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At Memorial Stadium (Bloomington, IN) on Saturday, the Indiana Hoosiers (1-2) meet the Akron Zips (1-2).
The Zips are expected to lose by at least two touchdowns (currently +17.5) versus the Hoosiers (with an over/under of 45 points).
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Game Info for Indiana vs. Akron
- Game Day: Saturday, September 23, 2023
- Game Time: 7:30 PM ET
- TV Channel: BTN
- Location: Bloomington, Indiana
- Stadium: Memorial Stadium (Bloomington, IN)
| Favorite | Spread | Favorite Spread Odds | Underdog Spread Odds | Total | Over Total Odds | Under Total Odds | Favorite Moneyline | Underdog Moneyline |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indiana | -17.5 | -109 | -111 | 45 | -109 | -111 | -972 | +625 |
Indiana Pick Insights
- Indiana is 2-0-0 against the spread this season.
Indiana Stats & Insights
- Indiana ranks 89th in total offense (356 yards per game) and 38th in total defense (298.3 yards allowed per game) this year.
- Indiana ranks 21st-worst in scoring offense (19.3 points per game), but has been slightly better on defense, ranking 39th with 17 points allowed per contest.
- Indiana sports the 65th-ranked offense this season in terms of passing yards (241.7 passing yards per game), and has been more effective defensively, ranking 19th-best with only 165.3 passing yards allowed per game.
- Indiana ranks 107th in run offense (114.3 rushing yards per game) and 78th in run defense (133 rushing yards allowed per game) this season.
- Indiana is putting up a 50% third-down conversion rate on offense this year (27th in the FBS), and is surrendering a 31.4% third-down conversion rate (26th) on the other side of the ball.
- With three forced turnovers (82nd in the FBS) against two turnovers committed (11th in the FBS), Indiana (+1) owns the 47th-ranked turnover margin in college football.
Indiana’s Best Players
- Tayven Jackson has thrown for 559 yards (186.3 ypg) to lead Indiana, completing 71.7% of his passes and recording one touchdown pass compared to one interception this season. He’s also contributed in the ground game with 31 rushing yards on 17 carries with one rushing touchdown.
- The team’s top rusher, Jaylin Lucas, has carried the ball 29 times for 141 yards (47 per game) and two touchdowns. He’s proven to be a dual threat, racking up 138 receiving yards on 15 catches with one touchdown through the air.
- Josh Henderson has carried the ball 22 times for 91 yards (30.3 per game) and two touchdowns while also racking up 88 yards through the air.
- Cam Camper’s 146 yards as a receiver pace the team. He’s been targeted 13 times and has totaled nine catches.
- Omar Cooper Jr.’s eight grabs are good enough for 109 yards.
- Aaron Casey, the team’s tackle and sacks leader, has racked up two sacks, three TFL and 22 tackles.
- Phillip Dunnam leads the team with two interceptions, while also recording 14 tackles and two passes defended.
Akron Betting Insights
- Akron has covered the spread once in two games this season.
- Akron is winless against the spread (0-1) when playing as at least 17.5-point underdogs.
- Akron’s two games with a set total this year have all finished under the over/under.
Akron Pick Insights
- Akron’s offense has been a bottom-25 unit in total offense this season, posting 260 total yards per game, which ranks fourth-worst in the FBS. Defensively, it ranks 66th with 344.7 total yards allowed per contest.
- Akron ranks 10th-worst in points per game (16), but it has been more productive on the defensive side of the ball, ranking 86th in the FBS with 26.7 points surrendered per contest.
- From an offensive standpoint, Akron is putting up 216.3 passing yards per game (85th-ranked). It ranks 100th in the FBS defensively (253 passing yards given up per game).
- Akron’s rushing offense has been bottom-25 this season, compiling 43.7 rushing yards per game, which ranks third-worst in the FBS. Defensively, it ranks 26th with 91.7 rushing yards conceded per contest.
- With a 34.2% third-down conversion percentage on offense, Akron ranks 108th in the FBS. On defense, it ranks 53rd, allowing a 35.7% third-down rate.
- At -1, Akron sports the 75th-ranked turnover margin in the FBS, with six forced turnovers (25th in the FBS) and seven turnovers committed (115th in the FBS).
Akron’s Best Players
- DJ Iron has racked up 388 yards on 65.3% passing while recording two touchdown passes with one interception this season.
- Lorenzo Lingard’s team-high 78 rushing yards have come on 21 carries. He also leads the team with 139 receiving yards (46.3 per game) on seven catches with one touchdown.
- Drake Anderson has rushed for 76 yards on 16 carries.
- Daniel George has caught 12 passes and compiled 136 receiving yards (45.3 per game).
- Jasaiah Gathings has racked up 126 reciving yards (42 ypg) this season.
- CJ Nunnally paces the team with three sacks. He’s also the team’s tackle leader, and has collected three TFL and seven tackles.
- Devonte Golden-Nelson has picked off a team-high one pass. He also has one pass defended to his name.
