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Memorial Stadium (Bloomington, IN) is the venue where the Indiana Hoosiers (1-2) will match up against the Akron Zips (1-2) on Saturday, September 23, 2023.
The Hoosiers are very big favorites (currently -16.5) in their game against the Zips, with the over/under at 46.5 points. (In terms of the moneyline, the Hoosiers are -826 and the Zips are +564.)
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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 | -16.5 | -111 | -109 | 46.5 | -109 | -111 | -826 | +564 |
Indiana Pick Insights
- Indiana is a perfect 2-0-0 against the spread this season.
Indiana Stats & Insights
- Indiana is putting up 356 yards per game offensively this season (89th in the FBS), and are giving up 298.3 yards per game (38th) on defense.
- Indiana has been a bottom-25 scoring offense this season, ranking 21st-worst with 19.3 points per game. The defensive unit ranks 38th in the FBS (17 points allowed per game).
- On defense, Indiana has been a top-25 unit in terms of passing yards, ranking 19th-best by allowing just 165.3 passing yards per game. The Hoosiers rank 65th on offense (241.7 passing yards per game).
- Indiana is putting up 114.3 rushing yards per game on offense this season (107th in the FBS), and is giving up 133 rushing yards per game (78th) on defense.
- Indiana is putting up a 50% third-down percentage on offense (27th in the FBS), and ranks 26th on defense with a 31.4% third-down percentage allowed.
- With three forced turnovers (82nd in the FBS) against two turnovers committed (10th 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 tossing 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.
- Jaylin Lucas has racked up 141 rushing yards on 29 carries, scoring two touchdowns. He’s also added 138 yards (46 per game) on 15 catches with one touchdown.
- 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 team-high 146 yards as a receiver have come on nine catches (out of 13 targets).
- Omar Cooper Jr. has been the target of 11 passes and compiled eight receptions for 109 yards, an average of 36.3 yards per contest.
- Aaron Casey paces the team with two sacks. He’s also the team’s tackle leader, and has recorded three TFL and 22 tackles.
- Phillip Dunnam has a team-leading two interceptions to go along with 14 tackles and two passes defended.
Akron Betting Insights
- Akron is 1-1-0 against the spread this season.
- Akron has not yet covered the spread as underdogs of 16.5 points or more this year (0-1).
- Akron’s two games with a set total this season have all gone under the over/under.
Akron Pick Insights
- Akron ranks fourth-worst in total yards per game (260), but it has been more effective defensively, ranking 66th in the FBS with 344.7 total yards allowed per contest.
- Akron has not been getting things done on offense, ranking 10th-worst in the FBS with 16 points per game. It has been better on the other side of the ball, giving up 26.7 points per contest (86th-ranked).
- From an offensive standpoint, Akron is generating 216.3 passing yards per contest (85th-ranked). It ranks 100th in the FBS on defense (253 passing yards allowed per game).
- Akron’s running game has been struggling, ranking third-worst in the FBS with 43.7 rushing yards per game. It has been more effective on defense, allowing 91.7 rushing yards per contest (26th-ranked).
- With a 34.2% third-down conversion rate on offense, Akron ranks 108th in the FBS. Defensively, it ranks 53rd, giving up a 35.7% third-down rate.
- With six forced turnovers (25th in the FBS) and seven turnovers committed (115th in the FBS) this season, Akron ranks 75th in the FBS with a turnover margin of -1.
Akron’s Best Players
- DJ Iron has put up 388 passing yards, or 129.3 per game, so far this season. He has completed 65.3% of his passes and has tossed two touchdowns with one interception.
- Lorenzo Lingard has been handed the ball 21 times for a team-high 78 yards (26 per game). He also leads the team through the air, as his seven receptions this season are good for 139 yards, and he’s scored one touchdown in the passing game.
- Drake Anderson has run for 76 yards across 16 carries.
- Daniel George has totaled 136 receiving yards (45.3 yards per game) on 12 receptions.
- Jasaiah Gathings’ 20 targets have resulted in 12 grabs for 126 yards.
- CJ Nunnally paces the team with three sacks. He’s also the team’s tackle leader, and has amassed three TFL and seven tackles.
- Tyson Durant has a team-leading one interception to go along with one pass defended.
