Akron vs. UAB Picks and Prediction, Saturday, September 13, 2025
In a non-conference matchup at Protective Stadium in Birmingham, Alabama, UAB (1-1) plays host to Akron (0-2). The Blazers are coming off their first loss of the seaso,n and the Zips have been shut out in losing their first two games. Right here in this Akron vs. UAB prediction, you can get the full score info and other free NCAAF picks.
UAB comes into this game as an 11-point home favorite with the total sitting at 57.
Akron Looks to Get on the Scoreboard
Not only has Akron lost its first two games, but they have been shut out in both. After a defensive battle in a 10-0 loss to Wyoming in their opener, they were throttled in the last game in a 68-0 loss to Nebraska. They were slightly outgained 728 yards to 175 yards and they gave up nearly 500 passing yards. Ben Finley was 7 for 21 with for 54 yards, Sean Patrick rushed for 64 yards, and Marcel Williams “led” the way with 28 receiving yards. The Zips have failed to cover the spread in both of their games.
- Finley (193 yards 0 TD 1 INT) has started both games but Michael Johnson Jr. saw action in the last game, going 2 for 2 for eight yards and may get the start against UAB.
- Patrick (90 yards) is the lead rusher and is averaging 5.3 yards per carry. and also leads the team in receiving yards with 47.
- This season, Akron is 0-1 on the road.
- The Zips can’t get down big again, as they have to rely on the ground game more and in both of their games, they have failed to average over 3.7 yards per reception.
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UAB Blanked in the Second Half
In their last game, UAB was on the road in a 38-24 loss to Navy and after the score was tied 24-24 at halftime, they were shut out in the second half. The Blazers were not killed in being outgained 463 yards to 413 yards but they committed three turnovers and did not force any, and gave up nearly 300 rushing yards. While Jalen Kitna (son of NFL QB Jon) passed for 304 yards with two TDs, he was also picked off twice. Jevon Jackson led the team with 66 rushing yards and a TD and Corri Milliner had 100 receiving yards and a score. UAB covered the spread in the loss to Navy as a 20.5-point underdog after failing to cover in their opener in a 52-42 to an FCS Alabama State team.
- Kitna (551 yards 4 TD 2 INT) has passed for at least 247 yards in each of the first two games and has only been sacked once.
- Jackson (232 yards 3 TD) rushed for 166 yards in the opener before 66 yards in the last game.
- Three Blazers have at least 93 receiving yards, led by Milliner with 198 yards.
- UAB won its only home game in the 52-42 season opener against Alabama State.
Akron vs. UAB Pick
Spread Pick for Akron vs. UAB
- UAB -11
UAB is coming off its first loss of the season after winning the opener, while Akron has not only lost both of their games but they have yet to score a point. The Blazers’ offense has been pretty solid, but their three turnovers killed them in the last game. They have the pass game and a good run game and they will get it done in both aspects against a Zips’ team that gave up over 700 yards in their last game. In terms of the Akron vs. UAB prediction, Akron will not get shut out again against a UAB team that has not impressed on defense but they will not score much while the Blazers will, which is why UAB will win and cover.
Over/Under Pick for Akron vs. UAB
- Over 57
Even though Akron has not scored a point in their first two games, I am leaning towards the Over in this game. The Zips have got nothing going on offense, but they will get some points in this game. UAB has given up at least 38 points in each of its first two games and in both, it has given up over 200 rushing yards. Akron will not get shut out but they will not score many points. On the other side of the coin, the balanced offense of UAB will score big. They have a balanced offense and will light up the scoreboard against an Akron team that gave up 68 points and over 700 yards in their last game. The Blazers will get it done on offense and that is the main reason the Over is the pick in this non-conference affair.
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