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Week 6 •
InfoCision Stadium

Central Michigan22 @FINAL 28Akron

3-2 MAC Power rating: -9.9
1-4 MAC Power rating: -18.8

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How did the line hold up?

Market line
CMU -7.0
PM Implied
CMU -6.5
Blue Chip model
CMU -6.8
Edge
+0.2AKR
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‹ 8.9 CMU
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1 CMU1 AKR2 CMU2 AKRModel: CMU -6.8

Betting information

Spread
CMU -7.0
Total
47.5
Odds implied score
CMU 27.3 – 20.3 AKR
Prediction markets
CMU 74% win chance (Kalshi)

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.

What are the key factors for Central Michigan vs Akron?

Central Michigan

Strong rushing attack but not enough

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.

Defensive struggles against the pass

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.

Late rally shows resilience

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.

Kicking game a bright spot

Cade Graham made field goals from 35 and 47 yards, providing reliable scoring when drives stalled, which could be crucial in close future games.

Need to improve red zone efficiency

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.

What were the weather conditions for Central Michigan vs Akron?

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.

What happened in the game?

Central Michigan travels 240 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 6 in a closely contested finish.

Akron covered the spread by a solid margin.

The total went Over by 2.5 points.

How do Central Michigan and Akron compare on power ratings?

Blue Chip Analytics power ratings favor Central Michigan (-9.9) over Akron (-18.8) by 8.9 points on a neutral field. Despite playing at home, Akron faces a power rating deficit. Check whether the market spread accounts for this gap. 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 Central Michigan and Akron?

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Model & Methodology

Akron won and Akron covered the spread.

Conditions

as of October 4, 2025 Game-time

Sunny

74°F

Rain0%
Precip0.00"
Humidity62%
Wind6 mph SE
Gusts13 mph
Wind map for Central Michigan at Akron: aerial view of InfoCision Stadium, wind from the SE at 6.3 mph, gusting to 13.2 mph

Quick facts

Week
Week 6
Kickoff (local)
03:30 PM EDT
Venue
InfoCision Stadium
Capacity
30,000
Elevation
1,047 ft
Surface
Unknown

Travel and rest

Central MichiganAway AkronHome
This week240 miles0 miles
Last weekHome game233 miles
Season total5,072 miles3,015 miles
Body clock15:3015:30
Rest7 days7 days

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