Akron Zips 17 · Central Michigan Chippewas 41
2026-10-03 · Kelly/Shorts Stadium
Kelly/Shorts Stadium · 2026-10-03
The final score was Akron Zips 17 · Central Michigan Chippewas 41. The breakdown below uses this game’s figures, separate from season averages.
The scoring path
| Team | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | Final |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Akron Zips | 0 | 7 | 3 | 7 | 17 |
| Central Michigan Chippewas | 0 | 21 | 14 | 6 | 41 |
| Measure | Akron Zips | Central Michigan Chippewas |
|---|---|---|
| First downs | 20 | 20 |
| Total yards | 340 | 481 |
| Passing yards | 180 | 149 |
| Rushing yards | 160 | 332 |
| Third-down conversions | 6-14 | 3-9 |
| Giveaways | 3 | 1 |
| Possession time | 30:40 | 29:20 |
Third-down conversion is shown as its own measure. It is not a substitute for overall play success rate. A dash means the source did not supply that field.
The Lab’s result test
Central Michigan Chippewas won by 24 points. Q2 supplied the largest scoring swing in the winner’s favor, a +14-points period. The chart shows the result’s path; the box score helps explain what created it.
Akron Zips produced 340 total yards; Central Michigan Chippewas produced 481. Yardage describes how much ground was gained, not whether the most valuable drives were finished.
Central Michigan Chippewas committed 1 giveaways against the opponent’s 3. That possession advantage gave the winner fewer mistakes to overcome.
The next test is repeatability. Separate staying on schedule from long gains, then examine field position and drive finishing. A large yardage total can coexist with missed scoring chances; a short field can make a modest drive valuable.
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