Akron Zips at Buffalo Bulls Picks and Prediction for Saturday October 25, 2025
Use Code WWWC The Buffalo Bulls (4-3, 3-0 MAC) will look to strengthen their bowl résume and MAC title chances when they host the struggling Akron Zips (2-6, 1-3 MAC) on Saturday afternoon in a conference matchup.
The Zips are coming off a 42-28 loss to Ball State, while Buffalo held off UMass 28-21 last week.
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A losing tradition
Akron has shown occasional offensive spark, but sustaining success remains a major hurdle. The Zips rank 114th in total offense (326.5 YPG) and 125th in scoring (18.1 PPG). Quarterback Ben Finley has been up and down, throwing for 1,448 yards and 11 touchdowns against six interceptions while completing 51.6% of his passes. When he’s on, the offense can move, as shown by his 291-yard, three-touchdown outing against Ball State last week. Running back Jordan Gant has been a bright spot, averaging 4.8 yards per carry and leading the team with 605 rushing yards.
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Defensively, Akron has been one of the MAC’s most vulnerable teams, allowing over 430 total yards per game. The Zips rank near the bottom nationally in rushing defense (188.9 YPG) and scoring defense (30.6 PPG).
Bulls at the top of MAC
Buffalo continues to trend upward as the season moves along. The Bulls’ balanced offense and disciplined defense have made them a steady presence in the MAC race, currently in a three-way tie for first at 3-0.
Buffalo ranks 78th nationally in total offense (370 YPG) and 86th in scoring (25.6 PPG), while limiting opponents to just 21.3 points per game, good for 45th nationally. Quarterback Ta’Quan Roberson has given the Bulls stability under center, throwing for 1,337 yards with 10 touchdowns and only three interceptions while completing 60.6% of his passes. His 403 passing yards against UMass last week was a season-best performance, as he spread the ball to multiple receivers. Victor Snow continues to shine as his go-to target with 522 yards and seven touchdowns, while Al-Jay Henderson anchors the ground game with 477 rushing yards.
Defensively, Buffalo has quietly been one of the more efficient units in the conference. The Bulls allow only 339.7 total yards per game (45th nationally) and rank 26th in red zone defense, allowing opponents to score on just 76.5% of their trips. The run defense has been solid, holding teams to 150 rushing yards per contest, while the secondary limits big plays.
Akron Zips at Buffalo Bulls Picks
Spread Pick for Akron vs. Buffalo
- Buffalo -9.5 (4 units)
Buffalo came into the season as one of the most experienced teams in the MAC, and that edge has shown through during their 3-0 conference start. Although the Bulls have not been great at covering, they have the talent to win without being at their best, and I expect them to be more focused after allowing a terrible UMass team to hang around last week.
Buffalo’s offense isn’t explosive, but it’s balanced and efficient enough to exploit Akron’s poor defense, which hasn't played well on the road.
Take the Bulls.
Total Pick for Akron vs. Buffalo
- Over 48.5 (5 units)
Akron has allowed at least 31 points in all three road games this season, which were all losses. Those games include falling 68-0 at Nebraska, 31-28 at UAB, 45-3 at Toledo, and most recently 42-28 at Ball State. The Zips rank near the bottom nationally in total defense (431 yards per game),
While Buffalo’s defense has been solid, it’s not perfect. The Bulls have allowed 21 points to UMass and 24 to Eastern Michigan in recent weeks, and Akron’s offense has enough playmakers to chip in.
Buffalo should win comfortably, but Akron can score just enough to help this one land in the 50s.
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