The Akron Zips (1-6, 0-3 MAC) will be trying to pick up their first road win of the season when they face the Kent State Golden Flashes (2-5, 1-2 MAC) on Saturday afternoon. The Zips are coming off a 28-21 loss to Central Michigan as 12-point underdogs. The Golden Flashes are coming off a 52-31 loss to Toledo as seven-point underdogs.
Akron and Kent State split their last 10 meetings.
The Zips have struggled since their season-opening win over St. Francis, losing their last six games. They will try to put an end to their streak with a win over the Golden Flashes, which will give them their second win of the season and first road win of the year.
Akron is averaging 18.7 points per game. They are throwing for 272.6 yards and rushing for 67.3 yards per game.
DJ Irons completed 66 percent of his passes for 255 yards and one touchdown in the loss to the Chippewas. He also had 12 rushing yards and one touchdown. Clyde Price III had 10 carries for seven yards and a touchdown, while Daniel George had five catches for 77 yards.
Akron has struggled defensively, giving up 39 points per game. They aren’t very good against the run and will need to play good run defense if they want to win this game.