The UAB Blazers (1-1) square off against the Akron Zips (0-2) at Protective Stadium on Saturday, September 13, 2025.

The Zips are expected to lose by double digits (currently +11.5) versus the Blazers (with an over/under of 58.5 points).

Below you’ll find our preview for this this contest between the Blazers and the Zips, and discover all of our expert picks here, too!

UAB vs. Akron betting lines

• Spread favorite: Blazers (-11.5)
• Moneyline: Blazers (-444), Zips (+340)
• Total: 58.5 points

UAB vs. Akron betting info and stats

UAB has won once against the spread so far this season (1-1-0). UAB has yet to cover the spread when favorites by at least 11.5 points (a 0-1 ATS record). In one game as a moneyline favorite, UAB won. Akron, through two games with a set spread this season, has gone 0-2-0 against the spread. Akron has not covered the spread in games it was an underdog by at least 11.5 points (0-1). Akron has been listed as the underdog on the moneyline two times so far this season, and it lost both games.

UAB vs. Akron key players

UAB Blazers

• Jalen Kitna has 551 pass yards for UAB, completing 72.7% of his passes and throwing four touchdowns and two interceptions this season.
• Jevon Jackson has racked up 232 yards on 32 carries while finding paydirt three times as a runner. He’s also caught two passes for 18 yards (18 per game).
• Solomon Beebe has 93 yards receiving (46.5 per game) on seven catches, while also collecting 32 rush yards per game and two touchdowns on the ground.
• Corri Milliner’s 198 yards as a receiver pace the team. He’s been targeted 17 times and has totaled 11 catches and two touchdowns.
• Iverson Hooks has grabbed 11 passes while averaging 72.5 yards per game and scoring two touchdowns.
• Calvin Pitcher has collected one sack to lead the team, while also recording one TFL and eight tackles.
• Pierre Royster, UAB’s leading tackler, has 18 tackles this year.

Akron Zips

• Ben Finley has thrown for 193 yards (96.5 ypg) while completing 39% of his passes with one interception this season.
• Sean Patrick has carried the ball 17 times for a team-high 90 yards (45 per game). He also leads the team through the air, as his four receptions this season are good for 47 yards.
• Marquese Williams has run for 54 yards across 12 attempts.
• Marcel Williams has caught three passes and compiled 44 receiving yards (22 per game).
• Kyan Mason’s four receptions (on 10 targets) have netted him 35 yards (17.5 ypg).
• Catrell White has collected zero sacks to lead the team, while also picking up 18 tackles.
• Akron’s tackle leader, Justin Anderson, has 10 tackles this year.
• Markus Boswell has picked off a team-high one pass. He also has one pass defended to his name.