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Ted Thompson
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Posted: 10/27/2025 4:28 PM
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Use this thread to talk about anything game-related. For away games, we'll have a separate travel thread.

Date: November 4th, 2025 7:00 PM

Opponent: Miami (OH)  (5-3, 4-0 MAC)

Site: Peden Stadium

TV/Webcast: ESPN2

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Last Edited: 10/31/2025 8:25:11 PM by Ted Thompson
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Posted: 10/27/2025 5:03 PM
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Don't let Finn get outside the pocket. MLB has to have a heck of game spying Finn on some downs while asked to play zone in others. Offense needs long drives to keep Finn off the field. Go CATS!
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Posted: 10/27/2025 6:51 PM
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ExCat21 wrote:expand_more
Don't let Finn get outside the pocket. MLB has to have a heck of game spying Finn on some downs while asked to play zone in others. Offense needs long drives to keep Finn off the field. Go CATS!
Yep, but I would also take note of Finn in the passing game. I'm more concerned about when he throws it. Our Pass D gives up big plays at the worst times.
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Posted: 10/27/2025 8:30 PM
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I'd think we'll still be a 4 or 5 point favorite here but right now would be a very small underdog at WMU.
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Posted: 10/27/2025 11:06 PM
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Victory wrote:expand_more
I'd think we'll still be a 4 or 5 point favorite here but right now would be a very small underdog at WMU.
I'm not sure WMU has much left in the tank after that tough loss to Miami. I've watched it happen plenty of years where an upstart shakes the race up only to fold at first adversity. One could say Bowling Green met that fate already this season.
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Posted: 10/27/2025 11:20 PM
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At this point in the season plenty of game film available to dissect. Ohio with more versatility on offense is a problem and gives it a legit shot in any game. It will be interesting to see what Brian Smith can dial up.
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Posted: 10/28/2025 10:27 AM
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Night game at home on ESPN2 vs your rival? If you can't get jacked up for this you better check your pulse.

Miami is tough, Finn is as good and as tested as any QB in the league. He has also beaten OU in some big games, so he'll be extra confident.

I hope they have a black out or some sort of extra motivation to fill the stadium, but like I said... if you can't get your ass in gear for THIS game...? Hoping for a BIG student turnout. Extra rowdy on a cold night in November. LETS GO.
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Posted: 10/28/2025 11:08 AM
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Victory wrote:expand_more
I'd think we'll still be a 4 or 5 point favorite here but right now would be a very small underdog at WMU.
Does anyone have one of those sources that projects lines before the casinos release them? I want to put this in for a pick em game among friends but I typically release the schedule on Tuesday morning. Agree that somewhere around Ohio -4 will be it....but I don't want to whiff big time on it.
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Posted: 10/28/2025 11:37 AM
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Like VICTORY mentioned we have the home field advantage and more than likely be favored. EST point spread 4-6pts.






GO BOBCATS
Last Edited: 10/28/2025 11:37:36 AM by 71 BOBCAT
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Posted: 10/28/2025 12:44 PM
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It is officially on the deuce for those wondering.
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Posted: 10/28/2025 1:46 PM
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Plenty motivation for both teams going into this game other than just typical rivalry motivation. First Place in MAC on the line, OU has lost 2 straight regular season games to Miami, Miami lost last years MAC Championship game to Ohio

It should hopefully be a good one and hoping the Cats come out ready to go
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Posted: 10/28/2025 3:33 PM
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Jonesy1017 wrote:expand_more
Plenty motivation for both teams going into this game other than just typical rivalry motivation. First Place in MAC on the line, OU has lost 2 straight regular season games to Miami, Miami lost last years MAC Championship game to Ohio

It should hopefully be a good one and hoping the Cats come out ready to go
I’m hoping for a game where we don’t beat ourselves with dropped passes, missed short field goals, and stupid penalties.
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Posted: 10/28/2025 4:35 PM
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M.D.W.S.T wrote:expand_more
Night game at home on ESPN2 vs your rival? If you can't get jacked up for this you better check your pulse.

Miami is tough, Finn is as good and as tested as any QB in the league. He has also beaten OU in some big games, so he'll be extra confident.

I hope they have a black out or some sort of extra motivation to fill the stadium, but like I said... if you can't get your ass in gear for THIS game...? Hoping for a BIG student turnout. Extra rowdy on a cold night in November. LETS GO.
This kinda shows where the networks and the conference don't really know the culture of the campuses. This game is a slam dunk full house if it's on the Saturday of the Halloween Party. Oh well. If the Athletic Department really wants it full, they've going plenty of ammo to promote it. Spoiler alert - they won't do a whole helluvalot to fill it.
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Posted: 10/28/2025 4:36 PM
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M.D.W.S.T wrote:expand_more
Night game at home on ESPN2 vs your rival? If you can't get jacked up for this you better check your pulse.

