| MATCHUP | Akron Zips | Kent State Golden Flashes |
|---|---|---|
| Team Records | 1-6 | 2-5 |
| Spread | +3 -112 | -3 -108 |
| Moneyline | +124 | -148 |
| Total | Over 47.5 (-115) | Under 47.5 (-105) |
| Where | Zoeller Field at Dix Stadium, Kent, OH | |
| When | Saturday, October 24, 2026 | |
| Time | 01:00 PM EDT | |
| TV | ESPN+ | |
In this article, we will formulate an Akron vs Kent State Prediction for this College Football Week 8 matchup on Saturday, October 24th. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this College Football matchup.
Kent State Golden Flashes Preview
Kent State has a 2-5 record and a 1-2 record in the MAC. They are coming off a 2-29 road loss against South Florida and will face Sacramento State and Bowling Green next.
Offensively, Kent State averages 12 points per game, ranking 138th in the nation, while defensively, they allow 32 points per game, which is 121st. Kent State averages 273.1 total yards per game (170.6 passing and 102.6 rushing), while allowing 363.7 total yards per game (141.4 rushing and 222.3 passing).
Dru DeShields leads Kent State with 1,145 passing yards with 57.3% completed passes and 4 touchdowns. Mason Blakemore leads the team in rushing yards with 202, while Wayne Harris has a team-high 396 receiving yards and 31 receptions. Defensively, Hayden Dawahare has a team-high 35 total tackles (18 of them solo), while Rocco Nicholl leads the team with 3 sacks.
Akron Zips Preview
Akron has a 1-6 record and a 0-3 record in the MAC. They are coming off a 14-34 road loss against Miami (OH) and will face Ohio and Western Michigan next.
Offensively, Akron averages 18.9 points per game, ranking 126th in the nation, while defensively, they allow 32.4 points per game, which is 124th. Akron averages 339.6 total yards per game (206.9 passing and 132.7 rushing), while allowing 417.7 total yards per game (200.4 rushing and 217.3 passing).
Brayden Roggow leads Akron with 1,068 passing yards with 59.0% completed passes and 7 touchdowns. Jordan Gant leads the team in rushing yards with 456, while Marcel Williams has a team-high 332 receiving yards and 31 receptions. Defensively, Donelius Johnson has a team-high 67 total tackles (31 of them solo), while Cyrus Durham leads the team with 2.5 sacks.
Akron Zips @ Kent State Golden Flashes Betting Trends: Week 8
Why the Kent State Golden Flashes will win
- Akron has lost nine of its last 10 road games in October.
- The favorite has won each of Akron’s last seven games.
- The home team has covered the spread in each of Kent State’s last seven games.
- Akron has failed to cover the spread in five of its last six road games in October.
- The favorite has won the first quarter in eight of Kent State’s last nine games.
- The favorite has won the first half in 15 of Kent State’s last 16 games.
Why the Akron Zips will win
- Kent State has lost 11 of its last 13 games against teams from Ohio.
- The road team has covered the spread in four of the last five games between Akron and Kent State.
- Kent State has failed to cover the spread in four of its last five games as a home favorite against teams from Ohio.
- Kent State has lost the first half in each of its last 10 games against teams from Ohio.
- Akron has won the first quarter in five of its last seven October games as a road underdog.
Total Points Facts
- Each of Kent State’s last seven games as a favorite against teams from Ohio have gone UNDER the total points line.
- Six of Akron’s last seven games as an underdog against teams from Ohio have gone UNDER the total points line.
Kent State Golden Flashes Player Prop Facts
- Heading into Week 8, Dru DeShields leads Kent State for touchdowns (3) this season.
Akron Zips Player Prop Facts
- Heading into Week 8, Brandon Hills ranks 5th amongst FBS players for kick return yards (401) this season.
Matchup/League Facts
- Kent State ranks 138th among FBS teams for points per game this season (12.0).
- Kent State has suffered the equal-most road losses by a margin of 10+ points of any FBS team this season (4).
- Akron has suffered the equal-most road losses by a margin of 10+ points of any FBS team this season (4).
- Akron has suffered the equal-most road losses by a margin of 15+ points of any FBS team this season (4).
Akron vs Kent State Prediction
In this Akron vs Kent State prediction, Kent State is coming as -3 home favorites. Both teams have been terrible this season as Akron has just one win and Kent State has lost three straight. Both have been terrible offensively, scoring just 30.9 points per game combined, as Kent State has the worst offense in the entire country and is 1-3 to the under in its last four games. Kent State has scored just 19 points in its last three games, while Akron 17 or less in four of its last five. No offense, no points, despite both defenses being bad. Take the under 45.5 points in this one.