

MAC · 1-6 · 0-3 CONF · ATS 3-4 · O/U 4-3
Akron Zips
HC Joe Moorhead (5th yr) · OC — · DC Tim Tibesar
STARTS IN 11 PERSONNEL (6 OF 7) · BASE D 4-2-5 · SHOTGUN 100%


MAC · 1-6 · 0-3 CONF · ATS 3-4 · O/U 4-3
Akron
Zips · HC Joe Moorhead (5th yr) · starts in 11 (6 of 7) · base D 4-2-5


Akron
1-6 · 0-3 MAC
Fan sentiment
NET · WEEKLY · 2026NET SENTIMENT −100 TO +100 · WEEKLY · 2026| Week | Fans | Model | Posts | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WK 1 · @WAKE | no score (too few posts) | — | 3 | — |
| WK 2 · RMU | no score (too few posts) | — | 3 | — |
| WK 3 · @MINN | no score (too few posts) | — | 1 | — |
| WK 4 · UNLV | no score (too few posts) | — | 1 | — |
| WK 5 · @CMU | no score (too few posts) | — | 2 | — |
| WK 6 · EMU | no score (too few posts) | −52 | 3 | — |
| WK 7 · @M-OH | no score (too few posts) | −59 | 5 | — |
| WK 8 · @KENT | no score (too few posts) | −59 | 2 so far | — |
| Week | Fans | Model | Posts | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WK 1 · @WAKE | no score (too few posts) | — | 3 | — |
| WK 2 · RMU | no score (too few posts) | — | 3 | — |
| WK 3 · @MINN | no score (too few posts) | — | 1 | — |
| WK 4 · UNLV | no score (too few posts) | — | 1 | — |
| WK 5 · @CMU | no score (too few posts) | — | 2 | — |
| WK 6 · EMU | no score (too few posts) | −52 | 3 | — |
| WK 7 · @M-OH | no score (too few posts) | −59 | 5 | — |
| WK 8 · @KENT | no score (too few posts) | −59 | 2 so far | — |
| Week | Fans | Model | Posts | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WK 1 · @WAKE | no score (too few posts) | — | 3 | — |
| WK 2 · RMU | no score (too few posts) | — | 3 | — |
| WK 3 · @MINN | no score (too few posts) | — | 1 | — |
| WK 4 · UNLV | no score (too few posts) | — | 1 | — |
| WK 5 · @CMU | no score (too few posts) | — | 2 | — |
| WK 6 · EMU | no score (too few posts) | −52 | 3 | — |
| WK 7 · @M-OH | no score (too few posts) | −59 | 5 | — |
| WK 8 · @KENT | no score (too few posts) | −59 | 2 so far | — |
NET SENTIMENT = % POSITIVE − % NEGATIVE POSTS · n 20 SINCE WK 1 · RSS 100%
A WEEK SCORES AT 30 SCORED POSTS · MODEL = POWER RATING + CFP ODDS · RIVAL FANS FILTERED · UPDATED 7:06 AM ET
NET = % POSITIVE − % NEGATIVE POSTS · n 20 SINCE WK 1 · RSS 100%
A WEEK SCORES AT 30 SCORED POSTS · MODEL = POWER RATING + CFP ODDS · RIVAL FANS FILTERED · UPDATED 7:06 AM ET
A WEEK SCORES AT 30 SCORED · n 20 SINCE WK 1 · RSS 100% · UPDATED 7:06 AM ET
Fan pulse
WK 8 · SO FARNot enough posts for a fan pulse yet.
A weekly score needs 30 scored posts; Akron fans have 2 since Monday.
A weekly score needs 30 scored posts; Akron fans have 2 since Monday.
Where this week’s posts come from | Posts | ||
|---|---|---|---|
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Who covers Akron
4 SOURCES · GRADED4 SOURCES · GRADED AGAINST OFFICIAL REPORTSReporter | Reporter | Links | Tier | Hit rate | First | Lead | Last |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
AF officialAkron FootballAkron Athletics · Team official · gozips.com/sports/football | AF Akron FootballAkron Athletics · Team officialAkron Athletics ·gozips.com/sports/football | gozips.com/sports/footballPDF · reference for grading | official | source of truth | — | — | — |
AF officialAkron football news (gozips.com)gozips.com · Team official · gozips.com/sports/football | AF Akron football news (gozips.com)gozips.com · Team officialgozips.com ·gozips.com/sports/football | gozips.com/sports/footballPDF · reference for grading | official | source of truth | — | — | Sat |
MB Michael Beavenreported Akron Beacon Journal · Beat writer@MBeavenABJ· last — source of truth · reference for grading | MB Michael BeavenAkron Beacon Journal · Beat writerAkron Beacon Journal ·@MBeavenABJ | @MBeavenABJSite | reported | source of truth | — | — | — |
NU Nate Ulrichreported Akron Beacon Journal · Beat writer@ByNateUlrich· last — source of truth · reference for grading | NU Nate UlrichAkron Beacon Journal · Beat writerAkron Beacon Journal ·@ByNateUlrich | @ByNateUlrichSite | reported | source of truth | — | — | — |
HIT RATE = CLAIMS LATER CONFIRMED BY THE OFFICIAL REPORT OR BOX-SCORE PARTICIPATIONHIT = LATER CONFIRMED BY THE OFFICIAL REPORT
FIRST = SHARE OF CONFIRMED CLAIMS THEY BROKE · LEAD = MEDIAN HOURS AHEAD OF THE OFFICIAL REPORTFIRST = SHARE THEY BROKE · LEAD = HOURS AHEAD
NEW ACCOUNTS START AS RUMOR · REPORTED AT ≥ 75% OVER 8 GRADED CLAIMSNEW ACCOUNTS START AS RUMOR
Latest from the beat
LAST 72 H · 0 CLAIMSNo claims in this window.
How a tip becomes a status
- 1A free source posts a tipForum, Reddit, Bluesky or RSS. “The starting QB missed practice.”
- 2One targeted X checkfrom:[Akron writers] · last 72 h
- 3A cited status, graded laterShown next to the official one. Scored against the next report.
- official
- Conference report or team statement. The status of record.
- reported
- Writer with a proven record. Shown beside official, cited.
- rumor
- New, fan or unproven. Feed only until confirmed.
Fan sources
2 SOURCES · TIPS + PULSE2 SOURCES · TIPS AND FAN PULSESource | Source | Size | Posts / wk | Mood | Tier | Used for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
W Akron Zipsofficial YouTube · Akron Athletics——mood— | W Akron ZipsYouTube · Akron Athletics | — | — | — | official | TIPS |
RSS By The Belt: Akron Zipsrumor Team blog · By The Belt (independent MAC site)——mood— | RSS By The Belt: Akron ZipsTeam blog · By The Belt (independent MAC site) | — | — | — | rumor | TIPS |

