Akron Zips vs Miami RedHawks Prediction, 10/17/2026 College Football Picks, Best Bets & Odds

Game: Akron Zips vs Miami RedHawks

Date: Saturday, October 17, 2026

Location: Yager Stadium in Oxford, OH

TV: ESPN+

Odds/Point Spread: RedHawks (-10.0)

Total/Over-Under: 46.5

The Miami RedHawks (3-3) are welcoming the Akron Zips (1-5) at Yager Stadium on Saturday, October 17, 2026. Miami opens this contest as 10-point favorites. The total has been set at 46.5.

The Akron Zips step onto the field holding a record of 1-5 for this year. The last time they stepped onto the field, the Zips faced the Eastern Michigan Eagles and took a loss by a score of 25-23. The Akron Zips rushed the ball a total of 34 different times and recorded 143 yds, which earned them an average of 4.2 yards per attempt. For the game, they ran 58 plays which totaled 372 yards. Akron allowed 26 completions on 46 tries for a total of 277 yards, and a completion rate of 56.5%. Against the run, the Zips gave up 136 yds on 33 tries, which is 4.1 yds per run allowed.

The Zips have racked up 2,062 total yards this season. When it comes to getting the ball in the endzone, Akron has totaled 10 passing touchdowns and 5 rushing touchdowns. They have given the ball to the opposition 9 different times. Akron has amassed 122 first downs offensively, and they have committed 37 infractions for 342 yds. As a team they average 141.3 yards on the ground which is 91st in D-1. Regarding scoring, the Akron Zips have an average of 19.7 PPG.

Regarding passing yards, the Zips have allowed 1,456 yards which has them ranked 117th in the nation. They have yielded 242.7 yards per game via the pass as well as allowing a completion percentage of 58.5%. In total, they have given up 422.5 yards/game which ranks them 126th in D-1. They have surrendered 13 touchdowns by air in addition to 9 touchdowns pounding the rock. Opposing teams are running for an average of 5.5 yards per rushing attempt and 179.8 rushing yards per game this year. Over the course of this year, they have allowed 1,079 rushing yards through 6 contests. The Zips rank 121st in Division 1 concerning team defense, allowing 32.2 points per game.

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The RedHawks head into this matchup 3-3 for this season. The last time they took the field, the RedHawks walked away with a victory by a final of 20-19 when they faced the UMass Minutemen. Miami surrendered 30 run attempts for 65 yds (2.2 yds per carry). The RedHawks pass defense gave up a completion percentage of 60.0%, relinquishing 254 yds on 21 out of 35 through the air. The RedHawks finished the contest with a total of 260 yards while they ran 57 plays (4.6 yds per play). Miami ran the ball for 4.6 yds per carry, finishing the contest with 165 yards on 36 carries.

The Miami RedHawks hold an average of 352.7 yards per outing, ranking them 102nd in D-1. The Miami offense has compiled 367 yards of penalties on 42 violations, which has them ranked 32nd in D-1 in terms of helping out the other team. They maintain an average of 111.0 yards per game on the ground and have run for 666 yards for the year. They have tossed 2 picks while surrendering 2 fumbles and they have been able to obtain 114 1st downs. When it comes to the points being put on the board, the RedHawks are ranking 90th in the country by scoring 25.7 PPG. For the season so far, the RedHawks have compiled 1,450 passing yards in addition to holding an average of 241.7 passing yards per outing, which ranks 59th in the country.

The RedHawks are allowing 27.5 PPG, which has them 102nd in D-1. Miami has given up a total of 614 rushing yards (102.3 yards per contest) and 8 touchdowns via the rush on the campaign. They have yielded 14 touchdowns from the passing game and 284.0 yards per outing, which has them ranked 133rd in the nation. The RedHawks defense has taken the field for 382 plays, which is 89th in college football. Their defense has tallied 3 fumbles and 1 pick on the campaign. This year, they have given up 165 points.

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

Josh's Pick: Take the RedHawks -10.0

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