Eastern Michigan Eagles vs Akron Zips Prediction, 10/10/2026 College Football Picks, Best Bets & Odds

Game: Eastern Michigan Eagles vs Akron Zips

Date: Saturday, October 10, 2026

Location: InfoCision Stadium in Akron, OH

TV: ESPN+

Odds/Point Spread: Zips (+6.5)

Total/Over-Under: 50.5

The Akron Zips (1-4) host the Eastern Michigan Eagles (3-3) at InfoCision Stadium on Saturday, October 10, 2026. Akron opens this contest as 6.5-point dogs from oddsmakers. The total is set at 50.5.

The Eastern Michigan Eagles come into this game with a record of 3-3 this season. The last time they took the field, the Eagles faced off with the UMass Minutemen and walked away with a win by a score of 38-14. The Eastern Michigan Eagles rushed the ball a total of 39 different times and accumulated 192 yds, which came out to an average of 4.9 yards per attempt. Once the final whistle blew, they tallied 69 plays which gave them a total of 411 yds. Eastern Michigan allowed 20 completions on 27 attempts for a total of 210 yds, and a completion percentage of 74.1%. Against the rush, the Eagles conceded 106 yds on 25 tries, which averages out to 4.2 yds per run allowed.

When talking about scoring, the Eastern Michigan Eagles have an average of 22.2 PPG. As a unit they hold an average of 111.7 yards rushing ranking this team at 123rd in the country. The Eagles currently have 1,871 total yards for the season. When it comes to getting in the endzone, Eastern Michigan has totaled 8 passing touchdowns and 8 touchdowns on the ground. Eastern Michigan has tallied 113 1st downs offensively, and they have committed 26 penalties for 239 yds. They have surrendered the football 6 times.

In terms of passing yardage, the Eagles have conceded 1,379 yards which ranks them 131st in college football. They are conceding 229.8 yards per outing through the air in addition to giving up a completion percentage of 62.5%. For the season, they have allowed 363.7 yards per contest putting them 81st in the nation. They have conceded 9 touchdowns via the pass as well as 7 touchdowns pounding the rock. They are allowing 4.3 yards per tote and 133.8 yards on the ground per game for the campaign. Over the course of this season, they have given up 803 yards via the ground game in 6 games. The Eagles rank 82nd in the country when it comes to team defense, conceding 25.0 PPG.

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The Zips come into this game with a record of 1-4 for this season. The last time they took the field, the Zips walked away with a loss by a score of 41-17 when they faced the Central Michigan Chippewas. Akron gave up 45 running attempts for 332 yards (7.4 yards per carry). The Zips passing defense gave up a completion rate of 47.1%, relinquishing 149 yards on 8 for 17 through the air. The Zips finished the contest with 340 yards while running 67 plays (5.1 yds per play). Akron ran the ball for 4.4 yds per attempt, finishing the game with 160 yds on 36 attempts.

Concerning the points being put on the board, the Zips are sitting 120th in Division 1 scoring 19.0 points per game. The Akron Zips have an average of 338.0 yards per game, ranking them 113th in college football. The Akron offense has accrued 260 penalty yards on 28 infractions, which ranks 92nd in college football in terms of helping out the other team. They have tossed 5 interceptions while letting opponents recover 4 fumbles and they have obtained 103 first downs. For the season thus far, the Zips have thrown for a total of 985 yards via the pass as well as an average of 197.0 passing yards per game, which has them ranked 100th in D-1. They hold an average of 141.0 rushing yards per game and have run for 705 yards for this season.

The Zips are surrendering 33.6 PPG, which has them sitting 128th in college football. Akron has allowed a total of 943 yards on the ground (188.6 yards per game) in addition to 8 touchdowns on the ground for the campaign. They have surrendered 12 touchdowns via the pass and 235.8 yards per game, ranking them 108th in D-1. The Zips defense has taken the field for 306 plays, which is good for 62nd in Division 1. Their defense has totaled 3 fumbles and 1 interception so far this season. This year, they have surrendered 168 total points.

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

Josh's Pick: Take the Zips +6.5

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