Akron Zips at Kent State Golden Flashes
Tuesday, November 19th 2024 (7:00 PM EST)
Akron -10.5 (49.0) (-395) Open: -9.5
Akron 38 - Kent State: 17 (Mid-American)
Zips (4 - 8) (6 - 6 - 0)
Coach Joe Moorhead (4 - 20)
Avg Score : 20 - 32 (17 - 37 on Road)
Record Prediction: 4 - 8 (#101)
Wins: (Elite: 0) (Good: 0) (Avg: 0) (Bad: 2)
Losses: (Elite: 2) (Good: 0) (Avg: 2) (Bad: 4)
Future: (Elite: 0) (Good: 0) (Avg: 0) (Bad: 2)
Coach Joe Moorhead (4 - 20)
Avg Score : 20 - 32 (17 - 37 on Road)
Record Prediction: 4 - 8 (#101)
Wins: (Elite: 0) (Good: 0) (Avg: 0) (Bad: 2)
Losses: (Elite: 2) (Good: 0) (Avg: 2) (Bad: 4)
Future: (Elite: 0) (Good: 0) (Avg: 0) (Bad: 2)
AKR 2nd straight Road Game
Our Line: Akron -12 (SP+ AKR -15)
Projected Score: AKR: 32 - KENT: 20 (53)
AKR Win prob: 76% | Cover: 44%
AKR Travel: 11 miles
Our Line: Akron -12 (SP+ AKR -15)
Projected Score: AKR: 32 - KENT: 20 (53)
AKR Win prob: 76% | Cover: 44%
AKR Travel: 11 miles
Golden Flashes (0 - 12) (3 - 9 - 0)
Coach Kenni Burns (1 - 11)
Avg Score : 14 - 44 (20 - 38 @ Home)
Record Prediction: 0 - 12 (#134)
Wins: (Elite: 0) (Good: 0) (Avg: 0) (Bad: 0)
Losses: (Elite: 2) (Good: 1) (Avg: 2) (Bad: 5)
Future: (Elite: 0) (Good: 0) (Avg: 0) (Bad: 2)
Coach Kenni Burns (1 - 11)
Avg Score : 14 - 44 (20 - 38 @ Home)
Record Prediction: 0 - 12 (#134)
Wins: (Elite: 0) (Good: 0) (Avg: 0) (Bad: 0)
Losses: (Elite: 2) (Good: 1) (Avg: 2) (Bad: 5)
Future: (Elite: 0) (Good: 0) (Avg: 0) (Bad: 2)
| Akron's 2024 Schedule | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Date | Matchup | Spread | Total | Result | O/U | Cover | |
| Sat 8/31 | Akron at Ohio State | +50.5 | 58.5 | L 6 - 52 | U | Y | |
| Sat 9/7 | Akron at Rutgers | +24.5 | 41.5 | L 17 - 49 | O | N | |
| Sat 9/14 | Akron vs Colgate | -13.5 | 48.5 | W 31 - 20 | O | N | |
| Sat 9/21 | Akron at South Carolina | +25.0 | 42.0 | L 7 - 50 | O | N | |
| Sat 9/28 | Akron at Ohio | +8.5 | 46.0 | L 10 - 30 | U | N | |
| Sat 10/5 | Akron vs Bowling Green | +17.0 | 48.5 | L 20 - 27 | U | Y | |
| Sat 10/12 | Akron at Western Michigan | +9.5 | 48.5 | L 24 - 34 | O | N | |
| BYE WEEK | |||||||
| Sat 10/26 | Akron vs Eastern Michigan | +2.5 | 50.5 | W 25 - 21 | U | Y | |
| Sat 11/2 | Akron vs Buffalo | -1.0 | 49.0 | L 30 - 41 | O | N | |
| BYE WEEK | |||||||
| Wed 11/13 | Akron at Northern Illinois | +14.0 | 43.5 | L 16 - 29 | O | Y | |
| Tue 11/19 | Akron at Kent State | -10.5 | 49.0 | W 38 - 17 | O | Y | |
| Tue 11/26 | Akron vs Toledo | +9.5 | 50.5 | W 21 - 14 | U | Y | |
Total: Elite: 2, Good: 0, Avg 2, Bad 3, Poor 5
Played: Elite: 2, Good: 0, Avg 2, Bad 2, Poor 4
Future: Elite: 0, Good: 0, Avg 0, Bad 1, Poor 1
Wins: Elite: 0, Good: 0, Avg: 0, Bad: 0, Poor: 2
Losses: Elite: 2, Good: 0, Avg: 2, Bad: 2, Poor: 2
Predictions for Akron's Schedule
Played: Elite: 2, Good: 0, Avg 2, Bad 2, Poor 4
Future: Elite: 0, Good: 0, Avg 0, Bad 1, Poor 1
Wins: Elite: 0, Good: 0, Avg: 0, Bad: 0, Poor: 2
Losses: Elite: 2, Good: 0, Avg: 2, Bad: 2, Poor: 2
| Kent State's 2024 Schedule | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Date | Matchup | Spread | Total | Result | O/U | Cover | |
| Sat 8/31 | Kent State at Pittsburgh | +23.5 | 55.5 | L 24 - 55 | O | N | |
| Sat 9/7 | Kent State vs St. Francis (PA) | -17.5 | 49.5 | L 17 - 23 | U | N | |
