Akron (0-2) vs Colgate (0-0)
Game Info: Saturday, September 14, 2024 at 6:00 pm (InfoCision Stadium-Summa Field)
The Line: Betting Odds: Akron -14.5 / Colgate +14.5 — Over/Under: 43.5
The Colgate Raiders and Akron Zips meet Saturday in week 3 college football action at InfoCision Stadium. Here’s a Colgate vs Akron Prediction. This article will include a Colgate vs Akron Pick.
Colgate Raiders Betting Preview
The Colgate Raiders lost to Maine and Villanova, and they play Cornell next. The Colgate Raiders hope to avoid back-to-back 0-3 starts to the season. Michael Brescia is completing 55.9 percent of his passes for 314 yards, 0 touchdowns, and 1 interception. Brady Hutchison and Treyvhon Saunders have combined for 177 receiving yards on 17 catches, while Winston Moore has 4 receptions.
The Colgate Raiders ground game is averaging 107.5 yards per contest, and Brescia leads the way with 118 yards and 1 touchdown. Defensively, Colgate is allowing 22.5 points and 337.5 yards per game. Cole Kozlowski leads the Colgate Raiders with 21 tackles, Andrew Taddeo has 1.5 sacks and Kaleb Alexander has 1 pass deflection.
Akron Zips Betting Preview
The Akron Zips lost to Ohio State and Rutgers, and they play South Carolina next. The Akron Zips haven’t started 0-3 since the 2020 season. Ben Finley is completing 48.9 percent of his passes for 191 yards, 1 touchdown and 2 interceptions. Jake Newell and Adrian Norton have combined for 114 receiving yards and 1 touchdown, while Bobby Golden has 4 receptions.
The Akron Zips ground game is averaging 101.5 yards per contest, and Jordon Simmons leads the way with 111 yards and 1 touchdown. Defensively, Akron is allowing 50.5 points and 459.5 yards per game. Antavious Fish leads the Akron Zips with 15 tackles, Devonte Golden-Nelson has 3 pass deflections and Daymon David has 1 interception.
Why the Akron Zips will win
- Akron has won each of its last three home games against non-conference opponents.
Total Points Facts
- Four of Akron’s last five home games against non-FBS teams have gone UNDER the total points line.
Matchup/League Facts
- Akron ranks 122nd among FBS teams for yards allowed per game this season (459.5).
- Akron ranks 123rd among FBS teams for passing yards per game this season (140.5).
Colgate vs Akron Prediction
The Akron Zips are obviously the more talented team in this spot, and it’s hard to build a case for a Colgate Raiders squad that hasn’t played well against FCS competition. However, this line is a bit thick for a subpar at best Akron team regardless of competition. Akron is also 1-6-1 ATS in its last 8 games as a double-digit favorite. Two of those failed covers were outright losses. Colgate does have a dual-threat quarterback, and that could cause some issues for this Akron defense that’s been gashed through two games. Not a game I’d touch personally, but give me Colgate and the points if forced to pick.