Akron: 2026 Week 11 recap

Akron remains anchored at 135th in the GIE rating with a 1–7 record through Week 10. The Zips haven't moved since last week—a 35–20 loss to Kent State in Week 8 underscored deeper offensive struggles. The numbers are unforgiving: third-down conversion sits at 32%, red-zone touchdown rate at 11%, a pairing that explains why expected wins (1.74) already exceed actual wins. With a conference playoff probability of 0%, the focus shifts entirely to execution in winnable spots. Akron hosts Ohio this week, a moment to test whether recent adjustments can generate momentum in the backend of the season.