Akron at Syracuse - 2008 Matchup Preview
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Akron Zips at Syracuse Orange

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Saturday, September 6th 2008 (3:30 PM EDT)
Akron 42 - Syracuse: 28

 
Zips (5 - 7) (0 - 0 - 0)
Coach ( - )
Avg Score : 22 - 27 (17 - 36 on Road)
'08 Opponents: (Elite: ) (Good: ) (Avg: ) (Bad: 0)
AKR 2nd straight Road Game
Our Line: -2.5  (SP+ -0)
Projected Score: AKR: 26 - SYR: 27 (53)
AKR Win prob: 55% | Cover: 49%
AKR Travel: 307 miles
Orange (3 - 9) (0 - 0 - 0)
Coach ( - )
Avg Score : 20 - 35 (22 - 29 @ Home)
'08 Opponents: (Elite: ) (Good: ) (Avg: ) (Bad: 0)
 
Akron's 2008 Schedule
DateMatchupSpreadTotalResultO/UCover
Sat 8/30 Akron at Wisconsin+2.5
Sat 9/6 Akron at Syracuse+2.5
Sat 9/13 Akron vs Ball State-23.5
Sat 9/20 Akron at Army+2.5
Sat 9/27 Akron vs Cincinnati-23.5
Sat 10/4 Akron at Kent State+2.5
Sat 10/11 Akron vs Bowling Green-23.5
Sat 10/18 Akron at Eastern Michigan+2.5
BYE WEEK
Wed 11/5 Akron vs Toledo-23.5
Thu 11/13 Akron vs Buffalo-23.5
Sat 11/22 Akron at Ohio+2.5
Fri 11/28 Akron at Temple+2.5

Total: Elite: , Good: , Avg , Bad , Poor
Played: Elite: , Good: , Avg , Bad , Poor
Future: Elite: , Good: , Avg , Bad , Poor
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Predictions for Akron's Schedule
Syracuse's 2008 Schedule
DateMatchupSpreadTotalResultO/UCover
Sat 8/30 Syracuse at Northwestern+2.5
Sat 9/6 Syracuse vs Akron-23.5
Sat 9/13 Syracuse vs Penn State-23.5
Sat 9/20 Syracuse vs Northeastern-23.5
Sat 9/27 Syracuse vs Pittsburgh-23.5
BYE WEEK
Sat 10/11 Syracuse at West Virginia+2.5
Sat 10/18 Syracuse at South Florida+2.5
BYE WEEK
Sat 11/1 Syracuse vs Louisville-23.5
Sat 11/8 Syracuse at Rutgers+2.5
Sat 11/15 Syracuse vs UConn-23.5
Sat 11/22 Syracuse at Notre Dame+2.5
Sat 11/29 Syracuse at Cincinnati+2.5

Total: Elite: , Good: , Avg , Bad , Poor
Played: Elite: , Good: , Avg , Bad , Poor
Future: Elite: , Good: , Avg , Bad , Poor
Wins: Elite: , Good: , Avg: , Bad: , Poor:
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Predictions for Syracuse's Schedule
Important Stats (2007)
 Teams                  Off Explosive.Off SuccessPPGRush SuccessOL Yds Per AttRush YPGPass SuccessPass YPGOff ScoreZoneDef Explosive.Def SuccessDef PPGRunD SuccessPass D SuccessDef ScoreZonePenalty YPGTO PGDef TO PG
AKR-.0338%22.340%2.8512834%201-0.1143%27.441%42%-0.0852.92.32
SYR-.0235%20.233%2.456334%2560.1348%34.945%50%-0.0758.91.81.2
 Teams                  Off Explosive.Off SuccessPPGRush SuccessOL Yds Per AttRush YPGPass SuccessPass YPGOff ScoreZoneDef Explosive.Def SuccessDef PPGRunD SuccessPass D SuccessDef ScoreZonePenalty YPGTO PGDef TO PG
AKR0%0%000%000%0%0%0000
SYR0%0%000%000%0%0%0000



