The Ohio Bobcats (8-3) and Akron Zips (2-9) will meet on Friday, November 24, 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 game on Fubo.
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Ohio vs. Akron Game Time and How to Watch
- Game Day: Friday, November 24, 2023
- Game Time: 12:00 PM ET
- TV: CBS Sports Network
- Location: Akron, Ohio
- Stadium: InfoCision Stadium-Summa Field
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- Moneyline Favorite: Ohio (-552)
- Spread: Bobcats (-14)
- Total: 41
Ohio vs. Akron Stats and Insights
- Ohio has scored a total of 79 more points than its opponents this year (7.2 per game), while Akron has been outscored by 130 points (11.8 per game).
- The average points scored by Ohio this season, 22.7, is 5.6 fewer than the 28.3 Akron has given up per game.
- The Bobcats are 3-0 overall when scoring more than 28.3 points this season.
- This season Akron averages just one more point per game (16.5) than Ohio surrenders (15.5).
- When they go over what the Bobcats give up this season (15.5 points per game), the Zips are 2-3.
Ohio vs. Akron Recent Meetings
- In their past two head-to-head bouts, Ohio has defeated Akron two times.
- The last two times the Bobcats have matched up against the Zips, they have put up a 2-0 record against the spread. The scoring has gone over the total on one occasion.
- Akron has been outscored by 38 points in its last two tilts versus Ohio.
Top Performers
Ohio
- In addition to his 1,999 passing yards and 63.5% completion percentage this year, Kurtis Rourke has tallied 10 touchdowns against five interceptions.
- Rourke has been generating offense with his legs, as he’s scrambled for 209 yards (3.6 YPC) and three rushing touchdowns in 11 games.
- As a runner, Sieh Bangura has accumulated 690 yards on the ground with six rushing touchdowns in 11 games.
- Bangura has 18 catches (1.6 per game) for 137 yards (12.5 per game) and one touchdown in 11 games for the Bobcats.
- As part of the Bobcats’ aerial attack, Miles Cross has caught 40 balls on 70 targets for 514 yards and four touchdowns.
- Sam Wiglusz has gotten 76 targets in 2023 and has turned them into 47 grabs (4.3 per game) for 570 yards and three TDs in 11 games.
- Bryce Houston has suited up for 11 games, recording 2.5 sacks to go with 5.0 TFL, 95 tackles, and two interceptions for the Bobcats.
- Keye Thompson has helped carry the Bobcats’ defense with 0.5 sacks to go along with 3.0 TFL, 61 tackles, and one interception in 11 games.
- With 27 tackles, 9.0 TFL, and 4.5 sacks in 11 games, Rayyan Buell has been an important part of the Bobcats’ defense in 2023.
- A big piece of the Bobcats’ defensive unit, Austin Brawley has two interceptions to go with 35 tackles and two passes defended in 11 games.
Akron
- In 11 games, Lorenzo Lingard has run for 612 yards (55.6 per game) and four touchdowns.
- In addition, Lingard has 32 catches for 302 yards and one touchdown.
- In 11 games, DJ Iron has thrown for 718 yards (65.3 per game), with three touchdowns and three interceptions, and a completion percentage of 66.2%.
- In addition, Irons has rushed for 215 yards and two TDs.
- In the passing game, Jasaiah Gathings has scored one TD, hauling in 49 balls for 524 yards (47.6 per game).
- Daniel George has 48 receptions for 508 yards (46.2 per game) and one touchdown in 11 games.
- CJ Nunnally has compiled 47 tackles, 12.0 TFL, and seven sacks in 11 games for the Zips.
- Bryan McCoy has been doing his part on defense, posting 64 tackles, 4.0 TFL, and one sack for the Zips.
- In 11 games for the Zips, Antavious Fish has collected 50 tackles, 2.0 TFL, and one sack.
- With 39 tackles, 1.0 TFL, and 0.5 sacks in 11 games, Darrian Lewis has been making a big difference on defense for the Zips.