Kent State at Akron

Saturday, September 14, 1985. Akron took the Wagon Wheel from Kent State

Akron beat Kent State 24–⁠0. It was their seventh meeting; after it, the series stood even at 3–⁠3–⁠1.

AwayKent State3–⁠8 in 1985
0
HomeAkron2–⁠1 in 1985
24

FinalHigh 63°F, low 45°FAttendance 32,183

Before kickoff

Our ratings going in

Our ratings (scores only)

Kent State 56% to win. Akron won as Elo’s underdog.

Akron leads 26–⁠19–⁠1 in 46 meetings, counting the 39 since this game.

Recent meetings
2025Kent State 42, Akron 35
2024Akron 38, Kent State 17
2023Akron 31, Kent State 27
2022Kent State 33, Akron 27
2021Kent State 38, Akron 0
2020Kent State 69, Akron 35

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