Akron at Massachusetts
Wednesday, November 18, 2026 Share
Akron plays at Massachusetts on Wednesday, November 18. It will be their seventh meeting; Akron leads the series 4–2.
Game notes: the series, streaks, the coaches and school records within reach, from the research desk.
Kickoff time TBA at Warren McGuirk Alumni Stadium, Hadley
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
Massachusetts
- QuarterbackWilliam Watson III820 passing yards, 7 TDLast: vs. Eastern Michigan, 20 of 27, 210 yards, 1 TD, 1 INTTeam leader in passing yards
- ReceiverTy Harding28 catches, 327 yards, 2 TDLast: vs. Miami (OH), 9 catches ★, 91 yardsTeam leader in receiving yards
- LinebackerTimmy Hinspeter45 tackles, 1 sack, 1 INTLast: at Buffalo, 8 tackles, 0.5 sacksTeam 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)
Massachusetts 59% to win.
The line
No line posted yet.
The series
Every Akron–Massachusetts gameAkron leads 4–2 in six meetings.
| 2025 | Akron 44, Massachusetts 10 | |
| 2019 | Massachusetts 37, Akron 29 | |
| 2015 | Akron 17, Massachusetts 13 | |
| 2014 | Akron 30, Massachusetts 6 | |
| 2013 | Akron 14, Massachusetts 13 | |
| 2012 | Massachusetts 22, Akron 14 |
Around this game
Akron
- Next gamevs. BuffaloNov. 27, 2026
- SeasonAkron in 2026
- ProgramAkron history and records
Massachusetts
- Next gameat Bowling GreenNov. 28, 2026
- SeasonMassachusetts in 2026
- ProgramMassachusetts history and records