Akron Zips vs Kent St. Golden Flashes Predictions October 24, 2026
Kent St. Golden Flashes will beat Akron Zips 23-20 in our forecast for Oct. 24, 2026. Akron’s four interceptions against Miami are the strongest reason to favor Kent State, with Dru DeShields’ passing and rushing contributions adding to the case. Confidence is low, and neither Kent State -3 nor the 46.5 total presents enough value for an actionable wager.
Akron Zips vs Kent St. Golden Flashes prediction and best bet
Kent State gets a narrow edge because Akron’s most recent documented performance included costly mistakes at quarterback. The Zips lost 34-14 at Miami on Oct. 17, with Brayden Roggow throwing four interceptions. Another game with repeated giveaways would make an Akron road victory difficult.
DeShields’ contributions as a passer and runner offer a plausible route to a Kent State win, but his six-game statistics are not proof of a decisive advantage. The forecast is Kent State 23, Akron 20, with low confidence. The official SportsJaw betting lean is Pass: choosing the likely winner is easier here than finding a favorable wager.
Odds, game time and how to watch
Matchup: Akron Zips at Kent St. Golden Flashes, NCAA football, 2026 season, Oct. 24.
Venue: Zoeller Field at Dix Stadium in Kent, Ohio.
Broadcast: ESPN+.
SportsJaw moneyline: Akron +127; Kent State -150.
SportsJaw odds: Akron Zips +3 (-110); Kent St. Golden Flashes -3 (-109). Moneyline: Akron Zips +130; Kent St. Golden Flashes -150. Total: Over 46.5 (-108); Under 46.5 (-110).
SportsJaw total: Over 46.5 (-108); Under 46.5 (-112).