Final
October 24, 2026 β’ Zoeller Field at Dix Stadium, Kent
NCAAF PREVIEW β’ October 24, 2026
Featured Matchup
Gridiron Matchup: Akron Zips (1-7) takes on Kent State Golden Flashes (3-5) at Zoeller Field at Dix Stadium, Kent.
Akron Zips
Visiting Side
Record
1-7
Road Split
0-5
Kent State Golden Flashes
Home Side
Record
3-5
Home Split
3-1
Scoring
| Team | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | T |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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AKR
|
7 | 0 | 10 | 3 | 20 |
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KEN
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0 | 7 | 14 | 14 | 35 |
Scoring Play Timeline Play-By-Play
Score
6:25
Jordan Gant 6 Yd Run (Aidan Stire Kick)
Score
0:36
Wayne Harris 1 Yd pass from Dru DeShields (Tommy Newcomb Kick)
Score
8:47
Jordan Gant 5 Yd Run (Aidan Stire Kick)
Score
6:27
Wayne Harris 55 Yd pass from Dru DeShields (Tommy Newcomb Kick)
Score
2:37
Aidan Stire 40 Yd Field Goal
Score
1:12
Hunter Hopperton 2 Yd pass from Dru DeShields (Tommy Newcomb Kick)
Score
6:40
Wayne Harris 19 Yd pass from Dru DeShields (Tommy Newcomb Kick)
Score
4:54
Dru DeShields 1 Yd Run (Tommy Newcomb Kick)
Score
1:12
Aidan Stire 50 Yd Field Goal
Team Matchup Analysis Tale of the Tape
Circled Game Matchup Projection
47%
Akron Zips
VS
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Kent State Golden Flashes
Projected Score
AKR 24
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KEN 27
Data Confidence
Low
Data Used
2 of 4 categories
- Historical trends show a slight edge for the home side.
- Waiting on live data to refine advanced projections.
Akron Zips
STAT
Kent State Golden Flashes
Situational Context Environment
Venue Advantage
Host Kent State Golden Flashes plays on familiar turf at Zoeller Field at Dix Stadium, Kent.
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 Kent State Golden Flashes Could Win
Historical trends show a slight edge for the home side.
Deciding Factor
Waiting on live data to refine advanced projections.
Game Details
Zoeller Field at Dix Stadium, Kent
Dome/Indoor
Attendance
12,375
Closing Odds
Line: KENT -3 | O/U: 48.5
Team Leaders
Team Passing Yards
Dru DeShields
18/33, 294 YDS, 4 TD
Team Rushing Yards
Brandon White
11 CAR, 44 YDS
Team Passing Yards
Brayden Roggow
20/34, 275 YDS, 1 INT
Team Rushing Yards
Jordan Gant
28 CAR, 162 YDS, 2 TD
Consensus Pool
Closed Poll
Circle Crowd Pick Meter
Akron Zips (48.8%)
Kent State Golden Flashes (51.2%)
Total Submissions: 39 circles
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