| Sat 9/14 | Kent State at Tennessee | +49.5 | 61.5 | L 0 - 71 | O | N | |
| Sat 9/21 | Kent State at Penn State | +49.0 | 58.0 | L 0 - 56 | U | N | |
| Sat 9/28 | Kent State vs Eastern Michigan | +14.0 | 46.0 | L 33 - 52 | O | N | |
| BYE WEEK | |||||||
| Sat 10/12 | Kent State vs Ball State | +3.0 | 58.0 | L 35 - 37 | O | Y | |
| Sat 10/19 | Kent State at Bowling Green | +24.0 | 54.5 | L 6 - 27 | U | Y | |
| Sat 10/26 | Kent State at Western Michigan | +19.0 | 61.0 | L 21 - 52 | O | N | |
| BYE WEEK | |||||||
| Wed 11/6 | Kent State vs Ohio | +20.5 | 53.5 | L 0 - 41 | U | N | |
| Wed 11/13 | Kent State at Miami (OH) | +31.0 | 47.5 | L 7 - 34 | U | Y | |
| Tue 11/19 | Kent State vs Akron | +10.5 | 49.0 | L 17 - 38 | O | N | |
| Tue 11/26 | Kent State at Buffalo | +23.5 | 50.5 | L 7 - 43 | U | N | |
Total: Elite: 2, Good: 1, Avg 2, Bad 1, Poor 6
Played: Elite: 2, Good: 1, Avg 2, Bad 1, Poor 4
Future: Elite: 0, Good: 0, Avg 0, Bad 0, Poor 2
Wins: Elite: 0, Good: 0, Avg: 0, Bad: 0, Poor: 0
Losses: Elite: 2, Good: 1, Avg: 2, Bad: 1, Poor: 4
Predictions for Kent State's Schedule
Played: Elite: 2, Good: 1, Avg 2, Bad 1, Poor 4
Future: Elite: 0, Good: 0, Avg 0, Bad 0, Poor 2
Wins: Elite: 0, Good: 0, Avg: 0, Bad: 0, Poor: 0
Losses: Elite: 2, Good: 1, Avg: 2, Bad: 1, Poor: 4
Important Stats (2024)
| Teams | Off Explosive. | Off Success | PPG | Rush Success | OL Yds Per Att | Rush YPG | Pass Success | Pass YPG | Off ScoreZone | Def Explosive. | Def Success | Def PPG | RunD Success | Pass D Success | Def ScoreZone | Penalty YPG | TO PG | Def TO PG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AKR | #122 (.07) | 39% (114) | 20.4 | 44% (64) | 2.82 (103) | 101 | 36% (118) | 233 | 3.26 (120) | #91 (.21) | 45% (101) | 32 | 41% (55) | 49% (126) | 4.19 (108) | 48.7 | 1.7 | 0.8 |
| KENT | #131 (.01) | 30% (134) | 13.9 | 33% (132) | 2.57 (128) | 78 | 29% (134) | 155 | 2.89 (130) | #133 (.35) | 50% (131) | 44.1 | 50% (123) | 51% (130) | 4.34 (115) | 35.7 | 1.7 | 0.9 |
| Teams | Off Explosive. | Off Success | PPG | Rush Success | OL Yds Per Att | Rush YPG | Pass Success | Pass YPG | Off ScoreZone | Def Explosive. | Def Success | Def PPG | RunD Success | Pass D Success | Def ScoreZone | Penalty YPG | TO PG | Def TO PG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AKR | #122 (.07) | 39% (114) | 44% (64) | 2.82 (103) | 101 | 36% (118) | 233 | 3.26 (120) | #91 (.21) | 45% (101) | 41% (55) | 49% (126) | 4.19 (108) | 48.7 | 1.7 | 0.8 | ||
| KENT | #131 (.01) | 30% (134) | 33% (132) | 2.57 (128) | 78 | 29% (134) | 155 | 2.89 (130) | #133 (.35) | 50% (131) | 50% (123) | 51% (130) | 4.34 (115) | 35.7 | 1.7 | 0.9 |
Overall Stats 2024
| Teams | Games | PPG | PPG H/R | Success Rate | Pts PerOpp | TO | 1stD PG | TotalYds PG | RushYds PG | PassYdsPG | RYPA | Run Rate | Pass Rate | Run Success | Pass Success | Havoc Rate | Total PPA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AKR Offense | 12 | 20.4 | 16.9 | 38.8% | 3.26 | 1.7 | 18 | 333 | 101 | 233 | 3.5 | 40% | 59% | 44% | 36% | 17% | .07 |
| KENT Defense | 12 | 44.1 | 38.2 | 50.1% | 4.34 | 0.9 | - | - | - | - | - | 55% | 45% | 50% | 51% | 12% | .35 |
