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Buffalo vs Akron

Buffalo visit Akron in Week 13. The model favors Buffalo by 4. Win probability, the tale of the tape, and the all-time series, all from real data.

Win probability
60%
40%

Model win probability from SP+ ratings + home-field edge.

Tale of the tape
Percentile vs FBS · 2025
#95SP+SP+: Bill Connelly's tempo- and opponent-adjusted efficiency rating, expressed in points above average.#117
#116FPIFPI: ESPN's Football Power Index, an overall measure of team strength.#128
1298EloElo: a rating that rises or falls after each game based on the result and the quality of the opponent.1101
-Title oddsDe-vigged consensus probability to win the national title, averaged across the prediction markets we track.-
BuffaloAkronsolid = better, faded = trailing
What these metrics mean
SP+. SP+: Bill Connelly's tempo- and opponent-adjusted efficiency rating, expressed in points above average.
FPI. FPI: ESPN's Football Power Index, an overall measure of team strength.
Elo. Elo: a rating that rises or falls after each game based on the result and the quality of the opponent.
Title odds. De-vigged consensus probability to win the national title, averaged across the prediction markets we track.
Off PPA. PPA (Predicted Points Added): the average point value each play adds. Higher is better for offense, lower for defense.
Success. Success rate: the share of plays that stay on schedule (roughly 50% of needed yards on 1st down, 70% on 2nd, 100% on 3rd/4th). Higher is better.
Explosive. Explosiveness: the average value of a team's successful plays, i.e. how big its good plays are when they hit.
Yards/game. Total yards gained per game.
Success allowed. How often the defense allows an on-schedule play (enough yards for the down). Lower is better.
Havoc. Havoc rate: the share of plays where the defense makes a tackle for loss, forced fumble, interception, or pass breakup.
Yards allowed. Total yards allowed per game. Lower is better.
Efficiency profile
Percentile vs FBS · 2025
Recent series
Buffalo lead 9-3
20162025
Head to head
Every meeting in our records
2025
24-16
Akron
at Buffalo
2024
41-30
Buffalo
at Akron
2023
13-10
Buffalo
at Akron
2022
23-22
Buffalo
at Buffalo
2021
45-10
Buffalo
at Akron
2020
56-7
Buffalo
at Buffalo
2019
21-0
Buffalo
at Akron
2018
24-6
Buffalo
at Buffalo
2017
21-20
Akron
at Akron
2016
41-20
Buffalo
at Buffalo
2015
42-21
Akron
at Akron
2014
55-24
Buffalo
at Buffalo
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

When do Buffalo and Akron play?

Week 13 of 2026, on Nov 27, 2026 at Akron.

Who is favored?

The model projects Buffalo by 4 (60% win probability), from SP+ ratings.

What is the all-time series?

Buffalo lead 9-3 over the meetings in our records.

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