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 opened with a 30-23 overtime thriller against Saint Francis, an FCS school. QB DJ Irons threw for 273 yards and 2 TDs. His favorite target was WR Shocky Jacques-Louis, who had 8 receptions for 102 yards and a TD.' RB Cam Wiley rushed 21 times for 85 yards and 2 TDs. Those good vibes ended in Week 2 in a 52-0 loss at Michigan State. The Zips will hope to find Marshall-like success against a much stronger SEC team.
The Volunteers are also coming off an OT thriller. They beat Pittsburgh 34-27 behind 325 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.