| Teams | Games | PPG | PPG H/R | Success Rate | Pts PerOpp | TO | 1stD PG | TotalYds PG | RushYds PG | PassYdsPG | RYPA | Run Rate | Pass Rate | Run Success | Pass Success | Havoc Rate | Total PPA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AKR Defense | 12 | 32 | 37.3 | 44.6% | 4.19 | 0.8 | - | - | - | - | - | 54% | 45% | 41% | 49% | 14% | .21 |
| KENT Offense | 12 | 13.9 | 20.4 | 30.5% | 2.89 | 1.7 | 13 | 233 | 78 | 155 | 2.4 | 47% | 51% | 33% | 29% | 28% | .01 |
Additional Stats 2024
| Teams | Games | Possession Time | 1st Downs PG | 3rd Down % | 4th Down % | Penalties PG | Penalty Yds PG | Off TO PG | Def TO PG | TFL PG | Sacks PG | D/ST TDs | Avg Field Pos |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Akron | 12 | 28:33 | 17.9 | 36% | 31% | 6.3 | 48.7 | 1.7 | 0.8 | 5 | 1.5 | 2 | 26.4 |
| Kent State | 12 | 26:52 | 12.9 | 19% | 38% | 4.8 | 35.7 | 1.7 | 0.9 | 4.7 | 1.5 | 0 | 27.2 |
Run Game Stats (2024)
Pass Game Stats (2024)
| Teams | Games | Run Play Rate | Run Play Success | Rush Att PG | Rush Yds PG | Rush Yds Per Att | Rushing TDs | Run Pred Pts Added | OL Yds Per Att | 3rd/4th & Short | Front 7 Havoc | Run Play Explosivness |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AKR Offense | 12 | 40% (124) | 44% (64) | 28.5 | 100.5 | 3.5 | 11 (116) | .03 (114) | 2.82 (103) | 78% (34) | 10% (77) | 0.91 (93) |
| KENT Defense | 12 | 55% (113) | 50% (123) | - | - | - | - | .3 (132) | 3.58 (133) | 81% (115) | 8% (111) | 1.13 (122) |
| Teams | Games | Run Play Rate | Run Play Success | Rush Att PG | Rush Yds PG | Rush Yds Per Att | Rushing TDs | Run Pred Pts Added | OL Yds Per Att | 3rd/4th & Short | Front 7 Havoc | Run Play Explosivness |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AKR Defense | 12 | 54% (111) | 41% (55) | - | - | - | - | .1 (57) | 2.95 (58) | 65% (24) | 9% (95) | 0.98 (66) |
| KENT Offense | 12 | 47% (91) | 33% (132) | 32.3 | 77.5 | 2.4 | 3 (134) | -.07 (132) | 2.57 (128) | 61% (123) | 19% (134) | 0.95 (72) |
Pass Game Stats (2024)
| Teams | Games | PassPlay Rate | PassPlay Success | Comp PG | Att PG | Yds PG | Yds PA | Yds PC | TDs | Ints | PassPlays PPA | PassPlays Expl | PassDowns Rate | PassDowns Succ Rate | PassDowns PPA | DB Havoc | PassDowns Expl |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AKR Offense | 12 | 59% (13) | 36% (118) | 19.5 | 35 | 232.5 | 6.6 | 11.9 | 16 (87) | 10 (63) | .12 (118) | 1.6 (54) | 35% (121) | 25% (120) | .07 (133) | 7% (91) | 2.1 (36) |
| KENT Defense | 12 | 45% (25) | 51% (130) | - | - | - | - | - | - | 4 (125) | .41 (126) | 1.5 (23) | 28% (124) | 38% (127) | .42 (109) | 4% (127) | 1.8 (15) |
| Teams | Games | PassPlay Rate | PassPlay Success | Comp PG | Att PG | Yds PG | Yds PA | Yds PC | TDs | Ints | PassPlays PPA | PassPlays Expl | PassDowns Rate | PassDowns Succ Rate | PassDowns PPA | DB Havoc | PassDowns Expl |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AKR Defense | 12 | 45% (23) | 49% (126) | - | - | - | - | - | - | 3 (132) | .37 (122) | 1.5 (45) | 28% (120) | 36% (121) | .45 (114) | 5% (90) | 2.1 (71) |
| KENT Offense | 12 | 51% (54) | 29% (134) | 11.6 | 24.5 | 155.4 | 6.3 | 13.4 | 18 (68) | 13 (103) | .14 (109) | 2.1 (2) | 41% (134) | 19% (134) | .11 (132) | 8% (128) | 2.7 (1) |
Akron's Power Ratings
Akron's Power Rating: -19.03 #121
Akron's Offense Rating: 12.44 #118
Akron's Defense Rating: 12.15 #90
2024 Talent Rating: 96.00 #1
Blue Chip Ratio: 5% #62
Akron's 2024 Expected Record: 4.0 - 8.0
