Week 8 · College Football
Akron vs Kent State prediction
The TailgateNinjas model gives Akron a 56% chance to beat Kent State in this College Football matchup. Updated August 29, 2026.
#123 Mid-American Conference
Akron
0% to make the 12
#133 Mid-American Conference
Kent State
0% to make the 12
The model's read
A coin flip. The model nudges Akron by a field goal — 56% to win.
Akron
56%
to win
Kent State
44%
to win
Who wins?
Be the firstTap a team to call it — then see if the crowd agrees with the model.
Think you know better?
Pick this game against the spread
Tale of the tape
2025 efficiency · ranksAkronKent StateNational ranks from last season (1 = best). The 2026 outlook builds on this.
Series history
46 meetings all-timeAkron leads 26–19–1
Last met 2025 · Akron 35–42 Kent State— Kent State won
Both sidelines
via Google NewsWhat Akron is hearing
What Kent State is hearing
Get The Drop
One email on Tuesdays: the week's biggest swings, and a straight accounting of the calls we missed.
No spam, no selling your address. One click to leave.