The Central Michigan Chippewas (3-3) and Akron Zips (1-5) will meet on Saturday, October 14, 2023 at Kelly/Shorts Stadium, in a clash of MAC foes. Below is an article containing all the details you need, including how to watch this matchup on Fubo.
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Central Michigan vs. Akron Game Time and How to Watch
- Game Day: Saturday, October 14, 2023
- Game Time: 3:30 PM ET
- TV Channel: ESPN+
- Location: Mount Pleasant, Michigan
- Stadium: Kelly/Shorts Stadium
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Central Michigan vs. Akron Stats and Insights
- Central Michigan has a negative point differential on the season (-62 total points, -10.3 per game), as does Akron (-78 total points, -13.0 per game).
- The average points scored by Central Michigan this season, 23.7, is 5.8 fewer than the 29.5 Akron has given up per game.
- In games where the Chippewas score more than 29.5 points they have put together a record of 2-0.
- Akron scores 16.5 points per game, 17.5 fewer than Central Michigan surrenders (34.0).
Top Performers
Central Michigan
- In six games for the Chippewas, Jase Bauer has led the way with 879 yards (146.5 yards per game) while compiling four touchdowns, four interceptions and a 59.0% completion percentage.
- In addition to the numbers he’s generated in the passing game, Bauer has also added 139 rushing yards and six touchdowns in six games.
- As a runner, Myles Bailey has accumulated 330 yards on the ground with two rushing touchdowns in six games.
- In six games, Jesse Prewitt III has converted 26 targets into 21 catches, 306 yards and three touchdowns for the Chippewas.
- Marion Lukes has run for 170 yards (4.3 yards per carry) and one touchdown as part of the Chippewas’ ground game.
- In six games for the Chippewas, Lukes has 17 catches (2.8 per game) for 174 yards (29.0 per game) and zero touchdowns.
- The Chippewas’ defense has been helped by Kyle Moretti, who has played six games and registered 30 tackles, 4.0 TFL, and two sacks.
- The Chippewas’ defense has been helped by the play of Jacques Bristol, who has played six games and compiled 2.5 sacks to go with 3.0 TFL and 15 tackles.
- With 25 tackles and 2.0 TFL in six games, Donte Kent has been a big piece of the Chippewas’ defensive unit in 2023.
- Trey Jones, as part of the Chippewas’ defense, has compiled 20 tackles in six games.
Akron
- In six games, DJ Iron has thrown for 718 yards (119.7 per game), with three touchdowns and three interceptions, and a completion percentage of 66.2%.
- Also, Irons has run for 215 yards and two TDs.
- Lorenzo Lingard has rushed for 287 yards (47.8 per game) and one touchdown in six games.
- In the passing game, Lingard has scored one touchdown, with 14 receptions for 191 yards.
- Tahj Bullock has thrown for 146 yards (24.3 per game), completing 54.3% of his throws, with one touchdown and one interception in six games.
- On the ground, Bullock has scored two touchdowns and accumulated 65 yards.
- Alex Adams has 19 catches for 165 yards (27.5 per game) and one touchdown in six games.
- As a key defensive contributor, the Zips’ CJ Nunnally has delivered 21 tackles, 7.0 TFL, and five sacks in six games.
- On defense, Bryan McCoy has helped lead the charge with 31 tackles, 2.0 TFL, and one sack in six games.
- Kerry Martin Jr. has registered 1.0 sack to go with 1.0 TFL, 17 tackles, and one interception in six games for the Zips.
- With 16 tackles and 2.0 TFL in six games, Corey Thomas Jr. has been providing a big boost on defense for the Zips.