Akron at Kent State
Saturday, October 24, 2026, 1:00 PM ET. For the Wagon Wheel, which Kent State holds Share
Akron plays at Kent State on Saturday, October 24, at 1 p.m. Eastern. It will be their 47th meeting; Akron leads the series 26–19–1.
Game notes: the series, streaks, the coaches and school records within reach, from the research desk.
Upcoming at Dix Stadium, KentForecast at kickoff: 61°F, sunny, S wind 5 mphNational Weather Service forecast, Mon 3:46 AM ETTV: ESPN+
Players to watch
Akron
- Running backJordan Gant452 rushing yards, 4 TDLast: at Miami (OH), 15 carries, 46 yards, 1 TD; 2 catches, 7 yardsTeam leader in rushing yards
- QuarterbackBrayden Roggow1,068 passing yards, 7 TDLast: at Miami (OH), 22 of 38, 234 yards, 1 TD, 4 INT; 11 carries, 10 yardsTeam leader in passing yards
- LinebackerDonelius Johnson67 tacklesLast: at Miami (OH), 10 tacklesNo. 6 in FBS in tackles
Kent State
- QuarterbackDru Deshields1,140 passing yards, 4 TDLast: at South Florida, 17 of 30, 165 yards; 9 carries, 12 yardsTeam leader in passing yards
- ReceiverWayne Harris29 catches, 383 yards, 1 TDLast: at South Florida, 4 catches, 28 yardsTeam leader in receiving yards
- LinebackerHayden Dawahare33 tackles, 2 sacksLast: at South Florida, 9 tackles, 1 sackTeam leader in tackles
Each side’s two top producers this season (national leaders first) and its leading tackler.
Before kickoff
Our ratings and the line, going in
Our ratings (scores only)
Kent State 64% to win.
The line
No line posted yet.
The series
Every Akron–Kent State gameAkron leads 26–19–1 in 46 meetings.
| 2025 | Kent State 42, Akron 35 | |
| 2024 | Akron 38, Kent State 17 | |
| 2023 | Akron 31, Kent State 27 | |
| 2022 | Kent State 33, Akron 27 | |
| 2021 | Kent State 38, Akron 0 | |
| 2020 | Kent State 69, Akron 35 |
Around this game
Akron
- Next gamevs. OhioNov. 3, 2026
- SeasonAkron in 2026
- ProgramAkron history and records
Kent State
- Next gameat Sacramento StateOct. 30, 2026
- SeasonKent State in 2026
- ProgramKent State history and records