Akron vs. Bowling Green, Picks and Prediction for Tuesday, November 18, 2025
Use Code SSWC We have an intriguing Mid-American Conference game for Week 13 of the college football season as the Akron Zips will be heading to Doyt L. Perry Stadium in Bowling Green, Ohio, on a cold Tuesday evening to face off against the Bowling Green Falcons in our Zips vs. Falcons prediction. The game is airing on ESPNU, and these teams are playing at lesser levels so far this season. The Zips (4-7, 3-4 MAC) are coming off a 43-35 overtime home loss against the Kent State Golden Flashes on Tuesday. The Falcons (3-7, 1-5) are on a four-game losing streak and are coming off Nov. 8’s 27-21 road loss against the Eastern Michigan Eagles. Your Saturday scout: NCAAF predictions for Akron Zips vs. Bowling Green Falcons.
Zips Looking to Heat Up
The Akron Zips are looking to get back on track this season as they are coming off a 42-35 overtime home loss against Kent State. Their offense was able to record 35 points on 530 total yards of offense (424 passing, 106 rushing) while recording 33 total first downs. Quarterback Ben Finley finished the game by completing 32-of-59 passes for 424 yards with three passing touchdowns and one interception while also rushing 11 times for two yards (0.2 yards per carry). The team turned the football over two times (one fumble lost, one interception) and was able to move the football at an okay level on critical downs, going 7-for-19 on third downs and 2-for-4 on fourth.
The defense allowed 42 points on 374 total yards (317 passing, 57 rushing), and the team was 3-for-9 on third downs against the Zips. The defense was able to force one takeaway with a fumble recovery. The Golden Flashes didn’t have possession for long as they had the ball for 21:20.
Ben Finley is completing 52.7% of his passes for 2,299 yards with 18 TDs and eight picks this season. RB Jordan Gant is leading the rushing group as he has 191 carries for 946 yards (5.0 ypc) and six touchdowns as well as nine catches for 48 yards (5.3 ypc) with one receiving touchdown. Akron has been scoring at a terrible clip as they are 123rd in the NCAA with 22.5 points per game. Their defense is allowing 28.5 points per game, which places them 95th in college football. They also allow 395.3 yards per game to rank 126th, and they are doing incredibly poorly at stopping the pass as they allow 12.7 yards per completion (105th).
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Key Injury Report for Akron
- Offensive lineman Javirea Moore: Undisclosed (Questionable)
- Offensive lineman Allen Jones Jr: Undisclosed (Questionable)
- WR-Myles Walker (Undisclosed) is questionable. Has 20 catches for 209 yards.
Falcons Looking to Snap Losing Streak
The Bowling Green Falcons are looking to improve after a tough 27-21 road loss to the Eastern Michigan Eagles last time out on Nov. 8. The Falcons stepped up offensively as the team scored 21 points on 259 total yards of offense (129 passing, 130 rushing). Quarterback Hunter Najm completed 11-of-15 passes for 129 yards with an interception. The offense went 4-for-11 on third downs throughout the game, unable to move the ball effectively. The Falcons were able to pass at a good level as they averaged 8.1 yards per pass, but they averaged 3.7 yards per rushing attempt.
The defense was able to get going as the Falcons allowed the Eagles to score 27 points on 385 total yards (210 passing, 175 rushing). The defense struggled to stop the run as they allowed Eastern Michigan to run the ball for 5.0 yards per carry. Eastern Michigan’s defense didn’t force a fumble while only throwing for 5.3 yards per pass.
Drew Pyne is questionable for this game and is completing 62.3% of his passes for 882 yards with four touchdown passes and five picks this season. TE Jyrin Johnson leads the passing attack with 32 catches for 383 yards (12.0 ypc) and two TDs. Bowling Green has been performing terribly offensively as they are 125th in the NCAA with 18.5 points per game. Their defense is allowing 25.8 points per game, which places them in 79th place throughout college football. They also allow 350.6 yards per game to rank 51st and they are doing well in terms of slowing down the passing game, with the team ranking 61st with a 61.2 completion percentage against.
Key Injury Report for Bowling Green
- QB- Lucian Anderson III (Undisclosed) is questionable. Has 245 yards passing and 161 yards rushing.
- QB Drew Pyne (ankle) is questionable.
- RB Cameron Pettaway (Undisclosed) is questionable. Has 248 yards rushing.
- CB Keyon Washington (Undisclosed) is questionable. Has 35 tackles and one sack
Akron Zips at Bowling Green Falcons Pick
Spread Pick for Akron at Bowling Green
- Akron Zips +3.5 (4 units)
With the question mark surrounding the availability of Drew Pyne for Bowling Green, that leaves some doubt in the team’s ability to pass the football. Akron is coming off one of their best offensive performances of the season in their last game and should be able to stack the box against Bowling Green to limit them. Akron is 4-1 ATS in their last five games against Bowling Green, so go with the Akron Zips to cover on the road here.
Over/Under Pick for Akron vs. Bowling Green
- OVER 47 (5 units)
These offenses last week showcased their ability to score points in bunches and should be able to do so once again. The defenses are struggling to get stops throughout the season as the Falcons are 95th in the NCAA with 5.8 yards per play allowed, while the Zips are 103rd in the nation with 6.0 yards per play given up this season. These teams are going to be able to move the ball in chunks so go with the OVER as the better bet here.
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