Akron's 2024 Overall SP+ Rating: -17.9 #123
Akron's Offense SP+ Rating: 15.7 #129
Akron's Defense SP+ Rating: 34.6 #117
Average Talent
Average Mid-American Talent Rating is 96
Average Power Five Talent: 96
Average FBS Talent: 96
Akron's Power Rating: -19.03 #121
Akron's Offense Rating: 12.44 #118
Akron's Defense Rating: 12.15 #90
2024 Talent Rating: 96.00 #1
Blue Chip Ratio: 5% #62
Akron's 2024 Expected Record: 4.0 - 8.0
Akron's 2024 Overall SP+ Rating: -17.9 #123
Akron's Offense SP+ Rating: 15.7 #129
Akron's Defense SP+ Rating: 34.6 #117
Average Talent
Average Mid-American Talent Rating is 96
Average Power Five Talent: 96
Average FBS Talent: 96
Power Ratings Matchup
Akron: -19.03 Kent State: -30.295
SP+ Ratings Matchup
Akron: -17.9 Kent State: -33.0
Akron: -19.03 Kent State: -30.295
SP+ Ratings Matchup
Akron: -17.9 Kent State: -33.0
Kent State's Power Ratings
Kent State's Power Rating: -30.295 #134
Kent State's Offense Rating: 8.84 #130
Kent State's Defense Rating: 22.62 #133
2024 Talent Rating: 96.00 #1
Blue Chip Ratio: 0 #102
Kent State's 2024 Expected Record: 0.0 - 12.0
Kent State's 2024 Overall SP+ Rating: -33.0 #134
Kent State's Offense SP+ Rating: 12.6 #133
Kent State's Defense SP+ Rating: 43.8 #134
Average Talent
Average Mid-American Talent Rating is 96
Average Power Five Talent: 96
Average FBS Talent: 96
Kent State's Power Rating: -30.295 #134
Kent State's Offense Rating: 8.84 #130
Kent State's Defense Rating: 22.62 #133
2024 Talent Rating: 96.00 #1
Blue Chip Ratio: 0 #102
Kent State's 2024 Expected Record: 0.0 - 12.0
Kent State's 2024 Overall SP+ Rating: -33.0 #134
Kent State's Offense SP+ Rating: 12.6 #133
Kent State's Defense SP+ Rating: 43.8 #134
Average Talent
Average Mid-American Talent Rating is 96
Average Power Five Talent: 96
Average FBS Talent: 96
Akron Scoring
Offense: 20.4 PPG
Offense on Road: 16.9
Defense: 32 PPG
Defense on Road: 37.3
Akron's 2024 Record
Record: 4 - 8
Record vs Spread: 6 - 6 - 0
Record on Road: 1 - 6
Record vs Spread on Road: 3 - 4 - 0
Record as Fav vs Spread: 1 - 2 - 0
Record as Road Fav vs Spread: 1 - 0 - 0
Offense: 20.4 PPG
Offense on Road: 16.9
Defense: 32 PPG
Defense on Road: 37.3
Akron's 2024 Record
Record: 4 - 8
Record vs Spread: 6 - 6 - 0
Record on Road: 1 - 6
Record vs Spread on Road: 3 - 4 - 0
Record as Fav vs Spread: 1 - 2 - 0
Record as Road Fav vs Spread: 1 - 0 - 0
Projected Score
Akron 32
Kent State 20
Total Points: 53
Akron 32
Kent State 20
Total Points: 53
Kent State Scoring
Offense: 13.9 PPG
Offense at Home: 20.4
Defense: 44.1 PPG
Defense at Home: 38.2
Kent State's 2024 Record
Record: 0 - 12
Record vs Spread: 3 - 9 - 0
Record at home: 0 - 5
Record vs Spread at home: 1 - 4 - 0
Record as Dog vs Spread: 3 - 8 - 0
Record as Home Dog vs Spread: 1 - 3 - 0
Offense: 13.9 PPG
Offense at Home: 20.4
Defense: 44.1 PPG
Defense at Home: 38.2
Kent State's 2024 Record
Record: 0 - 12
Record vs Spread: 3 - 9 - 0
Record at home: 0 - 5
Record vs Spread at home: 1 - 4 - 0
Record as Dog vs Spread: 3 - 8 - 0
Record as Home Dog vs Spread: 1 - 3 - 0
| Year | Date | Home | Score | Away | Score | Winner | Spread | Cover | Total | O/U |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 11/19 | Kent State | 17 | Akron | 38 | Akron | Akron -10.5 | Akron | 49.0 | Over |
