Akron vs Minnesota Picks and Predictions for Saturday, September 19th, 2026
Akron vs. Minnesota Game Information
The Akron Zips will be on the road Saturday for a 12:00 PM matchup inside Huntington Bank Stadium in Minneapolis against the Minnesota Golden Gophers. Akron enters the game at 1-1 after beating Robert Morris by 35 points last week. Minnesota is also 1-1 following a 25-point road loss to Mississippi State. Stay in the action with our College Football Picks.
Akron Preview
Cibastian Broughton leads the Akron offense this season with 338 yards and 4 touchdowns on 44 completions. Broughton has also made a significant impact on the ground, leading the Zips with 153 yards on 27 carries. Brayden Roggow has added 100 passing yards and 2 touchdowns on 12 completions, along with 11 yards and 1 score on 2 rushing attempts. Sean Patrick leads the Akron running backs with 100 yards on 16 carries, while Jordan Gant has contributed 96 yards and 1 touchdown on 20 attempts. Patrick is also Akron’s leading receiver with 76 yards and 1 score on 6 catches. Marcel Williams has added 69 yards on 8 grabs, while Elijah Alexander has recorded 61 yards and 3 touchdowns on 7 receptions.
Minnesota Preview
Drake Lindsey is leading Minnesota this season with 543 yards and 1 touchdown on 50 completions. Darius Taylor is the top ball carrier for the Golden Gophers with 71 yards and 3 touchdowns on 20 carries. TJ Thomas has added 51 yards on 10 attempts, while Xavier Ford has contributed 22 yards and 1 score on 5 carries. Javon Tracy leads the Minnesota receiving corps with 149 yards on 12 catches. Noah Jennings has added 145 yards on 10 receptions, while Jalen Smith has recorded 77 yards on 8 grabs. Thomas has contributed out of the backfield as well, catching 6 passes for 63 yards.
Akron vs. Minnesota Pick
Minnesota struggled against Mississippi State last week, but this is a much easier matchup for the Golden Gophers. Akron has shown some offensive improvement, although its production came primarily against Robert Morris. Minnesota should have a considerable advantage in size and depth on both sides of the football. Look for the Golden Gophers to establish the run early before Lindsey takes advantage of an Akron defense that allowed 38 points in its season opener. Minnesota should control the game throughout and pull away in the second half.
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- Pick: Minnesota -23.5
- Secondary: Over 48.5
Final Score Prediction: Minnesota 42, Akron 14
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