DraftKings · as of July 8, 2026
Akron defeated Central Michigan 28–22 in a closely contested finish. Akron covered by 13.0; Game went Over by 2.5. The market closed at Central Michigan -7.0 and the Blue Chip model made it Central Michigan -6.8. The two were within a point of each other, so there was no meaningful edge in this line. Blue Chip Analytics had rated Central Michigan 8.9 points stronger on a neutral field.
Central Michigan rushed for over 200 yards, with Angel Flores (95 yards, 2 TDs) and Brock Townsend (108 yards) leading the way, but the team fell short due to a slow start and inability to finish drives.
Akron's Ben Finley threw for 252 yards and 3 touchdowns, exposing Central Michigan's secondary, which allowed big plays and failed to generate turnovers.
After trailing 28-10, the Chippewas scored 12 unanswered points in the fourth quarter, including a Flores touchdown run and two field goals by Cade Graham, but the comeback fell short.
Cade Graham made field goals from 35 and 47 yards, providing reliable scoring when drives stalled, which could be crucial in close future games.
Central Michigan settled for field goals on multiple drives and failed to convert on key possessions, highlighting a need for better execution inside the 20-yard line.
At kickoff, conditions at InfoCision Stadium were Sunny, 74°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.
Sunny
74°F
| Measure | Central MichiganAway | AkronHome |
|---|---|---|
| This week | 240 miles | 0 miles |
| Last week | Home game | 233 miles |
| Season total | 5,072 miles | 3,015 miles |
| Body clock | 15:30 | 15:30 |
| Rest | 7 days | 7 days |
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