Ohio vs Akron Prediction 11/3/2026 Today’s College Football Picks

Ohio vs. Akron Prediction

This is a lot of points for a weekday game, but it’s also two teams heading in different directions. Ohio is looking more and more like one of the teams to beat in the MAC, while Akron hasn’t won a game in two months and is getting drilled defensively. Akron is 118th in total defense and 128th in scoring defense. The Zips offense is 103rd in total offense and 127th in scoring offense.

Akron is one of the worst teams in college football, and a 3-5 ATS record doesn’t make it any more attractive. Again, I’m not thrilled to lay two touchdowns on the road on a random Tuesday, but the alternative is horrible. I want nothing to do with Akron. Give me Ohio in a comfortable road victory.

Ohio Bobcats Betting Preview

The Ohio Bobcats beat Sacramento State and Eastern Michigan, and they play Miami OH next. Ohio has won 5 straight games. Nick Poulos is completing 59.2 percent of his passes for 781 yards, 6 touchdowns, and 0 interceptions. Riley Neer and Dom Dorwart have combined for 853 receiving yards and 9 touchdowns, while Preston Bowman has 17 receptions.

The Ohio Bobcats’ ground game is averaging 192.4 yards per contest, and Victor Rosa leads the way with 364 yards and 5 touchdowns. Defensively, Ohio is allowing 21.9 points and 333.4 yards per game. Michael Molnar leads the Ohio Bobcats with 70 tackles, Ike Ackerman has 4.5 sacks, and Kendall Bannister has 1 interception.

Akron Zips Betting Preview

The Akron Zips lost to Miami OH and Kent State, and they play Western Michigan next. The Akron Zips have lost 6 straight games. Brayden Roggow is completing 58.9 percent of his passes for 1,343 yards, 7 touchdowns, and 9 interceptions. Kyan Mason and Marcel Williams have combined for 709 receiving yards and 3 touchdowns, while Miles Burris has 21 receptions.

The Akron Zips ground game is averaging 134.5 yards per contest, and Jordan Gant leads the way with 618 yards and 6 touchdowns. Defensively, Akron is allowing 32.8 points and 412.5 yards per game. Donelius Johnson leads the Akron Zips with 71 tackles, Cyrus Durham has 2.5 sacks, and Omari Abor has 1 interception.

Why the Akron Zips will win

• Akron has won four of its last five November games against non-AP-ranked teams.
• Akron has covered the spread in each of its last four November games as an underdog.
• Ohio has failed to cover the spread in seven of its last nine road games.

Why the Ohio Bobcats will win

• Ohio has won each of its last 19 games as a favorite in Ohio.
• Akron has lost each of its last six games against non-AP-ranked teams.
• Akron has failed to cover the spread in five of its last six games as an underdog.
• Ohio has covered the spread in four of its last five games as a favorite against teams from Ohio.
• Akron has lost the first half in eight of its last 10 November games as a home underdog.

Total Points Facts

• Eight of Akron’s last nine games as a home underdog against teams from Ohio have gone UNDER the total points line.
• Each of Ohio’s last four games as a favorite in Ohio have gone UNDER the total points line.

Akron Zips Player Prop Facts

• Heading into Week 10, Jordan Gant leads Akron for touchdowns (6) this season.

Ohio Bobcats Player Prop Facts

• Heading into Week 10, Riley Neer leads Ohio for receptions (37) this season.

Matchup/League Facts

• Akron has lost the second quarter in each of its last six games- the longest active streak in the FBS.
• Akron ranks 135th among FBS teams for average point differential in second quarters this season (-7.4).
• Ohio ranks 19th among FBS teams for 3rd down conversion percentage this season (48.5).
• Ohio is one of only 27 FBS teams undefeated in home games this season (4-0).

Randy Chambers's Pick: Ohio -14