Massachusetts at Akron Picks and Predictions for Tuesday, November 4, 2025

By: David Anicetti Published 11/02/2025, 08:01 PM ET

The Massachusetts Minutemen (0–8, 0–4 Mid-American Conference) visit the Akron Zips (3–6, 2–3 MAC) on Tuesday night in a conference matchup. UMass is coming off a loss at Central Michigan (38–13) and remains at the bottom of the MAC standings. Akron earned a road win at Buffalo (24–16) and is trying to move up in the conference race with two games left. Build your bankroll using our college football picks.

Game Information for Massachusetts vs Akron

Kickoff: 7:00 PM ET, November 4

Where: InfoCision Stadium, Akron, OH

TV: CBSSN

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Massachusetts Preview

Quarterback AJ Hairston averages 101.5 passing yards per game (812 total) with three touchdowns and four interceptions while completing 47% of his passes. Running back Brandon Hood is averaging 4.3 yards per carry (297 yards, two touchdowns), and wide receiver Jacquon Gibson leads the team with 36 catches for 358 yards, averaging 9.9 per reception. The Minutemen are averaging only 14 points per game and 2.8 yards per rush, struggling to sustain drives.

Linebacker Timmy Hinspeter leads the defense and averages 8.6 tackles per game (69). Defensive lineman Marques White has five sacks to lead the team, and safety Tyler Martin has 65 tackles. UMass is allowing 35.4 points per game and has forced just four turnovers in its last five contests. The defense continues to spend too much time on the field due to poor play by the offense.

Akron Preview

Quarterback Ben Finley averages 186.4 passing yards per game (1,678) with 13 touchdowns and seven interceptions while completing 52% of his throws. Running back Jordan Gant averages 77.4 rushing yards per game, with a total of 697 and three touchdowns, giving the Zips balance on offense. Wide receiver Kyan Mason averages 15.2 yards per catch (380 yards, four touchdowns), and Israel Polk has 360 yards and five scores. The Zips are averaging 21 points per game and 6.1 yards per passing attempt.

Linebacker Shammond Cooper leads the defense and averages 5.9 tackles per game (53). Defensive lineman Bruno Dall averages a team high 4.0 sacks, and cornerback Elijah Reed leads the secondary with two interceptions. Akron is allowing 26 points per game but has improved in third-down defense and reduced big plays during October.

Massachusetts at Akron Prediction

Akron’s offense has shown more consistency behind Finley and Gant, and its defense has tightened in recent weeks. UMass continues to struggle on both sides of the ball, averaging too few points to stay close in conference play. The Zips will control the pace and add another win at home. Final Score Prediction: Akron Zips win and cover ATS, 27–16.