Akron Zips vs Toledo Rockets Picks and Prediction for Saturday, September 27, 2025
Use Code WWWC The Arkon Zips (1-3, 0-0 MAC) pay a visit to Toledo, and the Glass Bowl on Saturday for a Mid-American Conference showdown with the Toledo Rockets (2-2, 0-1 MAC). Akron beat Duquesne 51-7 last Saturday for its first win of the season after opening with losses to Wyoming, Nebraska, and UAB. Toledo lost to Western Michigan last week 14-13 in its MAC opener, snapping a two-game winning streak. Make sure to read this in-depth Akron Zips vs Toledo Rockets prediction. Game day edge is here—check out our top NCAAF picks for the Akron Zips at Toledo Rockets prediction today.
Akron needs help on offense and even more help on defense
The Akron Zips score an average of 21.3 points per game and allow an average of 29.0 points per game, which are 109th and 105th, respectively. Akron averages 339.5 yards of total offense per game and allows an average of 451.2 yards per game, which are 104th and 127th, respectively.
Akron quarterback Ben Finley has 694 yards passing with four touchdowns and two interceptions. Finley has been sacked nine times. The running attack has two solid rushers in Jordan Gant (278 yds, 3 TDs) and Sean Patrick (199 yds, 1 TD). Israel Polk (163 yds, 2 TDs) and Myles Walker (154 yds) are the top two receivers for the Zips. Kicker Owen Wiley has made each of his seven extra points, but just three of his seven field goal attempts. Matthew Schramm kicked last week and made his only extra point attempt, and was two for two in field goals. Linebacker Shammond Cooper is the leading tackler with 30. Akron’s defense has made six quarterback sacks and intercepted three passes.
Toledo is above average on offense, but even better on defense
The Toledo Rockets are 55th in scoring, averaging 33.5 points per game, and 25th in points allowed at 14.8 points per game. Toledo is averaging 418.5 yards of total offense per game, which is 57th, and allows an average of 246.3 yards per game, which is 17th.
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The Toledo offense is led by quarterback Tucker Gleason, who has 688 yards passing with four touchdowns and three interceptions. Gleason has been sacked five times in four games. Chip Trayanum is the leading rusher by a wide margin for Toledo with 401 yards and five touchdowns. Trayanum averages 6.2 yards per carry. Junior Vandeross III has 258 yards receiving and four touchdown receptions to lead the Rockets in both categories. Kicker Dylan Cunanan is a perfect 15-for-15 on extra points and is 4-for-4 on field goal attempts. Linebacker K’Von Sherman is the leading tackler with 30. Toledo has two players with 2.0 quarterback sacks to lead the defense. The Rockets have made nine quarterback sacks and intercepted three passes.
Akron Zips vs. Toledo Rockets Pick
Spread Pick for Akron vs. Toledo
- Toledo Rockets -21 (5 units)
The Toledo Rockets have a big spread to cover, which currently sits at -21, but they have a strong offense and an even stronger defense. Toledo's rushing attack is 36th in the nation, every 204.3 yards per game, and will go up against an Akron defense that is allowing an average of 164.5 yards per game on the ground, which is 96th. Toledo averages 418.5 yards of total offense, and Akron is allowing an average of 451.2 yards per game. Toledo is 82nd in passing as the Rockets rely very much on the ground game, but will take advantage of an Akron defense that is 129th against the pass, allowing an average of 286.8 points per game. In Akron's only game thus far in which the Zips were a double-digit underdog, they failed to cover the number against Nebraska. Toledo has covered the spread in three of its first four games this season
Over/Under Pick for Akron vs. Toledo
- Under 49.5 (5 units)
Toledo held Kentucky to just 24 points in an 8-point loss in the first game of the season, with the total finishing under. Toledo’s rushing attack will take plenty of time off the clock and create fewer possessions for both teams. Akron is 104th in total offense and averages just 21.3 points per game, which is 109th. The Rockets will score their share of points but not enough to push the total over.
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