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Week 4 •
InfoCision Stadium

Duquesne7 @FINAL 51Akron

0-0 NEC Power rating: -28.4
0-3 MAC Power rating: -20.0

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How did the line hold up?

Market line
AKR -10.5
PM Implied
AKR -7.1
Blue Chip model
AKR -10.5
Edge
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Betting information

Spread
AKR -10.5
Total
51.5
Odds implied score
DUQ 20.5 – 31.0 AKR
Prediction markets
AKR 77% win chance (Kalshi)

DraftKings · as of July 8, 2026

Akron defeated Duquesne 51–7 in a dominant performance. Akron covered by 33.5; Game went Over by 6.5. The market closed at Akron -10.5 and the Blue Chip model made it Akron -10.5. The two were within a point of each other, so there was no meaningful edge in this line.

What are the key factors for Duquesne vs Akron?

Duquesne

Offensive Struggles Continue

Duquesne managed only 7 points, with their lone score coming late in the third quarter after a 74-yard run by Ness Davis. The offense was largely ineffective, gaining only 107 rushing yards from Davis and failing to establish a consistent passing game.

Defensive Vulnerabilities Exposed

The defense allowed 51 points, including 38 in the first half. Akron's Jordan Gant rushed for 161 yards and three touchdowns, and the Zips added a pick-six and a passing touchdown, highlighting Duquesne's inability to stop both the run and pass.

Turnovers and Missed Opportunities

Duquesne did not force any turnovers and gave up a defensive touchdown, which contributed to the lopsided score. The team's inability to create takeaways or capitalize on Akron's mistakes was a key factor in the loss.

Bright Spot: Ness Davis's Explosive Run

Ness Davis provided a highlight with a 74-yard run that set up Duquesne's only touchdown. His 107 rushing yards on 11 carries suggest he could be a focal point for the offense moving forward if the team can improve its blocking and game plan.

Akron

Dominant rushing attack

Jordan Gant rushed for a career-high 161 yards and three touchdowns on 13 carries, marking the first 150-yard rushing performance for Akron since 2020 and the first three-rushing-TD game since 2022.

Balanced offensive production

Quarterback Ben Finley completed 15 of 25 passes for 219 yards and two touchdowns, complementing the ground game and showing the offense can move the ball through the air effectively.

Defensive takeaways and shutout bid

Malcom DeWalt IV returned an interception 17 yards for a touchdown, and the defense held Duquesne scoreless until late in the third quarter, nearly recording Akron's first shutout since 2015.

First win of the season

Akron improved to 1-3 with a decisive 51-7 victory, snapping a losing streak and building momentum for upcoming games.

Special teams and field position

The Zips scored 28 points in the second quarter to build a 38-0 halftime lead, indicating strong execution in all phases during that stretch.

What were the weather conditions for Duquesne vs Akron?

At kickoff, conditions at InfoCision Stadium were Clear, 62°F with winds of 6 mph. Weather is not expected to be a meaningful factor in this game. Historical weather data for this game is preserved in the panel alongside. Weather data is sourced from WeatherAPI.com.

What happened in the game?

Duquesne travels 91 miles to this game, a short road trip.

The trip crosses none of the distance or time-zone thresholds that have measured a price, so travel is not a factor here.

Akron won by 44 in a dominant performance.

Akron covered the spread comfortably.

The total went Over by 6.5 points.

How do Duquesne and Akron compare on power ratings?

Blue Chip Analytics power ratings favor Akron (-20.0) over Duquesne (-28.4) by 8.4 points on a neutral field. After adding home field advantage, the rating-implied line may differ meaningfully from the market spread. Akron brings a meaningful home field advantage to this matchup (Blue Chip HFA: 2.1). Add this to the neutral-site differential to arrive at a venue-adjusted line.

Blue Chip Analytics power ratings represent expected point margin against an average FBS opponent on a neutral field, calculated from game data sourced via CollegeFootballData.com (CFBD). They are one input: cross-reference with the travel, rest, and weather data above before drawing conclusions.

Where can I find more data on Duquesne and Akron?

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Model & Methodology

Akron won and Akron covered the spread.

Conditions

as of September 20, 2025 Game-time

Clear

62°F

Rain0%
Precip0.00"
Humidity85%
Wind6 mph E
Gusts12 mph
Wind map for Duquesne at Akron: aerial view of InfoCision Stadium, wind from the E at 5.6 mph, gusting to 11.6 mph

Quick facts

Week
Week 4
Kickoff (local)
06:00 PM EDT
Venue
InfoCision Stadium
Capacity
30,000
Elevation
1,047 ft
Surface
Unknown

Travel and rest

DuquesneAway AkronHome
This week91 miles0 miles
Last weekBye week1,193 miles
Season total94 miles2,781 miles
Body clock18:0018:00
Rest7 days6 days

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