Akron vs Kent State Prediction College Football Picks 11/19/24

In this article, we will formulate an Akron vs Kent State prediction for this College Football game on Tuesday, November 19th at Dix Stadium in Kent, Ohio. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this week 13 matchup. 

Akron Zips Betting Preview

The Akron Zips are 2-8 (1-5) this year after they lost to Northern Illinois by a score of 29-16 in their last game. Akron cut the deficit to 17-16 in the second quarter, but couldn’t find any more points for the loss. The Zips were outgained by a total of 439-255, lost the turnover battle 1-0, and went 6-18 on third down in the game. Ben Finley threw for 205 yards and one touchdown, while Jordan Simmons rushed for 56 yards on 12 carries in the loss. 

Prior to that game, the Zips lost to Buffalo by a score of 41-30 but did beat Eastern Michigan by a score of 25-21 before that. The Akron offense has scored 20.8 points per game with 231.8 passing yards and 82 rushing yards per game, while the defense has allowed 35.3 points per game this season. Ben Finley has completed 55.8% of his passes for 2,160, 13 touchdowns, and nine interceptions, while Adrian Norton has caught 38 passes for 724 yards and seven scores. 

Kent State Golden Flashes Betting Preview

The Kent State Golden Flashes are 0-10 (0-6) this season after they lost to Miami (OH) by a score of 34-7 in their last game. Kent State led 7-0 early in the first quarter, but they allowed the last 34 points in the game for the blowout loss. The Golden Flashes were outgained by a total of 479-183, tied the turnover battle at two, and went 4-15 on third down in the game. Tommy Ulatowski threw for 82 yards, one touchdown, and one interception, while Ky Thomas rushed for 58 yards on 15 carries. 

Prior to that loss, the Golden Flashes lost their first nine games of the season, and they have scored seven points or fewer in three of their last four. The Kent State offense has scored 14.9 points per game with 154.7 passing yards and 75.6 rushing yards per game, while the defense has allowed 44.8 points per game this season. Tommy Ulatowski has completed 43.4% of his passes for 1,035 yards, 12 touchdowns, and seven interceptions, while Ky Thomas has rushed for 488 yards and one touchdown. 

Akron vs Kent State Prediction 

Kent State comes into this matchup looking for their first win of the season and they will be at home, but their offense has been brutal in recent games. The Golden Flashes have scored seven total points in their last two games but will play an Akron defense that is not good. On the other side of the ball, the Kent State defense has allowed 34, 41, and 52 points in their last three games, but Akron’s offense has been hit or miss. This has to be one of the worst matchups of the week, but I am going to take the points in this battle between two bad teams. Take Kent State at home.