Kent State Golden Flashes defeat Akron Zips 35-20: Recap, Betting Results & AiQ Picks
Sat, Oct 24, 2026 · NCAAF · Akron Zips 20, Kent State Golden Flashes 35
The Kent State Golden Flashes beat the Akron Zips 35-20 on Saturday, October 24, 2026, at Zoeller Field at Dix Stadium. The Kent State Golden Flashes covered the spread as 3-point favorites. The game went over the closing total of 48.5, with 55 points combined. AiQ's moneyline pick in this game won.
Akron Zips vs. Kent State Golden Flashes final score and game recap
The Akron Zips led 7-0 after the first quarter. It was 7-7 at halftime. The Kent State Golden Flashes outscored the Akron Zips 28-13 in the second half, 14-3 in the fourth quarter alone.
The leading performers, from the box score:
- Jordan Gant (Akron Zips): 28 carries for 162 yards, 2 rushing touchdowns.
- Kyan Mason (Akron Zips): 7 catches for 129 yards.
- Dru DeShields (Kent State Golden Flashes): 18/33 passing for 294 yards, 4 touchdowns, 0 interceptions.
- Wayne Harris (Kent State Golden Flashes): 9 catches for 156 yards, 3 receiving touchdowns.
Who covered the spread in Akron Zips vs. Kent State Golden Flashes?
The Kent State Golden Flashes covered the spread as 3-point favorites, winning by 15 points.
The spread opened and closed at Kent State Golden Flashes -3.
Did Akron Zips vs. Kent State Golden Flashes go over or under the total?
The game went over: 55 points combined against a closing total of 48.5, over by 6.5. 14 of the 55 points came in the first half.
The total opened at 46.5 and closed at 48.5.
How did AiQ's Akron Zips vs. Kent State Golden Flashes predictions do?
AiQ's moneyline pick in this game won.
- Moneyline: the Kent State Golden Flashes to win at -148, a win (+$67.57 on a $100 bet).
Akron Zips vs. Kent State Golden Flashes game prop results: team totals, first quarter and first half
AiQ does not pick game props. This is how the sportsbook markets settled.
- Akron Zips team total 22.5: the under, paying -108, with 20 scored.
- First-quarter total 9.5: the under, paying -105, with 7 points scored.
- Kent State Golden Flashes team total 25.5: the over, paying -114, with 35 scored.
- First-half moneyline: the first half was tied, so bets were refunded.
- First-quarter moneyline: Akron Zips won the first quarter, paying +110.
- First-half total 23.5: the under, paying -108, with 14 points scored.
- First-half spread: Akron Zips +1.5 covered, paying -112.
Akron Zips vs. Kent State Golden Flashes odds: sportsbook value and line movement
Shortly before the start, the consensus moneyline had the Akron Zips at +124 and the Kent State Golden Flashes at -150. With the bookmaker's margin removed, that made the Kent State Golden Flashes a 57% favorite. The Kent State Golden Flashes won as the favorite at -150: $66.67 profit on a $100 bet. On AiQ's moneyline pick, the Kent State Golden Flashes, the price before the game was -148: priced below fair (−2.9% value).
The total moved up from 46.5 to 48.5, and the game went over.
Akron Zips and Kent State Golden Flashes betting trends: 2026 season
This result left the Akron Zips 1-7 in the 2026 regular season (1-2 at home, 0-5 away or at neutral sites). Against the spread, they covered in 3 of 8 games with a closing line on file. Their games went over the closing total 5 times and under 3 times. That made it six straight losses for the Akron Zips.
This result left the Kent State Golden Flashes 3-5 in the 2026 regular season (3-1 at home, 0-4 away or at neutral sites). Against the spread, they covered in 4 of 8 games with a closing line on file. Their games went over the closing total 5 times and under 3 times.
What's next for Akron Zips and Kent State Golden Flashes?
Next for the Akron Zips: the Ohio Bobcats at home on Tuesday, November 3, 2026. Next for the Kent State Golden Flashes: at the Sacramento State Hornets on Friday, October 30, 2026.