The Akron Zips (1-3) and Buffalo Bulls (0-4) will face each other on Saturday, September 30, 2023 at InfoCision Stadium-Summa Field, in a clash of MAC rivals. Check out the story below for all the details you need to know, including how to watch this matchup on Fubo.
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Akron vs. Buffalo Game Time and How to Watch
- Game Day: Saturday, September 30, 2023
- Game Time: 12:00 PM ET
- TV Channel: ESPN+
- Location: Akron, Ohio
- Stadium: InfoCision Stadium-Summa Field
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Akron vs. Buffalo Stats and Insights
- Akron has been outscored by 34 points this season (8.5 points per game), and opponents of Buffalo have outscored them by 59 points (14.7 per game).
- Buffalo has allowed its opponents to score 44.5 points per game, 25.7 more than the 18.8 Akron is scoring per contest.
- This season Buffalo racks up just 2.5 more points per game (29.8) than Akron surrenders (27.3).
- The Bulls are 0-2 overall when scoring over 27.3 points this season.
Akron vs. Buffalo Recent Meetings
- Buffalo has a 2-0 record against Akron in their last two matchups.
- The two teams have never hit the over on the point total while sharing a split 1-1 record in their games against the spread.
- Over their last two head-to-head matchups, Buffalo has racked up 68 points, while Akron has posted 32.
Top Performers
Akron
- To go along with his 582 passing yards and 64.5% completion percentage this year, DJ Iron has tallied two touchdowns against three interceptions.
- In addition to the numbers he’s produced through the air, Irons has also chipped in 138 rushing yards and two touchdowns in four games.
- As a runner, Lorenzo Lingard has generated 191 yards on the ground with one rushing touchdown in four games.
- As a receiver, Lingard has tallied nine catches on 10 targets for 147 yards and one touchdown.
- Alex Adams has been an important part of the Zips’ aerial attack in 2023, tallying 19 catches for 165 yards and one touchdown.
- As an important piece of the Zips’ pass game, Jasaiah Gathings has racked up 173 receiving yards and zero touchdowns on 16 receptions.
- CJ Nunnally has helped lead the Zips’ defense with 13 tackles, 3.0 TFL, and three sacks in four games.
- The Zips’ defense has been helped by Bryan McCoy, who has suited up for four games and compiled 1.0 TFL and 15 tackles.
- With six tackles, 2.0 TFL, and one sack in four games, Shammond Cooper has been a significant part of the Zips’ defense in 2023.
- With 1.0 TFL and six tackles, Corey Thomas Jr. has helped propel the Zips’ defense over four games.
Buffalo
- Cole Snyder has thrown for 933 yards (233.3 per game), completing 61.5% of his throws, with 10 touchdowns and four interceptions in four games.
- On the ground, Ron Cook Jr. has scored two touchdowns and picked up 168 yards (42.0 per game).
- Cook also has 10 catches for 102 yards and one TD.
- Marlyn Johnson has 15 receptions for 175 yards (43.8 per game) and four touchdowns in four games.
- In four games, Mike Washington has run for 234 yards (58.5 per game) and two TDs.
- Max Michel has been doing his part on defense, totaling six tackles, 1.0 TFL, and 1.5 sacks for the Bulls.
- Shaun Dolac has been causing chaos on defense, posting one interception to go with seven tackles, 1.0 TFL, and one pass defended for the Bulls.
- Devin Grant has delivered four tackles and one interception in four games for the Bulls.
- George Wolo has totaled 1.0 sack to go with 1.0 TFL in four games for the Bulls.