Kent State Golden Flashes vs. Akron Zips Picks and Prediction for Tuesday, November 11, 2025
Use Code WWWC A pair of MAC programs collide on the gridiron in the Buckeye State as the Kent State Golden Flashes travel to take on the Akron Zips Tuesday night and we have you covered with our Kent State vs. Akron prediction. Kent State fell 17-13 on the road to Ball State in their previous contest on Wednesday, failing to cover the line as a three-point underdog. Akron bombed UMass 44-10 at home last Tuesday in their previous game, covering the line as an 11.5-point favorite. In the all-time series between the schools, the Zips own a 37-28-1 advantage and have won the last two meetings, including a 38-17 road win in the most recent matchup on November 19, 2024. Read more about this Kent State vs. Akron prediction! Don’t get penalized! Increase your bankroll with our NCAAF Betting Picks!
Kent State Looking to Get Back in Win Column
Kent State battled but fell to Ball State on the road last week in their previous contest and they try to get back on track here. The Golden Flashes fell to 3-6 overall on the season and stand 2-3 in MAC play entering this game. Against Ball State, Kent State trailed 3-0 after one quarter and 10-0 early in the second quarter before cutting the deficit to 10-3 at the half. The Golden Flashes tied the game at 10 after three quarters and led 13-10 with 11:07 to play but allowed Ball State to drive for the winning score with 1:53 remaining in the game after a failed fourth-down gamble in their own territory. Kent State held a 301-238 advantage in total offense but committed the game’s lone turnover while losing time of possession by a 32:18 to 27:42 margin. Both teams finished with 14 first downs in the game.
The Golden Flashes are just 111th in the nation in passing offense with 184 yards per game, while they are 131st in rushing offense by averaging 87.8 yards per contest. Kent State is a miserable 127th in the FBS in scoring offense with 18 points per game and are 125th in scoring defense by allowing 34.3 points per contest. Dru DeShields is 94 of 165 passing for 1,321 yards with 11 touchdowns against two interceptions while adding 49 yards plus two scores on the ground on the year. Devin Kargman (eight of 17, 74 yards, INT), CJ Montes (10 of 19, 140 yards, TD, INT, 67 rush yards), Deante Ruffin (two of three, 44 yards, six rush yards) and Nolan Good (five of 10, 38 yards) have all seen work under center. Gavin Garcia leads the ground attack with 100 carries for 380 yards and a score this season. Jordan Nubin (62 carries, 210 yards, TD) and Jahzae Kimbrough (38 carries, 95 yards) are involved in the run attack as well. Wayne Harris leads the team with 26 catches for 256 yards and a score on the season. Dashawn Martin (23 grabs, 293 yards, two TD), Ardell Banks (eight catches, 161 yards, TD) and Cade Wolford (16 grabs, 406 yards, six TD) are the only other players with more than 150 receiving yards on the season. Will Hryszko is 21 of 21 on extra point attempts and five of seven on field goal attempts with a long of 39 this season.
Zips Seeking Third Straight Victory
Akron earned a second straight victory as it dropped the hammer on UMass last week at home. The Zips improved to 4-6 overall and stand 3-3 in MAC play on the year entering this contest. Against UMass, Akron led 14-0 midway through the first quarter and 14-10 after the opening 15 minutes. The Zips kept the Minutemen scoreless over the final three quarters, scoring the game’s final 30 points en route to the blowout victory. Akron owned a 467-169 edge in total offense, picked up 25 first downs while allowing 14, controlled the clock by a 35:13 to 24:47 margin and forced three turnovers, including a scoop-six, while committing just one.
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For the season, the Zips are 97th in the nation in passing offense with 202.8 yards per contest, while they are 94th in rushing offense with 136.5 yards per game. Akron is a dismal 113th in the FBS in scoring offense by averaging 21.3 points per contest, while they are also struggling on the other side of the ball. They are ranked 86th of 136 FBS teams in scoring defense by allowing 27.1 points per game. Ben Finley is 145 of 277 passing for 1,875 yards with 15 touchdowns and seven interceptions with 70 rushing yards plus two scores this season. Brayden Roggow (11 of 17, 91 yards, 10 rush yards) and Michael Johnson Jr. (12 of 23, 62 yards, TD, 31 rush yards) are next up on the depth chart. Jordan Gant leads the team with 169 carries for 850 yards and five scores this season. Sean Patrick (65 carries, 262 yards, TD) is the second back in the system. Kyan Mason leads the team with 29 receptions for 418 yards and five scores on the year. Israel Polk (27 catches, 373 yards, six TD), Myles Walker (20 grabs, 209 yards), Marcel Williams (25 receptions, 361 yards) and Tim Grear Jr. (14 receptions, 178 yards, TD) are each over the 150-yard receiving mark on the season. Owen Wiley has hit all 11 extra point attempts but is four of 10 on field goal attempts with a long of 39 this year. Matthew Schramm is 12 of 13 on extra point attempts and six of six on field goal attempts with a long of 44 this season.
Key Injuries and Analysis:
Kent State
- Terik Mulder (undisclosed) is questionable. He has 10 catches for 117 yards.
Akron
No major key recent injuries are listed.
Kent State vs. Akron ATS Pick
Spread Pick for Kent State vs. Akron
- Akron -4.5 (4 units)
Kent State has struggled this season and their issues on both sides of the ball is problematic. The Golden Flashes are 0-5 on the road, with four of those losses coming by at least 35 points entering this game. Akron has put together two straight wins entering this game and has climbed to .500 in conference play. The Zips are at home here, where they are 3-2 on the season, and they have momentum on their side entering this contest. Akron has improved on the defensive side of the ball and facing a Kent State team that struggles offensively works in their favor. Take the Zips as they move within a game of .500 on the year.
Over/Under Pick for Kent State vs. Akron
- Under 49.5 (4 units)
Kent State enters this game having stayed under the total in five of their nine games on the season. Only two of their five road games have gone under the total, though to be fair, two of the overs were blowout defeats at Florida State and Texas Tech. Akron has gone over the number in six of their 10 games this season. The Zips are still a below-average offensive squad and can’t be expected to pile up a truckload of points. We’ve seen five of the last eight meetings between the teams stay under the total. With a pair of subpar offensive units on the field, even with mediocre defenses, lean toward the under here.
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