Robert Morris vs Akron Picks and Prediction for Saturday September 12 2026

The Robert Morris Colonials travel to InfoCision Stadium in Akron, Ohio, to face the Akron Zips on Saturday, September 12. Kickoff is scheduled for 3:30 PM ET on ESPN+. Robert Morris is 2-0 after beating West Virginia State 29-9, while Akron is 0-1 following a 38-16 loss at Wake Forest. At the time of this writing the odds were not released. Before placing your wagers, check out our free college football picks for more predictions throughout the season.

Robert Morris Brings an Unbeaten Record to Akron

Robert Morris has handled its first two assignments and enters this FBS matchup at 2-0. The Colonials followed their season-opening victory by beating West Virginia State 29-9, holding the Yellow Jackets to single digits.

That defensive performance is encouraging because Robert Morris' best path to remaining competitive involves preventing Akron from establishing confidence offensively. The Colonials don't want to get into a high-possession game where the Zips' additional FBS depth becomes increasingly important.

Robert Morris is stepping up substantially in competition, but Akron's opener showed vulnerabilities. The Colonials enter with momentum and should have little reason to be intimidated by a team coming off a 22-point defeat.

Akron Looks for Its First Victory

Akron lost 38-16 at Wake Forest in its opener, producing 305 total yards while allowing the Demon Deacons to create consistent offensive success. The Zips now return home for a much more manageable assignment.

Akron has the FBS personnel advantage and should have considerably more opportunities to establish its offense against Robert Morris. The Zips also have an experienced quarterback situation after Ben Finley threw for 2,475 yards and 19 touchdowns during the 2025 regular season.

This is an important game for Akron because the schedule gets more difficult again with a trip to Minnesota next. The Zips need to use their home opener to establish offensive rhythm rather than allowing Robert Morris to remain within one possession deep into the game.

Robert Morris vs Akron Picks and Prediction

Pick: Robert Morris +14.5 or Better

With no dependable conventional line currently posted, Robert Morris +14.5 or better is my target. Akron should win at home, but the Zips just allowed 38 points at Wake Forest while Robert Morris enters 2-0 and has demonstrated enough defensively to make this interesting. Laying more than two touchdowns with Akron is difficult until the Zips demonstrate greater consistency. Take Robert Morris if getting 14.5 points or more.

Pick: Under 51.5

For the total, Under 51.5 is my target. Robert Morris held West Virginia State to nine points, while Akron managed only 16 in its opener. The Zips should score considerably more easily against FCS competition, but Robert Morris' best strategy involves shortening the game and preventing Akron from generating repeated possessions. Something around 31-14 or 30-17 fits the matchup. Take Under 51.5 or higher.

Final Picks: Robert Morris +14.5 or better and Under 51.5 or higher