Akron Zips vs Minnesota Golden Gophers Preview: Odds, Spread, Time & TV (September 19, 2026)

Akron faces Minnesota on Saturday, September 19, 2026 at Huntington Bank Stadium, Minneapolis, MN. Kickoff is scheduled for 12:00 PM ET. The game airs on BTN. Below is a factual Week 3 college football matchup preview with current odds where available, including point spread, moneyline, over/under, venue, and broadcast information. Lines may move before kickoff.

Akron vs Minnesota odds and betting lines

Matchup detail Line / info
Records Akron 1-1 · Minnesota 1-1
Point spread MINN -24.5
Moneyline Akron +1600 · Minnesota -4000
Over/under 48.5
Location Huntington Bank Stadium, Minneapolis, MN
Date Saturday, September 19, 2026
Kickoff time 12:00 PM ET
TV channel BTN

Odds: DraftKings lines reported via ESPN around research time. Lines may move before kickoff.

How to watch Akron vs Minnesota

  • Date: Saturday, September 19, 2026
  • Time: 12:00 PM ET
  • Venue: Huntington Bank Stadium, Minneapolis, MN
  • TV: BTN

Akron preview

Akron (1-1) visits Minnesota on Saturday, September 19, 2026. Akron lists head coach Joe Moorhead. Early watch items include Week 3 identity, explosive-play balance, and matching the opponent’s tempo in an BTN window.

Minnesota preview

Minnesota (1-1) hosts at Huntington Bank Stadium. Minnesota lists head coach P. J. Fleck. Home-field framing, early-season continuity, and situational football are the factual focus points for this Week 3 preview.