Akron at Central Michigan

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Akron 17, Central Michigan 41 on Oct 3, 2026. Against the closing line, Central Michigan covered; the total went over. Box score context, records against the spread and the head-to-head series.

Game details

  • Kickoff (ET): Saturday, October 3, 2026, 3:30 PM
  • Venue: Kelly/Shorts Stadium
  • Consensus spread: Central Michigan -7
  • Consensus total: 47
  • Moneyline: Central Michigan -252 / Akron +208
  • Model projection (experimental): Akron 20.4 - Central Michigan 27.3; Central Michigan wins 70%
  • Model fair line (experimental): Central Michigan -7, total 47.5
  • Final: Akron 17, Central Michigan 41
  • Against the spread: Central Michigan covered
  • Total: Over

Team comparison

TeamRecordConfATSAPSP+
Akron1-90-64-6-0-24.8
Central Michigan5-53-36-4-0-13.2

Akron recent games

DateOpponentResultScore
Sep 26vs UNLVL10-38
Sep 19at MinnesotaL7-41
Sep 12vs Robert MorrisW45-10

Central Michigan recent games

DateOpponentResultScore
Sep 26at MiamiL3-52
Sep 19vs WyomingW24-10
Sep 12vs ColgateW13-10

Head-to-head (last 10 meetings)

SeasonHomeAwayScore
2025AkronCentral Michigan28-22
2023Central MichiganAkron17-10
2022AkronCentral Michigan21-28
2019Central MichiganAkron45-24
2018AkronCentral Michigan17-10
2015AkronCentral Michigan6-14
2012Central MichiganAkron35-14
2011AkronCentral Michigan22-23
2009Central MichiganAkron48-21
2007AkronCentral Michigan32-35

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