Akron at Minnesota

Week 3 · Sep 19Huntington Bank Stadium · Minneapolis, MN

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Opening LineMinnesota -27.5Before any Factor adjustments This is the matchup estimate implied by the OV Ratings before any game-specific Factors. Why doesn’t OnVarsity adjust it automatically?
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Current Market ConsensusMinnesota -242-book consensus · updated Sep 16
Why the market may differNo Factors

No Explanatory Factors were identified for this game.

Unexplained Gap~3.5 pts toward AkronExplore similar gaps
Other conditions we evaluatedNot included in the estimate

These conditions were relevant to this matchup, but their studies did not justify a separate Factor estimate. That does not mean they never matter: some may already be reflected in preseason information or the opening market, may overlap with another Factor, or may simply lack a reliable additional effect.

Bounce-back after a loss Contradictory evidence

Minnesota enters after a loss in its previous lined game.

Studied in 2,630 eligible gamesOpen Ledger study

Bounce-back after a bad loss Contradictory evidence

Minnesota enters after losing its previous lined game by 25 points.

Studied in 1,930 eligible gamesOpen Ledger study

Bounce-back after an upset loss Contradictory evidence

Minnesota was favored but lost its previous lined game outright.

Studied in 1,202 eligible gamesOpen Ledger study

Favorite off a loss Contradictory evidence

Minnesota is favored after losing its previous lined game.

Studied in 1,220 eligible gamesOpen Ledger study

Lay it with a big favorite Developing estimate

Minnesota is favored by 24.0 points in the current market consensus.

Studied in 1,106 eligible gamesOpen Ledger study

Look-ahead game Contradictory evidence

Minnesota faces materially stronger Washington in its next scheduled game.

Studied in 1,044 eligible gamesOpen Ledger study

Trap game Inconclusive

Minnesota is favored by at least seven points before facing materially stronger Washington.

Studied in 838 eligible gamesOpen Ledger study

Bounce-back after a loss Contradictory evidence

Akron enters after a loss in its previous lined game.

Studied in 2,630 eligible gamesOpen Ledger study

Bounce-back after a bad loss Contradictory evidence

Akron enters after losing its previous lined game by 22 points.

Studied in 1,930 eligible gamesOpen Ledger study

Take the big underdog Contradictory evidence

Akron is a 24.0-point underdog in the current market consensus.

Studied in 1,106 eligible gamesOpen Ledger study
Current Win Probability
Akron 1.6%Minnesota 98.4%

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Overall Rating-19.0 · #131+5.8 · #46
Offense Rating-9.9+2.5
Defense Rating-9.1+3.3

2025 Performance

Offense PPA/Play0.070.10
Offense Success Rate39.5%39.9%
Defense PPA/Play Allowed0.150.15
Defense Success Rate Allowed40.3%42.5%

2026 Outlook

Market Win Total4.56.0
Playoff Odds<0.01%0.1%
Strength of Schedule Rank122nd24th