Miami (OH) RedHawks defeat Akron Zips 34-14: Recap, Betting Results & AiQ Picks
Sat, Oct 17, 2026 · NCAAF · Akron Zips 14, Miami (OH) RedHawks 34
Miami (OH) RedHawks defeated Akron Zips 34–14, covered the -9.5 spread, and the game went over the 47.5 total, finishing at 48 points.
Akron Zips vs. Miami (OH) RedHawks final score and game recap
The RedHawks controlled Saturday's contest at Yager Stadium, building a 17–7 halftime lead and extending it to 27–14 by the end of the third quarter before sealing a 34–14 victory with a fourth-quarter touchdown.
Brayden Roggow completed 22 of 38 passes for 234 yards but threw four interceptions, a costly ratio that limited the Zips' ability to sustain drives. Jordan Gant carried the ball 15 times for 46 yards and scored a rushing touchdown.
Miami (OH) dominated the ground game. Rodney Nelson rushed 13 times for 142 yards and two touchdowns. Scoop Smith added a single carry for 69 yards, a burst that underscored Miami's rushing advantage.
Who covered the spread in Akron Zips vs. Miami (OH) RedHawks?
Miami (OH) RedHawks covered the -9.5 spread, winning by 20 points. The line held steady from open to close, and the RedHawks' 20-point margin exceeded the required 9.5-point margin comfortably.
Did Akron Zips vs. Miami (OH) RedHawks go over or under the total?
The game went over the 47.5 total by half a point, finishing at 48. The total opened at 46 and moved up 1.5 points to 47.5 by kickoff. Scoring was distributed across three quarters: both teams scored seven in the first, Miami (OH) added ten in the second, and both teams combined for 17 in the third before Miami (OH) added a final seven in the fourth.
How did AiQ's Akron Zips vs. Miami (OH) RedHawks predictions do?
AiQ finished 3–3 across all graded picks.
- Moneyline: Picked Miami (OH) RedHawks at -357 – WIN (+$28.01 on a $100 bet)
- Player props: 2–3 (+$40 on $100 per pick)
Akron Zips vs. Miami (OH) RedHawks player prop results
AiQ's player prop record was 2–3, netting +$40.
- Scoop Smith (Miami (OH) RedHawks) anytime touchdown at +265 – actual 0 – LOSS
- Jordan Gant (Akron Zips) anytime touchdown at +100 – actual 1 – WIN
- Caleb Heavner (Miami (OH) RedHawks) anytime touchdown at -120 – actual 0 – LOSS
- Marcel Williams anytime touchdown at +240 – actual 1 – WIN
- Marquese Williams anytime touchdown at +750 – actual 0 – LOSS
Two touchdown props hit while three fell short.
Akron Zips vs. Miami (OH) RedHawks game prop results: team totals, first quarter and first half
- Akron Zips team total 18.5: Under (paid -113); they scored 14
- First-quarter moneyline: tied, bets refunded
- First-half total 23.5: Over (paid -125); 24 points scored
- First-quarter total 9.5: Over (paid -135); 14 points scored
- Miami (OH) RedHawks team total 29.5: Over (paid -113); they scored 34
- First-half moneyline: Miami (OH) RedHawks won the first half (paid -310)
- First-half spread: Miami (OH) RedHawks -6.5 covered (paid -112)
Akron Zips vs. Miami (OH) RedHawks odds: sportsbook value and line movement
The closing moneyline was Akron Zips +282 and Miami (OH) RedHawks -357, implying a 25% win probability for Akron and 75% for Miami after removing the vig. The bookmaker's margin sat at 4.3%. Miami (OH) RedHawks won at -357, paying $28.01 on a $100 stake.
AiQ's moneyline confidence was 77%, aligned with the market's implied probability. However, the best available price was -350, which carried -0.8% expected value. AiQ liked the side but not the price at that level.
Akron Zips and Miami (OH) RedHawks betting trends: 2026 season
Akron Zips sit at 1–6 overall, 1–2 at home and 0–4 away or neutral. They are 3–4 against the spread in seven games with recorded lines and 4–3 over/under in the same sample. The Zips have lost five straight.
Miami (OH) RedHawks are 4–3 overall, 3–1 at home and 1–2 away or neutral. They are 4–3 against the spread and 5–2 over/under in seven games with recorded lines. The RedHawks have won two straight.
What's next for Akron Zips and Miami (OH) RedHawks?
Akron Zips travel to Kent State Golden Flashes on Saturday, October 24. Miami (OH) RedHawks head to Central Michigan Chippewas on Saturday, October 24.