| 2023 | 11/01 | Akron | 31 | Kent State | 27 | Akron | Akron -4 | Push | 39.0 | Over |
| 2022 | 10/22 | Kent State | 33 | Akron | 27 | Kent State | Kent State -16 | Akron | 65.0 | Under |
| 2021 | 11/20 | Akron | 0 | Kent State | 38 | Kent State | Kent State -13.5 | Kent State | 72.5 | Under |
| 2020 | 11/17 | Kent State | 69 | Akron | 35 | Kent State | Kent State -26.5 | Kent State | 59.0 | Over |
| 2019 | 10/12 | Akron | 3 | Kent State | 26 | Kent State | Kent State -14.5 | Kent State | 57.5 | Under |
| 2018 | 10/20 | Kent State | 23 | Akron | 24 | Akron | Akron -4.5 | Kent State | 50.0 | Under |
| 2017 | 11/21 | Akron | 24 | Kent State | 14 | Akron | Akron -14.5 | Kent State | 46.0 | Under |
| 2016 | 10/01 | Kent State | 27 | Akron | 31 | Akron | Akron -5 | Kent State | 51.5 | Over |
| 2015 | 11/27 | Akron | 20 | Kent State | 0 | Akron | Akron -10.5 | Akron | 38.5 | Under |
| 2014 | 11/28 | Kent State | 27 | Akron | 24 | Kent State | Akron -6 | Kent State | 0 | |
| 2013 | 11/02 | Akron | 16 | Kent State | 7 | Akron | Kent State -2.5 | Akron | 0 | |
| 2012 | 11/03 | Kent State | 35 | Akron | 24 | Kent State | ||||
| 2011 | 11/12 | Akron | 3 | Kent State | 35 | Kent State | ||||
| 2010 | 10/09 | Kent State | 28 | Akron | 17 | Kent State | ||||
| 2009 | 11/07 | Akron | 28 | Kent State | 20 | Akron | ||||
| 2008 | 10/04 | Kent State | 27 | Akron | 30 | Akron | ||||
| 2007 | 09/22 | Akron | 27 | Kent State | 20 | Akron | ||||
| 2006 | 09/30 | Kent State | 37 | Akron | 15 | Kent State | ||||
| 2005 | 11/24 | Akron | 35 | Kent State | 3 | Akron | ||||
| 2004 | 09/23 | Kent State | 19 | Akron | 24 | Akron | ||||
| 2003 | 08/28 | Akron | 38 | Kent State | 41 | Kent State | ||||
| 2001 | 09/29 | Akron | 14 | Kent State | 10 | Akron | ||||
| 2000 | 11/17 | Kent State | 6 | Akron | 34 | Akron |
| Team | Wins | Covers | O/U |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kent State | 10 | 7 | 4 Overs |
| Akron | 14 | 4 | 6 Unders |
| Wins | Covers | Favs | Dogs | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home Teams | 14 - 10 | 6 - 5 | 2 - 2 | 4 - 3 |
| Road Teams | 10 - 14 | 5 - 6 | 3 - 4 | 2 - 2 |
(#121) Akron Info
Power Rating: -19.03 #121
Offense Rating: 12.44 #118
Defense Rating: 12.15 #90
Overall SP+ Rating: -17.9 #123
Offense SP+ Rating: 15.7 #129
Defense SP+ Rating: 34.6 #117
Talent Rating: 96.00 #1
Blue Chip Ratio: 5% #62
Expected Record: 4.0 - 8.0
Team Profile
Very Pass heavy Offense 59%, Run: 40%
Awful Offense Success Rate of 39%
Awful Offensive Explosiveness
Awful in Scoring Position 3.26 PPO
Avg Run Success 44%
Awful Pass Success 36%
Poor OL Grades, Poor OL Yds Per Rush
Avg DL Grades, Poor Sacks/Turnovers
Poor Defense Success Rate of 45%
Poor in Scoring Position 4.19 PPO
Avg Run Def Success 41%
Awful Pass Def Success 49%
Poor Pressure/Havoc/Forcing TOs
Bad Field Position
Akron has lost 2 straight
Akron has lost 6 straight on the Road
Record on Road: 1 - 6 (3 - 4 - 0 vs Spread )
Akron Notes
(11/27) Won 3 of last 5, competitive team most of season
(11/18) Run game awful vs N Ill, 50 rush, 19/52 pass
(10/27) Run game great vs EMU in W, 220 yds, 7.1 ypc
(10/13) Finley great, Rgame awful, 4 TO's in L WMU
(10/4) Pass heavy Off is awful but Run game is worse
(10/4) Sched been brutal but Zips may be CFB #2 worst
(8/16) Ohio St, Rutgers and SC? Why?
