Matchup: Akron Zips vs Kent State Golden Flashes
Date: Tuesday, November 19, 2024
Venue: Dix Stadium, Kent, OH
Broadcast: CBSSN
Betting Odds: Akron (-10.0)
Total Points/Over-Under: 48.5
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On Tuesday, November 19, 2024, Dix Stadium will be the battleground for the Kent State Golden Flashes (0-10) as they face the Akron Zips (2-8). The Golden Flashes start the game as underdogs at 10.0 points, with an over/under set at 48.5 points.
The Akron Zips come into this game with a record of 2-8 in the current season. Their most recent outing resulted in a 29-16 defeat against the NIU Huskies. Defensively, the Zips struggled against the run, allowing an alarming 295 yards on 41 carries, averaging 7.2 yards per rush. In the air, they allowed 10 completions out of 17 attempts for 144 yards, achieving a completion percentage of 58.8%. They ran a total of 76 plays, amassing 255 offensive yards. Akron ran the ball 24 times, yielding only 50 yards, translating to a mere 2.1 yards per carry.
This season, the Zips have accumulated a total of 3,138 yards. At the offensive end, Akron has achieved 13 touchdown passes and 7 rushing touchdowns, but they have also experienced 19 turnovers. With a total of 170 first downs, they faced 61 penalties totaling 469 yards. Their ground game averages just 82.0 yards per game, ranking 130th nationally. On the scoring front, the Zips mark an average of 18.6 points per game.
In terms of defensive performance, Akron ranks 123rd in Division I for points allowed, giving up 35.3 points per game. They permit an average of 4.9 yards per carry, resulting in 197.2 rushing yards surrendered per contest. Over 10 games, they have allowed a staggering 1,972 rushing yards. In terms of passing defense, Akron has conceded 2,255 yards, positioning them 74th in the nation. Their pass defense allows 225.5 yards per game with a completion rate of 63.8%. Overall, their defense permits 422.7 yards per game, ranking 114th nationally, with 20 passing touchdowns and 23 rushing touchdowns allowed throughout the season.
The Golden Flashes, with a disappointing 0-10 record this year, suffered a 34-7 defeat in their latest game against the Miami RedHawks. In that matchup, Kent State allowed 40 rush attempts, giving up 275 yards (averaging 6.9 yards per carry). Their pass defense posted a completion rate of 45.5%, allowing 202 yards through 10 completions out of 22 attempts. They concluded the game with only 189 offensive yards from 63 plays (3.0 yards per play), and the rushing game managed only 2.5 yards per carry, totaling 96 yards from 39 rushes.
When analyzing scoring, the Golden Flashes rank 132nd in Division I, averaging a mere 14.3 points per game. Their offensive output stands at 231.0 yards per game, ranking 134th in college football. They have also accumulated 302 penalty yards from 42 infractions, placing them 130th in Division I for penalties that benefit opponents. Their offense has thrown 11 interceptions and lost 7 fumbles, resulting in a total of 137 first downs. This season, Kent State has thrown for 1,545 passing yards, averaging 154.5 yards per game, which ranks them 125th nationally, and has rushed for 765 yards, averaging 76.5 yards per game.
Defensively, Kent State has allowed an alarming 2,649 rushing yards (264.9 yards per game) and 30 rushing touchdowns this season. They have also conceded 23 passing touchdowns, allowing 257.0 yards per game which places them 116th nationally. The Golden Flashes’ defense has registered 5 fumble recoveries and 3 interceptions, participating in 734 plays, ranking 128th nationally in defensive plays. Their struggle on defense sees them allowing an average of 44.8 points per game, putting them 134th in the country with a total of 448 points allowed.
Who will emerge victorious in this matchup between the Zips and Golden Flashes?
Free Prediction: Bet on Kent State (+10.0)
