The Akron Zips (1-5) visit the Miami (OH) RedHawks (3-3) on Saturday, October 17, 2026 at Yager Stadium, Oxford, OH. Kickoff is scheduled for 3:30 PM ET, and the game airs on ESPN+ (streaming). DraftKings lists the spread at M-OH -10 with a total of 46.5; moneylines are Akron +310 · Miami (OH) -395. Below is our Akron vs Miami (OH) preview with the latest odds, point spread, moneyline, over/under, kickoff time, TV channel and where to watch, plus a look at each team’s season so far, head coach and key players. Lines may move before kickoff.
Akron vs Miami (OH) Odds, Spread, Kickoff Time & TV
| Matchup detail | Line / info |
|---|---|
| Matchup | Akron at Miami (OH) |
| Records | Akron 1-5 · Miami (OH) 3-3 |
| Spread | M-OH -10 |
| Moneyline | Akron +310 · Miami (OH) -395 |
| Total | 46.5 |
| Venue | Yager Stadium, Oxford, OH |
| Date/Time | Saturday, October 17, 2026 · 3:30 PM ET |
| TV / How to Watch | ESPN+ (streaming) |
| Head Coaches | Akron: HC Joe Moorhead, OC Joe Moorhead · Miami (OH): HC Chuck Martin, OC Gus Ragland |
Akron Preview: Season So Far, Coach & Key Players
Season so far: The Akron Zips are 1-5 overall, 0-2 in MAC play. Results to date: Sep 3 — L 38-16 at Wake Forest; Sep 12 — W 45-10 vs Robert Morris; Sep 19 — L 41-7 at Minnesota; Sep 26 — L 38-10 vs UNLV; Oct 3 — L 41-17 at Central Michigan; Oct 10 — L 25-23 vs Eastern Michigan. Most recently, Akron lost to Eastern Michigan 25-23 at home. Through 6 games, Akron is averaging 19.7 points scored and 32.2 points allowed per game.
Head coach: Joe Moorhead (head coach since 2022). Joe Moorhead also serves as offensive coordinator. Defensive coordinator: Tim Tibesar.
Key players (2026 season stats):
- Passing leader: Brayden Roggow (QB) — 70/118, 834 yards, 6 TD, 4 INT
- Rushing leader: Jordan Gant (RB) — 84 carries, 410 yards, 3 TD
- Receiving leader: Marcel Williams (WR) — 25 receptions, 290 yards, 2 TD
- Sacks leader: Omari Abor (DE) — 1 sack
- Tackles leader: Donelius Johnson (LB) — 57 total tackles
Strengths: The production of Brayden Roggow (70/118, 834 yards, 6 TD, 4 INT). Questions: A defense giving up 32.2 points per game; an offense averaging 19.7 points per game; the response to a 25-23 loss to Eastern Michigan.
Miami (OH) Preview: Season So Far, Coach & Key Players
Season so far: The Miami (OH) RedHawks are 3-3 overall, 1-1 in MAC play. Results to date: Sep 5 — L 59-14 at Pittsburgh; Sep 12 — W 45-7 vs Holy Cross; Sep 19 — L 35-31 at Cincinnati; Sep 26 — W 24-21 vs UConn; Oct 3 — L 24-20 vs Bowling Green; Oct 10 — W 20-19 at Massachusetts. Most recently, Miami (OH) beat Massachusetts 20-19 on the road. Through 6 games, Miami (OH) is averaging 25.7 points scored and 27.5 points allowed per game.
Head coach: Chuck Martin (head coach since 2014). Offensive coordinator: Gus Ragland. Defensive coordinator: Bill Brechin.
Key players (2026 season stats):
- Passing leader: David McComb (QB) — 65/103, 1,121 yards, 7 TD, 1 INT
- Rushing leader: Rodney Nelson (RB) — 55 carries, 206 yards
- Receiving leader: Maleek Huggins (WR) — 17 receptions, 309 yards, 1 TD
- Sacks leader: Roosevelt Andrews III (DL) — 3.5 sacks
- Tackles leader: Malcolm McCain (LB) — 49 total tackles
Strengths: Momentum from a 20-19 win at Massachusetts. Questions: A defense allowing 27.5 points per game.
How to Watch Akron vs Miami (OH)
- Date: Saturday, October 17, 2026
- Kickoff: 3:30 PM ET
- Venue: Yager Stadium, Oxford, OH
- TV / Streaming: ESPN+ (streaming)
Odds: DraftKings lines reported via ESPN as of October 12, 2026 2:12 AM PT (Arizona time). Lines may move before kickoff. Records, results and season stats via ESPN; coaching staffs per 2026 staff listings. This page is an informational matchup preview only.