UNLV vs Akron Picks and Prediction for Saturday, September 26, 2026
The UNLV Rebels visit the Akron Zips on Saturday, September 26, at InfoCision Stadium in Akron, with the opening kickoff scheduled for 12:00 PM ET on ESPN+. The UNLV Rebels are 1-2 overall and 1-0 in the Mountain West after a 44-6 road loss to North Texas. The Akron Zips are 1-2 overall and have not opened their MAC schedule after a 41-7 road loss to Minnesota. Follow Saturday’s action with our free NCAAF picks.
UNLV Rebels Preview
UNLV is averaging 16 points through three games, with 203.3 passing yards and 171.7 rushing yards per game. Jackson Arnold has completed 51 of 82 passes for 601 yards and two touchdowns without an interception. Arnold has also rushed for 132 yards and three scores. Jai'Den Thomas leads the ground game with 224 yards and one touchdown while averaging 5.3 yards per carry. Taz Reddicks leads the receiving group with 120 yards, while Kayden McGee has 103 yards and one touchdown.
The Rebels are allowing 25.7 points per game after giving up 27 to Memphis, six to Hawai'i and 44 to North Texas. UNLV has seven sacks, one interception, three forced fumbles and one recovery. Tre Fulton and Kal-El Togafau have two sacks apiece, while Quandarius Keyes has the team’s only interception. Jake Pope leads the defense with 23 tackles, followed by Fulton with 21. Denver Harris has forced two fumbles and recovered one.
Injuries: WR Kayden McGee, WR DeAngelo Irvin Jr., WR T. Stellato and RB S. Vann are questionable with undisclosed injuries.
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Akron Zips Preview
Akron is averaging 22.7 points through three games, with 203.7 passing yards and 146 rushing yards per game. Cibastian Broughton has completed 53 of 66 passes for 380 yards and four touchdowns without an interception while leading the Zips with 170 rushing yards. Sean Patrick has added 116 rushing yards and leads the receiving group with 83 yards and one touchdown. Elijah Alexander has 70 receiving yards and three touchdowns, giving Akron another option near the end zone.
The Zips are allowing 29.7 points per game after surrendering 38 to Wake Forest, 10 to Robert Morris and 41 to Minnesota. Akron has recorded two sacks, one interception, three forced fumbles and two recoveries. Donelius Johnson leads the defense with 27 tackles, while Rodrick Hunter has 15. Omari Abor has one sack, one interception and two forced fumbles. Cyrus Durham owns Akron’s other sack, and the Zips have allowed at least 38 points in both losses.
Injuries: WR Paul Davis, WR Luke Sivon and WR C. Monteiro are out with undisclosed injuries. RB C. Gee and WR J. Riggins are questionable with undisclosed injuries.
UNLV vs Akron Prediction
Neither offense has been consistent through three games, but UNLV has produced more on the ground and has generated seven sacks compared with Akron’s two. Arnold has protected the football as a passer, while Thomas gives the Rebels a back averaging 5.3 yards per carry. Akron has received strong dual-threat production from Broughton, but the Zips have allowed 79 points across their two losses. UNLV’s defensive pressure and stronger rushing options will help the Rebels control the matchup, though Akron can keep the margin below the current number at home. Final Score Prediction: UNLV Rebels win but Akron covers the number, 26-17.
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