Akron Zips (0-1) vs. Rutgers Scarlet Knights (1-0)
September 7, 2024 12:00 pm EDT
The Line: Rutgers Scarlet Knights -23 Over/Under: 43.5
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In this article, we will formulate a Rutgers vs Akron prediction for this College Football Week 2 game on Saturday, September 7th, at SHI Stadium. Let’s take a look at a Rutgers Scarlet Knights vs Akron Zips pick.
Can Akron Put Up A Fight?
The final score for Akron and Ohio State wasn’t good but the 52-6 final was a bit misleading, they played a whole lot better than that. Especially early in the first half, the defense continued to make stops, and at halftime, they were down 17-3. In the second half, they were just worn down, and the offense just couldn’t move the ball. Ben Finley was knocked out and the team turned to Tahj Bullock. He only threw for 68 yards but he is the more mobile quarterback and rushed 14 times for 42 yards.
The rest of the running game didn’t get anything going and they are going to need to do more to establish the run in this game. If the offense can’t move the ball, no matter who is under center, this is going to be a long game. Jacob Newell was the top receiver catching two passes for 41 yards and a wide receiver or two is going to need to step up.
Rutgers Looked Good in the First Game
Rutgers sure looked impressive in the first game and they ran up the score against Howard. Rutgers offense scored 44 points while the defense gave up seven points and that led to the victory. Under center for Rutgers is Athan Kaliakamins and he completed 15 of his 24 passes for 147 yards and three touchdowns. Kyle Monangai ran wild also and he rushed 19 times for 165 yards and a touchdown.
The defense only allowed one touchdown on the ground, and there were no passing touchdowns allowed. They also created one interception, and they are going to need to try to create turnovers again. If they can take away the run here, Rutgers is going to find success here. Rutgers will play against Virginia Tech following this one.
Rutgers vs Akron Prediction
People are going to look at the final score of Akron and Ohio State and think they played terribly but for people who watched the game, they know that isn’t the whole story. Akron’s offense is going to be better here and they are going to find a way to throw the ball a little more against the Rutgers defense. Akron’s defense is going to make some stops here and they are going to find a way to keep it within a couple of touchdowns. Back Akron to win this game and cover the spread.
