CFB
Where they rank
Team-advanced percentile vs. the FBS field · descriptive only, not a prediction of Saturday.
Akron
Offensive efficiency (PPA)21th pct.
Offensive success rate22th pct.
Explosiveness17th pct.
Defensive efficiency (PPA)11th pct.
Defensive success rate allowed22th pct.
Havoc rate20th pct.
Kent State
Offensive efficiency (PPA)7th pct.
Offensive success rate4th pct.
Explosiveness54th pct.
Defensive efficiency (PPA)44th pct.
Defensive success rate allowed15th pct.
Havoc rate38th pct.
Akron · Returning production
Overall (PPA)91.8%
Passing87.4%
Rushing102.2%
Receiving92.0%
Against the spread, last 3 seasons
ATS 12-9 · O/U 11-10 · avg. margin -5.3
Kent State · Returning production
Overall (PPA)64.1%
Passing103.2%
Rushing75.8%
Receiving45.2%
Against the spread, last 3 seasons
ATS 9-12 · O/U 11-10 · avg. margin -21.9
Head-to-head
Last 6 meetings2026Akron 20–35 Kent State
2025Kent State 42–35 Akron
2024Akron 38–17 Kent State
2023Kent State 27–31 Akron
2022Akron 27–33 Kent State
2021Kent State 38–0 Akron
Venue & conditions
Dix Stadium · Kent, OH
64°F · 5.9 mph wind · 0% precip. chance