Buffalo Bulls vs Akron Zips Prediction, 9/30/2023 College Football Picks, Best Bets & Odds

Game: Buffalo Bulls vs Akron Zips

Date: Saturday, September 30, 2023

Location: InfoCision Stadium in Akron, OH

TV: ESPN+

Odds/Point Spread: Zips (-1)

Total/Over-Under: 57

The Buffalo Bulls (0-4) are en route to InfoCision Stadium on Saturday, September 30, 2023 where they will compete against the Akron Zips (1-3). Buffalo opens this contest as 1-point underdogs from oddsmakers. The betting total is set at 57.

The Buffalo Bulls come into this matchup with a record of 0-4 for this season. The last time they took the field, the Bulls played the Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns and took a loss by a score of 45-38. Cole Snyder went 17/34 with 198 yards through the air and 1 touchdown. He had a QB rate of 96.9 and finished the contest with 2 picks. Mike Washington led the offense in rushing for the Bulls with 13 attempts for 88 yds (6.8 yards per carry). The Buffalo Bulls ran the football 44 different times and totaled 178 yards, which had them averaging 4.0 yards per tote. Overall, they had 79 plays which converted into 373 yds. Buffalo allowed 22 pass completions on 29 tries for 249 yards, and a completion rate of 75.9%. Against the rush, the Bulls conceded 269 yds on 38 tries, which averages out to 7.1 yards per run surrendered.

The Bulls have earned 1,414 total yards this season. When it comes to getting the ball in the endzone, Buffalo has compiled 10 passing touchdowns and 6 touchdowns via the ground. They have given the ball to the opposition 5 different times. Buffalo has tallied 78 1st downs, and they have been flagged for 26 penalties for 243 yards. As a team they're holding an average of 121.0 yards via the ground game which has them sitting 104th in college football. In terms of getting in the endzone, the Buffalo Bulls have an average of 29.8 points per game.

The Bulls sit in 132nd in Division 1 when it comes to their opponents scoring, allowing 44.5 PPG. They are allowing 6.1 yards per run and 239.5 rushing yards per contest so far this year. During the season, they have given up 958 running yards through 4 contests. When talking about passing yards, the Bulls are giving up 1,091 yards which has them sitting in 110th in college football. They have conceded 272.8 yards per contest through the air and allowed a completion percentage of 68.1%. In total, they are conceding 512.3 yards per outing putting them at 131st in the nation. They have yielded 12 touchdowns through the air as well as 10 touchdowns running the ball.

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The Zips come into this game with a record of 1-3 for this year. When they last stepped on the field, the Zips walked away with a loss by a score of 29-27 against the Indiana Hoosiers. Demarcus Irons Jr. finished the game with 194 yards on 22/35 passing while his QB rating was 98. He had 2 interceptions and his Y/A was 5.5. Demarcus Irons Jr. carried the ball 18 times for 141 yards, ending the contest with 7.8 yards per carry for Akron. The Zips finished the game with 474 yards and they ran 84 plays (5.6 yds per play). Akron ran the football for 6.6 yds per carry, finishing with a total of 263 yds on 40 carries. Akron allowed 34 running attempts for 92 yards (2.7 yards per rush). The Zips pass defense gave up a completion percentage of 42.3%, relinquishing 190 yds on 11 out of 26 passing.

The Akron Zips are averaging 315.5 yards/game, which ranks them 117th in Division 1. The Akron offense has 291 yds of penalties on 34 violations, which has them ranked 13th in the nation in terms of giving up free yards. They average 97.5 yards per game via the rush and have rushed for 390 yards overall. They have given away 7 interceptions while letting opponents recover 3 fumbles and they have been able to record 70 1st downs. When looking at their scoring prowess, the Zips are ranking 121st in D-1 scoring 18.8 points per contest. During the season to this point, the Zips currently sit at 872 yards via the pass as well as an average of 218.0 throwing yards per outing, giving them a rank of 93rd in the country.

Akron has conceded a total of 367 yards rushing (91.8 yards per contest) in addition to 4 touchdowns by way of the ground game this year. They have allowed the opposition 9 touchdowns through the air in addition to 237.3 yards/outing, ranking them 86th in the country. They have earned 4 fumbles and 4 interceptions this year. The Zips defense has participated in 257 plays, ranking them 54th in Division 1. The Zips are relinquishing 27.3 PPG, which has them ranked 89th in D-1. This year, they have allowed 109 points in total.

Who will win tonight's Bulls/Zips college football game against the spread?

Tony's Pick: Take the Zips -1

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