UMass Minutemen vs Akron Zips Prediction, 11/4/2025 College Football Picks, Best Bets & Odds

Game: UMass Minutemen vs Akron Zips

Date: Tuesday, November 4, 2025

Location: InfoCision Stadium in Akron, OH

TV: CBSSN

Odds/Point Spread: Zips (-10.5)

Total/Over-Under: 49.5

InfoCision Stadium is the site where the Akron Zips (3-6) will compete against the UMass Minutemen (0-8) on Tuesday, November 4, 2025. UMass opens this contest as 10.5-point dogs from oddsmakers. The total comes in at 49.5.

The UMass Minutemen head into this game 0-8 this season. In their last matchup, the Minutemen faced the Central Michigan Chippewas and walked away from this one with a loss by a score of 38-13. When it came to stopping the run, the Minutemen gave up 279 yds on 53 attempts, which averages out to 5.3 yds per rush allowed. UMass conceded 12 completions on 13 attempts for a total of 223 yds, and a completion percentage of 92.3%. For the game, they ran 77 plays which converted into 292 yds. The UMass Minutemen ended up rushing 26 times and accrued 116 yards, which came out to an average of 4.5 yards per attempt.

The Minutemen have tallied 2,032 total yards for the season. When it comes to scoring touchdowns, UMass has compiled 3 passing touchdowns and 6 rushing touchdowns. They have surrendered the football 8 times. UMass has earned 122 first downs offensively, and they have been flagged for 50 infractions for 375 yards. Offensively they maintain an average of 81.6 yards on the ground which ranks them 133rd in Division 1. When it comes to scoring points, the UMass Minutemen are sitting at 11.5 PPG.

The Minutemen rank 129th in the nation when it comes to team defense, allowing 35.9 PPG. They are giving up 4.5 yards per attempt on the ground and 182.5 rushing yards per game for the campaign. In total, they have given up 1,460 yards via the running game in 8 games. When it comes to yards through the air, the Minutemen have conceded 2,049 yds which puts them in 101st in the country. They have conceded 256.1 yards per game through the air and allowed a completion percentage of 68.1%. For the year, they are surrendering 438.6 yards/contest which ranks them 126th in the country. They have allowed 22 touchdowns via the pass as well as 14 touchdowns running the ball.

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The Zips head into this matchup 3-6 for this season. When they last stepped on the gridiron, the Zips got the victory with a final of 24-16 when they faced the Buffalo Bulls. Akron conceded 34 rushing attempts for 91 yards (2.7 yds per carry). The Zips secondary allowed a completion rate of 63.9%, relinquishing 266 yards on 23 out of 36 passing. The Zips finished the contest with 325 yards and they ran 73 plays (4.5 yds per play). Akron rushed for 2.3 yds per carry, finishing with 95 yds on 41 attempts.

Concerning the points being put on the board, the Zips currently sit 124th in college football averaging 18.8 PPG. The Akron Zips are averaging 325.1 yards/game, which has them sitting 114th in D-1. The Akron offense has racked up 405 yards of penalties on 54 infractions, which is 62nd in the nation in terms of making mistakes. They have thrown 7 interceptions while conceding 4 fumbles and they have been able to record 163 1st downs. For the season thus far, the Zips have a total of 1,798 yards through the air as well as holding an average of 199.8 passing yards per game, which has them sitting 98th in D-1. They average 125.3 yards per game via the rush and have rushed for 1,128 yards for this season.

The Zips are conceding 29.0 PPG, which has them sitting 97th in the country. Akron has given up a total of 1,595 yards on the ground (177.2 yards/game) and 17 touchdowns by way of the ground game this year. They have surrendered 13 touchdowns via the pass in addition to 244.8 yards/outing, which has them in 104th in D-1. The Zips defense has taken the field for 617 plays, which ranks them 118th in Division 1. They have 5 fumbles and 9 interceptions over the course of the season. In total, they have surrendered 261 total points.

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

Tony's Pick: Take the Minutemen +10.5

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