Robert Morris at Akron - 2026 Matchup Preview
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Robert Morris Colonials at Akron Zips

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Saturday, September 12th 2026 (12:00 PM EDT)
Summa Field at InfoCision Stadium - Akron, OH

 
Colonials (0 - 0) (0 - 0 - 0)
Coach ( - )
Avg Score : 3 - 45 (3 - 45 on Road)
'26 Opponents: (Elite: ) (Good: ) (Avg: ) (Bad: 0)
Our Line: -10.5  (SP+ AKR -14)
RMU Win prob: 76% | Cover: 44%
Zips (0 - 0) (0 - 0 - 0)
Coach Joe Moorhead (13 - 35)
Avg Score : 22 - 27 (28 - 19 @ Home)
Record Prediction: 5 - 7 (#89)
'26 Opponents: (Elite: 0) (Good: 1) (Avg: 2) (Bad: 8)
 
Robert Morris's 2026 Schedule
DateMatchupSpreadTotalResultO/UCover
— Bye Week —
Sat 9/12Robert Morris at Akron-10.5————
— Bye Week —
Sat 9/26Robert Morris at Buffalo-6.5————
Record: 0–0Projected spreads in italics

Total: Elite: , Good: , Avg , Bad , Poor
Played: Elite: , Good: , Avg , Bad , Poor
Future: Elite: , Good: , Avg , Bad , Poor
Wins: Elite: , Good: , Avg: , Bad: , Poor:
Losses: Elite: , Good: , Avg: , Bad: , Poor:

Predictions for Robert Morris's Schedule
Akron's 2026 Schedule
DateMatchupSpreadTotalResultO/UCover
Thu 9/3Akron at Wake Forest+20.5————
Sat 9/12Akron vs Robert Morris-10.5————
Sat 9/19Akron at Minnesota+19.5————
Sat 9/26Akron vs UNLV+13.5————
Sat 10/3Akron at Central Michigan+8.5————
Sat 10/10Akron vs Eastern Michigan-1————
Sat 10/17Akron at Miami (OH)+14————
Sat 10/24Akron at Kent State-2.5————
— Bye Week —
Tue 11/3Akron vs Ohio+3.5————
Tue 11/10Akron vs Western Michigan+7————
Wed 11/18Akron at Massachusetts-16.5————
Fri 11/27Akron vs Buffalo+1.5————
Record: 0–0Projected spreads in italics

Total: Elite: 0, Good: 1, Avg 2, Bad 4, Poor 4
Played: Elite: 0, Good: 0, Avg 0, Bad 0, Poor 0
Future: Elite: 0, Good: 1, Avg 2, Bad 4, Poor 4
Wins: Elite: 0, Good: 0, Avg: 0, Bad: 0, Poor: 0
Losses: Elite: 0, Good: 0, Avg: 0, Bad: 0, Poor: 0

Predictions for Akron's Schedule
Important Stats (2025)
 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
RMU0%30%000%000%450%0%0000
AKR#117 (.07)38% (113)22.340% (98)2.8 (98)13637% (113)2193.25 (112)#46 (.11)39% (38)27.441% (60)38% (31)3.68 (70)45.81.41.7
 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
RMU0%0%000%000%0%0%0000
AKR0%0%000%000%0%0%0000



Overall Stats 2025
 Teams                  GamesPPGPPG H/RSuccess RatePts PerOppTO1stD PGTotalYds PGRushYds PGPassYdsPGRYPARun RatePass RateRun SuccessPass SuccessHavoc RateTotal PPA
RMU Offense1330%00000000%0%0%0%0%
AKR Defense1227.418.539.2%3.681.7 - - - - - 51%48%41%38%17%.11
 Teams                  GamesPPGPPG H/RSuccess RatePts PerOppTO1stD PGTotalYds PGRushYds PGPassYdsPGRYPARun RatePass RateRun SuccessPass SuccessHavoc RateTotal PPA
RMU Defense145450%00 - - - - - 0%0%0%0%0%
AKR Offense1222.327.538.4%3.251.4203551362193.845%52%40%37%18%.07

Additional Stats 2025
 Teams                  GamesPossession Time1st Downs PG3rd Down %4th Down %Penalties PGPenalty Yds PGOff TO PGDef TO PGTFL PGSacks PGD/ST TDsAvg Field Pos
Robert Morris10:000NAN%0%0000000100
Akron1229:5220.131%48%5.845.81.41.75.82.1129.4
Run Game Stats (2026)
 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
RMU Offense10%0%000000%0%0
AKR Defense1251% (76)41% (60) - - - - .03 (27)2.75 (45)58% (7)11% (28)0.92 (49)
 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
RMU Defense10%0% - - - - 00%0%0
AKR Offense1245% (102)40% (98)35.8136.43.89 (132) (123)2.8 (98)72% (70)10% (98)0.82 (123)

