Miami Ohio at Western Michigan

Miami of Ohio is unbeaten in the MAC, and first place in the MAC East. The defense has allowed just 3 points in two conference games after wins over Kent State (23-3) and Bowling Green (27-0). They're on a 5-0 SU/ATS run with a balanced offense behind QB Brett Gabbert (12 TDs, 3 INTs) and a ground game averaging 4.9 yards per carry. The defense is 29th in the nation in yards allowed and 24th in points allowed (18.6 per game). They're on an 11-6 spread run, including 6-3 ATS on the road. Western Michigan got smacked around at Mississippi State of the SEC last week, a 41-28 loss allowing 440 yards (194 rushing). The defense is 107th in the country in yards allowed (436.8 per game) and 130th in points given up (40.6 per game). Back the talented and well-balanced visitors with the huge defensive advantage. Play Miami of Ohio.