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Marquez Cooper will lead the Kent State Golden Flashes (2-5) into their battle versus the Akron Zips (1-6) at Dix Stadium on Saturday at 12:00 PM ET.
The Golden Flashes are very big favorites (currently -18.5) in their matchup versus the Zips, with the over/under at 67 points. (In terms of the moneyline, the Golden Flashes are -980 and the Zips are +611.)
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Game Info and Betting Lines for Kent State vs. Akron
- Game Day: Saturday, October 22, 2022
- Game Time: 12:00 PM ET
- TV Channel: ESPN+
- Location: Kent, Ohio
- Stadium: Dix Stadium
| Favorite | Spread | Favorite Spread Odds | Underdog Spread Odds | Total | Over Total Odds | Under Total Odds | Favorite Moneyline | Underdog Moneyline |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Golden Flashes | -18.5 | -113 | -108 | 67 | -112 | -110 | -980 | +611 |
Kent State Betting Insights
- So far this season, Akron has put together a 3-4-0 record against the spread.
- Akron is 1-2 against the spread when an underdog by 18.5 points or more this season.
- Akron has hit the over in three of their seven games with a set total (42.9%).
Kent State Stats & Insights
- With 449.4 yards allowed per game on defense, which ranks 15th-worst in the FBS, Kent State has had to lean on its 51st-ranked offense (430.9 yards per contest) to keep them competitive.
- Despite having a bottom-25 scoring defense that ranks 18th-worst in the FBS (32.9 points allowed per game), Kent State has put up better results offensively, ranking 76th in the FBS by putting up 27.7 points per game.
- Kent State sports the 81st-ranked passing offense this season (225.9 passing yards per game), and has been worse on the other side of the ball, ranking 22nd-worst with 274.3 passing yards allowed per game.
- Kent State has the 101st-ranked defense this season in terms of rushing yards (175.1 rushing yards allowed per game), and has been better on the other side of the ball, ranking 25th-best with 205.0 rushing yards per game.
- On offense, Kent State has been a top-25 unit in terms of third-down efficiency, ranking 22nd-best in the FBS by averaging a 48.5% third-down conversion rate. The defense ranks 81st on defense (40.6% third-down conversion rate allowed).
- Kent State has forced five total turnovers (120th in the FBS) this season and have turned it over 10 times (72nd in the FBS) for -5a turnover margin of -5, 100th-ranked in college football.
Kent State’s Best Players
- Collin Schlee leads Kent State with 1,548 yards (221.1 ypg) on 107-of-179 passing with eight touchdowns and four interceptions this season. He also has 339 rushing yards on 67 carries while scoring three touchdowns on the ground.
- Cooper has carried the ball 156 times for a team-high 708 yards on the ground and has found the end zone eight times.
- Dante Cephas’ team-high 687 yards as a receiver have come on 44 catches (out of 69 targets) with three touchdowns.
- Devontez Walker has caught 36 passes for 544 yards (77.7 yards per game) and five touchdowns this year.
- Kris Leach has been the target of 13 passes and compiled seven catches for 74 yards, an average of 10.6 yards per contest..
- Khalib Johns paces the team with 4.0 sacks, and also has 5.0 TFL and 12 tackles.
- Kent State’s leading tackler, Nico Bolden, has 35 tackles and 1.0 TFL this year.
- Montre Miller has a team-leading one interception to go along with 14 tackles and one pass defended.
Akron Betting Insights
- Akron has a 3-4-0 record against the spread this year.
- In games they have played as at least 18.5-point underdogs this year, the Zips are 1-2 against the spread.
- Akron games have hit the over in three out of seven opportunities (42.9%).
Akron Stats & Insights
- Akron has been struggling on defense, ranking 11th-worst with 462.4 total yards allowed per game. It has been more productive on offense, regstering 337.9 total yards per contest (106th-ranked).
- Akron has plenty of room to improve, as it ranks 14th-worst in points per game (18.7) this season and third-worst in points allowed per game (39.0).
- Akron’s defense has been bottom-25 in pass defense this season, ceding 269.3 passing yards per game, which ranks 24th-worst in the FBS. On the offensive side of the ball, it ranks 41st with 270.7 passing yards per contest.
- Akron has been outplayed on both sides of the ball in terms of rushing this season, ranking worst in rushing yards (67.1 per game) and 14th-worst in rushing yards surrendered (193.1 per game).
- Akron ranks 18th-worst in third-down conversion rate (32.4%), but it has been more effective on the defensive side of the ball, ranking 89th in the FBS with a 41.8% third-down rate allowed.
- After forcing seven turnovers (98th in the FBS) and turning the ball over 12 times (100th in the FBS) this season, Akron owns the 100th-ranked turnover margin of -5.
Akron’s Best Players
- DJ Iron has been a dual threat for Akron this season. He has 1,803 passing yards (257.6 per game) while completing 66.7% of his passes. He’s tossed seven touchdown passes and three interceptions this season. On the ground, he’s compiled 185 yards (26.4 ypg) on 88 carries with two rushing touchdowns.
- Cam Wiley has piled up 179 yards (on 52 carries) with two touchdowns.
- Shocky Jacques-Louis paces his team with 559 receiving yards on 42 catches with two touchdowns.
- Daniel George has racked up 436 receiving yards (62.3 yards per game) on 41 receptions.
- Alex Adams’ 24 grabs (on 35 targets) have netted him 271 yards (38.7 ypg) and three touchdowns.
- Zach Morton has 2.5 sacks to pace the team, and also has 2.0 TFL, 11 tackles, and one interception.
- Akron’s top-tackler, Bubba Arslanian, has 55 tackles, 4.0 TFL, and one sack this year.
- Tyson Durant leads the team with one interception, while also recording 15 tackles and one pass defended.
