This Thursday the Miami (OH) RedHawks will host the Akron Zips in a MAC matchup on ESPNU. The RedHawks come in off an impressive 41-13 win over Buffalo, improving their overall record to 3-5 and 2-2 inside the conference. The Zips come in off an emotional lost to Central Michigan. Akron trailed 20-6 heading into the fourth quarter, but were a failed two-point conversion away from winning the game. The Zips scored a touchdown as time expired in regulation, but instead of forcing overtime they elected...
Read more about Akron at Miami (OH) Line 2011 Akron Football Predictions - July 6, 2011Akron really struggled last season in Rob Ianello’s first season as head coach. They tightened up at the end of the season, playing Ball State and Miami (Ohio) to close losses and beating Buffalo in the season finale to avoid a winless season. They have talent and experience deficits and have struggled to adjust to scheme changes. This season I expect them to be better suited to Ianello’s preferred style of play. They have improved their caliber of players in the last two recruiting classes....
Read more about 2011 Akron Football Predictions College Football Picks: Miami (OH) at Akron - November 16, 2010This Wednesday the Miami RedHawks will look to keep pace in the MAC East when they go on the road to take on the Akron Zips, who have yet to win a game this season. The RedHawks come in fresh off a 24-21 win at Bowling Green for their third win in their last four games, while the Zips suffered their second overtime loss of the season, falling 37-30 at Ball State. The RedHawks are 6-1 in the series, and the oddsmakers seem to think that trend will continue this week, as the current college football...
Read more about College Football Picks: Miami (OH) at Akron Akron at Kentucky - September 17, 2010This Saturday the Kentucky Wildcats will host the Akron Zips in the first ever meeting between these two schools. The Wildcats improved to 2-0 on the season with a 63-28 blowout win over Western Kentucky last week. The Zips are still searching for their first win of the season, as they in overtime last week to Gardner-Webb 38-37 to fall to 0-2 on the year. If you are interested in betting on the game this weekend, the current college football odds have the Wildcats 25-point favorites over the Zips...
Read more about Akron at Kentucky Akron NCAA Football Predictions 2009 - July 24, 2009The Akron Zips break in their new stadium with coach J.D. Brookhart’s job on the line. The book could be closed on his tenure in Akron if he doesn’t at least finish in the hunt for a division title, something the program hasn’t contended for since taking down the 2005 crown. The Zips have a chance to run the table at home this season with no bowl teams from a year ago on their home slate. Check out Sportsbook.com to view their 2010 BCS National Championship odds with the most up-to-date NCAA...
Read more about Akron NCAA Football Predictions 2009 2009 Akron Zips NCAA Football Predictions - July 10, 2009The Akron Zips had a disappointing season in 2009 that landed them their third straight losing season in a row. The Zips headed into the final three games of the season with a 5-4 record, but were unable to come away with a win in each of their final three games, including a 4 overtime thriller against Buffalo at home. This year the Zips are hoping to bounce back with not only a winning season, but the schools second trip to a bowl game, as their only postseason appearance came back in 2005. This...
Read more about 2009 Akron Zips NCAA Football Predictions Buffalo vs. Akron Odds - November 11, 2008The MAC is in full force this week, as they have 4 games scheduled before play this Saturday. On Thursday the Akron Zips will host the Buffalo Bulls for 1st place in the East division. Both teams are coming off a win last week, as Akron beat Toledo 47-30 and Buffalo killed Miami(Ohio) 37-17. It’s likely the oddsmakers are just going with the home team in this one, as Akron comes in just 2.5 point favorites over Buffalo. Buffalo comes into this one winners of 3 straight, and will look for just...
Read more about Buffalo vs. Akron Odds Toledo vs. Akron Spread - November 4, 2008This Wednesday football fans get a double dose of MAC Conference action, and today we are going to take a look at the matchup between the Akron Zips and Toledo Rockets, as Akron looks to maintain at least a tie for the east division. Neither team has looked real impressive this season, but the oddsmakers think the Zips have the edge in this one, as Akron comes in 5 point favorites over the Rockets. The Rockets nearly took home a win last week against Central Michigan at home, but just didn’t...
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