Western Michigan vs Akron Picks and Predictions for Tuesday, November 10, 2026

Western Michigan travels to InfoCision Stadium on Tuesday to face Akron in a Mid-American Conference matchup. Western Michigan (6-3, 4-1 MAC, tied for 2nd) has won four of its last five, including a 23-10 victory over Bowling Green on October 31. Akron (1-8, 0-5 MAC, 13th) remains winless in conference play after losing 28-20 to Ohio last Tuesday. The Zips have dropped five straight, while Western Michigan is pushing to stay in the conference title race. Kickoff is scheduled for 7:00 pm ET on CBS Sports Network. Cash a winner with our free college football picks.

Western Michigan Looking to Stay in Contention

Western Michigan has been getting results behind a defense that rarely gives opponents much room. The Broncos bounced back from their loss to Toledo by beating Bowling Green 23-10, holding the Falcons to their lowest scoring total of the season against Western Michigan. Four wins in five games have kept the Broncos near the top of the MAC standings. They've allowed 17 points or fewer in four of those five outings, while averaging 28.0 points scored and 18.6 allowed during that stretch. The running game has also played an important role, giving Western Michigan a reliable option when games get tight.

Broc Lowry has thrown for 1,397 yards with 11 touchdowns and three interceptions. Jalen Buckley leads the ground attack with 711 yards and eight touchdowns, while Lowry adds four rushing scores. Aveion Chenault owns 540 receiving yards and two touchdowns, and Baylin Brooks has four touchdown catches. Austin Alexander leads with five sacks, part of the team's 23, while Dillon Moore and Daeh McCullough share the interception lead with two apiece. Justyce Betts has 65 tackles.

Injuries: No injuries reported.

Akron Trying to Break Its Losing Streak

Akron had another opportunity last week and couldn't finish it. The Zips lost 28-20 to Ohio on November 3, their fifth consecutive defeat. At 1-8 overall and 0-5 in the MAC, there's little margin left. The offense has averaged 18.8 points across those five losses; opponents have scored 32.6. That gap explains the frustration. Akron moves the ball, but stopping opponents has been tougher. Akron has conceded at least 25 points in every one of its last five games this season. Tuesday brings another difficult defensive assignment.

Brayden Roggow has 1,343 passing yards, seven touchdowns and nine interceptions. Running back Jordan Gant has rushed for 730 yards and seven scores. Marcel Williams leads the receivers with 417 yards and three touchdowns. The defense has generated just five sacks as a team, with Cyrus Durham responsible for 3.5. Three players share the interception lead with one each. Donelius Johnson has 80 tackles. Akron needs stronger protection and fewer giveaways.

Injuries: C. Gee, L. Sivon, J. Riggins and C. Monteiro are out. S. Patrick and C. Broughton are questionable.

Key To The Game

Western Michigan's pass rush has produced 23 sacks; Akron has only five. That's a concern for a Zips offense whose leading passer has thrown nine interceptions against seven touchdowns. If Lowry avoids giving away possessions and Buckley keeps the chains moving, the Broncos should control the game.

Western Michigan vs Akron Game Pick

• Western Michigan Broncos

The Broncos have won four of five and just held Bowling Green to 10 points. Akron has lost five straight, allowing 32.6 points per game during that stretch. The biggest difference is up front: Western Michigan has 23 sacks, while Akron has managed five. Roggow's nine interceptions also create opportunities for a defense with seven picks. Buckley's 711 rushing yards and eight touchdowns give Western Michigan an option when the passing game slows. Akron's Gant can make plays, but the Zips haven't shown enough defensively to back him up. Western Michigan wins comfortably.

Western Michigan vs Akron Over/Under Pick

• Under

Western Michigan has allowed only 18.6 points per game across its last five and held Bowling Green to 10 most recently. Akron's offense has averaged 18.8 during its five-game skid. Those numbers point toward another difficult night for the Zips, especially against a defense with 23 sacks. Buckley's rushing production also gives the Broncos a way to sustain drives rather than force quick scores. Akron has allowed plenty of points, so Western Michigan could do considerable damage on its own. Still, a limited Akron contribution should keep the combined score down. Take the under.