Game: Akron Zips vs. Western Michigan Broncos

Date: Saturday October 12, 2024

Location: Waldo Stadium in Kalamazoo, MI

TV: ESPN+

Odds/point spread: Broncos (-9.5)

Total/top-bottom: 53.5

The Western Michigan Broncos (2-3) welcome the Akron Zips (1-5) to Waldo Stadium on Saturday, October 12, 2024. Western Michigan opens this game as a 9.5-point favorite. The total is set at 53.5.

The Akron Zips take the field with a 1-5 record this season. In their final game, the Zips took on the Bowling Green Falcons and walked away with a loss with a final score of 27-20. For the game, they had 54 plays, which totaled 321 yards. The Akron Zips ultimately ran the ball 22 times and totaled 115 yards, which is an average of 5.2 yards per tote. When it came to stopping the run, the Zips gained 117 yards on 36 attempts, which equates to 3.3 yards per rush surrendered. Akron gave up 24 completions on 30 attempts for a total of 268 yards and an 80.0% completion percentage.

The Zips have totaled 1,553 yards this year. When it comes to getting the ball in the end zone, Akron has totaled seven passing touchdowns and two rushing touchdowns. They handed the ball over 9 times. Akron has collected 88 first downs offensively and committed 35 penalties for 295 yards. As a unit, they average 64.7 yards on the ground, which ranks this team 131st in college football. When it comes to getting to the endzone, the Akron Zips are averaging 15.2 points per outing.

The Zips rank 128th in college football in team defense, allowing 38.0 points per game. Opponents have averaged 4.8 yards per attempt on the ground and 196.7 rushing yards per game so far this season. Over the course of this season, they have given up 1,180 rushing yards in six games. When it comes to passing yards, the Zips are giving up 1,356 yards, which ranks 114th in the country. They have given up 226.0 yards per game through the pass and have given up a 65.5% completion percentage. For the year, they have surrendered 422.7 yards per game, which ranks 110th in college football. They’ve given up 12 touchdowns through the pass and 16 touchdowns hitting the rock.

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The Broncos are 2-3 this year. In their last game, the Broncos walked away victorious with a score of 45-42 when they faced the Ball State Cardinals. Western Michigan ran the football for 4.9 yards per carry, totaling 197 yards on 40 attempts. The Broncos finished the game with a total of 461 yards while running 69 plays (6.7 yards per play). The Broncos pass defense gave up a completion percentage of 62.9% and gave up 329 yards on 22 of 35 passes. Western Michigan gave up 30 attempts on the ground for 68 yards (2.3 yds per carry).

The Western Michigan Broncos are averaging 363.2 yards per game, which ranks 91st in college football. The Western Michigan offense has racked up 204 penalty yards on 22 fouls, ranking them 122nd in Division 1 in helping the other team. They maintain an average of 181.8 yards rushing per game and have run for 909 total yards. They have given up 2 interceptions while giving up 3 fumbles and have earned 93 first downs. When it comes to putting points on the board, the Broncos rank 80th in D-1 with 27.6 points per game. For the year to date, the Broncos have amassed 907 passing yards and are averaging 181.4 passing yards per game, which ranks 106th in the nation.

The Broncos are allowing 36.8 PPG, which ranks 126th in D-1. Western Michigan has given up 919 total yards rushing (183.8 yards per game) and 12 touchdowns on the ground during the campaign. Over the course of the season, they have allowed 184 points. They have allowed the opposition 9 touchdowns through the air and 244.8 yards/out, which ranks 102nd in the nation. The Broncos defense has been on the field 345 times, which ranks them 75th in the country. They tallied three fumbles and two interceptions during the campaign.

Who will win tonight’s Zips/Broncos college football game against the spread?

Tony’s choice: take the zippers +9.5

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