The Eastern Michigan Eagles (5-2) and the Akron Zips (1-6) square off on Saturday, October 26, 2024 at InfoCision Stadium-Summa Field in a battle of MAC opponents.
The Eagles’ matchup versus the Zips will be available on ESPN+.
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When is Eastern Michigan vs. Akron and when does it start?
This matchup between the Eagles and Zips will happen on Saturday, October 26, 2024. You can expect the kickoff at 3:30 p.m. ET.
Where to watch Eastern Michigan vs. Akron
The Eagles and Zips will take to the field at InfoCision Stadium-Summa Field for this matchup on Oct. 26, and if you would like to see the matchup live, get your tickets now from Vivid Seats!
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Eastern Michigan Stats & Insights
In their most recent game, the Eagles beat the Central Michigan Chippewas 38-34.
On offense, Eastern Michigan ranks 82nd in the FBS with 374.4 yards per game. Meanwhile, its defense ranks 82nd in total defense (376.1 yards allowed per contest).
On offense, the Eagles rank 70th in the FBS with 227.4 passing yards per game. Meanwhile, they rank 85th in passing yards allowed per contest (225.7).
Eastern Michigan is putting up 147.0 rushing yards per game on offense (80th in the FBS), and ranks 76th defensively with 150.4 rushing yards allowed per game.
The Eagles are totaling 30.6 points per game offensively this season (53rd in the FBS), and they are giving up 26.1 points per game (81st) on the other side of the ball.
Akron Stats & Insights
The Zips’ most recent outing finished in a 34-24 loss to the Western Michigan Broncos.
Akron has lots of room to get better, as it ranks ninth-worst in total yards per game (293.4) and 21st-worst in total yards surrendered per game (417.7).
The Zips rank 73rd in the FBS with 225.4 passing yards per game on offense, and they rank 78th with 223.1 passing yards ceded per contest on defense.
Akron has lots of room to improve in the running game, as it ranks second-worst in rushing yards per game (68.0) and 16th-worst in rushing yards surrendered per game (194.6).
This season has been rough for the Zips on both offense and defense, as they are compiling only 16.4 points per contest (sixth-worst) and ceding 37.4 points per game (eighth-worst).
Eastern Michigan Key Players to Watch
Cole Snyder has been a dual threat to lead Eastern Michigan in both passing and rushing. He has 1,468 passing yards (209.7 ypg), completing 61.3% of his passes and tossing seven touchdown passes and two interceptions this season. He’s rushed for 194 yards (27.7 ypg) on 87 carries with four rushing touchdowns.
Delbert Mimms III has carried the ball 110 times for a team-high 482 yards (68.9 per game), with six touchdowns this year.
Terry Lockett Jr.’s 373 receiving yards (53.3 yards per game) pace all receivers on the team. He’s totaled 29 receptions and two touchdowns.
Oran Singleton has totaled 357 receiving yards (51.0 yards per game) and two touchdowns, reeling in 39 passes this year.
Markus Allen’s 22 catches have netted him 318 yards (45.4 ypg) and one touchdown.
Akron Key Players to Watch
Ben Finley has 1,456 passing yards (208.0 ypg) to lead Akron, completing 60.6% of his passes and throwing seven touchdown passes and seven interceptions this season.
Jordon Simmons’ team-high 318 rushing yards (45.4 per game) have come on 57 carries, with two touchdowns this year. He’s also tacked on 17 catches for 162 yards (23.1 per game).
This season Charles Kellom has taken 36 carries for 103 yards (14.7 per game), while also catching 19 passes for 125 yards (17.9 per game) and one touchdown.
Adrian Norton’s team-high 541 receiving yards (77.3 yards per game) have come on 28 receptions with three touchdowns.
Bobby Golden has collected 277 receiving yards (39.6 yards per game) and one touchdown, reeling in 18 passes this year.
Jacob Newell’s 27 receptions this season have resulted in 185 yards (30.8 ypg) and two touchdowns.
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