Akron vs. Ohio: TV Channel, Live Stream, Time, How to Watch – November 24

Akron vs. Ohio: TV Channel, Live Stream, Time, How to Watch – November 24

Updated Nov. 24, 2023 11:31 a.m. ET
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Kurtis Rourke and the Ohio Bobcats (8-3) are in action on Friday at 12:00 PM ET against the Akron Zips (2-9) at InfoCision Stadium-Summa Field.

You should check out CBS Sports Network in order to see this game.

Learn more about the Ohio Bobcats and the Akron Zips.

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How to Watch Ohio vs. Akron

Ohio's 2023 Schedule

Date Opponent Score Spread
8/26/2023 at San Diego State L 20-13 +2
9/2/2023 vs. LIU Post W 27-10 +2
9/9/2023 at Florida Atlantic W 17-10 +3.5
9/16/2023 vs. Iowa State W 10-7 +2.5
9/23/2023 at Bowling Green W 38-7 -13
10/7/2023 vs. Kent State W 42-17 -25
10/14/2023 at Northern Illinois L 23-13 -5.5
10/21/2023 vs. Western Michigan W 20-17 -16.5
10/28/2023 vs. Miami (OH) L 30-16 -7.5
11/7/2023 at Buffalo W 20-10 -8
11/15/2023 vs. Central Michigan W 34-20 -11.5
11/24/2023 at Akron -

Bobcats 2023 Stats & Insights

  • Ohio has the 98th-ranked offense this season (342.5 yards per game), and has been even more effective defensively, ranking fifth-best with just 271 yards allowed per game.
  • Ohio owns the 88th-ranked offense this season in terms of passing yards (210.7 passing yards per game), and has been better on defense, ranking ninth-best with just 170.5 passing yards allowed per game.
  • On defense, the Bobcats have been a top-25 unit, ranking sixth-best by giving up just 15.5 points per game. They rank 97th on offense (22.7 points per game).
  • The Bobcats rank 95th in rushing yards this season (131.8 rushing yards per game), but they've been thriving on the defensive side of the ball, ranking 14th-best in the FBS with 100.5 rushing yards allowed per game.
  • Ohio sports the 30th-ranked offense this year in terms of third-down efficiency (44.5% conversion rate), and has been more effective defensively, ranking 15th-best with a 30.4% third-down percentage allowed.
  • The Bobcats rank 41st in college football with a +3 turnover margin after forcing 16 turnovers (55th in the FBS) while committing 13 (38th in the FBS).

Ohio 2023 Key Players

Name Position Stats
Kurtis Rourke QB 1,999 YDS (63.5%) / 10 TD / 5 INT
209 RUSH YDS / 3 RUSH TD / 19 RUSH YPG
Sieh Bangura RB 690 YDS / 6 TD / 62.7 YPG / 4.5 YPC
18 REC / 137 REC YDS / 1 REC TD / 12.5 REC YPG
Miles Cross WR 40 REC / 514 YDS / 4 TD / 46.7 YPG
Sam Wiglusz WR 47 REC / 570 YDS / 3 TD / 51.8 YPG
Bryce Houston LB 95 TKL / 5 TFL / 2.5 SACK / 2 INT
Keye Thompson LB 61 TKL / 3 TFL / 0.5 SACK / 1 INT
Rayyan Buell DT 27 TKL / 9 TFL / 4.5 SACK
Austin Brawley S 35 TKL / 0 TFL / 2 INT / 2 PD

Akron's 2023 Schedule

Date Opponent Score Spread
9/2/2023 at Temple L 24-21 +9.5
9/9/2023 vs. Morgan State W 24-21 +9.5
9/16/2023 at Kentucky L 35-3 +26
9/23/2023 at Indiana L 29-27 +16.5
9/30/2023 vs. Buffalo L 13-10 -3
10/7/2023 vs. Northern Illinois L 55-14 +4.5
10/14/2023 at Central Michigan L 17-10 +10
10/21/2023 at Bowling Green L 41-14 +7.5
11/1/2023 vs. Kent State W 31-27 -4
11/8/2023 at Miami (OH) L 19-0 +17
11/14/2023 at Eastern Michigan L 30-27 +3
11/24/2023 vs. Ohio -

Zips 2023 Stats & Insights

  • Akron has been sputtering on offense, ranking fifth-worst with 286.5 total yards per game. It has been more productive on defense, giving up 330.3 total yards per contest (31st-ranked).
  • Akron has been dominant on pass defense, giving up only 185.4 passing yards per contest (18th-best). Offensively, it ranks 94th in the FBS by piling up 201.2 passing yards per game.
  • The Zips have not been getting things done offensively, ranking third-worst in the FBS with 16.5 points per game. They have been more effective defensively, giving up 28.3 points per contest (92nd-ranked).
  • The Zips rank third-worst in rushing yards per game (85.4), but they've been more productive on the defensive side of the ball, ranking 56th in the FBS with 144.9 rushing yards surrendered per contest.
  • Akron ranks 107th in the FBS with a 34.4% third-down conversion percentage on offense, and 45th with a 36.1% third-down percentage allowed on defense.
  • The Zips have struggled in terms of turnovers, as their turnover margin of -9 is eighth-worst in the FBS.

Akron 2023 Key Players

Name Position Stats
Lorenzo Lingard RB 612 YDS / 4 TD / 55.6 YPG / 4.5 YPC
32 REC / 302 REC YDS / 1 REC TD / 27.5 REC YPG
DJ Iron QB 718 YDS (66.2%) / 3 TD / 3 INT
215 RUSH YDS / 2 RUSH TD / 19.5 RUSH YPG
Jasaiah Gathings WR 49 REC / 524 YDS / 1 TD / 47.6 YPG
Daniel George WR 48 REC / 508 YDS / 1 TD / 46.2 YPG
CJ Nunnally DL 47 TKL / 12 TFL / 7 SACK
Bryan McCoy LB 64 TKL / 4 TFL / 1 SACK
Antavious Fish LB 50 TKL / 2 TFL / 1 SACK
Darrian Lewis CB 39 TKL / 1 TFL / 0.5 SACK
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