Kent State vs Akron Prediction 11/11/2025 Today’s College Football Picks

In this article we will formulate a Kent State vs Akron prediction for this College Football game on Tuesday, November 11th at InfoCision Stadium in Akron, Ohio. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this week 12 matchup. 

Kent State Golden Flashes Betting Preview

The Kent State Golden Flashes are 3-6 (2-3) this season after they lost to Ball State by a score of 17-13 last week. Kent State trailed 10-0 in the second quarter, but they led 13-10 with under two minutes left, before allowing a touchdown for the loss. The Golden Flashes out gained Ball State by a total of 301-238, went 3-13 on third downs, and lost the turnover battle by a total of 1-0 in the game. Dru DeShields went 15-27 for 212 yards, while Gavin Garcia rushed 12 times for 59 yards. Wayne Harris led the receivers with five catches for 87 yards in the loss. The Kent State defense recorded four sacks and five tackles for loss in the game. 

Prior to that game, Kent State defeated Bowling Green by a score of 24-21, but lost to Toledo by a score of 45-10 before that. The Golden Flashes have split their last four games and they are currently ninth in the MAC standings. Kent State has scored 18.0 points per game with 184.0 passing yards and 87.8 rushing yards per game, while they have allowed 34.3 points against per game this season. Dru DeShields has thrown for 1,321 yards, 11 touchdowns, and two interceptions, while Cade Wolford has 16 receptions for 406 yards and six scores this season. 

Akron Zips Betting Preview

The Akron Zips are 4-6 (3-3) this year after they defeated UMass by a score of 44-10 in their last game. Akron led 27-10 at halftime and pitched a shutout in the second half for the blowout victory. The Zips out gained UMass by a total of 467-169, went 6-11 on third downs, and won the turnover battle by a margin of 3-1 in the game. Ben Finley went 12-20 for 197 yards and two touchdowns, while Jordan Gant rushed 28 times for 153 yards and two scores. Marcel Williams led the receivers with four catches for 104 yards in the win. The Akron defense recorded one sack and six tackles for loss in the game. 

Prior to that game, Akron defeated Buffalo by a score of 24-16, but lost to Ball State by a score of 42-28 before that. The Zips have won two games in a row and they are currently eighth in the MAC standings. Akron has scored 21.3 points per game with 202.8 passing yards and 136.5 rushing yards per game, while they have allowed 27.1 points against per game this season. Ben Finley has thrown for 1,875 yards, 15 touchdowns, and seven interceptions, while Jordan Gant has rushed for 850 yards and five scores on 169 carries this year. 

Matchup/League Facts

• Akron ranks 126th among FBS teams for Q4 points per game this season (3.8).
• Akron ranks T11th among FBS teams for red zone percentage against this season (72.7).
• Kent State has suffered the most road losses by a margin of 40+ points of any FBS team this season (3).
• Kent State ranks 136th among FBS teams for 1st downs this season (118).

Kent State vs Akron Prediction 

Akron comes into this matchup looking for their third straight win, as they are clinging to their bowl hopes. The Zips have scored 24+ points in three straight games and the defense has allowed just 26 in their last two. Kent State has been better than expected this season, but they are still below average and struggled on the road. The Golden Flashes are 0-5 on the road this year and they have scored 13 points or fewer in four straight road games. I am going to continue fading Kent State on the road, so give me Akron to cover.

David Racey's Pick: Akron -5.5