How to Watch Western Michigan vs. Akron: Time, TV Channel, Live Stream – October 12, 2024

Updated Oct. 12, 2024 3:28 p.m. ET

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On Saturday at 3:30 p.m. ET, the Akron Zips (1-5) will take on Hayden Wolff and the Western Michigan Broncos (2-3).

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How to Watch Western Michigan vs. Akron

• When: Saturday, October 12, 2024 at 3:30 p.m. ET
• Location: Waldo Stadium in Kalamazoo, Michigan
• Live Box Score: FOX Sports

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• Western Michigan vs. Akron Predictions

Western Michigan's 2024 Schedule

Western Michigan 2024 Stats & Insights

• Despite sporting a bottom-25 defense that ranks 21st-worst in the FBS (428.6 yards allowed per game), Western Michigan has had more success on offense, ranking 92nd in the FBS offensively totaling 363.2 yards per game.
• Western Michigan is averaging 181.4 passing yards per game offensively this year (106th in the FBS), and is allowing 244.8 passing yards per game (102nd) on the defensive side of the ball.
• The Broncos sport the 78th-ranked scoring offense this year (27.6 points per game), and they've been worse on defense, ranking 12th-worst with 36.8 points allowed per game.
• Despite having a bottom-25 run defense that ranks 25th-worst in the FBS (183.8 rushing yards allowed per game), the Broncos have had more success on the other side of the ball, ranking 49th in the FBS by totaling 181.8 rushing yards per game.
• Western Michigan ranks 25th-worst in third-down conversion rate (33.9%), but has been better on defense, ranking 96th with a 42.4% third-down percentage allowed.
• The Broncos have forced five total turnovers (96th in the FBS) this season and have turned it over five times (33rd in the FBS) for a turnover margin of an even, 69th-ranked in college football.

Western Michigan 2024 Key Players

Akron's 2024 Schedule

Akron 2024 Stats & Insights

• Akron has lots of room to get better, as it ranks seventh-worst in total yards per game (258.8) and 24th-worst in total yards allowed per game (422.8).
• From an offensive perspective, Akron is compiling 194.2 passing yards per contest (98th-ranked). It ranks 89th in the FBS defensively (228.5 passing yards given up per game).
• The Zips have lots of room to get better, as they rank eighth-worst in points per game (15.2) this season and eighth-worst in points surrendered per game (38).
• The Zips have plenty of room to get better in the running game, as they rank fourth-worst in rushing yards per game (64.7) and 19th-worst in rushing yards surrendered per game (194.3).
• In terms of third-down efficiency, this season has been tough for Akron on both sides of the ball, as it is compiling a 28.8% third-down conversion rate (eighth-worst) and allowing a 45.6% conversion rate (16th-worst).
• After forcing seven turnovers (59th in the FBS) and turning the ball over nine times (96th in the FBS) this season, the Zips own the 88th-ranked turnover margin of -2.

Akron 2024 Key Players

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