Akron vs. Central Michigan Oct. 3: TV, Stream

The Central Michigan Chippewas (2-2) take on a conference opponent when they host the Akron Zips (1-3) on Saturday, October 3, 2026 at Kelly/Shorts Stadium in a MAC showdown.

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Akron vs. Central Michigan: Oct. 3 Viewing Options

• Game date: Saturday, October 3, 2026
• Game time: 3:30 p.m. ET
• Location: Mount Pleasant, Michigan
• Venue: Kelly/Shorts Stadium
• TV channel: ESPN+
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Akron vs. Central Michigan Insights

• Central Michigan ranks second-worst in total offense (238.5 yards per game), but has been slightly better on defense, ranking 95th with 373.8 yards allowed per game.
• The Chippewas have been a bottom-25 scoring offense this year, ranking second-worst with 11.8 points per contest. On defense, they are ranked 105th in the FBS (27.5 points allowed per game).
• While Central Michigan's pass defense ranks 72nd with 208.5 passing yards allowed per game,the offense has been worse, ranking worst (68.8 passing yards per game).
• This season has been rough for Akron on both offense and defense, as it is putting up just 337.5 total yards per game (22nd-worst) and ceding 410.3 total yards per game (21st-worst).
• This season has been difficult for the Zips on both offense and defense, as they are putting up just 19.5 points per contest (16th-worst) and ceding 31.8 points per game (17th-worst).
• Akron has been struggling to stop the pass, ranking 13th-worst with 257.5 passing yards given up per game. It has been more productive offensively, regstering 201.3 passing yards per contest (101st-ranked).

Players to WatchCentral Michigan

• Angel Flores: 123 PASS YDS / 30.8 YPG / 57.6% / 0 TD / 2 INT / 63 CAR / 320 RUSH YDS / 3 TD
• Jayden Clerveaux: 25 CAR / 137 YDS / 34.3 YPG / 0 TD / 3 REC / 17 YDS / 5.7 YPG / 0 TD
• Justin Ruffin Jr.: 7 REC / 46 YDS / 15.3 YPG / 0 TD

Akron

• Brayden Roggow: 425 PASS YDS / 106.3 YPG / 60.3% / 2 TD / 2 INT
• Jordan Gant: 44 CAR / 187 YDS / 46.8 YPG / 2 TD / 8 REC / 66 YDS / 16.5 YPG / 0 TD
• Cibastian Broughton: 31 CAR / 174 YDS / 43.5 YPG / 0 TD
• Marcel Williams: 18 REC / 165 YDS / 41.3 YPG / 0 TD

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