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Western Michigan at Akron: Week 11 preview

• Western Michigan (6-3) visits Akron (1-8) on Tue, Nov 10 · 7:00 PM ET.
• SP+ power ratings: Western Michigan -2.7 (86th), Akron -25.1 (135th). SP+ projects Western Michigan by 19.9, including 2.5 points of home field.
• The Western Michigan offense ranks 85th in FBS in EPA per play (+0.07); the Akron defense ranks 128th (+0.28 allowed). Biggest Western Michigan edges: rushing explosiveness, EPA per rush, stuff rate.
• The Akron offense ranks 114th in FBS in EPA per play (+0.00); the Western Michigan defense ranks 65th (+0.10 allowed). Biggest Akron edges: second-level yards per carry, rushing success rate, stuff rate. The Western Michigan defense holds the edge in rushing explosiveness, sack rate, explosiveness.
• Schedule so far (average FBS opponent SP+): Western Michigan −7.2 (124th toughest), Akron −5.5 (106th toughest).
• Weather: Clear, 53°F at kickoff (feels like 50°), 0% chance of rain, wind W 5 mph gusting to 10.