UNLV Rebels vs Akron Zips Prediction, 9/26/2026 College Football Picks, Best Bets & Odds

Game: UNLV Rebels vs Akron Zips

Date: Saturday, September 26, 2026

Location: InfoCision Stadium in Akron, OH

TV: ESPN+

Odds/Point Spread: Zips (+12.0)

Total/Over-Under: 50

The UNLV Rebels (1-2) are headed to InfoCision Stadium on Saturday, September 26, 2026 where they will take on the Akron Zips (1-2). Akron opens this matchup as 12-point underdogs from oddsmakers. The total has been set at 50.

The UNLV Rebels head into this game 1-2 for this season. In their last matchup, the Rebels took the field against the North Texas Mean Green and ended up losing by a score of 44-6. Against the run, the Rebels conceded 183 yards on 38 tries, which averages out to 4.8 yds per run surrendered. UNLV conceded 17 pass completions on 29 attempts for a total of 261 yards, and a completion percentage of 58.6%. When the final whistle blew, they ran 72 plays which gave them a total of 301 yds. The UNLV Rebels rushed the ball a total of 39 times and tallied 98 yards, which earned them an average of 2.5 yards per attempt.

In terms of putting the ball in the endzone, the UNLV Rebels are averaging 16.0 PPG. As a unit they're holding an average of 171.7 yards on the ground ranking them 62nd in the nation. The Rebels have earned 1,125 yards in total over the course of this year. When it comes to scoring, UNLV has totaled 2 passing touchdowns and 4 touchdowns on the ground. UNLV has compiled 59 1st downs, and they have been called for 21 penalties for 198 yards. They have given the ball to the opposition 4 times.

The Rebels rank 92nd in the nation when it comes to team defense, allowing 25.7 points per game. Opposing teams are running for an average of 4.7 yards per rush and 165.3 rushing yards per contest for the season. Over the course of this year, they have allowed 496 rushing yards through 3 games. When talking about yards through the air, the Rebels have conceded 660 yds which has them sitting in 86th in Division 1. They have surrendered 220.0 yards per outing through the air as well as conceding a completion percentage of 49.8%. Overall, they are allowing 385.3 yards per contest which has them sitting 103rd in the nation. They have given up 4 touchdowns via the pass as well as 4 touchdowns on the ground.

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The Zips come into this matchup with a record of 1-2 this season. The last time they took the gridiron, the Zips took a defeat with a final score of 41-7 when they played the Minnesota Golden Gophers. Akron allowed 33 run attempts for 191 yds (5.8 yards per rush). The Zips pass defense allowed a completion percentage of 54.8%, relinquishing 204 yards on 17 out of 31 passing. The Zips ended up finishing with 221 yards on 60 plays (3.7 yds per play). Akron ran the ball for 2.3 yards per attempt, totaling 48 yds on 21 attempts.

When it comes to how much they score, the Zips sit 111th in the country scoring 22.7 PPG. The Akron Zips maintain an average of 349.7 yards per game, which has them sitting 105th in the country. The Akron offense has racked up 177 penalty yds on 20 violations, which has them ranked 69th in the nation in terms of making mistakes. They have thrown no picks while surrendering 4 fumbles and they have obtained 64 first downs. During this campaign thus far, the Zips have thrown for a total of 611 passing yards not to mention an average of 203.7 passing yards per contest, which ranks 94th in the nation. They maintain an average of 146.0 rushing yards per game and have toted the ball for 438 yards for the year.

The Zips are surrendering 29.7 PPG, which has them 113th in D-1. Akron has allowed a total of 408 yards on the ground (136.0 yards per outing) in addition to 3 touchdowns via the rush for the season. They have yielded 7 touchdowns through the air in addition to 246.7 yards/contest, which has them in 115th in the nation. The Zips defense has been on the field for 181 plays, ranking them 40th in D-1. Their defense has tallied 2 fumbles recovered and 1 pick so far this year. Overall, they have given up 89 total points.

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

Guy's Pick: Take the Rebels -12.0

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