UAB vs Akron Prediction Football Picks Today 9/13/25

The Akron Zips and the UAB Blazers meet in week 3 college football action from Protective Stadium on Saturday. We will look at this from a betting perspective and determine the best bets for this game. Here’s an Akron Zips vs. UAB Blazers prediction.

Akron Zips Recap

The Akron Zips come into this game looking to bounce back after a 68-0 loss at the hands of Nebraska last time out to sit at 0-2 on the year. After this game, Akron will head home for a matchup with the Duquesne Dukes.

Zips Live Up To Namesake With Back-To-Back Shutout Losses

Ben Finley has thrown for 193 yards and an interception on 39% passing while Sean Patrick leads the Zips with 90 rushing yards so far this season. Patrick also leads the Zips in receiving with 4 receptions for 47 receiving yards while Marcel Williams has 3 grabs for 44 yards as well on the year. On defense, Shammond Cooper has a team-high 19 total tackles on the year. 

Why the Akron Zips will win

• UAB has lost each of its last eight games in September.
• The underdog has covered the spread in each of UAB’s last four games.
• UAB has failed to cover the spread in three of its last four games as a favorite.

UAB Recap

The UAB Blazers come into this game looking to shake off their 38-24 loss at the hands of Navy last time out to sit at 1-1 this season. After this game, UAB will head on the road for a matchup with the Tennessee Volunteers. 

Blazers Looking For Bounce Back Showing

Jalen Kitna has thrown for 551 yards, 4 touchdowns and 2 interceptions on 72.7% passing while Jevon Jackson leads the Blazers with 232 rushing yards and 3 TDs. Corri Milliner has a team-high 11 receptions for 198 yards and 2 touchdowns while Iverson Hooks also has 11 catches for 145 yards and 2 TDs as well. On defense, Pierre Royster leads the Blazers with 17 total tackles including 9 solo tackles while the UAB defense as a unit has combined for 2 sacks so far this year.

Why the UAB Blazers will win

• Akron has lost each of its last 16 road games against non-conference opponents.
• The home team has won eight of UAB’s last nine games.
• Akron has failed to cover the spread in each of its last six games in September.
• UAB has covered the spread in four of its last five games as a home favorite.

Total Points Facts

• Eight of Akron’s last nine road games have gone OVER the total points line.
• Six of UAB’s last seven September games as a favorite have gone UNDER the total points line.

Akron Zips vs. UAB Blazers Prediction

I’m on UAB here. I’ve been quick to fade UAB over the last year or so with Trent Dilfer at the helm, but the fact of the matter is that UAB this season has already been more competitive than I can ever remember them being last year, as they went toe-to-toe and hung in with Navy across the board. Akron’s yet to score this season and while that likely ends against UAB, I can’t see Akron doing much to help their cause in general here. Give me the Blazers.