Akron Zips vs Nebraska Cornhuskers Prediction, 9/6/2025 College Football Picks, Best Bets & Odds

Game: Akron Zips vs Nebraska Cornhuskers

Date: Saturday, September 6, 2025

Location: Memorial Stadium in Lincoln, NE

TV: BTN

Odds/Point Spread: Cornhuskers (-34.0)

Total/Over-Under: 47

The Akron Zips (0-1) are traveling to Memorial Stadium on Saturday, September 6, 2025 where they will try to beat the Nebraska Cornhuskers (1-0). Akron is 34.0-point underdogs from Vegas oddsmakers. The total has been set at 47.

The Akron Zips head into this matchup 0-1 for this season. In their last matchup, the Zips played against the Wyoming Cowboys and walked away from this one with a loss by a score of 10-0. Against the rush, the Zips conceded 166 yds on 39 tries, which is 4.3 yds per run allowed. Akron allowed 19 pass completions on 36 tries for a total of 260 yards, and a completion rate of 52.8%. At the end of the game, they tallied 66 plays which gave them a total of 228 yards. The Akron Zips ended up rushing 28 times and recorded 89 yards, which earned them an average of 3.2 yards per attempt.

The Zips have attained 228 total yards over the course of this season. Akron has failed to cross the goal line this year. They have turned the football over 1 time. Akron has a total of 13 first downs as a unit, and they have been hurt by 5 penalties for 34 yds. As a team they are averaging 89.0 yards rushing giving them a rank of 110th in D-1. Concerning scoring, the Akron Zips have an average of 0.0 points per outing.

The Zips rank 48th in Division 1 when it comes to team defense, allowing 10.0 points per game. They are allowing teams to run for an average of 4.3 yards per rush and 166.0 yards on the ground per game so far this year. Overall, they have conceded 166 rushing yards through 1 game. In terms of passing yardage, the Zips are allowing 260 yds which has them ranked 106th in college football. They have relinquished 260.0 yards per game via the pass and allowed a completion percentage of 52.8%. During the season, they are allowing 426.0 yards/game which has them sitting 112th in the country. They have conceded 1 touchdown by air.

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The Cornhuskers head into this game 1-0 for this season. In their last game, the Cornhuskers walked away with a victory by a final of 20-17 against the Cincinnati Bearcats. Nebraska surrendered 30 attempts on the ground for 202 yds (6.7 yards per carry). The Cornhuskers pass defense conceded a completion percentage of 52.0%, relinquishing 69 yds on 13 for 25 through the air. The Cornhuskers finished the game with 353 yards while running 78 plays (4.5 yds per play). Nebraska rushed the football for 3.1 yds per attempt, finishing the game with 110 yards on 36 attempts.

Regarding putting points on the board, the Cornhuskers currently sit 88th in Division 1 maintaining an average of 20.0 PPG. The Nebraska Cornhuskers average 353.0 yards/contest, which ranks them 83rd in the nation. The Nebraska offense has racked up 27 yds of penalties on 3 violations, which ranks 124th in college football in terms of hurting your team. They have been able to obtain 23 first downs. Over the course of the season so far, the Cornhuskers currently have a total of 243 yards via the pass, which has them ranked 54th in D-1. They maintain an average of 110.0 yards per game.

The Cornhuskers are surrendering 17.0 PPG, which has them 71st in the country. Nebraska has surrendered a total of 202 rushing yards. They have given up 69.0 passing yards per game, ranking them 9th in Division 1. The Cornhuskers defense has taken part in 55 plays, which ranks 27th in the nation. They have 1 fumble and 1 pick so far this season.

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

Guy's Pick: Take the Cornhuskers -34.0

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