Broughton Returns at Quarterback
Cibastian Broughton returned to start against Ohio after missing five games because of an injury. Brayden Roggow started during his absence.
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Season record0–8Lost 8 straight
Against the spread2–5At the closing number
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Broncos at Zips
Tonightvs Broncos6:00 PM CT 7:00 PM ET
Zips +14Total 49Zips ML +470Kalshi Zips 16¢ at 5:20 AM CT Tue 11/10Lines at 4:20 AM CT
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23Reported player statuses44Projected starters
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Broncos at Zips
Tue Nov 10 · 6:00 PM CT · 7:00 PM ET · released and locked
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Game-day research
Broncos at Zips preview: what our research says
Akron enters tonight at 0-8, with an 0-3 home record and an 0-5 road record. The latest loss was 20-28 against Ohio. The Zips took a late lead, but Ohio answered with a long touchdown pass and later added a long touchdown run. An interception return also produced an Ohio touchdown.
Cibastian Broughton is back at quarterback after missing five games through injury. Brayden Roggow had started during that absence. Broughton passed for 232 yards against Ohio, while Jordan Gant ran for 112 yards and a touchdown. Gant also rushed for 162 yards against Kent State. Marcel Williams and Kyan Mason lead Akron in receiving yards.
Joe Moorhead remains head coach, with Tim Tibesar coordinating the defense and Joel Rodriguez overseeing the run game and offensive line. Turnovers contributed to recent defeats: Miami intercepted four passes and scored 21 points off turnovers, while UNLV scored 14 points off Akron interceptions. Against Ohio, Akron again moved ahead late but could not keep the lead.
Akron now hosts 6-2 Western Michigan at 6:00 PM CT. The projected charts list Broughton and Broc Lowry at quarterback for Akron and Western Michigan, respectively; projected specialists were not available. The latest official player lists located were dated Nov. 3 for Akron and Oct. 31 for Western Michigan. The current game-day report remains pending, so those earlier statuses do not confirm tonight’s availability.
Season at time of writing
Akron is 0-8, with a 0-3 home record and an 0-5 road record. The listed results include a 23-25 loss to Eastern Michigan and a 20-28 loss to Ohio, in which Akron briefly led late.
The news
Gant Leads the Ground Game
Jordan Gant ran for 112 yards and a touchdown against Ohio, and had 162 rushing yards against Kent State. Marcel Williams and Kyan Mason lead Akron in receiving yards.
Turnovers and the Ohio Finish
Turnovers hurt Akron in losses to Miami and UNLV. The Zips rallied to a late lead against Ohio, but the Bobcats answered and won.
Staff and Projected Rotation
Joe Moorhead is Akron’s head coach, Joel Rodriguez is run game coordinator and offensive line coach, and Tim Tibesar coordinates the defense. The Nov. 7 projected chart lists Broughton at quarterback; tonight’s final availability remains unconfirmed.
Injuries
Injury report as of : 13 Zips and 10 Broncos on the report.
Zips
- Daymon DavidListed Out on Akron’s Nov. 3 report; injury reason and return timing were not stated. Tonight’s status is unconfirmed.Out
- Semaj BealsListed Out on Akron’s Nov. 3 report; injury reason and return timing were not stated. Tonight’s status is unconfirmed.Out
- Iesa JarmonListed Out on Akron’s Nov. 3 report; injury reason and return timing were not stated. Tonight’s status is unconfirmed.Out
- Cameron MonteiroListed Out on Akron’s Nov. 3 report; injury reason and return timing were not stated. Tonight’s status is unconfirmed.Out
- Paul DavisListed Out on Akron’s Nov. 3 report; injury reason and return timing were not stated. Tonight’s status is unconfirmed.Out
- Catrell WhiteListed Out on Akron’s Nov. 3 report; injury reason and return timing were not stated. Tonight’s status is unconfirmed.Out
- Chris GeeListed Out on Akron’s Nov. 3 report; injury reason and return timing were not stated. Tonight’s status is unconfirmed.Out
- Gavin JamesListed Out on Akron’s Nov. 3 report; injury reason and return timing were not stated. Tonight’s status is unconfirmed.Out
- +5 more · full report in the Terminal
Broncos
- Joey PopeListed Questionable on Western Michigan’s Oct. 31 report; reason and return timing were not stated. Tonight’s status is unconfirmed.Questionable
- Trey PettyListed Out on Western Michigan’s Oct. 31 report; reason and return timing were not stated. Tonight’s status is unconfirmed.Out
- Adam ParksListed Questionable on Western Michigan’s Oct. 31 report; reason and return timing were not stated. Tonight’s status is unconfirmed.Questionable
