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WEEK 2
ACC NetworkAI PredictionAKR @ WAKE
Thursday, September 3, 2026
AI Condition Layer Analysis
XGBoost ML model trained on 2019–2025 CFB seasons · 60% confidence
Wake Forest Demon DeaconsWIN PROBABILITYAkron Zips
54%
46%
MODEL PICK
Wake Forest Demon Deacons
CONFIDENCE
60%
2
Home Edge
5
Neutral
0
Away Edge
Condition Layers (7 factors analyzed)
Deacons 50/10050/100 Zips
Wake Forest Demon Deacons
50/100 — 36-36 over 6 seasons
Akron Zips
50/100 — 36-36 over 6 seasons
WAKE rates 50/100 vs AKR at 50/100 — a 0-point gap in program quality.
Deacons 0/1000/100 Zips
Wake Forest Demon Deacons
0-0 (0% win rate)
Akron Zips
0-0 (0% win rate)
WAKE is 0-0 vs AKR at 0-0 this season.
Series History (2019–2024)
4–2
2024
AKR wins40 – 32
2023
AKR wins39 – 21
2022
WAKE wins21 – 12
2021
WAKE wins49 – 10
2020
WAKE wins48 – 23
2019
WAKE wins33 – 17
6-Season Program History (2019–2024)
Wake Forest Demon Deacons
36-36 overall2019
6-6
2020
6-6
2021
6-6
2022
6-6
2023
6-6
2024
6-6
AP Ranked in 0 of 6 seasons
Akron Zips
36-36 overall2019
6-6
2020
6-6
2021
6-6
2022
6-6
2023
6-6
2024
6-6
AP Ranked in 0 of 6 seasons
About this model: Predictions are generated by an XGBoost machine learning model trained on 6+ years of college football data (2019–2025), including win/loss records, scoring offense/defense, AP rankings, strength of schedule, home field advantage, and head-to-head matchup history. Model historical accuracy: ~68%. For entertainment purposes only.
Game Information
Kickoff
Thu, Sep 3, 11:00 PM UTC
Network
ACC Network
Stadium
Unknown Stadium