Ohio Bobcats and Florida Atlantic Owls Ready for Cross-Conference Battle in Boca Raton
The Ohio Bobcats and Florida Atlantic Owls will square off in an exhilarating matchup between two conferences - The American Athletic Conference (AAC) and the Mid-American
Game outlook
The Ohio Bobcats and Florida Atlantic Owls will square off in an exhilarating matchup between two conferences - The American Athletic Conference (AAC) and the Mid-American Conference (MAC). Both teams will look to prove their worth in Boca Raton, providing a thrilling show for college football fans and an opportunity to make a statement within their home conference. With FAU coming out of C-USA, Ohio brings their history as MAC powerhouses to the challenge. The line, with FAU as the early favorite at -5 and the current line at -3.5, brings anticipation to this cross-conference battle.
Game Info
When: Saturday, 9/9/2023 @ 6:00pm EST
Where: FAU Stadium Stadium Bobcats vs Owls Betting Odds Moneyline: Bobcats +145 | Owls -175
Spread: Bobcats +3.5 (-110) | Owls -3.5 (-110)
Total: Over/Under 61.5 (-110)
Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Florida Atlantic will win straight-up is 64%.
Ohio Bobcats
The Ohio Bobcats had a rollercoaster start to their 2023 season, facing a tough challenge against San Diego State and then a closer-than-expected victory over Long Island in Week 1. Kurtis Rourke, the 2022 MAC Player of the Year, was cleared to return but struggled due to an injury, and the team opted for a dual-quarterback strategy with CJ Harris and UCF transfer Parker Navarro. The Bobcats relied heavily on their ground game to secure the 14-point win, with Sieh Bangura leading the way. The team is 1-1 (0-2 ATS) this season with an offense ranked 31 (scoring an average of 13.00 points) and defense ranked 18 (allowing an average of 20.00 points per game). Bryce Houston has been a standout on defense, leading the team in tackles, and the Bobcats have forced three turnovers. However, they have yet to prove their ability to make key stops in the clutch. The upcoming match against FAU will be a crucial test of this. The Ohio Bobcats had a rollercoaster start to their 2023 season, with a tough challenge against San Diego State followed by a closer-than-expected victory against Long Island. Kurtis Rourke was cleared to return, but was eventually forced to leave the game due to injury, and the team used a dual-quarterback strategy. The Bobcats are currently 1-1 (0-2 ATS) with an offense ranked 31 (scoring an average of 13.00 points per game) and defense ranked 18 (allowing an average of 20.00 points). Bryce Houston has been performing well on defense, leading the team with 24 tackles (including a sack) and the team has forced three turnovers. The upcoming matchup against FAU will be a significant test for their defensive resilience. We remain undefeated at the Frank 😺 RECAP: https://t.co/ZJl3xzdj0H #OUohyeah pic.twitter.com/d3ON9Prqqc