Akron residents can look forward to a mid‑week MAC football matchup on Tuesday when the Western Michigan Broncos head to InfoCision Stadium. The game, part of Week 11 of the 2026 season, kicks off at 7 p.m. ET and will be televised on CBS Sports Network.

According to CBSSports.com, the Broncos arrive with a 6‑3 overall record and a 4‑1 mark in MAC play, tying them with Toledo and Buffalo for second place behind Ohio. The Zips, by contrast, sit at 1‑8 overall and 0‑5 in the conference, making them the only MAC team without a conference win.

The betting line lists Western Michigan as 15.5‑point favorites, with the over/under set at 49.5 points. The SportsLine Projection Model, which simulated the contest 10,000 times, projects a combined 55 points and favors the over 65 % of the time. The model also indicates that one side of the spread hits in well over 60 % of simulations, though it does not specify which side.

Akron’s recent performance offers a modest reason for optimism. The Zips have covered the total in two of their last two games and five of nine overall this season, according to the same source. Defensively, Akron ranks 12th in the MAC for scoring defense, while Western Michigan sits fifth in scoring offense. Offensively, Akron has reached at least 20 points in three of its last four outings, including a recent game against a strong Ohio squad.

Local fans may view the contest as an opportunity to see the Zips compete against a high‑scoring opponent and potentially keep the game within the spread, as they did against Ohio last week. The outcome could also influence the Zips’ morale as they strive for their first conference victory.

What’s next: The result will affect the MAC standings heading into the final weeks of the season. Akron’s next scheduled game is against insert opponent if known on insert date if known, giving the Zips another chance to break their conference drought.

Sources: cbssports.com