Central Michigan Chippewas vs Akron Zips Prediction, 10/4/2025 College Football Picks, Best Bets & Odds

Game: Central Michigan Chippewas vs Akron Zips

Date: Saturday, October 4, 2025

Location: InfoCision Stadium in Akron, OH

TV: ESPN+

Odds/Point Spread: Zips (+6.5)

Total/Over-Under: 45.5

InfoCision Stadium is the site where the Akron Zips (1-4) will take on the Central Michigan Chippewas (3-2) on Saturday, October 4, 2025. Akron is 6.5-point underdogs. The betting total is set at 45.5.

The Central Michigan Chippewas come into this game with a record of 3-2 for this season. In their last matchup, the Chippewas faced the Eastern Michigan Eagles and earned the victory with a final of 24-13. In the game, they ran 70 plays which gave them 445 yards. The Central Michigan Chippewas ran the rock 51 times and totaled 305 yds, which had them averaging 6.0 yards per carry. Against the run, the Chippewas conceded 123 yds on 29 attempts, which is 4.2 yds per rush surrendered. Central Michigan gave up 17 pass completions on 28 tries for 175 yards, and a completion percentage of 60.7%.

The Chippewas have tallied 1,650 total yards over the course of this year. In terms of scoring touchdowns, Central Michigan has amassed 7 touchdowns via the pass and 5 touchdowns via the ground. They have turned the ball over 5 different times. Central Michigan has tallied 87 first downs offensively, and they have been hurt by 29 infractions for 232 yards. Offensively they have an average of 177.0 yards on the ground which has them sitting 55th in Division 1. When talking about scoring points, the Central Michigan Chippewas have an average of 21.8 points per contest.

The Chippewas are ranked 109th in college football when it comes to team defense, allowing 29.0 PPG. They are giving up an average of 4.6 yards per rushing attempt and 155.0 rushing yards per contest this season. During the season, they have allowed 775 rushing yards through 5 contests. When talking about yards via the pass, the Chippewas are allowing 1,099 yards which puts them in 99th in the nation. They have conceded 219.8 yards per game via the pass and conceding a completion percentage of 62.0%. For the year, they have relinquished 374.8 yards per outing which puts them 83rd in college football. They have conceded 7 touchdowns through the air and 11 touchdowns pounding the rock.

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The Zips step onto the field holding a record of 1-4 for this season. In their last game, the Zips went home defeated by a final of 45-3 against the Toledo Rockets. Akron allowed 37 rushing attempts for 252 yds (6.8 yds per rush). The Zips passing defense allowed a completion rate of 83.3%, relinquishing 293 yards on 20 for 24 passing. The Zips finished with 145 yards while running 60 plays (2.4 yards per play). Akron rushed the ball for 1.9 yds per carry, finishing with a total of 66 yds on 35 attempts.

The Akron Zips average 300.6 yards per contest, which is good for 127th in the country. The Akron offense has racked up 154 yds of penalties on 20 violations, which is good for 109th in college football in terms of giving up free yards. They maintain an average of 138.4 yards per game on the ground and have run for 692 yards overall. They have thrown 2 picks while losing 2 fumbles and they have been able to tally 84 1st downs. When it comes to their ability to score points, the Zips are ranked 127th in D-1 maintaining an average of 16.4 points per contest. For the season so far, the Zips have racked up 811 passing yards as well as holding an average of 162.2 passing yards per game, which ranks 118th in the country.

Akron has surrendered a total of 910 yards via the ground game (182.0 yards per contest) as well as 10 touchdowns via the rush so far this season. They have surrendered 10 touchdowns via the pass in addition to 288.0 yards per outing, which has them ranked 130th in the nation. This year, they have allowed 161 points in total. They have totaled 3 fumbles recovered and 3 picks this year. The Zips defense has taken the field for 350 plays, which is 122nd in college football. The Zips are allowing 32.2 points per contest, ranking them 124th in the nation.

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

Tony's Pick: Take the Chippewas -6.5

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