Both teams here have been eliminated from postseason contention of any sort, and they have a combined two wins (both coming from Akron). The sole reason I am backing Kent State here is the fact that this is their last home game of the season, and Senior Night emotions are always worth a few points. I expect this game to stay within a touchdown in either direction.

So let me get this straight. Akron. AKRON!!! is giving 10.5 points on the road. Yes, Kent State is the nation's only winless team and has dropped most of them by more than this. But it's the home finale and this is the only shot at a W, so I expect every gadget play in the book before second-year coach Kenni Burns is fired. Also, Akron! The last time the Zips were DD road faves was 2016. The last time they were road favorites anywhere was 2019 and they lost that.