Game: Toledo Rockets vs Akron Zips
Date: Tuesday, November 26, 2024
Location: InfoCision Stadium in Akron, OH
TV: ESPN2
Odds/Point Spread: Zips (+8.0)
Total/Over-Under: 49
The Toledo Rockets (7-4) are en route to InfoCision Stadium on Tuesday, November 26, 2024 where they will attempt to defeat the Akron Zips (3-8). Toledo opens this contest as 8.0-point favorites. The total has been set at 49.
The Toledo Rockets step onto the field holding a record of 7-4 for this season. The last time they took the field, the Rockets took on the Ohio Bobcats and took a loss by a score of 24-7. On the ground, the Rockets gave up 238 yards on 54 tries, which averages out to 4.4 yds per run allowed. Toledo conceded 11 pass completions on 19 attempts for a total of 129 yards, and a completion rate of 57.9%. On the day, they tallied 51 plays which totaled 192 yds. The Toledo Rockets ended up rushing 25 different times and accrued 19 yds, which had them averaging 0.8 yards per carry.
The Rockets have earned 3,913 total yards this season. In terms of notching touchdowns, Toledo has amassed 24 passing touchdowns and 12 touchdowns via the ground. They have turned the ball over 17 times. Toledo has a total of 210 first downs as an offense, and they have been called for 68 infractions for 592 yards. As a unit they hold an average of 113.5 yards in the run game which is 115th in Division 1. When talking about putting points on the board, the Toledo Rockets have an average of 27.8 PPG.
The Rockets sit in 35th in Division 1 regarding team defense, giving up 21.4 points per game. They are giving up 3.6 yards per rushing attempt and 141.0 yards on the ground per game this year. During this campaign, they have allowed 1,551 running yards through 11 games. When it comes to passing yards, the Rockets have given up 2,345 yards which has them sitting in 59th in college Football. They have conceded 213.2 yards per game through the air and allowed a completion percentage of 58.2%. For the year, they have allowed 354.2 yards per contest which has them ranked 54th in college football. They have yielded 12 touchdowns by air in addition to 13 touchdowns via the ground game.
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The Zips head into this matchup 3-8 for this season. For their last game, the Zips walked away with a victory by a final of 38-17 when they played the Kent State Golden Flashes. Akron ran the football for 6.0 yards per tote, finishing the contest with 277 yds on 46 carries. The Zips finished with 527 yds while they ran 77 plays (6.8 yds per play). The Zips pass defense gave up a completion percentage of 60.0%, surrendering 229 yds on 12 for 20 passing. Akron surrendered 28 rushing attempts for 52 yds (1.9 yds per rush).
The Akron Zips are averaging 333.2 yards/game, which has them sitting 113th in Division 1. The Akron offense has accrued 521 yards of penalties on 69 infractions, which has them sitting 56th in Division 1 in terms of hurting your team. They maintain an average of 99.7 yards per game on the ground and have run for 1,097 yards overall. They have thrown 10 picks while allowing opponents to recover 10 fumbles and they have tallied 198 first downs. When it comes to this team’s ability to score points, the Zips sit 119th in Division 1 with an average of 20.4 points per game. Over the course of the season so far, the Zips currently sit at 2,569 yards via the pass in addition to holding an average of 233.5 passing yards per game, giving them a rank of 60th in the country.
Akron has surrendered a total of 2,024 yards rushing (184.0 yards/game) and 23 touchdowns by way of the ground game for the year. They have conceded 22 touchdowns via the pass in addition to 225.8 yards per game, which has them in 80th in college football. They have compiled 6 fumbles and 3 picks this year. The Zips defense has participated in 733 plays, which is good for 75th in Division 1. The Zips are giving up 33.6 PPG, which has them ranked 116th in college football. Over the course of the season, they have relinquished 370 points.
Who will win tonight’s Rockets/Zips college football game against the spread?
Tony’s Pick: Take the Rockets -8.0
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