Eastern Michigan visits Akron in MAC play

Eastern Michigan takes on Akron in a MAC matchup on October 10 at 3:30 p.m. EDT. The Wolverines currently hold a three-win record, while the Zips sit at one victory. The game kicks off with Eastern Michigan favored by 5.5 points. According to the spread, Eastern Michigan is expected to win with a record of 3-3, whereas Akron is listed at 2-3.

Akron's turnover margin ranks 130th in the FBS at -6, while Eastern Michigan sits at 47th with a +2 margin. The Wolverines rank 15th in the FBS for penalty yards per game, averaging 39.8. Passing offense is led by Eastern Michigan's Noah Kim, who has thrown for 1,187 yards, 8 touchdowns, and 3 interceptions. His completion percentage stands at 62.6%.

Rushing the ball, Eastern Michigan's Amareon Blue has accumulated 309 yards on 60 attempts, including 3 touchdowns. Akron's passing game is anchored by Brayden Roggow, who has contributed 605 yards, 3 touchdowns, and 4 interceptions. Rushing duties for Akron belong to Jordan Gant, who has gained 289 yards on 61 carries and scored 3 touchdowns.

Receiving duties are divided among Harold Mack, Marcel Williams, and Akron's Jordan Gant. Eastern Michigan secured a 38-14 victory over UMass on October 3. Kim completed 21-of-30 passes for 219 yards, with 2 touchdowns and no interceptions. Blue carried the ball 11 times for 66 yards and added one touchdown. Mack found the end zone three times on three receptions for 49 yards.

Akron's last win was a 41-17 loss to Central Michigan on the same day. Roggow accounted for 180 passing yards, 1 touchdown, and 2 interceptions. Gant rushed for 102 yards, a touchdown, and added 27 yards on a reception. Akron faces Miami (OH) on October 17.