Akron Zips vs Toledo Rockets Prediction, 9/27/2025 College Football Picks, Best Bets & Odds

Game: Akron Zips vs Toledo Rockets

Date: Saturday, September 27, 2025

Location: Glass Bowl in Toledo, OH

TV: ESPN+

Odds/Point Spread: Rockets (-20.5)

Total/Over-Under: 48.5

The Toledo Rockets (2-2) welcome the Akron Zips (1-3) at Glass Bowl on Saturday, September 27, 2025. Toledo opens this game as 20.5-point favorites. The total comes in at 48.5.

The Akron Zips step onto the field holding a record of 1-3 this year. The last time they stepped onto the field, the Zips took on the Duquesne Dukes and notched a win by a score of 51-7. The Akron Zips ended up running the ball 35 times and accumulated 265 yards, which is an average of 7.6 yds per carry. In the game, they had 67 plays for 514 yds. Akron gave up 9 pass completions on 25 tries for a total of 52 yds, and a completion rate of 36.0%. On the ground, the Zips conceded 178 yds on 40 attempts, which is an average of 4.5 yds per run allowed.

Regarding scoring, the Akron Zips have an average of 19.8 PPG. As a team they average 156.5 yards in the run game which has them sitting 75th in Division 1. The Zips have earned 1,358 yards in total this season. In terms of getting in the endzone, Akron has amassed 4 touchdowns through the air and 4 rushing touchdowns. Akron has 73 1st downs offensively, and they have been flagged for 17 penalties for 138 yards. They have surrendered the ball 3 different times.

The Zips are sitting in 106th in the nation in terms of their opponents scoring, giving up 29.0 points per game. They are giving up an average of 4.6 yards per rush and 164.5 yards on the ground per contest this season. For the season, they have conceded 658 running yards through 4 outings. Concerning yards through the air, the Zips are allowing 1,147 yds which ranks them 130th in college football. They are conceding 286.8 yards per contest via the pass in addition to conceding a completion percentage of 62.0%. During the season, they are giving up 451.3 yards per outing which ranks them 127th in D-1. They have allowed 7 touchdowns via the pass and 7 touchdowns via the ground game.

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The Rockets head into this matchup 2-2 for this season. When they last stepped on the gridiron, the Rockets walked away with a loss by a score of 14-13 against the Western Michigan Broncos. Toledo gave up 37 running attempts for 90 yds (2.4 yds per rush). The Rockets pass defense gave up a completion rate of 48.5%, relinquishing 201 yards on 16 for 33 passing. The Rockets finished the game with a total of 280 yds while they ran 72 plays (3.9 yds per play). Toledo ran for 4.5 yds per attempt, finishing with 191 yds on 42 attempts.

When it comes to their scoring prowess, the Rockets rank 53rd in D-1 holding an average of 33.5 points per outing. The Toledo Rockets hold an average of 418.5 yards/game, which ranks them 57th in college football. The Toledo offense has totaled 284 yds of penalties on 32 violations, which has them sitting 16th in the nation in terms of helping out the opposition. They have tossed 4 interceptions while allowing opponents to recover 1 fumble and they have recorded 85 1st downs. During this campaign to this point, the Rockets have thrown for a total of 857 yards via the pass not to mention an average of 214.3 passing yards per game, which is ranked 82nd in the nation. They maintain an average of 204.3 yards per game via the ground game and have rushed for 817 yards overall.

Toledo has yielded a total of 405 yards rushing (101.3 yards/game) and 6 touchdowns by way of the ground game on the campaign. They have given up 2 touchdowns through the air in addition to 145.0 yards/contest, which has them sitting 18th in D-1. Over the course of the season, they have relinquished 59 points. They have compiled 5 fumbles and 3 interceptions on the year. The Rockets defense has been on the field for 251 plays, which has them sitting 70th in the country. The Rockets are giving up 14.8 points per game, which has them 25th in the nation.

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

Tony's Pick: Take the Rockets -20.5

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