Western Michigan at Akron - 2006 Matchup Preview
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Friday, November 24th 2006 (3:30 PM EST)
Western Michigan 17 - Akron: 0  (Mid-American)

 
Broncos (8 - 5) (0 - 0 - 0)
Coach ( - )
Avg Score : 23 - 20 (21 - 24 on Road)
Wins: (Elite: ) (Good: ) (Avg: ) (Bad: 0)
Losses: (Elite: ) (Good: ) (Avg: ) (Bad: 0)
Future: (Elite: ) (Good: ) (Avg: ) (Bad: 0)
WMU 3rd straight Road Game
AKR is playing their 6th straight game
WMU is playing their 8th straight game
Our Line: -2.5  (SP+ -0)
Projected Score: WMU: 20 - AKR: 25 (45)
WMU Win prob: 55% | Cover: 49%
WMU Travel: 227 miles
Zips (5 - 7) (0 - 0 - 0)
Coach ( - )
Avg Score : 20 - 23 (25 - 17 @ Home)
Wins: (Elite: ) (Good: ) (Avg: ) (Bad: 0)
Losses: (Elite: ) (Good: ) (Avg: ) (Bad: 0)
Future: (Elite: ) (Good: ) (Avg: ) (Bad: 0)
 
Western Michigan's 2006 Schedule
DateMatchupSpreadTotalResultO/UCover
Sat 9/2 Western Michigan at Indiana+2.5
Sat 9/9 Western Michigan vs Toledo-23.5
Sat 9/16 Western Michigan at Virginia+2.5
Sat 9/23 Western Michigan vs Temple-23.5
BYE WEEK
Sat 10/7 Western Michigan at Ohio+2.5
Sat 10/14 Western Michigan vs Northern Illinois-23.5
Sat 10/21 Western Michigan at Ball State+2.5
Sat 10/28 Western Michigan vs Eastern Michigan-23.5
Sat 11/4 Western Michigan vs Miami (OH)-23.5
Fri 11/10 Western Michigan at Central Michigan+2.5
Sat 11/18 Western Michigan at Florida State+2.5
Fri 11/24 Western Michigan at Akron+2.5
Sat 1/6 Western Michigan at Cincinnati+2.5

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Predictions for Western Michigan's Schedule
Akron's 2006 Schedule
DateMatchupSpreadTotalResultO/UCover
Sat 9/2 Akron at Penn State+2.5
Sat 9/9 Akron at NC State+2.5
Sat 9/16 Akron at Central Michigan+2.5
Sat 9/23 Akron vs North Texas-23.5
Sat 9/30 Akron at Kent State+2.5
Sat 10/7 Akron at Cincinnati+2.5
BYE WEEK
Sat 10/21 Akron vs Miami (OH)-23.5
Sat 10/28 Akron at Toledo+2.5
Sat 11/4 Akron vs Bowling Green-23.5
Thu 11/9 Akron vs Buffalo-23.5
Thu 11/16 Akron at Ohio+2.5
Fri 11/24 Akron vs Western Michigan-23.5

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Predictions for Akron's Schedule
Important Stats (2006)
 Teams                  Off Explosive.Off SuccessPPGRush SuccessOL Yds Per AttRush YPGPass SuccessPass YPGOff ScoreZoneDef Explosive.Def SuccessDef PPGRunD SuccessPass D SuccessDef ScoreZonePenalty YPGTO PGDef TO PG
WMU.0239%2335%2.7213540%1950.1-.0234%19.930%35%-0.23551.82.7
AKR.0136%19.737%2.468435%247-0.11-.0236%22.634%36%-0.0972.81.71.8
 Teams                  Off Explosive.Off SuccessPPGRush SuccessOL Yds Per AttRush YPGPass SuccessPass YPGOff ScoreZoneDef Explosive.Def SuccessDef PPGRunD SuccessPass D SuccessDef ScoreZonePenalty YPGTO PGDef TO PG
WMU#43 (.24)45% (33)45% (59)3.05 (62)18446% (27)1874.11 (49)#122 (.29)49% (128)48% (115)51% (132)4.38 (119)39.211.6
AKR#122 (.07)39% (114)44% (64)2.82 (103)10136% (118)2333.26 (120)#91 (.21)45% (101)41% (55)49% (126)4.19 (108)48.71.70.8



