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The Akron Zips (1-7) will host the Kent State Golden Flashes (1-7) on Wednesday at 7:30 PM ET.
The Zips are the favorites (-4.5) in their matchup against the Golden Flashes, with the over/under at 39 points. (On the moneyline, the Zips are and the Golden Flashes are .)
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Game Info for Akron vs. Kent State
- Game Day: Wednesday, November 1, 2023
- Game Time: 7:30 PM ET
- TV Channel: ESPNU
- Location: Akron, Ohio
- Stadium: InfoCision Stadium-Summa Field
| Favorite | Spread | Favorite Spread Odds | Underdog Spread Odds | Total | Over Total Odds | Under Total Odds | Favorite Moneyline | Underdog Moneyline |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Akron | -4.5 | -110 | -110 | 39 | -110 | -110 | N/A | N/A |
Akron Pick Insights
- So far this season, Akron has compiled a 3-4-0 record against the spread.
- Akron games have gone over the point total on three of seven occasions (42.9%).
Akron Stats & Insights
- Akron ranks fourth-worst in total offense (279 yards per game), but has played a little better on defense, ranking 42nd with 342 yards allowed per contest.
- Akron has been a bottom-25 scoring offense this year, ranking third-worst with 15.4 points per contest. The defensive unit ranks 99th in the FBS (29.4 points allowed per game).
- Akron has the 23rd-best pass defense this season (193.3 passing yards allowed per game), but ranks 23rd-worst on the offensive side of the ball (187.4 passing yards per game).
- Akron ranks ninth-worst in rushing offense (91.6 rushing yards per game), but has played better on defense, ranking 78th with 148.8 rushing yards allowed per game.
- Akron ranks 12th-worst in third-down percentage (30.9%), but has been better on defense, ranking 49th with a 36.3% third-down conversion rate allowed.
- Akron has forced 10 total turnovers (78th in the FBS) this season and have turned it over 18 times (126th in the FBS) to record a turnover margin of -8, the seventh-worst in college football.
Akron’s Best Players
- DJ Iron has thrown for 718 yards, completing 66.2% of his passes and recording three touchdowns and three interceptions this season. He’s also run for 215 yards (26.9 ypg) on 61 carries with two rushing touchdowns.
- Lorenzo Lingard has carried the ball 78 times for a team-high 388 yards (48.5 per game) with two scores. He has also caught 21 passes for 218 yards and one receiving touchdown.
- Daniel George’s 298 yards as a receiver pace the team. He’s been targeted 57 times and has collected 31 receptions.
- Jasaiah Gathings has hauled in 26 receptions totaling 272 yards so far this campaign.
- CJ Nunnally leads the team with five sacks, and also has nine TFL and 28 tackles.
- Bryan McCoy is the team’s top-tackler this year. He’s picked up 42 tackles, two TFL, and one sack.
- Kerry Martin Jr. leads the team with two interceptions, while also collecting 20 tackles, one TFL, one sack, and two passes defended.
Kent State Betting Insights
- Kent State has covered the spread once in seven games this season.
- In games they have played as at least 4.5-point underdogs this season, the Golden Flashes are 1-6 against the spread.
- The teams have hit the over in four of Kent State’s seven games with a set total.
Kent State Pick Insights
- Kent State has been struggling on offense, ranking second-worst with 259.9 total yards per game. It has been more effective on defense, surrendering 375.5 total yards per contest (69th-ranked).
- This season has been hard for Kent State on both sides of the ball, as it is compiling only 12.5 points per game (worst) and surrendering 33 points per game (17th-worst).
- Kent State’s passing offense has been bottom-25 this season, posting 142.5 passing yards per game, which ranks seventh-worst in the FBS. Defensively, it ranks 48th with 214.9 passing yards ceded per contest.
- In terms of rushing, Kent State ranks 107th in the FBS on offense (117.4 rushing yards per game) and 88th on the other side of the ball (160.6 rushing yards allowed per game).
- Kent State has struggled on both offense and defense on third down this season, ranking eighth-worst in third-down conversion rate (29.7%) and seventh-worst in third-down rate allowed (49.1%).
- At -1, Kent State owns the 74th-ranked turnover margin in the FBS, with seven forced turnovers (113th in the FBS) and eight turnovers committed (25th in the FBS).
Kent State’s Best Players
- Michael Alaimo leads Kent State with 932 yards on 79-of-144 passing with two touchdowns compared to four interceptions this season.
- The team’s top rusher, Gavin Garcia, has carried the ball 96 times for 374 yards (46.8 per game) with two touchdowns.
- Jaylen Thomas has racked up 305 yards (on 80 attempts) with one touchdown.
- Chrishon McCray’s 449 receiving yards (56.1 yards per game) lead the team. He has 35 receptions on 66 targets with two touchdowns.
- Trell Harris has recorded 257 receiving yards (32.1 yards per game) and one touchdown on 15 receptions.
- Luke Floriea has racked up 152 reciving yards (19 ypg) and two touchdowns this season.
- CJ West has collected two sacks to lead the team, while also recording four TFL and 22 tackles.
- Devin Nicholson is the team’s tackle leader this year. He’s collected 53 tackles and four TFL.
- Stephen Daley has picked off a team-high one pass. He also has 24 tackles, two TFL, and one pass defended to his name.
