Location: Glass Bowl, Toledo, Ohio (Capacity: 26,248)
Date: Saturday, September 27, 2025
Kickoff: 3:30 PM ET
Broadcast: ESPN+
Weather Forecast (Toledo, OH)
Conditions: Partly cloudy, mild
Temperature: ~71°F (22°C) at kickoff
Wind: W at 7 mph
Impact: Ideal football weather; minimal wind impact on passing/kicking
Injury Report
Akron Zips
RB Cameron Gee – Questionable (undisclosed)
OG Nick Stopiak – Questionable (undisclosed)
OG Drew Shor – Questionable (undisclosed)
RB Tariq Curry – Questionable (undisclosed)
K Alex Samaha – Questionable (undisclosed)
DL Eric Davis – Questionable (undisclosed)
WR Patrick Davis – Questionable (undisclosed)
S Dominic David – Questionable (undisclosed)
Toledo Rockets
No major injuries reported entering Week 5
Key Player Matchups
QB Ben Finley (Akron, 694 yds, 4 TD, 2 INT) vs. QB Tucker Gleason (Toledo, 688 yds, 4 TD, 3 INT)
Finley is inconsistent but capable of big plays; Gleason leads a balanced Rockets offense.
RB Jordan Gant (Akron, 278 yds, 3 TD, 7.3 YPC) vs. RB DeaMonte Trayanum (Toledo, 401 yds, 5 TD, 100.3 YPG)
Gant is Akron’s breakout runner; Trayanum is the MAC’s leading rusher.
WR Israel Polk (Akron, 163 yds, 2 TD) vs. WR Junior Vandeross III (Toledo, 258 yds, 4 TD)
Both are top red-zone threats; Vandeross is more explosive.
DL Bruno Dall (Akron, 4 TFL, 3 sacks) vs. Toledo OL
Dall is Akron’s defensive disruptor; Toledo’s line must protect Gleason.
LB K’Von Sherman (Toledo, 24 tackles, 4 TFL) vs. RB Sean Patrick (Akron, 199 yds, 1 TD)
Sherman anchors Toledo’s defense; Patrick provides Akron’s secondary rushing option.
Recent Team Forms
Akron Zips (1-3, 0-0 MAC)
W 51–7 vs. Duquesne
L 31–28 @ UAB
L 68–0 @ Nebraska
L 10–0 vs. Wyoming
Trend: Offense averaging 19.8 PPG, defense allowing 29.0 PPG.
Toledo Rockets (2-2, 0-1 MAC)
L 14–13 @ Western Michigan
W 60–0 vs. Morgan State
W 45–21 vs. Western Kentucky
L 24–16 @ Kentucky
Trend: Offense averaging 33.5 PPG, defense allowing just 14.8 PPG.
Conference Context
Akron: Opening MAC play; looking to build momentum after first win.
Toledo: Defending MAC West contender; aiming to bounce back after WMU upset.
Series History
All-time H2H: Toledo leads 13–10
Last Meeting (2024): Akron 21–14 OT win (Akron snapped Toledo’s 4-game streak)
Trend: Toledo has dominated historically, but Akron stole the last matchup.
Betting Trends
Akron:
2–2 ATS in 2025
3 of 4 games Over the total
0–1 ATS as 20+ point underdog
Toledo:
3–1 ATS in 2025
2–2 O/U this season
1–0 ATS as 20+ point favorite
Historical Betting Results
2024: Akron +10 covered, upset Toledo 21–14 OT (Under 47.5)
2021: Toledo -13.5 covered, won 49–14 (Over 55.5)
2017 MAC Title Game: Toledo -11 covered, beat Akron 45–28 (Over 57)
2013: Akron +7 covered, upset Toledo 31–29 (Over 52.5)
Game Odds
Akron Zips 49.5
Toledo Rockets – 20.5
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odd Direct as of Friday, September 26, 2025