Overall Stats 2006
 Teams                  GamesPPGPPG H/RSuccess RatePts PerOppTO1stD PGTotalYds PGRushYds PGPassYdsPGRYPARun RatePass RateRun SuccessPass SuccessHavoc RateTotal PPA
WMU Offense132320.838.9%0.11.8173201351953.750%48%35%40%2%.02
AKR Defense1222.617.435.7%-0.091.8 - - - - - 55%43%34%36%2%-.02
 Teams                  GamesPPGPPG H/RSuccess RatePts PerOppTO1stD PGTotalYds PGRushYds PGPassYdsPGRYPARun RatePass RateRun SuccessPass SuccessHavoc RateTotal PPA
WMU Defense1319.923.633.9%-0.232.7 - - - - - 44%54%30%35%3%-.02
AKR Offense1219.724.636.1%-0.111.717310842472.844%55%37%35%4%.01

Additional Stats 2006
 Teams                  GamesPossession Time1st Downs PG3rd Down %4th Down %Penalties PGPenalty Yds PGOff TO PGDef TO PGTFL PGSacks PGD/ST TDsAvg Field Pos
Western Michigan1319:0517.438%71%6.5551.82.700433.6
Akron1217:1617.228%56%9.272.81.71.800030
Run Game Stats (2006)
 Teams                  GamesRun Play RateRun Play SuccessRush Att PGRush Yds PGRush Yds Per AttRushing TDsRun Pred Pts AddedOL Yds Per Att3rd/4th & ShortFront 7 HavocRun Play Explosivness
WMU Offense1350%35%36.2134.73.710-.052.7258%0%0.8
AKR Defense1255%34% - - - - -.122.4456%0%0.76
 Teams                  GamesRun Play RateRun Play SuccessRush Att PGRush Yds PGRush Yds Per AttRushing TDsRun Pred Pts AddedOL Yds Per Att3rd/4th & ShortFront 7 HavocRun Play Explosivness
WMU Defense1344%30% - - - - -.152.0248%0%0.84
AKR Offense1244%37%30.483.82.813-.052.4665%0%0.75

Pass Game Stats (2006)
 Teams                  GamesPassPlay RatePassPlay SuccessComp PGAtt PGYds PGYds PAYds PCTDs    Ints    PassPlays PPAPassPlays ExplPassDowns RatePassDowns Succ RatePassDowns PPADB HavocPassDowns Expl
WMU Offense1348%40%19.431.4195.26.210.12013.091.135%30%.142%1.5
AKR Defense1243%36% - - - - - - 7.111.435%29%.182%1.6
 Teams                  GamesPassPlay RatePassPlay SuccessComp PGAtt PGYds PGYds PAYds PCTDs    Ints    PassPlays PPAPassPlays ExplPassDowns RatePassDowns Succ RatePassDowns PPADB HavocPassDowns Expl
WMU Defense1354%35% - - - - - - 23.091.338%28%.183%1.6
AKR Offense1255%35%16.832247.17.714.71811.071.338%25%.144%1.6

Western Michigan's Power Ratings
Western Michigan's Power Rating: NR
Western Michigan's Offense Rating: NR
Western Michigan's Defense Rating: NR
2006 Talent Rating: NR
Blue Chip Ratio: 0% NR
Western Michigan's 2006 Expected Record: -
Western Michigan's 2006 Overall SP+ Rating: NR
Western Michigan's Offense SP+ Rating: NR
Western Michigan's Defense SP+ Rating: NR

Average Talent
Average Mid-American Talent Rating is 0
Average Power Five Talent: 0
Average FBS Talent: 482

Power Ratings Matchup
Western Michigan:    Akron: 2.5

SP+ Ratings Matchup
Western Michigan:    Akron:




Akron's Power Ratings
Akron's Power Rating: 2.5 NR
Akron's Offense Rating: NR
Akron's Defense Rating: NR
2006 Talent Rating: NR
Blue Chip Ratio: 0 NR
Akron's 2006 Expected Record: -
Akron's 2006 Overall SP+ Rating: NR
Akron's Offense SP+ Rating: NR
Akron's Defense SP+ Rating: NR

Average Talent
Average Mid-American Talent Rating is 0
Average Power Five Talent: 0
Average FBS Talent: 482


Western Michigan Scoring
Offense: 23 PPG
Offense on Road: 20.8
Defense: 19.9 PPG
Defense on Road: 23.6