(8/16) Off was dead last LY. Not much TY
(7/30) Def has some pieces, DB's need rebuild
(7/30) HC Moorhead has 4 wins in 2 yrs. Hot Seat?
Akron Highlights
Akron Deficiencies
Akron has a really bad Offense
Akron Fumbles a Lot (#1)
Akron Can Not Run the Ball (#105)
Akron offense is really bad (#135)
Akron Runs Get Stuffed a Lot (#111)
Akron offense is bad in Scoring Opportunities (#136)
Akron pass game is really bad (#136)
Akron Defense Gives up a Lot of Points
Akron does not Sack the QB (#122)
Akron has a bad defense (#88)
Akron has a bad red zone defense (#37)
Power Rating: -19.03 #121
Offense Rating: 12.44 #118
Defense Rating: 12.15 #90
Overall SP+ Rating: -17.9 #123
Offense SP+ Rating: 15.7 #129
Defense SP+ Rating: 34.6 #117
Talent Rating: 96.00 #1
Blue Chip Ratio: 5% #62
Expected Record: 4.0 - 8.0
Team Profile
Very Pass heavy Offense 59%, Run: 40%
Awful Offense Success Rate of 39%
Awful Offensive Explosiveness
Awful in Scoring Position 3.26 PPO
Avg Run Success 44%
Awful Pass Success 36%
Poor OL Grades, Poor OL Yds Per Rush
Avg DL Grades, Poor Sacks/Turnovers
Poor Defense Success Rate of 45%
Poor in Scoring Position 4.19 PPO
Avg Run Def Success 41%
Awful Pass Def Success 49%
Poor Pressure/Havoc/Forcing TOs
Bad Field Position
Akron has lost 2 straight
Akron has lost 6 straight on the Road
Record on Road: 1 - 6 (3 - 4 - 0 vs Spread )
Akron Notes
(11/27) Won 3 of last 5, competitive team most of season
(11/18) Run game awful vs N Ill, 50 rush, 19/52 pass
(10/27) Run game great vs EMU in W, 220 yds, 7.1 ypc
(10/13) Finley great, Rgame awful, 4 TO's in L WMU
(10/4) Pass heavy Off is awful but Run game is worse
(10/4) Sched been brutal but Zips may be CFB #2 worst
(8/16) Ohio St, Rutgers and SC? Why?
(8/16) Off was dead last LY. Not much TY
(7/30) Def has some pieces, DB's need rebuild
(7/30) HC Moorhead has 4 wins in 2 yrs. Hot Seat?
Akron Highlights
Akron Deficiencies
Akron has a really bad Offense
Akron Fumbles a Lot (#1)
Akron Can Not Run the Ball (#105)
Akron offense is really bad (#135)
Akron Runs Get Stuffed a Lot (#111)
Akron offense is bad in Scoring Opportunities (#136)
Akron pass game is really bad (#136)
Akron Defense Gives up a Lot of Points
Akron does not Sack the QB (#122)
Akron has a bad defense (#88)
Akron has a bad red zone defense (#37)
| Performance GradesPerf Grades | ||
|---|---|---|
| CategoryCat | KENT | AKR |
| OverallOver | #101 | #100 |
| OffenseOff | #112 | #108 |
| DefenseDef | #109 | #106 |
| Special TeamsST | #88 | #101 |
| PassingPass | #107 | #83 |
| RushingRush | #101 | #81 |
| Run BlockRBLK | #108 | #104 |
| Pass BlockPBLK | #103 | #111 |
| Route RunningWR Rt | #78 | #98 |
| TacklingTkl | #98 | #120 |
| Run DefenseR Def | #104 | #92 |
| Pass Rush DefPRush | #62 | #104 |
| Coverage DefCov | #108 | #107 |
Rematch from Week 13
Akron 10.5 (49.0)
Akron won at Kent State this year (38-17)
Previous Matchups
Akron beat Kent State last year (38-17)
Akron beat Kent State in 2023 (31-27)
Kent State beat Akron in 2022 (33-27)
Weather Forecast
Playing in Dix Stadium
Conditions:
Temp: 0°
Team Information
Injuries: AKR | KENT
Depth Chart: AKR | KENT
Rosters: AKR | KENT
(#134) Kent State Info
Power Rating: -30.295 #134
Offense Rating: 8.84 #130
Defense Rating: 22.62 #133
Overall SP+ Rating: -33.0 #134
Offense SP+ Rating: 12.6 #133
Defense SP+ Rating: 43.8 #134
Talent Rating: 96.00 #1
