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Akron Zips vs Kent State Golden Flashes Final Score, Odds & Picks

NCAAF · Saturday, October 24, 2026, 1:00 PM ET · Zoeller Field at Dix Stadium, Kent, OH · TV: ESPN+

Final: Akron Zips 20, Kent State Golden Flashes 35.

Records: Akron Zips 1-7, Kent State Golden Flashes 3-5.

Akron vs Kent State scoring plays

  • Final: Akron 20, Kent State 35 · 4:31 PM ET · Kent State Golden Flashes beat Akron Zips 35-20.
  • Akron score: Akron 20, Kent State 35 (Q4 1:12) · 4:27 PM ET · (01:15) #37 A.Stire field goal attempt from 50 yards GOOD (H: #95 J.Castle, LS: #36 C.Volpe), clock 01:12
  • Kent State score: Akron 17, Kent State 35 (Q4 4:54) · 4:06 PM ET · (04:55) No Huddle-Shotgun #12 D.DeShields rush middle for 1 yard gain to the Akron00 TOUCHDOWN, clock 04:54 #49 T.Newcomb kick attempt good (H: #97 J.Stoeckel, LS: #41 G.Goodell)
  • Kent State score: Akron 17, Kent State 28 (Q4 6:40) · 3:57 PM ET · (06:48) No Huddle-Shotgun #12 D.DeShields pass complete short right to #6 W.Harris caught at Akron00, for 19 yards to the Akron00 QB hurried by #56 O.Abor TOUCHDOWN, clock 06:40, 1ST DOWN #49 T.Newcomb kick attempt good (H: #97 J.Stoeckel, LS: #41 G.Goodell)
  • Kent State score: Akron 17, Kent State 21 (Q3 1:12) · 3:23 PM ET · (01:18) No Huddle-Shotgun #12 D.DeShields pass complete short right to #18 H.Hopperton caught at Akron00, for 2 yards to the Akron00 TOUCHDOWN, clock 01:12 PENALTY Akron Illegal Substitution declined #49 T.Newcomb kick attempt good (H: #97 J.Stoeckel, LS: #41 G.Goodell)
  • Akron score: Akron 17, Kent State 14 (Q3 2:37) · 3:18 PM ET · (02:37) #37 A.Stire field goal attempt from 40 yards GOOD (H: #95 J.Castle, LS: #36 C.Volpe), clock 02:37
  • Kent State score: Akron 14, Kent State 14 (Q3 6:27) · 3:06 PM ET · (06:39) No Huddle-Shotgun #12 D.DeShields pass complete short middle to #6 W.Harris caught at Kent45, for 55 yards to the Akron00 TOUCHDOWN, clock 06:27, 1ST DOWN #49 T.Newcomb kick attempt good (H: #97 J.Stoeckel, LS: #41 G.Goodell)
  • Akron score: Akron 14, Kent State 7 (Q3 8:47) · 2:55 PM ET · (08:49) No Huddle-Shotgun #1 J.Gant rush left for 5 yards gain to the Kent00 TOUCHDOWN, clock 08:47, 1ST DOWN #37 A.Stire kick attempt good (H: #95 J.Castle, LS: #36 C.Volpe) #37 A.Stire kick attempt good (H: #95 J.Castle, LS: #36 C.Volpe) PENALTY Akron UNS: Unsportsmanlike Conduct (#99…
  • Kent State score: Akron 7, Kent State 7 (Q2 0:36) · 2:21 PM ET · (00:36) No Huddle-Shotgun #12 D.DeShields pass complete short left to #6 W.Harris caught at Akron01, for 1 yard to the Akron00 TOUCHDOWN, clock 00:36 #49 T.Newcomb kick attempt good (H: #97 J.Stoeckel, LS: #41 G.Goodell)
  • Akron score: Akron 7, Kent State 0 (Q1 6:25) · 1:22 PM ET · Jordan Gant 6 Yd Run (Aidan Stire Kick)

Akron Zips vs Kent State Golden Flashes odds (DraftKings)

Spread: Akron Zips +3 (-115) · Kent State Golden Flashes -3 (-105)

Moneyline: Akron Zips +124 · Kent State Golden Flashes -148

Total: Over 47.5 (-115) · Under 47.5 (-105)

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Akron vs Kent State: questions & answers

Who won Akron vs Kent State?

The Kent State Golden Flashes beat the Akron Zips 35-20 on Saturday, October 24, 2026.

Who was favored in Akron vs Kent State?

The Kent State Golden Flashes were favored at DraftKings: -3 on the spread and -148 on the moneyline.

What's the over/under for Akron vs Kent State?

The total was 47.5 points at DraftKings (over -115, under -105). The game finished with 55, over the total.