Western Michigan's 2006 Record
Record: 8 - 5
Record vs Spread: 0 - 0 - 0
Over/Under Record: 0 - 13
Record on Road: 3 - 5
Record vs Spread on Road: 0 - 0 - 0
Projected Score
Akron 25
Western Michigan 20

Total Points: 45

Based on Last 4 Games
Akron 28
Western Michigan 19

Total Points: 47

Based on Entire Season
Akron 22
Western Michigan 21

Total Points: 43
Akron Scoring
Offense: 19.7 PPG
Offense at Home: 24.6
Defense: 22.6 PPG
Defense at Home: 17.4

Akron's 2006 Record
Record: 5 - 7
Record vs Spread: 0 - 0 - 0
Over/Under Record: 0 - 12
Record at home: 4 - 1
Record vs Spread at home: 0 - 0 - 0


YearDateHomeScoreAwayScoreSpreadCoverTotalO/U
202410/12Western Michigan34Akron24Western Michigan -9.5Western Michigan48.5Over
202111/09Western Michigan45Akron40Western Michigan -24.5Akron62.0Over
202011/04Akron13Western Michigan58Western Michigan -20Western Michigan52.0Over
201710/15Western Michigan13Akron14Western Michigan -12.5Akron54.5Under
201610/15Akron0Western Michigan41Western Michigan -10.5Western Michigan67.0Under
201111/25Western Michigan68Akron19
201010/23Akron10Western Michigan56
200710/06Western Michigan38Akron39
200611/24Akron0Western Michigan17
200110/06Western Michigan31Akron14
TeamWinsCoversO/U
Akron223 Overs
Western Michigan832 Unders

WinsCoversFavsDogs
Home Teams4 - 61 - 41 - 20 - 2
Road Teams6 - 44 - 12 - 02 - 1

(#) WMU at (#) AKR
Overall StatsOvr
CategoryCatWMUAKR
Net PPPPPPNRNR
Power RatePwrNRNR
SP+SP+NRNR
Perf GradeGradeNRNR
OffenseOffNRNR
DefenseDefNRNR
Spec TeamsSTNRNR
TalentTalNRNR
Blue ChipsBC%NRNR
Western Michigan on Offense
CategoryCat
WMU OffAKR Def
PPPOffPPPNRNR
Perf GradePerfNRNR
SuccessSucNRNR
ExplosiveExpNRNR
PPAPPANRNR
PowerPwrNRNR
SP+SP+NRNR
Pts POPPONRNR
HavocHavNRNR
Western Michigan Run Game
CategoryCat
WMU OffAKR Def
Run GameRunNRNR
Run SuccessRSucNRNR
Run ExplRExpNRNR
PPAExpNRNR
Run BlockR BlkNR -
OL YdsOLYNRNR
Stuff RateStuffNRNR
TackleTak - NR
Western Michigan Pass Game
CategoryCat
WMU OffAKR Def
Pass GamePassNRNR
Pass SuccessPSucNRNR
Pass ExplPExlNRNR
PPAExpNRNR
Pass Rush/BlockP BlkNRNR
F7 HavocF7NRNR
DB HavocDBNRNR
Akron on Offense
CategoryCatAKR OffWMU Def
PPPDefPPPNRNR
Perf GradePerfNRNR
SuccessSucNRNR
ExplosiveExpNRNR
PPAPPANRNR
PowerPwrNRNR
SP+SP+NRNR
Pts POPPONRNR
HavocHavNRNR
Akron Run Game
CategoryCat
AKR OffWMU Def
Run GameRunNRNR
Run SuccessRSucNRNR
Run ExplRExpNRNR
PPAExpNRNR
Run BlockR BlkNR -
OL YdsOLYNRNR
Stuff RateStuffNRNR
TackleTak - NR
Akron Pass Game
CategoryCatAKR OffWMU Def
Pass GamePassNRNR
Pass SuccessPSucNRNR
Pass ExplPExlNRNR
PPAExpNRNR
Pass Block/RushP BlkNRNR
F7 HavocF7NRNR
DB HavocDBNRNR
Program Comparison
AKR 5 Year Profile: Consistent Poor G5
'06 Profile: Remains Poor G5

WMU 5 Year Profile: Consistent Poor G5
'06 Profile: Remains Poor G5

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Rematch from Week 13
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Western Michigan won at Akron this year (17-0)

Previous Matchups
Western Michigan beat Akron last year (34-24)

  
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