Kent State Golden Flashes vs Akron Zips

NCAAF
StreamEast Akron Zips AKR 1-7
20 – 35
Final
StreamEast Kent State Golden Flashes KENT 3-5
Surface Turf

Team Leaders

Kent State Golden Flashes Logo
Kent State Golden Flashes
Passing Yards
D. DeShields
18/33, 294 YDS, 4 TD
Rushing Yards
B. White
11 CAR, 44 YDS
Receiving Yards
W. Harris
9 REC, 156 YDS, 3 TD
Sacks
H. Dawahare
2
Tackles
J. Cordoba
10
Akron Zips Logo
Akron Zips
Passing Yards
B. Roggow
20/34, 275 YDS, 1 INT
Rushing Yards
J. Gant
28 CAR, 162 YDS, 2 TD
Receiving Yards
K. Mason
7 REC, 129 YDS
Tackles
D. Nunoo
11

Division Standings

2026 Mid-American Conference Standings
Team overall CONF
Ohio
5-2 3-0
Toledo
6-2 3-1
Miami (OH)
5-3 3-1
Western Michigan
5-3 3-1
Eastern Michigan
4-4 3-1
Buffalo
4-3 2-1
Bowling Green
2-5 2-1
Ball State
2-5 1-2
Massachusetts
4-4 1-3
Central Michigan
3-5 1-3
Sacramento State
1-6 0-4

Frequently Asked Questions

What channel is the Akron Zips vs Kent State Golden Flashes game on?
The NCAAF matchup between the Akron Zips and Kent State Golden Flashes will be broadcast on , and available to stream on ESPN+. Check your local listings, as regional blackouts may apply.
What time does the NCAAF game start?
The Akron Zips take on the Kent State Golden Flashes on Final. Start times are shown in your local time zone and may shift slightly for weather or broadcast scheduling.
Where is the game being played?
This NCAAF game is being played at Zoeller Field at Dix Stadium in Kent, OH. You can find venue details, surface type, and live weather conditions in the matchup info section above.
Who is favored to win, Akron Zips or Kent State Golden Flashes?
A win-probability prediction for this game isn't available yet. It's typically generated closer to game time.
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Akron Zips vs Kent State Golden Flashes: Betting Line, Odds & Head-to-Head Breakdown

NCAAF · 2026 Season · Odds via DraftKings

This game has ended. The Kent State Golden Flashes defeated the Akron Zips, 35-20. You can find the full box score and recap above.

Heading into this NCAAF matchup, DraftKings lists the Kent State Golden Flashes as the favorite at KENT -3, with the Akron Zips sitting as the underdog on the moneyline. The point spread currently sits at -3, and the over/under total for the game is set at 48.5, giving an early read on how competitive, and how high-scoring, oddsmakers expect this game to be.

Season-series history between the Akron Zips and Kent State Golden Flashes isn't available for this matchup yet, so there's no head-to-head trend to lean on heading into game day.

Season-long standings context for both sides isn't meaningful yet at this point in the schedule, but the early betting line already gives a decent snapshot of how oddsmakers expect this NCAAF matchup to unfold.

Betting lines, like win probabilities, are a snapshot, not a forecast set in stone, and they can shift right up until the Final start time as injury news, weather, and public money move the market. This page will keep reflecting the latest numbers as they update, so it's worth a final check before Akron Zips and Kent State Golden Flashes actually take the field.

Odds are for informational purposes only and are subject to change. Please gamble responsibly.