The Akron Zips (1-1) are headed to Knoxville to take on the Tennessee Volunteers (2-0) Saturday. Kickoff is at 7 p.m. ET (SEC Network). Below, we analyze Tipico Sportsbook’s lines around the Akron at Tennessee'odds, and make our expert college football picks and predictions.
The Zips lost last week 52-0 against Michigan State. QBs Jeff Undercuffler and'DJ Irons combined for 203 yards in the air on 20 completions while WR'Daniel George had 4 catches for 44 yards. The Zips defense could not stop the Michigan State offense allowing 496 total yards and 31 first downs. To add on to their difficult afternoon, Akron was penalized 10 times for a total of 99 yards.
The Volunteers are coming off an OT thriller. They beat Pittsburgh 34-27 behind 325 passing yards and 2 TDs from QB Hendon Hooker.'WR'Cedric Tillman had 9 receptions for 162 yards and the game-winning TD. The Tennessee defense had 4 sacks and an interception but gave up 141 rushing yards.
Tennessee is No. 16 in the AFCA Coaches Poll powered by USA TODAY Sports.