Wake Forest Demon Deacons defeat Akron Zips 38-16: Recap & Betting Results
Thu, Sep 3, 2026 · NCAAF · Akron Zips 16, Wake Forest Demon Deacons 38
The Wake Forest Demon Deacons beat the Akron Zips 38-16 on Thursday, September 3, 2026, at Allegacy Federal Credit Union Stadium. The Akron Zips covered the spread as 27.5-point underdogs. The game went over the closing total of 50.5, with 54 points combined.
Akron Zips vs. Wake Forest Demon Deacons final score and game recap
The Wake Forest Demon Deacons won by 22 points.
The leading performers, from the box score:
- Cibastian Broughton (Akron Zips): 14 carries for 82 yards.
- Brayden Roggow (Akron Zips): 7/7 passing for 45 yards, 2 touchdowns, 0 interceptions.
- Gio Lopez (Wake Forest Demon Deacons): 21/32 passing for 350 yards, 3 touchdowns, 0 interceptions.
- Carlos Hernandez (Wake Forest Demon Deacons): 5 catches for 165 yards, 1 receiving touchdown.
Who covered the spread in Akron Zips vs. Wake Forest Demon Deacons?
The Akron Zips covered the spread as 27.5-point underdogs, losing by 22 points.
The spread opened at Wake Forest Demon Deacons -24.5 and closed at Wake Forest Demon Deacons -27.5.
Did Akron Zips vs. Wake Forest Demon Deacons go over or under the total?
The game went over: 54 points combined against a closing total of 50.5, over by 3.5.
The total opened at 48.5 and closed at 50.5.
Akron Zips vs. Wake Forest Demon Deacons odds: sportsbook value and line movement
Shortly before the start, the consensus moneyline had the Akron Zips at +1606 and the Wake Forest Demon Deacons at -4799. With the bookmaker's margin removed, that made the Wake Forest Demon Deacons a 94% favorite. The Wake Forest Demon Deacons won as the favorite at -4799: $2.08 profit on a $100 bet.
The spread moved toward the Wake Forest Demon Deacons between the open and the close, and the Akron Zips covered. The total moved up from 48.5 to 50.5, and the game went over.
Akron Zips and Wake Forest Demon Deacons betting trends: 2026 season
This result left the Akron Zips 0-1 in the 2026 regular season. Against the spread, they covered in 1 of 1 game with a closing line on file. Their only game with a closing total went over.
This result left the Wake Forest Demon Deacons 1-0 in the 2026 regular season. Against the spread, they covered in 0 of 1 game with a closing line on file. Their only game with a closing total went over.
What's next for Akron Zips and Wake Forest Demon Deacons?
Next for the Akron Zips: the Robert Morris Colonials at home on Saturday, September 12, 2026. Next for the Wake Forest Demon Deacons: at the Purdue Boilermakers on Saturday, September 12, 2026.