Western Michigan at Akron

Saturday, September 28, 1996

Akron beat Western Michigan 27–⁠7. It was their ninth meeting; after it, Western Michigan led the series 7–⁠2.

AwayWestern Michigan2–⁠9 in 1996
7
HomeAkron4–⁠7 in 1996
27

FinalHigh 66°F, low 52°F, 1.21 in. of rain

Before kickoff

Our ratings going in

Our ratings (scores only)

Western Michigan 63% to win. Akron won as Elo’s underdog.

Western Michigan leads 16–⁠4 in 20 meetings, counting the 11 since this game.

Recent meetings
2024Western Michigan 34, Akron 24
2021Western Michigan 45, Akron 40
2020Western Michigan 58, Akron 13
2017Akron 14, Western Michigan 13
2016Western Michigan 41, Akron 0
2011Western Michigan 68, Akron 19

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