
How to Watch Akron vs. Eastern Michigan: Time, TV Channel, Live Stream – October 26, 2024
Updated Oct. 26, 2024 3:29 p.m. ET
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On Saturday at 3:30 p.m. ET, the Akron Zips (1-6) will take on Cole Snyder and the Eastern Michigan Eagles (5-2).
Interested in watching the matchup between the Eagles and Zips? You can do so on ESPN+.
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How to Watch Eastern Michigan vs. Akron
- When: Saturday, October 26, 2024 at 3:30 p.m. ET
- Location: InfoCision Stadium-Summa Field in Akron, Ohio
- Live Box Score: FOX Sports
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Eastern Michigan vs. Akron: Head to Head
- In the past two meetings, Eastern Michigan has a 2-0 record against Akron.
- The Zips have covered one time with one push in those games, with the teams going over the point total both times.
- Eastern Michigan has outpaced Akron 64 points to 55 in the past two games.
Eastern Michigan's 2024 Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score |
|---|---|---|
| 8/31/2024 | at UMass | W 28-14 |
| 9/7/2024 | at Washington | L 30-9 |
| 9/14/2024 | vs. Jacksonville State | W 37-34 |
| 9/21/2024 | vs. St. Francis (PA) | W 36-0 |
| 9/28/2024 | at Kent State | W 52-33 |
| 10/12/2024 | vs. Miami (OH) | L 38-14 |
| 10/19/2024 | vs. Central Michigan | W 38-34 |
| 10/26/2024 | at Akron | - |
| 11/2/2024 | vs. Toledo | - |
| 11/13/2024 | at Ohio | - |
| 11/20/2024 | vs. Buffalo | - |
| 11/30/2024 | at Western Michigan | - |
Eastern Michigan 2024 Stats & Insights
- Eastern Michigan is compiling 374.4 yards per game on offense (82nd in the FBS), and rank 82nd on defense, yielding 376.1 yards allowed per game.
- From an offensive standpoint, Eastern Michigan ranks 70th in the FBS with 227.4 passing yards per game. Meanwhile, the defense ranks 85th in passing yards allowed per contest (225.7).
- The Eagles rank 53rd in scoring offense (30.6 points per game) and 81st in scoring defense (26.1 points allowed per game) this year.
- The Eagles rank 80th in run offense (147 rushing yards per game) and 76th in run defense (150.4 rushing yards allowed per game) this season.
- Eastern Michigan is posting a 38.7% third-down conversion rate on offense, which ranks them 75th in the FBS. On the other side of the ball, the defense ranks 41st, allowing a 34.6% third-down percentage.
- With 11 forced turnovers (42nd in the FBS) against five turnovers committed (13th in the FBS), the Eagles' +6 turnover margin is the 18th-best in college football.
Eastern Michigan 2024 Key Players
| Name | Position | Stats |
|---|---|---|
| Cole Snyder | QB | 1,468 YDS (61.3%) / 7 TD / 2 INT 194 RUSH YDS / 4 RUSH TD / 27.7 RUSH YPG |
| Delbert Mimms III | RB | 482 YDS / 6 TD / 68.9 YPG / 4.4 YPC 8 REC / 84 REC YDS / 0 REC TD / 12 REC YPG |
| Terry Lockett Jr. | WR | 29 REC / 373 YDS / 2 TD / 53.3 YPG |
| Oran Singleton | WR | 39 REC / 357 YDS / 2 TD / 51 YPG |
| Peyton Price | DL | 15 TKL / 2 TFL / 3 SACK |
| Jefferson Adam | DL | 9 TKL / 2 TFL / 3.5 SACK |
| Joseph Zelinsky | DL | 8 TKL / 3 TFL / 2 SACK |
| Justin Jefferson | DL | 11 TKL / 2 TFL / 3 SACK |
Akron's 2024 Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score |
|---|---|---|
| 8/31/2024 | at Ohio State | L 52-6 |
| 9/7/2024 | at Rutgers | L 49-17 |
| 9/14/2024 | vs. Colgate | W 31-20 |
| 9/21/2024 | at South Carolina | L 50-7 |
| 9/28/2024 | at Ohio | L 30-10 |
| 10/5/2024 | vs. Bowling Green | L 27-20 |
| 10/12/2024 | at Western Michigan | L 34-24 |
| 10/26/2024 | vs. Eastern Michigan | - |
| 11/2/2024 | vs. Buffalo | - |
| 11/13/2024 | at Northern Illinois | - |
| 11/19/2024 | at Kent State | - |
| 11/26/2024 | vs. Toledo | - |
Akron 2024 Stats & Insights
- This season has been rough for Akron on both sides of the ball, as it is averaging only 293.4 total yards per game (ninth-worst) and allowing 417.7 total yards per game (21st-worst).
- Akron is posting 225.4 passing yards per game on offense this season (73rd-ranked). Meanwhile, it is surrendering 223.1 passing yards per game (78th-ranked) on defense.
- The Zips have been outplayed on both sides of the ball this season, ranking sixth-worst in points (16.4 per game) and eighth-worst in points allowed (37.4 per game).
- In terms of rushing, this season has been hard for the Zips on both offense and defense, as they are averaging just 68 rushing yards per game (second-worst) and allowing 194.6 rushing yards per game (16th-worst).
- Akron has struggled on both sides of the ball on third down this season, ranking 13th-worst in third-down conversion rate (31.2%) and 11th-worst in third-down percentage allowed (46.2%).
- The Zips own a bottom-25 turnover margin this season, 20th-worst at -6.
Akron 2024 Key Players
| Name | Position | Stats |
|---|---|---|
| Adrian Norton | WR | 28 REC / 541 YDS / 3 TD / 77.3 YPG |
| Ben Finley | QB | 1,456 YDS (60.6%) / 7 TD / 7 INT |
| Jordon Simmons | RB | 318 YDS / 2 TD / 45.4 YPG / 5.6 YPC 17 REC / 162 REC YDS / 0 REC TD / 23.1 REC YPG |
| Bobby Golden | WR | 18 REC / 277 YDS / 1 TD / 39.6 YPG |
| Bryan McCoy | LB | 45 TKL / 1 TFL |
| CJ Nunnally | DL | 20 TKL / 2 TFL / 3 SACK |
| Darrian Lewis | DB | 30 TKL / 0 TFL / 1 INT / 1 PD |
| Paul Lewis III | DB | 24 TKL / 0 TFL |
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