Miami (OH) Redhawks vs Akron Zips Pick and Prediction October 11th, 2025
Use Code SSWC Two teams in the MAC Conference will square off when Akron hosts Miami (OH) on Saturday at 12:00 p.m. EST in InfoCision Stadium. Check out our Miami (OH) Redhawks vs Akron Zips pick and prediction here!
The Redhawks are currently 4th in the MAC conference thanks to their 1-0 conference record despite their 2-3 record overall. Thankfully for them, the best team in the conference has a 3-3 record overall, so a couple quality wins will push them to the top. Miami (OH) is riding a two-game winning streak, and they are hoping to push it to three with a win here. Meanwhile, Akron is two spots behind the Redhawks with a 1-1 conference record and a 2-4 overall record. Fortunately for the Zips, they are playing at home where they are 2-1 overall. Miami (OH) is an 11.5 point favorite while the total is set at 46 points. Can the Zips boost themselves up in the conference with a massive upset?
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Redhawks Ready to Run
Miami (OH) took care of Northern Illinois last week, winning by a score of 25-14. Dequan Finn led the team with 14/26 completions for 170 yards and a touchdown while rushing for the most yards with 90. Deion Colzie had only one catch, but it was a TD reception and D'Shawntae Jones had only six carries but managed to score a TD. Cole Weaver had a team-high five receptions, but Kamryn Perry had the most receiving yards with 76. Corban Hondru had three tackles and four tackle assists with a sack to lead the defense, while Adam Trick was close behind with three tackles and a sack. Koy Beasley was the only one to grab a pick on the day.
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Miami (OH) only has three players listed on the injury report, with Kenny Tracy and Walker Jr. listed as questionable. Myers is the only one listed as out for this upcoming contest.
Finn is the leader on offense for the Cyclones with a 55.7% completion percentage, three touchdowns, four interceptions, and 635 yards. Kenny Tracy is the leading running back on the squad with 49 carries, 272 yards, and a touchdown. However, Jones is the leading rusher in terms of rushing touchdowns with two. Among the receivers, Keith Reynolds has the most receptions with 16, but Kam Perry has the most yards receiving with 428. Eli Blakely is leading the defense with 44 total tackles and 26 solo tackles. Adam Trick has a team-high four sacks, while Silas Walters has the most passes defended with four. Walters is also tied with Hondru with two interceptions each on the year.
Akron Avoiding Playing Away
Akron earned a narrow 28-22 victory over Central Michigan in their most recent contest. Ben Finley went 18/29 for 252 yards, three touchdowns, and one interception as the QB. Jordan Grant led the way on the ground with 32 carries for 176 yards while Kyan Mason caught five passes for 125 yards and a touchdown. Three other players also caught a TD pass on the day. Cyrus Durham led the defense with four tackles and five tackle assists along with two sacks. Julien Laventure also chipped in a pair of sacks in the effort.
While Akron has 16 players listed on its injury report, every single player is listed as questionable to play in this contest.
Finley is leading the offense with a 50% completion percentage for 946 yards, seven touchdowns and three interceptions. Jordan Grant is the primary rusher with 476 yards on 83 carries with three touchdowns. Myles Walker has the most receptions with 17 on the season but Kyan Mason has the most receiving yards with 266 and a team-high two TD receptions. Israel Polk is up there as well with two touchdown receptions, 13 catches, and 193 yards. Among the defensive players, Shammond Cooper has a team-high 39 total tackles and DiMarco Johnson has the most solo tackles with 22. Bruno Dall has three sacks on the year to lead the team and Malcolm DeWalt IV has the most passes defended with five. Markus Boswell, Elijah Reed, and DeWalt IV are all tied with one interception each.
Miami (OH) vs Akron Pick
Spread Pick for Miami (OH) vs Akron
- Akron +11.5 (4 points)
To me, I don't see as much of a difference here that would justify an 11.5 point spread in favor of the Redhawks. Akron is a much better team at home and neither team has exactly stellar QB play, with both starters completing less than 56% of their passes this season. It's easy to buy into the Miami (OH) hype with a couple of solid wins the last two weeks, but they also faltered in the first few games of the season. Akron has covered in three of their last four games and Miami (OH) is 1-2 on the road this season. The Redhawks still may win, but I expect Akron to make this competitive with arguably the best rusher between the two teams in Grant.
Over/Under pick for Miami (OH) vs Akron
- Under 46 (4 units)
Neither team particularly wows me on the offensive side of the ball, and I have more confidence that both teams will rely on their rushing attack to push the game in their favor. That will eat up clock and create fewer chances for the opposing offenses to score and add points. In their head-to-head meetings, these teams have combined for less than 46 points in four of their last five games. Miami (OH) has given up a combined 14 points across their last two games played and they are looking to turn the corner here. Akron is a bit of a wild card, as they have given up seven points one week and then 45 the next. However, I think they should do a better job in front of their home crowd.
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