The Zips will play the Cardinals on Saturday, October 18th, 2025. The matchup takes place at Scheumann Stadium. Watch this exciting Week 8 matchup at 3:30 pm EDT. Check local listings for coverage on ESPN+.
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Table of Contents
- Matchup Stats
- Paddy O'Parlay
- Best Odds
- Interactive Odds Example
- Prop Bets
- Recent Meetings
- Team Standings
- Futures Odds
- Team Pages
- Team Schedules & Results
- Other Games Today
Key Matchup Stats
We're now well into the 2025 college football season. Week 8 action features a matchup between Akron and Ball State taking place at Scheumann Stadium. The following are some key season stats to help you size up this game.
- SportsBetting3.com Power Rankings - Akron has a 95.00 conference power ranking for the 2025 season. The conference power ranking for Ball State is 95.00.
- Away Akron - Heading into Week 8, Akron currently has a 0-3 record as an away team for the 2025 regular season. This ranks them 3rd in the MAC Conference for away team wins. Watch this stat carefully as the season progresses.
- Home Ball State - Ball State has a 2-0 record as a home team. Looking ahead to this 2025 Week 8 matchup, they rank 2nd in the MAC Conference for home team wins. Like the Akron away record and ranking, you should continually keep tabs on this stat.
- Points Scored - For the 2025 season, Akron ranks 9th (117) in the MAC Conference, with Ball State currently ranking 11th (82) for points scored in the MAC Conference.
- Points Against - Also in 2025, Akron stands 4th (203) in the MAC Conference for points scored by opponents in 2025. Ball State sits at 5th (189) in the MAC Conference for points against in the 2025 season so far.
- Team Records - Akron has a 2-5 overall record for the 2025 regular season, with Ball State currently 2-4 for the 2025 NCAAF regular season.
Paddy O'Parlay
The "Sports Network" talking heads have nothing on my Irish arse!
Top o' the morning to ya, lads and lasses! Get ready for a wild showdown between Akron and Ball State this Saturday, October 18th!
The battle will take place at the legendary Scheumann Stadium, where both teams will fight for victory!
According to SportsBetting3.com Power Rankings, Akron and Ball State are evenly matched with ratings of 95.00 each.
Akron stands at 2-5, while Ball State is currently holding a 2-4 record. It's anyone's game!
So don't forget to bet this game at BetRivers or BetMGM, review this game's prop bets, and compare the odds below. May the best team win!
Best Zips at Cardinals Odds
| Underdog Ball State | Favorite Akron |
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| Over | Under |
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| Underdog Ball State | Favorite Akron |
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Matchup Odds FAQs
Akron is a -1.5 -105 point spread favorite at BetMGM, while Ball State is a +1.5 -115 point spread underdog at BetMGM.
The best over line is 43.5 -115 points at BetMGM, which means you risk $115 to win $100 betting the over. The best under line is 43.5 -105 points at BetMGM, and that means you risk $105 to win $100 betting the under.
Akron is a -115 moneyline favorite at BetMGM and Ball State is a -105 moneyline underdog at BetMGM.
College Football Odds Example
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Game |
 BetMGMBet |
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Akron
Ball State
10/18/25 3:30pm EDT | -1.5 -105+1.5 -115 |
Underdog Ball State - Ball State bettors risk $100 to win $86.96 at -115 odds.
A +1.5 Ball State underdog bet wins if they lose by 1, tie, or win outright. Your bet loses if they lose by 2 or more.
Favorite Akron - Akron bettors risk $100 to win $95.24 at -105 odds.
A -1.5 Akron favorite bet wins if they win by 2 or more. Your bet loses if they win by 1, tie, or lose outright.
Akron at Ball State Prop Bets
Important Note: Some states expressly forbid individual college athlete prop bets. The following wagers may not be available depending on your particular state laws.
| BetMGM Bet |
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Akron
Ball State
No Touchdown
To Score 1st Touchdown
10/18/25 3:30pm EDT | -120-118+10000Bet |
Akron
Ball State
Game to Overtime
10/18/25 3:30pm EDT | Yes +950No -5000Bet |
Akron
Ball State
Both Teams Score 10+
10/18/25 3:30pm EDT | Yes -525No +360Bet |
Akron
Ball State
Both Teams Score 20+
10/18/25 3:30pm EDT | Yes +145No -190Bet |
| BetMGM | |
Akron
Ball State
Both Teams Score 30+
10/18/25 3:30pm EDT | Yes +875No -2500Bet |
Recent Meetings Since 2021
| Week | Game | Result | Margin |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 Week 8 | Akron vs Ball State Saturday, October 18th, 2025 | BALL 42, AKR 28 Scheumann Stadium | Ball State by 14 |
| 2021 Week 10 | Ball State vs Akron Tuesday, November 2nd, 2021 | BALL 31, AKR 25 InfoCision Stadium | Ball State by 6 |
Team Standings
| Team | Conf | Conf% | W | L | PF | PA | Home | Away | Strk |
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| Akron | 4-4 | 0.500 | 5 | 7 | 267 | 329 | 3-3 | 2-4 | W1 |
| Ball State | 3-4 | 0.429 | 4 | 7 | 166 | 313 | 4-1 | 0-6 | L2 |
Akron & Ball State Futures Odds
Latest NCAA Championship odds, if available, for each team. Review odds for other teams and learn the best College Football bets.
