Venue & Game Information
Location: InfoCision Stadium–Summa Field, Akron, Ohio
Kickoff: Tuesday, November 11, 2025, 7:30 p.m. ET
Broadcast: ESPNU
Weather Outlook
Forecast: Clear skies, temperatures in the mid-40s (°F) at kickoff
Wind: Light, 5–7 mph
Impact: Minimal effect on passing/kicking game
Injury Report
Kent State: WR depth limited due to lingering hamstring injuries; OL rotation impacted by ankle sprains.
Akron: RB Jordan Gant listed as probable (minor shoulder issue); DL Julien Laventure questionable (knee).
Team Recent Form
Kent State Golden Flashes: Coming off a 17–13 loss to Ball State; offense averaging just 18 points per game (127th nationally).
Akron Zips: Defeated UMass 44–10 last week; defense allowing 27.1 points per game but strong in red-zone stops (11th nationally).
Player Matchups
QB Battle: Ben Finley (Akron) – 1,875 yards, 15 TD, 7 INT vs. Kent State’s inconsistent passing attack.
RBs: Jordan Gant (Akron) – 850 yards, 5 TD, 5.0 YPC vs. Kent State’s committee backfield.
WRs: Israel Polk & Kyan Mason (Akron) combine for 11 TDs; Kent State lacks explosive playmakers.
Defense: Akron LB Gage Summers (32 tackles, 6 TFL, 2 INT) vs. Kent State’s struggling offensive line.
Series History
Last 4 meetings: Split 2–2.
Akron slightly ahead ATS (2–1–1).
Akron has been outscored by 19 points across those games.
Betting Trends
Akron: 5–5 ATS this season; strong at home when favored.
Kent State: 4–5 ATS; poor road record, including multiple 40+ point losses.
Over has hit in 2 of last 4 meetings.
Predicted Score: Akron 26 – Kent State 24
Summary: Expect a competitive MAC rivalry clash. Akron’s defensive resilience in the red zone and Kent State’s offensive struggles on the road tilt the edge toward the Zips. However, Kent State’s ability to keep games close suggests value on the spread and over.
Game Odds
Kent State Golden Flashes 47
Akron Zips – 5.5
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odd Direct as of Monday, November 10, 2025
