The Akron Zips (0-1) visit🐠 the Rutgers Scarlet Knights (1-0) at SHI Stadium 💟on Saturday, September 7, 2024.
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When is Rutgers vs. Akron and when does it start?
This matchup between th🐻e Scarlet Knights and Zips will happen on Saturday, September 7, 2024. You should expect the kickoff at 12:00 p.m. ET.
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Rutgers Stats & Insights
The Scarlet Knights took down the Howard Bison 44-7 in their last outing.
From an offensive standpoint, Rutgers ranks 48th in the FBS with 476.0 yards per game. Meanwhile, its defense ranks 50th in total defense (261.0 yards allowed per contest).
The Scarlet Knights own the 25th-best pass defense this season (116.0 passing yards allowed per game), but they rank 24th-worst offensively (147.0 passing yards per game).
Rutgers ranks 85th in run defense this year (145.0 rushing yards allowed per game), but has been thriving on the other side of the ball, ranking seventh-best in the FBS with 329.0 rushing yards per game.
The Scarlet Knights are averaging 44.0 points per game on offense (39th in the FBS), and they rank 31st defensively with 7.0 points allowed per game.
Akron Stats & Insights
The Zips’ last game was a 52-6 loss to the Ohio State Buckeyes.
Akron’s offense has been bottom-25 in total offense this season, posting 177.0 total yards per game, which ranks fifth-worst in the FBS. On the defensive side of the ball, it ranks 102nd with 404.0 total yards allowed per contest.
The Zips’ passing game has been struggling, ranking 20th-worst in the FBS with 130.0 passing yards per game. They have been more productive defensively, allowing 234.0 passing yards per contest (95th-ranked).
Akron’s running game has been sputtering, ranking 10th-worst in the FBS with 47.0 rushing yards per game. It has been more productive defensively, surrendering 170.0 rushing yards per contest (98th-ranked).
The Zips have plenty of room to improve, as they rank eighth-worst in points per game (6.0) this season and eighth-worst in points allowed per game (52.0).
Rutgers Key Players to Watch
Athan Kaliakmanis leads Rutgers with 147 passing yards (147.0 ypg) on 15-of-24 passing with three touchdowns compared to zero interceptions this season. He also adds 43 rushing yards (43.0 ypg) on six carries.
Kyle Monangai’s team-high 165 rushing yards (165.0 per game) have come on 19 carries, with one touchdown this year.
This season Samuel Brown V has 34 receiving yards (34.0 per game) on one catch with one touchdown, while also racking up 68 rushing yards (68.0 per game) on 14 attempts.
Dymere Miller’s 37 receiving yards (37.0 yards per game) pace all receivers on the team. He’s registered four receptions and one touchdown.
Kenny Fletcher has hauled in four catches for 31 yards (31.0 ypg) and one touchdown this season.
Akron Key Players to Watch
Tahj Bullock has thrown for 68 yards (68.0 ypg) to lead Akron, completing 69.2% of his passes this season. He’s also run for 42 yards (42.0 ypg) on 14 carries.
This season Charles Kellom has rushed for 9 yards (9.0 per game) on three carries.
Jacob Newell’s 41 receiving yards (41.0 yards per game) lead the team. He has two receptions.
Bobby Golden has recorded 32 receiving yards (32.0 yards per game), reeling in three passes this year.
Jordon Simmons’ four catches have yielded 25 yards (25.0 ypg).
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