Akron vs. Buffalo: TV Channel, Live Stream, Time, How to Watch – September 30

Updated Sep. 30, 2023 11:46 a.m. ET

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At 12:00 PM ET on Saturday, Lorenzo Lingard and the Akron Zips (1-3) are at home against the Buffalo Bulls (0-4).

The Zips' matchup versus the Bulls will be airing on ESPN+.

Learn more about the Akron Zips and the Buffalo Bulls.

How to Watch Akron vs. Buffalo

• When: Saturday, September 30, 2023 at 12:00 PM ET
• Location: InfoCision Stadium-Summa Field in Akron, Ohio
• TV: Watch on ESPN+

Akron's 2023 Schedule

Zips 2023 Stats & Insights

• Akron has been a bottom-25 offense this season, ranking 18th-worst with 313.5 yards per contest. The defensive side of the ball is ranked 47th in the FBS (329 yards allowed per game).
• Akron is putting up 215 passing yards per game offensively this year (94th in the FBS), and is surrendering 237.3 passing yards per game (86th) on defense.
• While the Zips' defense ranks 87th with 27.3 points allowed per game, they've been slightly worse on offense, ranking 15th-worst (18.8 points per game).
• The Zips have struggled in the running game, ranking 15th-worst in the FBS (98.5 rushing yards per game) this season. However, they rank 25th-best on the other side of the ball, allowing just 91.8 rushing yards per game.
• While Akron's third-down defense ranks 28th with a 32.1% third-down conversion rate allowed per game, the offense has been less successful, ranking 17th-worst with a 32.7% third-down percentage.
• With eight forced turnovers (21st in the FBS) against 10 turnovers committed (121st in the FBS), the Zips (-2) own the 96th-ranked turnover margin in college football.

Akron 2023 Key Players

Buffalo's 2023 Schedule

Bulls 2023 Stats & Insights

• Buffalo ranks 93rd in total yards per game (353.5), but it has been less effective defensively, ranking fifth-worst in the FBS with 512.3 total yards allowed per contest.
• Buffalo ranks 75th in passing yards per game (232.5), but it has been less productive on the other side of the ball, ranking 20th-worst in the FBS with 272.8 passing yards surrendered per contest.
• The Bulls have not been getting things done on defense, ranking fourth-worst with 44.5 points surrendered per game. They have been more effective on offense, posting 29.8 points per contest (64th-ranked).
• The Bulls have been struggling in run defense, ranking fourth-worst with 239.5 rushing yards given up per game. They have been better offensively, putting up 121 rushing yards per contest (103rd-ranked).
• Buffalo's offense has been sputtering on third down, ranking eighth-worst in the FBS with a 29.5% third-down conversion percentage. It has been more productive defensively, giving up a 42.6% third-down rate (92nd-ranked).
• The Bulls have produced four forced turnovers (98th in the FBS) and committed five turnovers (48th in the FBS) this season for a -1 turnover margin that ranks 81st in the FBS.

Buffalo 2023 Key Players

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