Akron at Kent State

Saturday, October 5, 1996. Kent State took the Wagon Wheel from Akron

Kent State beat Akron 32–⁠17. It was their 17th meeting; after it, the series stood even at 8–⁠8–⁠1.

AwayAkron4–⁠7 in 1996
17
HomeKent State2–⁠9 in 1996
32

Final

Before kickoff

Our ratings going in

Our ratings (scores only)

Kent State 54% to win. Elo’s favorite won.

Akron leads 26–⁠19–⁠1 in 46 meetings, counting the 29 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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