Akron Zips Host Buffalo Bulls in Critical Mid-American Conference Matchup

The Akron Zips are set to host the Buffalo Bulls in a crucial Mid-American Conference (MAC) matchup on Saturday, November 2, 2024. The game, scheduled to kick off at 12:00 PM ET at InfoCision Stadium-Summa Field in Akron, Ohio, will be broadcast on CBS Sports Network and available for live streaming on CBSSports.com and the CBS Sports App.

Akron, with a 2-6 overall record and 1-3 in conference play, is coming off a significant win against Eastern Michigan, where they secured a 25-21 victory. This was their first conference win of the season and marked a season-high score against an FBS opponent. The Zips will look to build on this momentum, with their ground game, led by Jordon Simmons, playing a key role in their recent success.

Buffalo, currently 4-4 overall and 2-2 in MAC play, is trying to keep its conference hopes alive. The Bulls have suffered two consecutive conference losses, including a recent 16-47 blowout loss to Ohio. Despite these setbacks, Buffalo’s rushing offense, which averages 150.1 yards per game, could pose a challenge to Akron’s defense, which has allowed 35.4 points per game to their opponents.

Predictive models suggest that Akron has a slight edge in this matchup. Dimers‘ advanced college football model predicts Akron to win with a 54% chance, forecasting a final score of 26-24 in favor of the Zips. Additionally, the model indicates that Akron has a 54% chance of covering the spread.

The game is part of a busy Week 10 slate in college football, with several other key matchups across different conferences. For fans looking to watch, the game will be available on CBS Sports Network, and tickets can be purchased through Ticketmaster.