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The Ohio Bobcats (8-3) play on Friday at 12:00 PM ET against the Akron Zips (2-9) at InfoCision Stadium-Summa Field.
The Bobcats are expected to come out on top by at least two TDs (currently -14) versus the Zips. The over/under for this matchup is 41 points.
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Game Info for Ohio vs. Akron
- Game Day: Friday, November 24, 2023
- Game Time: 12:00 PM ET
- TV Channel: CBS Sports Network
- 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ohio | -14 | -110 | -110 | 41 | -110 | -110 | -603 | +429 |
Ohio Pick Insights
- Ohio has posted a 6-4-0 record against the spread this season.
- In games it has played as at least 14-point favorites this season, Ohio is 1-1 against the spread.
- The teams have hit the over in three of Ohio’s 10 games with a set total.
Ohio Stats & Insights
- Ohio ranks 98th in total offense this season (342.5 yards per game), but has been thriving on the defensive side of the ball, ranking fifth-best in the FBS with 342.5 yards allowed per game.
- On the defensive side of the ball, Ohio has been a top-25 unit, ranking sixth-best by allowing only 15.5 points per game. The offense ranks 98th (22.7 points per game).
- On defense, Ohio has been a top-25 unit in terms of passing yards, ranking ninth-best by allowing only 170.5 passing yards per game. The Bobcats rank 88th on offense (210.7 passing yards per game).
- Ohio ranks 95th in rushing yards this year (131.8 rushing yards per game), but has been shining on defense, ranking 14th-best in the FBS with 100.5 rushing yards allowed per game.
- Ohio has the 30th-ranked offense this season in terms of third-down efficiency (44.5% conversion rate), and has been more effective defensively, ranking 15th-best with a 30.4% third-down conversion rate allowed.
- Ohio has forced 16 total turnovers (55th in the FBS) this season and have turned it over 13 times (38th in the FBS) for +3a turnover margin of +3, 41st-ranked in college football.
Ohio’s Best Players
- Kurtis Rourke has racked up 1,999 yards (181.7 ypg) on 176-of-277 passing with 10 touchdowns compared to five interceptions this season. In addition, he’s added 209 rushing yards (19 ypg) on 58 carries while scoring three touchdowns on the ground.
- Sieh Bangura has carried the ball 155 times for a team-high 690 yards on the ground and has found the end zone six times.
- O’Shaan Allison has been handed the ball 127 times this year and racked up 402 yards (36.5 per game) with three touchdowns.
- Sam Wiglusz’s team-high 570 yards as a receiver have come on 47 catches (out of 76 targets) with three touchdowns.
- Miles Cross has hauled in 40 receptions totaling 514 yards, finding the end zone four times as a receiver so far this campaign.
- Ty Walton has a total of 330 receiving yards so far this year, grabbing 35 throws and scoring two touchdowns.
- Rayyan Buell paces the team with 4.5 sacks, and also has nine TFL and 27 tackles.
- Bryce Houston has 95 tackles, five TFL, 2.5 sacks, and two interceptions, and leads the team in both tackles and interceptions.
Akron Betting Insights
- Akron is 4-5-1 ATS this season.
- When they have played as at least 14-point underdogs this year, the Zips are 1-2 against the spread.
- The teams have hit the over in five of Akron’s 10 games with a set total.
Akron Pick Insights
- Akron ranks fifth-worst in total yards per game (286.5), but it has been more effective on the other side of the ball, ranking 31st in the FBS with 330.3 total yards surrendered per contest.
- Akron has been sputtering offensively, ranking third-worst in the FBS with 16.5 points per game. It has been better on defense, surrendering 28.3 points per contest (92nd-ranked).
- Akron has been dominant on pass defense, giving up just 185.4 passing yards per game (18th-best). Offensively, it ranks 94th in the FBS by piling up 201.2 passing yards per game.
- Akron’s running game has been struggling, ranking third-worst in the FBS with 85.4 rushing yards per game. It has been more effective defensively, allowing 144.9 rushing yards per contest (57th-ranked).
- Akron ranks 107th in the FBS with a 34.4% third-down conversion percentage on offense, and 45th with a 36.1% third-down percentage allowed on the defensive side of the ball.
- Akron has struggled in terms of turnovers, as its turnover margin of -9 is eighth-worst in the FBS.
Akron’s Best Players
- Jeff Undercuffler has thrown for 1,267 yards (115.2 yards per game) while completing 61.7% of his passes and tossing four touchdown passes with eight interceptions this season.
- The team’s top rusher, Lorenzo Lingard, has carried the ball 137 times for 612 yards (55.6 per game), with four touchdowns this year. He’s proven to be a dual threat, hauling in 302 receiving yards (27.5 per game) on 32 catches with one receiving touchdown.
- DJ Iron has piled up 61 carries and totaled 215 yards with two touchdowns.
- Jasaiah Gathings has collected 49 catches this season and his team-high yardage total sits at 524 (47.6 yards per game). He’s been targeted 82 times and has one touchdown.
- Daniel George has 48 receptions (on 85 targets) for a total of 508 yards (46.2 yards per game) and one touchdown this year.
- CJ Nunnally has seven sacks to pace the team, and also has 12 TFL and 47 tackles.
- Bryan McCoy is the team’s leading tackler this year. He’s amassed 64 tackles, four TFL, and one sack.
- Devonte Golden-Nelson leads the team with two interceptions, while also collecting 14 tackles and two passes defended.