Pass Game Stats (2026)
 Teams                  GamesPassPlay RatePassPlay SuccessComp PGAtt PGYds PGYds PAYds PCTDs    Ints    PassPlays PPAPassPlays ExplPassDowns RatePassDowns Succ RatePassDowns PPADB HavocPassDowns Expl
RMU Offense10%0%000000000%0%0%0
AKR Defense1248% (70)38% (31) - - - - - - 12 (38).23 (60)1.7 (121)30% (93)25% (15).22 (36)6% (52)2.2 (118)
 Teams                  GamesPassPlay RatePassPlay SuccessComp PGAtt PGYds PGYds PAYds PCTDs    Ints    PassPlays PPAPassPlays ExplPassDowns RatePassDowns Succ RatePassDowns PPADB HavocPassDowns Expl
RMU Defense10%0% - - - - - - 000%0%0%0
AKR Offense1252% (40)37% (113)17.433.72196.512.620 (50)9 (88).18 (107)1.6 (34)35% (124)28% (97).19 (115)8% (123)2.1 (58)

Robert Morris's Power Ratings
Robert Morris's Power Rating: NR
Robert Morris's Offense Rating: NR
Robert Morris's Defense Rating: NR
2026 Talent Rating: NR
Blue Chip Ratio: 0% NR
Robert Morris's 2026 Expected Record: -
Robert Morris's 2026 Overall SP+ Rating: NR
Robert Morris's Offense SP+ Rating: NR
Robert Morris's Defense SP+ Rating: NR

Average Talent
Average Big South Talent Rating is 0
Average Power Five Talent: 871.03
Average FBS Talent: 676.7

Power Ratings Matchup
Robert Morris:    Akron: -10.5

SP+ Ratings Matchup
Robert Morris:    Akron: -13.9




Akron's Power Ratings
Akron's Power Rating: -10.5  #119
Akron's Offense Rating: 9.78  #112
Akron's Defense Rating: 21.88  #122
2026 Talent Rating: 365.00  #127
Blue Chip Ratio: 125  #81
Akron's 2026 Expected Record: 5.0 - 7.0
Akron's 2026 Overall SP+ Rating: -13.9  #118
Akron's Offense SP+ Rating: 17.2  #123
Akron's Defense SP+ Rating: 29.3  #87

Average Talent
Average Mid-American Talent Rating is 468.77
Average Power Five Talent: 871.03
Average FBS Talent: 676.7


Robert Morris Scoring
Offense: 3 PPG
Offense on Road: 3
Defense: 45 PPG
Defense on Road: 45

Robert Morris's 2026 Record
Record: 0 - 0
Record vs Spread: 0 - 0 - 0
Over/Under Record: 0 - 0
Record on Road: 0 - 0
Record vs Spread on Road: 0 - 0 - 0
Projected Score
Akron 35
Robert Morris 13

Projected Total Points: 48
Akron Scoring
Offense: 22.3 PPG
Offense at Home: 27.5
Defense: 27.4 PPG
Defense at Home: 18.5

Akron's 2026 Record
Record: 0 - 0
Record vs Spread: 0 - 0 - 0
Over/Under Record: 0 - 0
Record at home: 0 - 0
Record vs Spread at home: 0 - 0 - 0


YearDateHomeScoreAwayScoreSpreadCoverTotalO/U
TeamWinsCoversO/U
Akron000 Overs
Robert Morris000 Unders

