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October 3, 2026 β’ Kelly/Shorts Stadium, Mount Pleasant
NCAAF PREVIEW β’ October 3, 2026
Featured Matchup
Gridiron Matchup: Akron Zips (1-3) takes on Central Michigan Chippewas (2-2) at Kelly/Shorts Stadium, Mount Pleasant.
Akron Zips
Visiting Side
Record
1-3
Central Michigan Chippewas
Home Side
Record
2-2
Team Matchup Analysis Tale of the Tape
Circled Game Matchup Projection
47%
Akron Zips
VS
53%
Central Michigan Chippewas
Projected Score
AKR 21
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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 β’ 62Β°F
Attendance
N/A
Closing Odds
Line: CMU -6 | O/U: 47.5
Team Leaders
Team Passing Yards
Angel Flores
19/33, 123 YDS, 2 INT
Team Rushing Yards
Angel Flores
63 CAR, 320 YDS, 3 TD
Team Passing Yards
Brayden Roggow
38/63, 425 YDS, 2 TD, 2 INT
Team Rushing Yards
Jordan Gant
44 CAR, 187 YDS, 2 TD
Consensus Pool
Live Poll
Circle Crowd Pick Meter
Akron Zips (0.0%)
Central Michigan Chippewas (100.0%)
Total Submissions: 79 circles
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