Akron Scouting Report
Zero the Zips
Indiana is 3-0 against Akron in previous meetings. The most recent contest came in 2010 when Indiana defeated the Zips 35-20.
Between 2018 and 2022 Akron went a combined 9-45 and 5-37 between 2019 and 2022.
The Zips are in their second year under Joe Moorehead who comes to Ohio by way of Mississippi State.
So far this season Akron is 1-2:
L Temple 21-24
W Morgan St 24-21
L Kentucky 3-35
The Zips offense hasn't been exactly, well zippy. They are 129th (out of 130) in FBS in Total Offense (262.7 ypg) and last in Rush Offense (42.3 ypg).
Their Quarterback DJ Irons has -3 rushing yards so far this season but he has over 600 career rushing yards so he has proven in the last he can get it done with his legs. Akron is giving up over 4 sacks per game (126th FBS) and in college that comes out of the rushing yards, scewing his actual output. The point being the Hoosier D would do well to account for this.
Running Back Lorenzo Lingard seems to be the biggest weapon offensively. He has 78 yards rushing and 139 yards receiving (1 TD).
As far as receivers go so far they distribute it pretty evenly between Daniel George, Jasaiah Gathings and Alex Adams. This trio has combined for 39 catches for 372 yards and a touchdown.
On the defensive side of the ball Linebacker Bryan McCoy leads Akron with 25 tackles. Defensive Lineman CJ Nunnally IV has 3 sacks and a forced fumble. The Zips also have 3 interceptions on the year.
Their field goal kicker Noah Perez is 8 of 14 on attempts in his career. His career long is 42 yards. He's 2 of 5 from 40 to 49 yards and 0 of 2 from 50+.
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