Final
October 3, 2026 β’ Kelly/Shorts Stadium, Mount Pleasant
NCAAF PREVIEW β’ October 3, 2026
Featured Matchup
Gridiron Matchup: Akron Zips (1-4) takes on Central Michigan Chippewas (3-2) at Kelly/Shorts Stadium, Mount Pleasant.
Akron Zips
Visiting Side
Record
1-4
Central Michigan Chippewas
Home Side
Record
3-2
Scoring
| Team | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | T |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
AKR
|
0 | 7 | 3 | 7 | 17 |
|
CEN
|
0 | 21 | 14 | 6 | 41 |
Scoring Play Timeline Play-By-Play
Score
13:59
Jordan Gant 9 Yd Run (Matthew Schramm Kick)
Score
10:37
Angel Flores 55 Yd Run (Caden VanHuis Kick)
Score
7:32
Shawn Foster II 48 Yd pass from Angel Flores (Caden VanHuis Kick)
Score
0:18
Brock Townsend 5 Yd Run (Caden VanHuis Kick)
Score
11:34
Nick Woodford 27 Yd Run (Caden VanHuis Kick)
Score
7:43
Matthew Schramm 29 Yd Field Goal
Score
3:35
Jayden Clerveaux 23 Yd Run (Caden VanHuis Kick)
Score
5:32
Langston Lewis 71 Yd pass from Jadyn Glasser (Caden VanHuis PAT failed)
Score
0:33
Brandon Hills 8 Yd pass from Brayden Roggow (Matthew Schramm Kick)
Team Matchup Analysis Tale of the Tape
Circled Game Matchup Projection
47%
Akron Zips
VS
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Central Michigan Chippewas
Projected Score
AKR 21
-
CEN 25
Data Confidence
Medium
Data Used
1 of 5 categories
Akron Zips
STAT
Central Michigan Chippewas
Situational Context Environment
Venue Advantage
Host Central Michigan Chippewas plays on familiar turf at Kelly/Shorts Stadium, Mount Pleasant.
Conditions
Conditions: Dome/Indoor
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Circled Game Analytical Outlook
Circled Game Takeaway
Why Akron Zips Could Win
Akron Zips will need to win the turnover battle and sustain long drives.
Why Central Michigan Chippewas Could Win
Central Michigan Chippewas has the statistical edge across key metrics.
Deciding Factor
The deciding factor will be which team controls the line of scrimmage and time of possession.
Game Details
Kelly/Shorts Stadium, Mount Pleasant
Dome/Indoor
Attendance
20,102
Closing Odds
Line: CMU -6.5 | O/U: 47.5
Team Leaders
Team Passing Yards
Angel Flores
7/14, 78 YDS, 1 TD
Team Rushing Yards
Angel Flores
18 CAR, 154 YDS, 1 TD
Team Passing Yards
Brayden Roggow
15/32, 180 YDS, 1 TD, 3 INT
Team Rushing Yards
Jordan Gant
17 CAR, 102 YDS, 1 TD
Consensus Pool
Closed Poll
Circle Crowd Pick Meter
Akron Zips (0.0%)
Central Michigan Chippewas (100.0%)
Total Submissions: 79 circles
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