Overall Stats 2007
 Teams                  GamesPPGPPG H/RSuccess RatePts PerOppTO1stD PGTotalYds PGRushYds PGPassYdsPGRYPARun RatePass RateRun SuccessPass SuccessHavoc RateTotal PPA
AKR Offense1222.31738%-0.112.3173121282013.550%48%40%34%2%-.03
SYR Defense1234.928.848.4%-0.071.2 - - - - - 52%46%45%50%2%.13
 Teams                  GamesPPGPPG H/RSuccess RatePts PerOppTO1stD PGTotalYds PGRushYds PGPassYdsPGRYPARun RatePass RateRun SuccessPass SuccessHavoc RateTotal PPA
AKR Defense1227.436.342.6%-0.082 - - - - - 49%48%41%42%3%
SYR Offense1220.221.834.8%01.81529263256242%56%33%34%3%-.02

Additional Stats 2007
 Teams                  GamesPossession Time1st Downs PG3rd Down %4th Down %Penalties PGPenalty Yds PGOff TO PGDef TO PGTFL PGSacks PGD/ST TDsAvg Field Pos
Akron1217:3717.436%20%752.92.3200131.3
Syracuse1216:4915.128%39%7.158.91.81.200031.6
Run Game Stats (2008)
 Teams                  GamesRun Play RateRun Play SuccessRush Att PGRush Yds PGRush Yds Per AttRushing TDsRun Pred Pts AddedOL Yds Per Att3rd/4th & ShortFront 7 HavocRun Play Explosivness
AKR Offense1250%40%36.6127.83.511-.042.8569%0%0.68
SYR Defense1252%45% - - - - 2.9665%0%0.74
 Teams                  GamesRun Play RateRun Play SuccessRush Att PGRush Yds PGRush Yds Per AttRushing TDsRun Pred Pts AddedOL Yds Per Att3rd/4th & ShortFront 7 HavocRun Play Explosivness
AKR Defense1249%41% - - - - -.042.6263%0%0.75
SYR Offense1242%33%31.362.825-.162.4569%0%0.64

Pass Game Stats (2008)
 Teams                  GamesPassPlay RatePassPlay SuccessComp PGAtt PGYds PGYds PAYds PCTDs    Ints    PassPlays PPAPassPlays ExplPassDowns RatePassDowns Succ RatePassDowns PPADB HavocPassDowns Expl
AKR Offense1248%34%16.831.2200.76.4121514-.021.237%32%.22%1.5
SYR Defense1246%50% - - - - - - 9.31.129%37%.272%1.3
 Teams                  GamesPassPlay RatePassPlay SuccessComp PGAtt PGYds PGYds PAYds PCTDs    Ints    PassPlays PPAPassPlays ExplPassDowns RatePassDowns Succ RatePassDowns PPADB HavocPassDowns Expl
AKR Defense1248%42% - - - - - - 15.061.232%34%.193%1.5
SYR Offense1256%34%16.831.9255.6815.21810.071.439%26%.163%1.8

Akron's Power Ratings
Akron's Power Rating: NR
Akron's Offense Rating: NR
Akron's Defense Rating: NR
2008 Talent Rating: NR
Blue Chip Ratio: 0% NR
Akron's 2008 Expected Record: -
Akron's 2008 Overall SP+ Rating: NR
Akron's Offense SP+ Rating: NR
Akron's Defense SP+ Rating: NR

Average Talent
Average Mid-American Talent Rating is 0
Average Power Five Talent: 0
Average FBS Talent: 715.76

Power Ratings Matchup
Akron:    Syracuse: 2.5

SP+ Ratings Matchup
Akron:    Syracuse:




Syracuse's Power Ratings
Syracuse's Power Rating: 2.5 NR
Syracuse's Offense Rating: NR
Syracuse's Defense Rating: NR
2008 Talent Rating: NR
Blue Chip Ratio: 0 NR
Syracuse's 2008 Expected Record: -
Syracuse's 2008 Overall SP+ Rating: NR
Syracuse's Offense SP+ Rating: NR
Syracuse's Defense SP+ Rating: NR

