The Akron Zips (1-0) and Michigan State Spartans (1-0) meet Saturday at Spartan Stadium in East Lansing. Kickoff is scheduled for 4 p.m. ET (Big Ten Network). Below, we analyze Tipico Sportsbook’s lines around the Akron at Michigan State odds, and make our expert college football picks and predictions.
The Zips were able to open the season with a win, although it wasn’t pretty. Akron needed overtime to sneak by St. Francis (PA) of the FCS, 30-23. Akron actually allowed 189 rushing yards and 264 passing yards to the Red Flash but posted just 98 rushing yards and 286 passing yards of its own.
The Spartans vanquished another MAC opponent, topping Western Michigan 35-13 for the narrow cover. Michigan State led just 21-13 heading to the 4th quarter but pulled away with 2 late touchdowns to seal the deal.
Michigan State is No. 11 in the AFCA Coaches Poll powered by USA TODAY Sports.