- Micah DavisListed Questionable on Western Michigan’s Oct. 31 report; reason and return timing were not stated. Tonight’s status is unconfirmed.Questionable
- Ofa “Lolo” MataeleListed Out on Western Michigan’s Oct. 31 report; reason and return timing were not stated. Tonight’s status is unconfirmed.Out
- Drew DoyleListed Questionable on Western Michigan’s Oct. 31 report; reason and return timing were not stated. Tonight’s status is unconfirmed.Questionable
- Jeremy SchleicherListed Out on Western Michigan’s Oct. 31 report; reason and return timing were not stated. Tonight’s status is unconfirmed.Out
- Ryan WestrichListed Out on Western Michigan’s Oct. 31 report; reason and return timing were not stated. Tonight’s status is unconfirmed.Out
- +2 more · full report in the Terminal
The matchup
Zips projected starters
- Cibastian BroughtonQB
- Jordan GantRB
- Marcel Williams (WR-X)
- Kyan Mason (WR-Z)
- Miles BurrisSLOT
- Conner CravaackTE
- Carlos SlaydenLT
- Brandon SmithLG
- Colin LyonsC
- Nate HamptonRG
- Allen Jones Jr.RT
- Cyrus DurhamLDE
- Ronald HullNT
- Jon'Trell MixonDT
- Dahvon FrazierRDE
- Dwight NunooWLB
- Donelius JohnsonMLB
- Caiden NewsomeLCB
- Tairan Davis Jr.SS
- Mehki FlowersFS
- Zach HobsonRCB
- Aamii BranchNB
Broncos projected starters
- Broc LowryQB
- Jalen BuckleyRB
- Aveion Chenault (WR-X)
- Egypt Nelson (WR-Z)
- Baylin Brooks (WR-F)
- Adam ParksTE
- Chad SchusterLT
- Hunter WhitenackLG
- Spencer BeckemanC
- Gavin DaboRG
- Ben RoebuckRT
- Scoop Gardner Jr.LDE
- Ahmed TounkaraLDT
- Zavian TibbsRDT
- Austin AlexanderRDE
- Dillon MooreWLB
- Domanick MoonMLB
- Jarvarius SimsLCB
- Micah DavisSS
- Joey PopeFS
- Jordon ThomasRCB
- Joshua FranklinNB
Updated How we grade
Written by the WagerBird research team from our own results, line captures and graded picks. Updated . How we grade →
Broncos at Zips odds and prediction markets
Sportsbook prices at 5:20 AM CTPrices as of : the Zips are +14 to +14.5 at five sportsbooks and the total is 47.5.
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Prediction markets
Prices at 5:20 AM CT Tue 11/10Kalshi and Polymarket on Broncos at Zips
Zips to win costs 16¢ on Kalshi, against +500 at the best sportsbook (FanDuel). A Yes price in cents is the market’s chance in percent; Kalshi’s trading fee is extra.
| Market | Kalshi | Polymarket | Best sportsbook |
|---|---|---|---|
| Zips to win | 16¢16% chance | 16¢16% chance | +500FanDuel |
| Broncos to win | 87¢87% chance | 87¢87% chance | −600DraftKings |
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Line movement
vs Western Michigan BroncosTue Nov 10 · 6:00 PM CT · 7:00 PM ET
Lines as of : the Zips spread is +14 (opened +14.5); the total is 49 (opened 48).
Zips spread+14.5+14−0.5
Total4849+1
Zips team total16.516.5No move
Zips money line+477+470−7
Open, then now.
Results and against the spread
0–8 · 2–5 ATSRecord
0–8
Against the spread
2–5
Form, last 5
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Last game
L 20-28vs Bobcats
| Date | Game | Result | Spread | ATS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tue 11/3 | vs Ohio Bobcats | L 20-28 | +12.5 | Covered |
| Sat 10/24 | at Kent State Golden Flashes | L 20-35 | +3 | Missed |
| Sat 10/17 | at Miami (OH) RedHawks | L 14-34 | +10 | Missed |
| Sat 10/10 | vs Eastern Michigan Eagles | L 23-25 | +5.5 | Covered |
| Sat 10/3 | at Central Michigan Chippewas | L 17-41 | +7 | Missed |
Spread is the Zips’ closing number. ATS is against the spread at the closing number.
Schedule
at MinutemenTue 11/17 · 11:00 PM CT12:00 AM ET
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Zips questions, answered
Is there a Zips pick for this matchup?
Yes. Our Zips pick for Broncos at Zips was released before kickoff at Signal strength 96. Unlock it in the Terminal.
What is the Zips' record this season?
The Akron Zips are 0-8: 0-3 at home and 0-5 on the road.
When do the Zips play next?
The Zips host the Western Michigan Broncos on Tuesday, November 10 at 6:00 PM CT (7:00 PM ET).
Who is on the Zips injury report?
The Zips list Daymon David (Out), Semaj Beals (Out), Iesa Jarmon (Out), Cameron Monteiro (Out), Paul Davis (Out), Catrell White (Out), Chris Gee (Out), Gavin James (Out), Omari Abor (Out), Logan Hindmarch (Out), Luke Sivon (Out), Elijah Alexander (Out), Malakai Ross-Graves (Out).
What matters for the Zips against the Broncos?
Akron hosts Western Michigan at 6:00 PM CT. The current game-day availability report is pending, so the latest named reports located are Akron’s from Nov. 3 and Western Michigan’s from Oct. 31; they do not confirm tonight’s availability. Akron’s projected chart lists Cibastian Broughton at quarterback, while Western Michigan’s lists Broc Lowry; the Broncos are 6-2.
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