UNLV Runnin Rebels (1-2) vs. Akron Zips (1-2)
September 26, 2026 12:00 pm EDT
The Line: Akron Zips 13.5 / UNLV Runnin Rebels -13.5; Over/Under: 52.5
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The UNLV Rebels and Akron Zips meet Saturday in week 4 college football action at InfoCision Stadium. Here’s an Akron vs. UNLV Prediction. This article will include an Akron vs. UNLV Pick.
UNLV Rebels Betting Preview
The UNLV Rebels beat Hawaii, lost to North Texas, and they play Cal next. The UNLV Rebels have lost 4 of their last 5 games. Jackson Arnold is completing 62.2 percent of his passes for 601 yards, 2 touchdowns, and 0 interceptions. Taz Reddicks and Kayden McGee have combined for 223 receiving yards and 1 touchdown, while Keyan Burnett has 7 receptions.
The UNLV Rebels’ ground game is averaging 171.7 yards per contest, and Jai’Den Thomas leads the way with 224 yards and 1 touchdown. Defensively, UNLV is allowing 25.7 points and 385.3 yards per game. Jake Pope leads the UNLV Rebels with 23 tackles, Tre Fulton has 2 sacks, and Quandarius Keyes has 1 interception.
Akron Zips Betting Preview
The Akron Zips lost to Minnesota, beat Robert Morris, and they play Central Michigan next. The Akron Zips have split their last 10 games. Cibastian Broughton is completing 80.3 percent of his passes for 380 yards, 4 touchdowns, and 0 interceptions. Sean Patrick and Marcel Williams have combined for 165 receiving yards and 1 touchdown, while Gentz Hulburn has 8 receptions.
The Akron Zips ground game is averaging 146 yards per contest, and Cibastian Broughton leads the way with 170 yards on 30 carries. Defensively, Akron is allowing 29.7 points and 382.7 yards per game. Donelius Johnson leads the Akron Zips with 27 tackles, Cyrus Durham has 1 sack, and Omari Abor has 1 interception.
Why the Akron Zips will win
- UNLV has lost three of its last four games as a favorite.
- Akron has won six of its last seven home games against non-conference opponents.
- UNLV has failed to cover the spread in four of its last five games.
- Akron has covered the spread in four of its last five games against non-conference opponents.
- Akron has won the first half in each of its last five home games in September.
- Akron has won the first quarter in four of its last five home games in September.
Why the UNLV Rebels will win
- Akron has lost each of its last 21 September games as an underdog.
- UNLV has won 13 of its last 14 September games against non-AP-ranked teams.
- Akron has failed to cover the spread in each of its last seven September games as a home underdog.
- UNLV has covered the spread in 11 of its last 12 games in September.
- Akron has lost the first half in each of its last 10 September games as an underdog.
Total Points Facts
- Eight of UNLV’s last nine games have gone UNDER the total points line.
- Eight of Akron’s last nine games as an underdog in Ohio have gone UNDER the total points line.
Akron Zips Player Prop Facts
- Heading into Week 4, Sean Patrick ranks T1st amongst qualified players for catch rate (100.0%) this season.
UNLV Rebels Player Prop Facts
- Heading into Week 4, Taeshaun Lyons ranks T1st amongst qualified players for catch rate (100.0%) this season.
Matchup/League Facts
- Akron ranks T130th among FBS teams for 4th down conversion percentage against this season (100.0).
- Akron ranks T128th among FBS teams for average point differential in second quarters this season (-7.0).
- UNLV ranks T2nd among FBS teams for sacks this season (11.0).
- UNLV ranks 135th among FBS teams for red zone percentage this season (55.6).
Akron vs UNLV Prediction
UNLV is the more talented team, but I’m not excited to lay two touchdowns on the road. UNLV has underachieved this season, which includes losses to Memphis and North Texas as favorites. The jury is still out on Akron, as it played Wake Forest and Minnesota games it had no chance in from the start. Either way, I’m not getting involved with UNLV as the offense looks broken and the defense can’t stop the run. It’s a fade of UNLV more than anything, but give me the points with Akron.