Miami is tough, Finn is as good and as tested as any QB in the league. He has also beaten OU in some big games, so he'll be extra confident.

I hope they have a black out or some sort of extra motivation to fill the stadium, but like I said... if you can't get your ass in gear for THIS game...? Hoping for a BIG student turnout. Extra rowdy on a cold night in November. LETS GO.
Confirmed it's a Bobcat Blackout.

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Posted: 10/28/2025 6:47 PM
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Would be very surprised if multiple social media types who are all about visiting stadiums (cfbcampustour, GFed) are not at this game.
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Posted: 10/29/2025 7:48 AM
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Amen Colobobcat66
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Posted: 10/29/2025 12:57 PM
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Am I wrong, or does this feel like sort of a "make or break" game for Detroit hopes?
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Posted: 10/29/2025 1:28 PM
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Am I wrong, or does this feel like sort of a "make or break" game for Detroit hopes?
It's like 95% break, but the 3-1 teams all have a tough end to the season, so we need a lot of luck - and so do they.

We need to win out to stay in the drivers seat. If we win then it doesn't matter what other teams are doing.

I can see Miami at 7-1... OU at 7-1... that would make the only other possible 1 loss team Central Michigan, and I don't think they're very good at all, so who knows.

4-0 Miami: OU, Toledo, Buffalo, BALLS
3-1 OHIO: Miami, Western, UMASS, Buffalo
3-1 CMU: Western, Buffalo, Kent, Toledo
3-1 Buffalo: BG, CMU, Miami, OU
3-1 WMU: Central, OU, NIU, EMU


I think it'll be a battle of 1 loss teams for the MAC title, who those 1 loss teams are...? Miami vs whoever wants it. Really pulling for Toledo to play spoiler.
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Posted: 10/29/2025 1:38 PM
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M.D.W.S.T wrote:expand_more
Am I wrong, or does this feel like sort of a "make or break" game for Detroit hopes?
It's like 95% break, but the 3-1 teams all have a tough end to the season, so we need a lot of luck - and so do they.

We need to win out to stay in the drivers seat. If we win then it doesn't matter what other teams are doing.

I can see Miami at 7-1... OU at 7-1... that would make the only other possible 1 loss team Central Michigan, and I don't think they're very good at all, so who knows.

4-0 Miami: OU, Toledo, Buffalo, BALLS
3-1 OHIO: Miami, Western, UMASS, Buffalo
3-1 CMU: Western, Buffalo, Kent, Toledo
3-1 Buffalo: BG, CMU, Miami, OU
3-1 WMU: Central, OU, NIU, EMU


I think it'll be a battle of 1 loss teams for the MAC title, who those 1 loss teams are...? Miami vs whoever wants it. Really pulling for Toledo to play spoiler.

What happens if CMU wins out too?
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Am I wrong, or does this feel like sort of a "make or break" game for Detroit hopes?
You're not wrong. IMO whether or not we get up for our archrivals here will be an indicator for how the rest of our season goes.

Battle of the Bricks should be when the players start "getting it."
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Posted: 10/29/2025 2:07 PM
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colobobcat66 wrote:expand_more
Am I wrong, or does this feel like sort of a "make or break" game for Detroit hopes?
It's like 95% break, but the 3-1 teams all have a tough end to the season, so we need a lot of luck - and so do they.

We need to win out to stay in the drivers seat. If we win then it doesn't matter what other teams are doing.

I can see Miami at 7-1... OU at 7-1... that would make the only other possible 1 loss team Central Michigan, and I don't think they're very good at all, so who knows.

4-0 Miami: OU, Toledo, Buffalo, BALLS
3-1 OHIO: Miami, Western, UMASS, Buffalo
3-1 CMU: Western, Buffalo, Kent, Toledo
3-1 Buffalo: BG, CMU, Miami, OU
3-1 WMU: Central, OU, NIU, EMU


I think it'll be a battle of 1 loss teams for the MAC title, who those 1 loss teams are...? Miami vs whoever wants it. Really pulling for Toledo to play spoiler.

What happens if CMU wins out too?
I forget the tiebreaker scenarios these days, but I think it's record vs common opponent?

EMU (both have wins)
BG (both have wins)
UMASS (cmu has a win)
Western (tbd)
Buffalo (tbd)
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Posted: 10/29/2025 3:40 PM
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Anyone know the health status of Molnar and/or Adonis Williams Jr.? Both obviously went down last game and never returned.
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Posted: 10/29/2025 8:09 PM
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I know someone in the family that is also an orthopedic doctor. ACL, MCL and meniscus. Surgery and 1 year rehab. Sucks man.
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I know someone in the family that is also an orthopedic doctor. ACL, MCL and meniscus. Surgery and 1 year rehab. Sucks man.
Molnar or Williams?
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Posted: 10/30/2025 10:01 AM
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Sorry. Molnar.
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