Akron vs. Bowling Green Preview: Head-to-Head, PFSN Grades, and Prediction for College Football Week 13

Akron and Bowling Green will meet Tuesday in a pivotal Mid-American Conference matchup at Doyt L. Perry Stadium. This preview offers a comprehensive look at the contest, including historical series data and exclusive PFSN player grades that highlight the key factors driving this must-watch clash.

This breakdown includes updated game details, head-to-head records, and team evaluations, concluding with a score forecast for this in-conference battle.

Akron vs. Bowling Green Details

• Date: Nov. 18, 2025
• Game time: 7 p.m. EST
• Location: Doyt L. Perry Stadium, Bowling Green, OH
• Predicted weather at kick: 39 degrees, partly cloudy
• How to watch: ESPNU

Akron vs. Bowling Green Head-to-Head Record

Akron and Bowling Green first faced off in 1985, with a history of 31 meetings since then. Over this time, Bowling Green has largely dominated the series, and this trend has continued, with Bowling Green winning 13 of the last 16 matchups. The Falcons won eight straight from 2007 to 2016, including a 49-point blowout in their 59-10 victory in 2015.

Overall, Akron has won 10 of the 31 games between these teams, with their longest win streak being two games, which they have achieved on three separate occasions. Things have looked slightly more promising recently, as their most recent two-game win streak occurred in 2020 and 2021. The Zips have also kept two of the last three games within a single score, despite losing both.

Akron vs. Bowling Green Grades

PFSN College OFFi

• Akron (63.1, D)
• Bowling Green (64.8, D)

PFSN College DEFi

• Akron (72, C-)
• Bowling Green (71.9, C-)

PFSN College OLi

• Akron (66.3, D)
• Bowling Green (68.5, D+)

PFSN College QBi

• Ben Finley, Akron (75.5, C)
• Drew Pyne, Bowling Green (65.7, D)

PFSN College RBi

• Jordan Grant, Akron (77.5, C+)
• Austyn Dendy, Bowling Green (66.1, D)

PFSN College WRi

• Kyan Mason, Akron (74.8, C)
• RJ Garcia II, Bowling Green (71.5, C-)

PFSN College TEi

• Conner Cravaack, Akron (70.9, C-)
• Jyrin Hohnson, Bowling Green (76, C)

PFSN College EDGEi

• Bruno Dall, Akron (74.9, C)
• David Afogho, Bowling Green (72.6, C-)

PFSN College DTi

• Julien Laventure, Akron (80.7, B+)
• Dierre Kelly, Bowling Green (72.6, C-)

PFSN College LBi

• Gage Summers, Akron (65.2, D)
• Gideon Lampron, Bowling Green (70.1, C-)

PFSN College CBi

• Elijah Reed, Akron (80.6, B-)
• JoJo Johnson, Bowling Green (84.3, B)

PFSN College SAFi

• DiMarco Johnson, Akron (75.6, C)
• Kal-El Pascal, Bowling Green (75.2, C)

Akron vs. Bowling Green Prediction

With the recent history of close games between these two teams, we are likely in for another thriller. Akron is coming off a heartbreaking overtime loss against Kent State, while Bowling Green has lost four straight games after winning its first three in conference.

Although neither team has had the best season so far, former Tennessee Titans running back Eddie George is Bowling Green’s head coach, and he knows how to show up when the lights are brightest.

Bowling Green will enter this game with a unique combination of confidence and urgency, which could be enough to put them ahead in a matchup against a team of similar skill that knows them well. Look for Akron quarterback Ben Finley to have a tough day against Bowling Green, which boasts one of the better cornerback duos in the MAC, and should capitalize on his turnovers this season.

Prediction: Bowling Green 27, Akron 24