Wyoming may have gone 3-9 last year, but the Cowboys finished the season strong in Jay Sawvel’s first season as head coach.
Wyoming won two of its last four games, including a 15-14 win over Washington State, and lost to Boise State by just four points during that stretch as well. Now the Cowboys hope to keep that momentum going into the 2025 season going up against another Group of Five team, Akron.
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Wyoming vs. Akron Betting Odds
Akron is a +5.5 college football betting odds underdog against Wyoming, with the Over/Under being 47.5.
The moneyline for Wyoming is -220, while it’s +180 for Akron.
Wyoming vs. Akron On TV
The matchup between Wyoming and Akron will be televised on ESPN+.
The game will kick off at 7 p.m. ET on Thursday, Aug. 28. The contest is taking place at InfoCision Stadium in Akron, Ohio.
Wyoming vs. Akron Prediction
I predict Wyoming will win but Akron will cover the 5.5-point spread. I also predict the game will go Under 47.5 total points.
During the second half of last season, Wyoming kept most of its games close and often gave up less than 30 points. I expect the same kind of outcome here.
On the road, I think the Cowboys will play well defensively. While I expect them to have their own fair share of miscues against Akron, I believe Wyoming will make critical plays down the stretch to win in a close, low-scoring affair.