Blue Chip Ratio: 0 #102
Expected Record: 0.0 - 12.0
Team Profile
Balanced offense, Pass: 51%, Run: 47%
Awful Offense Success Rate of 30%
Awful Offensive Explosiveness
Awful in Scoring Position 2.89 PPO
Awful Run Success 33%
Awful Pass Success 29%
Poor OL Grades, Awful OL Yds Per Rush
Avg DL Grades, Awful Sacks/Turnovers
Awful Defense Success Rate of 50%
Awful in Scoring Position 4.34 PPO
Awful Run Def Success 50%
Awful Pass Def Success 51%
Awful Pressure/Havoc/Forcing TOs
Avg Field Position
Kent State has lost 10 straight
Kent State has lost 4 straight at Home
Record at home: 0 - 5 (1 - 4 - 0 vs Spread)
Kent State Notes
(11/27) Avg score 14 -44. Total outscored 529-167
(11/18) Took 1st lead vs M OH, all 34 straight, may not W
(11/7) CFB worst. New Fr QB new suck. Rgame sucks
(11/7) Have never had a lead in any game at 0-9
(10/22) Def stop rate last in CFB (36%) into week 9
(10/13) Pass game expl in shootout L (Ball St). Def bad
(10/4) Sched brutal but bottom 5 in Every Off/Def stat
(9/29) Outscored 234-57 by four P4 opps this year
(9/26) Top 2 QBs out for season, 3rd QB looks hurt
(9/26) Worst team in CFB, top QBs hurt. Burns sucks?
Kent State Highlights
Kent State offense is explosive (#43)
Kent State commits very few Penalties (#85)
Kent State Deficiencies
Kent State has a really bad Offense
Kent State has a really bad Offense at Home
Kent State Can Not Run the Ball (#122)
Kent State throws a Lot of Interceptions (#23)
Kent State offense is really bad (#134)
Kent State Runs Get Stuffed a Lot (#99)
Kent State offense is bad in Scoring Opportunities (#126)
Kent State run game is really bad (#135)
Kent State pass game is really bad (#116)
Kent State offense is bad on 3rd Downs
Kent State Defense Gives up a Lot of Points
Kent State Defense Gives up a Lot of Points at Home
Kent State does not Sack the QB (#112)
Kent State has a bad defense (#66)
Kent State Does Not Stuff Runs (#39)
Kent State has a bad defensive line (#53)
Kent State has a bad red zone defense (#89)
Power Rating: -30.295 #134
Offense Rating: 8.84 #130
Defense Rating: 22.62 #133
Overall SP+ Rating: -33.0 #134
Offense SP+ Rating: 12.6 #133
Defense SP+ Rating: 43.8 #134
Talent Rating: 96.00 #1
Blue Chip Ratio: 0 #102
Expected Record: 0.0 - 12.0
Team Profile
Balanced offense, Pass: 51%, Run: 47%
Awful Offense Success Rate of 30%
Awful Offensive Explosiveness
Awful in Scoring Position 2.89 PPO
Awful Run Success 33%
Awful Pass Success 29%
Poor OL Grades, Awful OL Yds Per Rush
Avg DL Grades, Awful Sacks/Turnovers
Awful Defense Success Rate of 50%
Awful in Scoring Position 4.34 PPO
Awful Run Def Success 50%
Awful Pass Def Success 51%
Awful Pressure/Havoc/Forcing TOs
Avg Field Position
Kent State has lost 10 straight
Kent State has lost 4 straight at Home
Record at home: 0 - 5 (1 - 4 - 0 vs Spread)
Kent State Notes
(11/27) Avg score 14 -44. Total outscored 529-167
(11/18) Took 1st lead vs M OH, all 34 straight, may not W
(11/7) CFB worst. New Fr QB new suck. Rgame sucks
(11/7) Have never had a lead in any game at 0-9
(10/22) Def stop rate last in CFB (36%) into week 9
(10/13) Pass game expl in shootout L (Ball St). Def bad
(10/4) Sched brutal but bottom 5 in Every Off/Def stat
(9/29) Outscored 234-57 by four P4 opps this year
(9/26) Top 2 QBs out for season, 3rd QB looks hurt
(9/26) Worst team in CFB, top QBs hurt. Burns sucks?
