Ohio Bobcats vs Akron Zips Prediction, 11/3/2026 College Football Picks, Best Bets & Odds

Game: Ohio Bobcats vs Akron Zips

Date: Tuesday, November 3, 2026

Location: InfoCision Stadium in Akron, OH

TV: ESPN2

Odds/Point Spread: Zips (+12.5)

Total/Over-Under: 50.5

The Akron Zips (1-7) welcome the Ohio Bobcats (6-2) at InfoCision Stadium on Tuesday, November 3, 2026. Akron opens as 12.5-point underdogs from oddsmakers. The over/under has been set at 50.5.

The Ohio Bobcats step onto the field holding a record of 6-2 this season. The last time they stepped onto the field, the Bobcats played against the Eastern Michigan Eagles and took home the win by a score of 24-20. The Ohio Bobcats ended up running the ball 25 times and amassed 90 yards, which is an average of 3.6 yds per attempt. At the end of the game, they ran 54 plays which gave them 356 yds. Ohio relinquished 27 completions on 39 tries for 197 yards, and a completion rate of 69.2%. In the running game, the Bobcats gave up 110 yards on 28 tries, which averages out to 3.9 yds per run allowed.

Concerning putting points on the board, the Ohio Bobcats are averaging 29.6 points per outing. As a team they have an average of 190.9 yards on the ground which has them sitting 32nd in Division 1. The Bobcats currently have 2,956 total yards this year. With reference to getting in the endzone, Ohio has earned 12 passing touchdowns and 15 rushing touchdowns. Ohio has earned 165 1st downs as a team, and they have been called for 37 infractions for 313 yards. They have surrendered the football 10 times.

When talking about yards via the pass, the Bobcats have allowed 1,586 yds which ranks them 41st in the country. They have surrendered 198.3 yards per contest via the pass and allowed a completion percentage of 64.5%. In total, they have surrendered 333.4 yards per contest ranking them 45th in Division 1. They have yielded 8 touchdowns by air as well as 13 touchdowns pounding the rock. Opposing teams are running for an average of 3.9 yards per attempt on the ground and 135.1 rushing yards per game for the year. For the season, they have allowed 1,081 rushing yards through 8 games. The Bobcats are ranked 51st in college football concerning team defense, conceding 21.9 PPG.

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The Zips come into this game with a record of 1-7 for this year. In their last game, the Zips took a loss by a final score of 35-20 when they played the Kent State Golden Flashes. Akron ended up running for 4.0 yards per carry, finishing the contest with 147 yards on 37 carries. The Zips finished with 422 yds on 71 plays (5.9 yds per play). The Zips pass defense conceded a completion rate of 54.5%, relinquishing 294 yds on 18 out of 33 passing. Akron conceded 26 run attempts for 82 yards (3.2 yards per rush).

The Akron Zips hold an average of 349.9 yards per contest, which is good for 103rd in Division 1. The Akron offense has racked up 558 yds of penalties on 59 infractions, which ranks 40th in college football in terms of helping out the opposition. They average 134.5 yards per game on the ground and have rushed for 1,076 yards in total. They have given away 10 interceptions while allowing opponents to recover 5 fumbles and they have been able to record 162 1st downs. Concerning the points being put on the board, the Zips currently rank 127th in the country maintaining an average of 19.0 points per outing. During the season thus far, the Zips currently have a total of 1,723 yards via the pass along with holding an average of 215.4 passing yards per contest, which is ranked 84th in Division 1.

Akron has given up a total of 1,485 yards on the ground (185.6 yards per game) in addition to 12 touchdowns rushing for the season. They have allowed the opposition 18 touchdowns through the air and 226.9 yards per game, which has them in 93rd in the nation. Overall, they have given up 262 total points. Their defense has 5 fumbles and 3 picks so far this year. The Zips defense has been on the field for 495 plays, which has them sitting 31st in the country. The Zips are giving up 32.8 points per contest, which puts them 128th in D-1.

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

Tony's Pick: Take the Bobcats -12.5

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