Chris Creighton and the Eagles Head to Athens as Double-Digit Underdogs

Eastern Michigan enters as a significant underdog against Ohio, but head coach Chris Creighton has built a strong career record when covering in road underdog spots. Ohio relies heavily on its top-14 run rate, which collides directly with an Eastern Michigan defense that ranks among the stronger run-stopping groups in the MAC. Despite quarterback Noah Kim's modest ceiling, Eastern Michigan's tight end usage and defensive ability to force third-down stops keep them competitive in tight conference battles