Kent State Highlights
Kent State offense is explosive (#43)
Kent State commits very few Penalties (#85)
Kent State Deficiencies
Kent State has a really bad Offense
Kent State has a really bad Offense at Home
Kent State Can Not Run the Ball (#122)
Kent State throws a Lot of Interceptions (#23)
Kent State offense is really bad (#134)
Kent State Runs Get Stuffed a Lot (#99)
Kent State offense is bad in Scoring Opportunities (#126)
Kent State run game is really bad (#135)
Kent State pass game is really bad (#116)
Kent State offense is bad on 3rd Downs
Kent State Defense Gives up a Lot of Points
Kent State Defense Gives up a Lot of Points at Home
Kent State does not Sack the QB (#112)
Kent State has a bad defense (#66)
Kent State Does Not Stuff Runs (#39)
Kent State has a bad defensive line (#53)
Kent State has a bad red zone defense (#89)
| Player Name | COMP | ATT | PCT | YDS | TD | INT | YPA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ben Finley (Tr) | 211 | 387 | 55% | 2581 | 16 | 9 | 6.7 |
| Tahj Bullock | 22 | 30 | 73% | 200 | 0 | 0 | 6.7 |
| Player Name | CAR | YDS | TD | YPC | LONG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jordan Simmons | 110 | 664 | 2 | 6.0 | 73 |
| Charles Kellom | 85 | 358 | 1 | 4.2 | 43 |
| Tahj Bullock | 53 | 138 | 8 | 2.6 | 15 |
| Ben Finley (Tr) | 80 | 51 | 0 | 0.6 | 33 |
| Player Name | REC | YDS | TD | YPC | LONG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adrian Norton | 43 | 832 | 7 | 19.3 | 60 |
| Bobby Golden | 31 | 446 | 1 | 14.4 | 56 |
| Ahmarian Granger | 17 | 308 | 2 | 18.1 | 72 |
| Jacob Newell | 35 | 254 | 2 | 7.3 | 29 |
| Top Def | Tack | TFL | SACKS | PRESS | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bryan McCoy | 120 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 2 |
| Paul Lewis III (Tr) | 76 | 6 | 0 | 1 | 6 |
| Darrian Lewis | 72 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 6 |
| Antavious Fish | 67 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Sacks | Tack | TFL | SACKS | PRESS | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| C.J. Nunnally | 55 | 12 | 6 | 4 | 0 |
| Bennett Adler | 34 | 7 | 3 | 5 | 1 |
| Kabbash Richards | 9 | 6 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Dimitri Madden (Tr) | 4 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Pass D | Tack | TFL | SACKS | PRESS | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Devonte Nelson | 33 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 7 |
| Darrian Lewis | 72 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 6 |
| Paul Lewis III (Tr) | 76 | 6 | 0 | 1 | 6 |
| Player Name | COMP | ATT | PCT | YDS | TD | INT | YPA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tommy Ulatowski | 81 | 175 | 46% | 1342 | 15 | 8 | 7.7 |
| Devin Kargman | 45 | 82 | 55% | 432 | 3 | 2 | 5.3 |
| Player Name | CAR | YDS | TD | YPC | LONG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ky Thomas | 135 | 550 | 1 | 4.1 | 38 |
| Curtis Douglas | 48 | 145 | 0 | 3.0 | 19 |
| Jahzae Kimbrough | 27 | 114 | 0 | 4.2 | 18 |
| Ayden Harris | 29 | 110 | 1 | 3.8 | 13 |
| Player Name | REC | YDS | TD | YPC | LONG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chrishon Mccray | 40 | 705 | 9 | 17.6 | 68 |
| Luke Floriea | 44 | 688 | 7 | 15.6 | 80 |
| Jay Jay Etheridge | 14 | 137 | 1 | 9.8 | 37 |
| Dashawn Martin | 8 | 108 | 0 | 13.5 | 27 |
| Top Def | Tack | TFL | SACKS | PRESS | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Josh Baka | 90 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 5 |
| Mason Woods (Tr) | 68 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Tevin Tucker | 65 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Rocco Nicholl | 61 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 2 |
| Sacks | Tack | TFL | SACKS | PRESS | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kameron Olds (Tr) | 42 | 7 | 6 | 2 | 1 |
| Stephen Daley | 51 | 9 | 4 | 6 | 3 |
| Matt Harmon | 56 | 7 | 2 | 5 | 1 |
| Kaden Beatty | 19 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Pass D | Tack | TFL | SACKS | PRESS | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Josh Baka | 90 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 5 |
| Naim Muhammad | 24 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 3 |
| Stephen Daley | 51 | 9 | 4 | 6 | 3 |