Akron Zips vs Bowling Green Falcons Prediction, 11/18/2025 College Football Picks, Best Bets & Odds

Game: Akron Zips vs Bowling Green Falcons

Date: Tuesday, November 18, 2025

Location: Doyt L. Perry Stadium in Bowling Green, OH

TV: ESPNU

Odds/Point Spread: Falcons (-3.5)

Total/Over-Under: 47

Doyt L. Perry Stadium is the location where the Bowling Green Falcons (3-7) will try to beat the Akron Zips (4-7) on Tuesday, November 18, 2025. Bowling Green opens this contest as 3.5-point favorites from oddsmakers. The over/under is set at 47.

The Akron Zips head into this game 4-7 for this season. The last time they took the field, the Zips went up against the Kent State Golden Flashes and walked away from this one with a loss by a score of 42-35. On the ground, the Zips gave up 77 yards on 27 tries, which averages out to 2.9 yds per run surrendered. Akron surrendered 16 completions on 28 attempts for a total of 92 yds, and a completion rate of 57.1%. At the end of the game, they tallied 95 plays for 530 yards. The Akron Zips ran the football 36 different times and had 106 yards, which came out to an average of 2.9 yds per attempt.

The Zips have earned 3,923 total yards this year. In terms of distribution of touchdowns, Akron has amassed 19 touchdowns through the air and 9 touchdowns via the ground. They have surrendered the ball 14 times. Akron has compiled 220 first downs as a team, and they have been called for 64 penalties for 509 yds. As a team they're holding an average of 133.7 yards on the ground ranking this team at 93rd in Division 1. Regarding putting the ball in the endzone, the Akron Zips are sitting at 22.5 PPG.

The Zips sit in 95th in Division 1 when it comes to the opposition scoring, allowing 28.5 PPG. The opposition is running for 4.4 yards per rush and 157.2 rushing yards per contest this year. Over the course of this season, they have given up 1,729 running yards through 11 games. Concerning passing yards, the Zips are allowing 2,613 yards which has them ranked 114th in college football. They have relinquished 237.5 yards per contest via the pass as well as allowing a completion percentage of 62.2%. During the season, they have surrendered 394.6 yards/outing putting them at 92nd in college football. They have conceded 19 touchdowns by air as well as 18 touchdowns via the ground game.

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The Falcons step onto the field holding a record of 3-7 for this season. When they last stepped on the field, the Falcons took a defeat with a final score of 27-21 when they faced the Eastern Michigan Eagles. Bowling Green relinquished 35 rushing attempts for 175 yds (5.0 yds per carry). The Falcons secondary conceded a completion rate of 55.0%, relinquishing 210 yards on 22 for 40 through the air. The Falcons finished the game with 259 yards and they ran 51 plays (5.1 yds per play). Bowling Green ran the ball for 3.7 yds per carry, totaling 130 yards on 35 attempts.

The Bowling Green Falcons average 300.3 yards per contest, which has them sitting 130th in Division 1. The Bowling Green offense has 628 yards of penalties on 71 infractions, which ranks them 33rd in the country in terms of helping out the other team. They have an average of 145.4 rushing yards per game and have toted the ball for 1,454 yards for this year. They have given away 10 picks while allowing opponents to recover 2 fumbles and they have been able to obtain 165 first downs. In relation to how much they score, the Falcons currently sit 124th in D-1 by tallying 18.5 PPG. Over the course of the season thus far, the Falcons have thrown for 1,549 yards through the air in addition to holding an average of 154.9 passing yards per game, which ranks 127th in college football.

Bowling Green has allowed a total of 1,485 yards via the ground game (148.5 yards per outing) and 17 touchdowns by way of the ground game for the year. They have allowed the opposition 12 touchdowns via the pass as well as 202.1 yards per outing, ranking them 48th in the country. Over the course of the season, they have surrendered 258 points in total. They have earned 7 fumbles recovered and 5 picks this year. The Falcons defense has taken the field for 603 plays, which is good for 18th in D-1. The Falcons are relinquishing 25.8 points per game, ranking them 78th in the country.

Who will win tonight's Zips/Falcons college football game against the spread?

Tony's Pick: Take the Zips +3.5

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