Akron Zips (1-5) vs. Miami (OH) Redhawks (3-3)
October 17, 2026 3:30 pm EDT
The Line: Miami (OH) Redhawks -360 / Akron Zips 285; Over/Under: 46.5
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In this article we will formulate a Miami (OH) vs Akron prediction for this College Football game on Saturday, October 17th at Yager Stadium in Oxford, Ohio. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this Week 7 matchup.
Miami (OH) RedHawks Betting Preview
The Miami (OH) RedHawks are 3-3 (1-1) this season after they defeated UMass by a score of 20-19 last week. Miami (OH) led 14-10 at halftime and 20-10 in the fourth quarter, but they needed a two point conversion stop with one second left to seal the win. The RedHawks were out gained by a total of 319-260, went 3-13 on third downs, and won the turnover battle by a total of 1-0 in the game. Caleb Heavner threw for 95 yards, while Maleek Huggins caught three passes for 47 yards. Heavner also led the rushing attack with 11 carries for 54 yards and one score in the win.
Prior to that game, Miami (OH) lost to Bowling Green by a score of 24-20, but did defeat UConn by a score of 24-21 before that. The RedHawks have scored 25.7 points per game with 241.7 passing yards and 111.0 rushing yards per game, while they have allowed 27.5 points against per game this season. Caleb Heavner has thrown for 329 yards with one touchdown and one interception this season.
Akron Zips Betting Preview
The Akron Zips are 1-5 (0-2) this year after they lost to Eastern Michigan by a score of 25-23 last week. Akron led 14-13 at halftime and 23-22 in the fourth, but they allowed a field goal with 1:50 left and missed a field goal in the final seconds for the loss. The Zips were out gained by a total of 372-413, went 5-12 on third downs, and won the turnover battle by a total of 2-0 in the game. Brayden Roggow threw for 229 yards and three touchdowns, while Marcel Williams caught five passes for 89 yards and two scores. Jordan Gant rushed 22 times for 117 yards in the game.
Prior to that loss, Akron lost to Central Michigan by a score of 41-17 and UNLV by a score of 38-10. The Zips have scored 19.7 points per game with 202.3 passing yards and 141.3 rushing yards per game, while they have allowed 32.2 points against per game this season. Brayden Roggow has thrown for 834 yards with six touchdowns and four interceptions this year.
Why the Miami (OH) RedHawks will win
- Miami (OH) has won each of its last eight games against Akron.
- Akron has lost eight of its last nine road games in October.
- The favorite has covered the spread in nine of Miami (OH)’s last 10 games at Fred C. Yager Stadium.
- Akron has failed to cover the spread in four of its last five road games in October.
- Miami (OH) has won the first quarter in five of its last six games against Akron.
- Miami (OH) has won the first half in each of its last eight games against Akron.
Why the Akron Zips will win
- Miami (OH) has lost each of its last four games against teams from Ohio.
- The road team has covered the spread in seven of the last eight games between Akron and Miami (OH).
- Miami (OH) has failed to cover the spread in each of its last three games against conference opponents.
- Miami (OH) has lost the first half in three of its last four home games against conference opponents.
- Akron has won the first quarter in five of its last six October games as a road underdog.
Total Points Facts
- Each of Akron’s last six games as an underdog against teams from Ohio have gone UNDER the total points line.
- Each of Miami (OH)’s last five home games in October have gone OVER the total points line.
Miami (OH) RedHawks Player Prop Facts
- Heading into Week 7, Damarion Witten leads the Mid-American Conference for yards per reception (21.4) this season.
Akron Zips Player Prop Facts
- Heading into Week 7, Brandon Hills ranks 7th amongst FBS players for kick return yards (307) this season.
Matchup/League Facts
- Miami (OH) has given up the largest 2nd quarter lead to win a game this season – 21 points vs Cincinnati.
- Four of Miami (OH)’s six games this season have been decided by a margin of seven points or less – equal-most amongst FBS teams.
- Akron ranks 138th among FBS teams for 4th down conversion percentage against this season (100.0).
- Akron ranks 132nd among FBS teams for Q2 opponent points per game this season (12.7).
Miami (OH) vs Akron Prediction
Akron comes into this matchup on a four game losing streak and they are looking for their first win against a FBS team. The Zips played better last week, but they have allowed 38+ points in three of their last four. Miami (OH) has alternated wins and losses over their last five games, but they are without their starting QB due to injury. We have seen the RedHawks struggle to pull away this year, so give me the points with Akron here.