Average Talent
Average ACC Talent Rating is 0
Average Power Five Talent: 0
Average FBS Talent: 715.76


Akron Scoring
Offense: 22.3 PPG
Offense on Road: 17
Defense: 27.4 PPG
Defense on Road: 36.3

Akron's 2008 Record
Record: 5 - 7
Record vs Spread: 0 - 0 - 0
Over/Under Record: 0 - 12
Record on Road: 4 - 3
Record vs Spread on Road: 0 - 0 - 0
Projected Score
Syracuse 27
Akron 26

Projected Total Points: 53
Syracuse Scoring
Offense: 20.2 PPG
Offense at Home: 21.8
Defense: 34.9 PPG
Defense at Home: 28.8

Syracuse's 2008 Record
Record: 3 - 9
Record vs Spread: 0 - 0 - 0
Over/Under Record: 0 - 12
Record at home: 2 - 4
Record vs Spread at home: 0 - 0 - 0


YearDateHomeScoreAwayScoreSpreadCoverTotalO/U
201009/04Akron3Syracuse29
200910/24Syracuse28Akron14
200809/06Syracuse28Akron42
TeamWinsCoversO/U
Syracuse200 Overs
Akron100 Unders

WinsCoversFavsDogs
Home Teams1 - 20 - 00 - 00 - 0
Road Teams2 - 10 - 00 - 00 - 0

(#) AKR at (#) SYR
Overall StatsOvr
CategoryCatAKRSYR
Net PPPPPPNRNR
Power RatePwrNRNR
SP+SP+NRNR
Perf GradeGradeNRNR
OffenseOffNRNR
DefenseDefNRNR
Spec TeamsSTNRNR
TalentTalNRNR
Blue ChipsBC%NRNR
Akron on Offense
CategoryCat
AKR OffSYR Def
PPPOffPPPNRNR
Perf GradePerfNRNR
SuccessSucNRNR
ExplosiveExpNRNR
PPAPPANRNR
PowerPwrNRNR
SP+SP+NRNR
Pts POPPONRNR
HavocHavNRNR
Akron Run Game
CategoryCat
AKR OffSYR Def
Run GameRunNRNR
Run SuccessRSucNRNR
Run ExplRExpNRNR
PPAExpNRNR
Run BlockR BlkNR -
OL YdsOLYNRNR
Stuff RateStuffNRNR
TackleTak - NR
Akron Pass Game
CategoryCat
AKR OffSYR Def
Pass GamePassNRNR
Pass SuccessPSucNRNR
Pass ExplPExlNRNR
PPAExpNRNR
Pass Rush/BlockP BlkNRNR
F7 HavocF7NRNR
DB HavocDBNRNR
Syracuse on Offense
CategoryCatSYR OffAKR Def
PPPDefPPPNRNR
Perf GradePerfNRNR
SuccessSucNRNR
ExplosiveExpNRNR
PPAPPANRNR
PowerPwrNRNR
SP+SP+NRNR
Pts POPPONRNR
HavocHavNRNR
Syracuse Run Game
CategoryCat
SYR OffAKR Def
Run GameRunNRNR
Run SuccessRSucNRNR
Run ExplRExpNRNR
PPAExpNRNR
Run BlockR BlkNR -
OL YdsOLYNRNR
Stuff RateStuffNRNR
TackleTak - NR
Syracuse Pass Game
CategoryCatSYR OffAKR Def
Pass GamePassNRNR
Pass SuccessPSucNRNR
Pass ExplPExlNRNR
PPAExpNRNR
Pass Block/RushP BlkNRNR
F7 HavocF7NRNR
DB HavocDBNRNR
Program Comparison
SYR 5 Year Profile: Consistent Poor G5
'08 Profile: Remains Poor G5

AKR 5 Year Profile: Consistent Poor G5
'08 Profile: Remains Poor G5

Weather Forecast
Playing in Carrier Dome
Conditions:
Temp: 0°
Rematch from Week 2
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Akron won at Syracuse this year (42-28)

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