Akron Zips vs UAB Blazers Prediction, 9/13/2025 College Football Picks, Best Bets & Odds

Game: Akron Zips vs UAB Blazers

Date: Saturday, September 13, 2025

Location: Protective Stadium in Birmingham, AL

TV: ESPN/ESPN+

Odds/Point Spread: Blazers (-11.5)

Total/Over-Under: 53.5

The UAB Blazers (1-1) are welcoming the Akron Zips (0-2) at Protective Stadium on Saturday, September 13, 2025. Akron opens as 11.5-point underdogs. The total comes in at 53.5.

The Akron Zips come into this game with a record of 0-2 this year. The last time they took the field, the Zips faced off with the Nebraska Cornhuskers and went home with a loss by a final score of 68-0. The Akron Zips ended up running the ball 36 different times and amassed 113 yds, which had them averaging 3.1 yards per tote. When the final whistle blew, they had 59 plays which totaled 175 yards. Akron surrendered 32 completions on 40 attempts for a total of 494 yards, and a completion percentage of 80.0%. Against the run, the Zips gave up 234 yds on 33 tries, which calculates to 7.1 yds per run surrendered.

The Zips currently have 403 yards in total this season. Akron has yet to get into the endzone. They have turned the football over 2 different times. Akron has earned 26 first downs as a team, and they have been hurt by 6 penalties for 39 yds. As a team they maintain an average of 101.0 yards rushing which is 118th in college football. Regarding getting in the endzone, the Akron Zips are sitting at 0.0 points per game.

When talking about passing yardage, the Zips are allowing 754 yards which ranks them 135th in college football. They are conceding 377.0 yards per contest via the pass and conceding a completion percentage of 67.1%. Overall, they are allowing 577.0 yards per outing putting them at 135th in D-1. They have relinquished 5 touchdowns via the pass as well as 5 touchdowns via the ground game. They are allowing 5.6 yards per tote and 200.0 rushing yards per contest on the season. During the season, they have given up 400 yards via the ground game in 2 outings. The Zips are ranked 126th in D-1 when it comes to their opponents scoring, allowing 39.0 PPG.

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The Blazers head into this matchup 1-1 for this season. The last time they took the gridiron, the Blazers took a loss by a score of 38-24 against the Navy Midshipmen. The Blazers finished the game with a total of 413 yds and they ran 60 plays (6.9 yds per play). UAB rushed the ball for 3.4 yards per attempt, finishing with 92 yds on 27 attempts. UAB gave up 51 attempts on the ground for 295 yards (5.8 yds per rush). The Blazers pass defense allowed a completion percentage of 75.0%, surrendering 168 yds on 6 for 8 through the air.

In terms of how much they score, the Blazers are ranked 40th in the country holding an average of 38.0 PPG. The UAB Blazers maintain an average of 466.5 yards per contest, which is good for 31st in the nation. The UAB offense has racked up 72 yds of penalties on 9 violations, which is 99th in Division 1 in terms of helping out the opposition. They have been able to record 47 first downs. Over the course of the season so far, the Blazers have compiled 568 yards through the air as well as holding an average of 284.0 passing yards per game, which has them sitting 25th in Division 1. They average 182.5 yards via the ground game and have run for 365 yards for the year.

The Blazers are allowing 40.0 points per game, which has them ranked 131st in college football. UAB has surrendered a total of 497 yards rushing (248.5 yards per contest) and 6 touchdowns on the ground on the campaign. They have conceded 5 touchdowns through the air in addition to 240.0 yards/outing, which puts them in 101st in D-1. The Blazers defense has been on the field for 124 plays, which has them sitting 52nd in the nation. Their defense has 1 fumble recovery and 0 picks on the year.

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

Tony's Pick: Take the Blazers -11.5

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