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Ohio vs Akron

Ohio visit Akron in Week 10. The model favors Ohio by 7.5. Win probability, the tale of the tape, and the all-time series, all from real data.

Win probability
68%
32%

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

Tale of the tape
Percentile vs FBS · 2025
#84SP+SP+: Bill Connelly's tempo- and opponent-adjusted efficiency rating, expressed in points above average.#117
#74FPIFPI: ESPN's Football Power Index, an overall measure of team strength.#128
1584EloElo: 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.-
OhioAkronsolid = 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
Ohio lead 10-1
Ohio have won the last 7
20152024
Head to head
Every meeting in our records
2024
30-10
Ohio
at Ohio
2023
25-14
Ohio
at Akron
2022
55-34
Ohio
at Ohio
2021
34-17
Ohio
at Akron
2020
24-10
Ohio
at Ohio
2019
52-3
Ohio
at Akron
2018
49-28
Ohio
at Ohio
2017
37-34
Akron
at Akron
2016
9-3
Ohio
at Ohio
2015
14-12
Ohio
at Akron
2014
23-20
Ohio
at Ohio
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

When do Ohio and Akron play?

Week 10 of 2026, on Nov 4, 2026 at Akron.

Who is favored?

The model projects Ohio by 7.5 (68% win probability), from SP+ ratings.

What is the all-time series?

Ohio lead 10-1 over the meetings in our records.

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