How to Watch Akron vs. Eastern Michigan: Time, TV Channel, Live Stream – October 26, 2024

Updated Oct. 26, 2024 3:29 p.m. ET

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On Saturday at 3:30 p.m. ET, the Akron Zips (1-6) will take on Cole Snyder and the Eastern Michigan Eagles (5-2).

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How to Watch Eastern Michigan vs. Akron

When: Saturday, October 26, 2024 at 3:30 p.m. ET
Location: InfoCision Stadium-Summa Field in Akron, Ohio
Live Box Score: FOX Sports

Eastern Michigan vs. Akron: Head to Head

In the past two meetings, Eastern Michigan has a 2-0 record against Akron.
The Zips have covered one time with one push in those games, with the teams going over the point total both times.
Eastern Michigan has outpaced Akron 64 points to 55 in the past two games.

Eastern Michigan's 2024 Schedule

Date	Opponent	Score
8/31/2024	at UMass	W 28-14
9/7/2024	at Washington	L 30-9
9/14/2024	vs. Jacksonville State	W 37-34
9/21/2024	vs. St. Francis (PA)	W 36-0
9/28/2024	at Kent State	W 52-33
10/12/2024	vs. Miami (OH)	L 38-14
10/19/2024	vs. Central Michigan	W 38-34
10/26/2024	at Akron	-
11/2/2024	vs. Toledo	-
11/13/2024	at Ohio	-
11/20/2024	vs. Buffalo	-
11/30/2024	at Western Michigan	-

Eastern Michigan 2024 Stats & Insights

Eastern Michigan is compiling 374.4 yards per game on offense (82nd in the FBS), and rank 82nd on defense, yielding 376.1 yards allowed per game.
From an offensive standpoint, Eastern Michigan ranks 70th in the FBS with 227.4 passing yards per game. Meanwhile, the defense ranks 85th in passing yards allowed per contest (225.7).
The Eagles rank 53rd in scoring offense (30.6 points per game) and 81st in scoring defense (26.1 points allowed per game) this year.
The Eagles rank 80th in run offense (147 rushing yards per game) and 76th in run defense (150.4 rushing yards allowed per game) this season.
Eastern Michigan is posting a 38.7% third-down conversion rate on offense, which ranks them 75th in the FBS. On the other side of the ball, the defense ranks 41st, allowing a 34.6% third-down percentage.
With 11 forced turnovers (42nd in the FBS) against five turnovers committed (13th in the FBS), the Eagles' +6 turnover margin is the 18th-best in college football.

Eastern Michigan 2024 Key Players

Name	Position	Stats
Cole Snyder	QB	1,468 YDS (61.3%) / 7 TD / 2 INT 194 RUSH YDS / 4 RUSH TD / 27.7 RUSH YPG
Delbert Mimms III	RB	482 YDS / 6 TD / 68.9 YPG / 4.4 YPC 8 REC / 84 REC YDS / 0 REC TD / 12 REC YPG
Terry Lockett Jr.	WR	29 REC / 373 YDS / 2 TD / 53.3 YPG
Oran Singleton	WR	39 REC / 357 YDS / 2 TD / 51 YPG
Peyton Price	DL	15 TKL / 2 TFL / 3 SACK
Jefferson Adam	DL	9 TKL / 2 TFL / 3.5 SACK
Joseph Zelinsky	DL	8 TKL / 3 TFL / 2 SACK
Justin Jefferson	DL	11 TKL / 2 TFL / 3 SACK

Akron's 2024 Schedule

Date	Opponent	Score
8/31/2024	at Ohio State	L 52-6
9/7/2024	at Rutgers	L 49-17
9/14/2024	vs. Colgate	W 31-20
9/21/2024	at South Carolina	L 50-7
9/28/2024	at Ohio	L 30-10
10/5/2024	vs. Bowling Green	L 27-20
10/12/2024	at Western Michigan	L 34-24
10/26/2024	vs. Eastern Michigan	-
11/2/2024	vs. Buffalo	-
11/13/2024	at Northern Illinois	-
11/19/2024	at Kent State	-
11/26/2024	vs. Toledo	-

Akron 2024 Stats & Insights

This season has been rough for Akron on both sides of the ball, as it is averaging only 293.4 total yards per game (ninth-worst) and allowing 417.7 total yards per game (21st-worst).
Akron is posting 225.4 passing yards per game on offense this season (73rd-ranked). Meanwhile, it is surrendering 223.1 passing yards per game (78th-ranked) on defense.
The Zips have been outplayed on both sides of the ball this season, ranking sixth-worst in points (16.4 per game) and eighth-worst in points allowed (37.4 per game).
In terms of rushing, this season has been hard for the Zips on both offense and defense, as they are averaging just 68 rushing yards per game (second-worst) and allowing 194.6 rushing yards per game (16th-worst).
Akron has struggled on both sides of the ball on third down this season, ranking 13th-worst in third-down conversion rate (31.2%) and 11th-worst in third-down percentage allowed (46.2%).
The Zips own a bottom-25 turnover margin this season, 20th-worst at -6.

Akron 2024 Key Players

Name	Position	Stats
Adrian Norton	WR	28 REC / 541 YDS / 3 TD / 77.3 YPG
Ben Finley	QB	1,456 YDS (60.6%) / 7 TD / 7 INT
Jordon Simmons	RB	318 YDS / 2 TD / 45.4 YPG / 5.6 YPC 17 REC / 162 REC YDS / 0 REC TD / 23.1 REC YPG
Bobby Golden	WR	18 REC / 277 YDS / 1 TD / 39.6 YPG
Bryan McCoy	LB	45 TKL / 1 TFL
CJ Nunnally	DL	20 TKL / 2 TFL / 3 SACK
Darrian Lewis	DB	30 TKL / 0 TFL / 1 INT / 1 PD
Paul Lewis III	DB	24 TKL / 0 TFL