Akron Championship OddsNo NCAA College Football Championship TM Akron YR: futures available
Ball State Championship OddsNo NCAA College Football Championship TM Ball State YR: futures available
Akron & Ball State Team Pages
Review each team's season schedule and results, season win total odds, futures odds, betting bonuses and other valuable information on our exclusive team betting odds pages. Team betting odds and stats update throughout the season:
Team Schedules & Results
| Week | Matchup | Date & Result |
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| Week 1 | Wyoming vs Akron | WYO 10, AKR 0 Thursday, August 28th, 2025 |
| Week 1 | Wyoming vs Akron | Saturday, August 30th, 2025 12:00 am EDT |
| Week 2 | Akron vs Nebraska | NEB 68, AKR 0 Saturday, September 6th, 2025 |
| Week 3 | Akron vs UAB | UAB 31, AKR 28 Saturday, September 13th, 2025 |
| Week 4 | Duquesne vs Akron | AKR 51, DUQ 7 Saturday, September 20th, 2025 |
| Week 5 | Akron vs Toledo | TOL 45, AKR 3 Saturday, September 27th, 2025 |
| Week 6 | Central Michigan vs Akron | AKR 28, CMU 22 Saturday, October 4th, 2025 |
| Week 7 | Miami (OH) vs Akron | M-OH 20, AKR 7 Saturday, October 11th, 2025 |
| Week 8 | Akron vs Ball State | BALL 42, AKR 28 Saturday, October 18th, 2025 |
| Week 9 | Akron vs Buffalo | Saturday, October 25th, 2025 1:00 pm EDT |
| Week 11 | UMass vs Akron | Tuesday, November 4th, 2025 7:00 pm EST |
| Week 12 | Kent State vs Akron | Tuesday, November 11th, 2025 7:30 pm EST |
| Week 13 | Akron vs Bowling Green | Tuesday, November 18th, 2025 7:00 pm EST |
| Week | Matchup | Date & Result |
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| Week 1 | Ball State vs Purdue | PUR 31, BALL 0 Saturday, August 30th, 2025 |
| Week 2 | Ball State vs Auburn | AUB 42, BALL 3 Saturday, September 6th, 2025 |
| Week 3 | New Hampshire vs Ball State | BALL 34, UNH 29 Saturday, September 13th, 2025 |
| Week 4 | Ball State vs UConn | CONN 31, BALL 25 Saturday, September 20th, 2025 |
| Week 6 | Ohio vs Ball State | BALL 20, OHIO 14 Saturday, October 4th, 2025 |
| Week 7 | Ball State vs Western Michigan | WMU 42, BALL 0 Saturday, October 11th, 2025 |
| Week 8 | Akron vs Ball State | BALL 42, AKR 28 Saturday, October 18th, 2025 |
| Week 9 | Ball State vs Northern Illinois | Saturday, October 25th, 2025 3:30 pm EDT |
| Week 11 | Kent State vs Ball State | Wednesday, November 5th, 2025 12:00 am EST |
| Week 12 | Eastern Michigan vs Ball State | Saturday, November 15th, 2025 12:00 am EST |
| Week 13 | Ball State vs Toledo | Saturday, November 22nd, 2025 12:00 am EST |
| Week 14 | Ball State vs Miami (OH) | Saturday, November 29th, 2025 12:00 am EST |
How to Bet on the Game
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How to Bet on the Akron vs Ball State College Football Game
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Open a new sports betting account before game time.
Review our list of sports betting sites. Open a new account before the game starts on Saturday, October 18th, 2025 at 3:30 pm EDT, making sure to enter all your personal details correctly. Don't forget to add your bonus code.
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Tap to the sportsbook's College Football page, look for the Akron vs Ball State Game.
Navigate to the sportsbook's College Football page. Next, look for live or upcoming matchups. Select the Akron vs Ball State Game.
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Choose your bet and place a wager.
Choose your bet and then use the funds you deposited to place a wager. The sportsbook will pay your winnings or deduct a losing wager from your account balance after the game.
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