The Akron Zips aim to secure their third consecutive victory when they face the Kent State Golden Flashes in a Tuesday night MACtion matchup. The game takes place at InfoCision Stadium–Summa Health Field in Akron, Ohio, with kickoff set for 7:30 p.m.
Kent State enters the contest after a close 17-13 defeat against Ball State. The Golden Flashes, holding a 3-6 overall record and 2-3 in MAC play, remain winless on the road at 0-5. Meanwhile, Akron dominated Massachusetts 44-10 last Tuesday, improving to 4-6 overall and 3-3 in the conference. The Zips have performed solidly at home with a 3-2 record.
Akron leads the all-time series 37-28-2, including a decisive 38-17 victory last season. The latest odds favor Akron by 6.5 points, with an over/under total set at 49.5, according to the SportsLine consensus.
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Akron looks to extend its home success against Kent State, entering as the favorite behind a strong winning streak, while the Golden Flashes seek redemption after recent losses.