WinsCoversFavsDogs
Home Teams0 - 00 - 00 - 00 - 0
Road Teams0 - 00 - 00 - 00 - 0

(#) RMU at (#119) AKR
Overall StatsOvr
CategoryCatRMUAKR
Game ControlGC #140 #106
Momentum ControlMCNR #128
Net PPPPPPNRNR
Power RatePwrNR #119
SP+SP+NR #118
Perf GradeGradeNRNR
OffenseOffNRNR
DefenseDefNRNR
Spec TeamsSTNRNR
TalentTalNR #127
Blue ChipsBC%NR #81
Akron Notes
(3/4) Vibes: Hopeful, this team could bowl, better Off
(3/4) Moorehead wins from 2 in '23, 4 in '24, 5 last year
(3/4) QB Poffenbarger (UNT) was good FCS @ Albany
(3/4) RB Jordan Gant best in MAC? 1K LY, have depth
(3/4) WR trio of Williams, Mason + Burris (Char) good
(3/4) OL has 3 decent starters, 3 portals, 3 exp'd depth
(3/4) DT added 2 big, exp'd FCS, DE Durham is good
(3/4) DBs have lots of exp but sub prod. Could be worse
Akron Injury Report
Robert Morris on Offense
CategoryCat
RMU OffAKR Def
Game ControlGC #139 #92
Momentum ControlMCNR #125
PPPOffPPPNRNR
Perf GradePerfNRNR
SuccessSucNR #38
ExplosiveExpNR #90
PPAPPANR #46
PowerPwrNR #122
SP+SP+NR #87
Pts POPPONR #70
HavocHavNR #33
Robert Morris Run Game
CategoryCat
RMU OffAKR Def
Run GameRunNRNR
Run SuccessRSucNR #60
Run ExplRExpNR #49
PPAExpNR #27
Run BlockR BlkNR -
OL YdsOLYNR #45
Stuff RateStuffNR #20
TackleTak - NR
Robert Morris Pass Game
CategoryCat
RMU OffAKR Def
Pass GamePassNRNR
Pass SuccessPSucNR #31
Pass ExplPExlNR #121
PPAExpNR #60
Pass Rush/BlockP BlkNRNR
F7 HavocF7NR #28
DB HavocDBNR #52
Akron on Offense
Balanced offense, Pass: 52%, Run: 45%
CategoryCatAKR OffRMU Def
Game ControlGC #121 #140
Momentum ControlMC #128NR
PPPDefPPPNRNR
Perf GradePerfNRNR
SuccessSuc #113NR
ExplosiveExp #61NR
PPAPPA #117NR
PowerPwr #112NR
SP+SP+ #123NR
Pts POPPO #112NR
HavocHav #113NR
Akron Run Game
Balanced offense, Pass: 52%, Run: 45%
CategoryCat
AKR OffRMU Def
Run GameRunNRNR
Run SuccessRSuc #98NR
Run ExplRExp #123NR
PPAExp #123NR
Run BlockR BlkNR -
OL YdsOLY #98NR
Stuff RateStuff #103NR
TackleTak - NR
Akron Pass Game
Balanced offense, Pass: 52%, Run: 45%
CategoryCatAKR OffRMU Def
Pass GamePassNRNR
Pass SuccessPSuc #113NR
Pass ExplPExl #34NR
PPAExp #107NR
Pass Block/RushP BlkNRNR
F7 HavocF7 #98NR
DB HavocDB #123NR
Program Comparison
AKR 5 Year Profile: Consistent Poor G5
'26 Profile: Down to Below Avg G5

RMU 5 Year Profile: Consistent Poor G5
'26 Profile: Remains Poor G5

Weather Forecast
Playing in Summa Field at InfoCision Stadium
Conditions:
Temp: 0°
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RMU's OC ()
Player NameCOMPATTPCTYDSTDINTYPA
Player NameCARYDSTDYPCLONG
Donta Whack6926223.820
Owen McGraw7113016.174
Player NameRECYDSTDYPCLONG
Tyler Evans440010.017
Donta Whack3802.77

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RMU's DC ()
Top DefTackTFLSACKSPRESSPD
Tyler Evans20000
SacksTackTFLSACKSPRESSPD
Tyler Evans20000
Pass DTackTFLSACKSPRESSPD
Tyler Evans20000

AKR's OC Joe Moorhead (in his first season)
Player NameCOMPATTPCTYDSTDINTYPA
Brayden Roggow111765%91005.4
Reese Poffenbarger (Tr)5771%36005.1
Player NameCARYDSTDYPCLONG
Jordan Gant213103264.836
Sean Patrick6927414.025
Marquese Williams218604.114
Taven Curry95406.015
Player NameRECYDSTDYPCLONG
Marcel Williams45641214.246
Kyan Mason33481514.662
Connor Cravaack1814728.227
Sean Patrick11136012.422

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AKR's DC Tim Tibesar (been DC for 3 years)
Top DefTackTFLSACKSPRESSPD
Mehki Flowers421001
Alex Branch333022
Cyrus Durham329470
Rodrick Hunter282102
SacksTackTFLSACKSPRESSPD
Cyrus Durham329470
Ronald Hull203320
Rodrick Hunter282102
Jamari Somerville152101
Pass DTackTFLSACKSPRESSPD
Terence Thomas180002
Rodrick Hunter282102
Alex Branch333022