Totals bettors, meanwhile, saw the game go OVER the closing number of 55.5.
Lew Nichols III rushed for 152 yards, while Marion Lukes added 20 yards in the win. Dallas Dixon and Kalil Pimpleton added 127 and 117 receiving yards respectively.
D'vonte Price rushed for 50 yards for FIU, while Shaun Peterson Jr. added 40 yards. Max Bortenschlager threw for 395 yards for the Panthers, while receivers Tyrese Chambers and Bryce Singleton had 175 and 173 yards respectively.
Central Michigan outgained FIU 599-437 yards in the game, while the battle of first downs was won 29-18 by the Chippewas.
The time of possession battle favored Central Michigan as their offense was on the field for 33:20, longer than the 26:40 of their opponents.
Next game, Central Michigan takes its act on the road to face Miami-OH looking for another win. For FIU, they head on the road to face Florida Atlantic.