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Akron Zips Look to Break Losing Streak Against Buffalo Bulls on Saturday

Buffalo, NY – The Akron Zips (2-6, 1-3 MAC) travel to UB Stadium this Saturday, October 25, 2025, to face the Buffalo Bulls (4-3, 3-0 MAC) in a Mid-American Conference (MAC) matchup. Kickoff is scheduled for 1:00 p.m. ET, and the game will be broadcast on ESPN+.

The Zips are looking to end a seven-game losing streak against the Bulls, who have dominated the series in recent years. Buffalo leads the all-time series 13-11, with their last victory over Akron coming in a 41-30 decision on November 2, 2024. Akron’s last win against Buffalo was in 2017, a 21-20 victory in Akron.

Buffalo, under second-year head coach Pete Lembo, is currently undefeated in MAC play and averaging 25.6 points per game. Quarterback Ta’quan Roberson leads the Bulls’ offense, throwing for 1,337 yards and 10 touchdowns this season. Wide receiver Victor Snow is his top target, with 522 receiving yards and seven touchdowns. Running back Al-Jay Henderson leads their ground attack.

Akron’s offense is led by quarterback Ben Finley, who has thrown for 1,448 yards this season. Running back Jordan Gant is coming off an impressive performance, earning Doak Walker National Running Back of the Week honors after rushing for 176 yards and scoring a touchdown against Central Michigan. He was also named MAC Offensive Player of the Week earlier in the season. The Zips’ defense is showing improvement, forcing nine turnovers this season and excelling in the red zone. Key defensive players include linebackers Shammond Cooper and DiMarco Johnson, as well as defensive back Malcom DeWalt IV.

Akron’s special teams have been a strength, with punter Joseph Castle averaging 43.3 yards per punt and Brandon Hills averaging 22.3 yards per kick return.

Joe Moorhead is in his fourth year as the head coach of the Zips. After Saturday’s game, Akron returns home for two mid-week #MACtion games against UMass (Nov. 4) and rival Kent State (Nov. 11).

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