- Matchup: Akron Zips vs UAB Blazers
- Date: Saturday, September 13, 2025
- Venue: Protective Stadium, Birmingham, AL
- Broadcast: ESPN/ESPN+
- Betting Odds: Blazers favored by 11.5 points
- Over/Under Total: 53.5
This Saturday, September 13, 2025, the UAB Blazers (1-1) will host the Akron Zips (0-2) at Protective Stadium. The Zips enter the game as 11.5-point underdogs, with the total set at 53.5.
The Akron Zips are seeking their first win this season, currently holding a record of 0-2. In their latest encounter, they suffered a heavy defeat against the Nebraska Cornhuskers, falling 68-0. Akron attempted 36 rushing plays, accumulating 113 yards, averaging 3.1 yards per carry. By the end of the game, they ran a total of 59 plays, totaling 175 yards. The Zips allowed their opponents to complete 32 out of 40 passes for a staggering 494 yards, achieving an impressive completion rate of 80.0%. On the defensive front, the Zips surrendered 234 rushing yards on 33 attempts, averaging 7.1 yards per carry.
Defensively, the Zips have allowed 754 passing yards, ranking them 135th in college football. They are conceding an average of 377.0 passing yards per game and have allowed a completion percentage of 67.1%. Overall, the Zips give up 577.0 yards per game, placing them last among Division I teams. They’ve allowed 5 touchdowns through the air and 5 on the ground, averaging 5.6 yards per carry and yielding 200.0 rushing yards per game. In total, they have conceded 400 rushing yards across two games, ranking 126th in points allowed, with an average of 39.0 points per game against.
The UAB Blazers enter this contest with a 1-1 record this season. In their previous game, they faced a challenging opponent, losing 38-24 to the Navy Midshipmen. The Blazers logged 413 total yards while executing 60 plays (an average of 6.9 yards per play). They averaged 3.4 yards per rush, finishing with 92 yards on 27 attempts. Defensively, UAB allowed 51 rushing attempts resulting in 295 yards (5.8 yards per rush), and the pass defense allowed a 75.0% completion rate, giving up 168 yards on 6 completions out of 8 attempts.
In scoring, UAB ranks 40th nationally, averaging 38.0 points per game. They generate an average of 466.5 yards per contest, placing them 31st in the country. However, the Blazers have accumulated 72 yards in penalties across 9 infractions, ranking 99th in Division I. With 47 first downs recorded so far, their passing game has produced 568 yards, averaging 284.0 passing yards per game, sitting 25th in Division I. The ground game has yielded 182.5 rushing yards per game, with a total of 365 rushing yards for the season.
Defensively, the Blazers allow an average of 40.0 points per game, ranking 131st in college football. They have given up 497 rushing yards this season, averaging 248.5 yards per game while allowing 6 rushing touchdowns. Additionally, they have conceded 5 touchdown passes and 240.0 passing yards per game, placing them 101st in Division I. UAB’s defense has been on the field for 124 plays, ranking them 52nd nationally, with 1 fumble recovery and no interceptions recorded this year.
Who will emerge victorious in this exciting college football clash between the Zips and Blazers?
Pick from Tony: Bet on the Blazers -11.5
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