Akron vs Northern Illinois - Matchup Preview
Records
| Team | Overall W-L | Conf. W-L |
|---|---|---|
| Northern Illinois | 1-4 | 0-1 |
| Akron | 1-4 | 0-1 |
Opening Odds and Betting Trends
| Team | Spread | O/U | Moneyline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northern Illinois | -5.5 | 45 | -210 |
| Akron | +5.5 | 45 | +175 |
| Team | ATS Record | Cover % | ATS +/- |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northern Illinois | 2-3-0 | 40% | -2.4 |
| Akron | 2-3-0 | 40% | -3 |
| Team | O/U Record | PPG | O/U +/- |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northern Illinois | 3-2-0 | 21.3 | -5.3 |
| Akron | 1-4-0 | 15.3 | -8.4 |
| Northern Illinois Offensive Starters | ||||||
| Pos | Name | Class | Rating | Stars | Height | Weight | WR-X | Davis Patterson | RS SR/TR | 0.7 | 2 | 6' 4'' | 202 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WR-Z | Trayvon Rudolph | RS JR | 0.83 | 3.29 | 5' 10'' | 185 |
| WR-SL | Kacper Rutkiewicz | SR/TR | 0.7 | 2 | 5' 8'' | 175 |
| LT | Drew Hoth | RS SO | 0.81 | 3.14 | 6' 4'' | 313 |
| LG | J.J. Lippe | RS JR | 0.77 | 2.68 | 6' 5'' | 311 |
| OC | Pete Nygra | RS SO | 0.81 | 3.08 | 6' 4'' | 295 |
| RG | John Champe | JR | 0.8 | 2.96 | 6' 4'' | 321 |
| RT | Nolan Potter | RS SR | 0.8 | 3 | 6' 6'' | 301 |
| TE | Chris Carter | RS JR/TR | 0.7 | 2 | 6' 7'' | 240 |
| QB | Rocky Lombardi | RS SR/TR | 0.87 | 3.67 | 6' 3'' | 227 |
| RB | Antario Brown | JR | 0.87 | 3.67 | 5' 10'' | 218 |
| Average | 0.79 | 2.86 | ||||
| Akron Defensive Starters | ||||||
| Pos | Name | Class | Rating | Stars | Height | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DE | LaJoshua Jackson | SO/TR | 0.7 | 2 | 6' 2'' | 245 |
| NT | Lama Lavea | RS JR/TR | 0.7 | 2 | 6' 1'' | 300 |
| DT | Terray Jones | RS SR/TR | 0.7 | 2 | 6' 0'' | 300 |
| RUSH | 0 | 0 | 0.7 | 2 | 5' -60'' | 0 |
| MLB | Antavious Fish | JR/TR | 0.7 | 2 | 5' 11'' | 235 |
| WLB | Bryan McCoy | SO | 0.78 | 2.84 | 6' 0'' | 225 |
| FCB | Judson Tallandier | RS SR/TR | 0.86 | 3.58 | 6' 1'' | 180 |
| FS | Corey Thomas Jr. | RS JR | 0.7 | 2 | 6' 4'' | 215 |
| BS | KJ Martin | SR/TR | 0.86 | 3.58 | 6' 1'' | 195 |
| BCB | Joey Hunter | RS JR/TR | 0.87 | 3.68 | 6' 0'' | 195 |
| NB | Darrian Lewis | RS SO | 0.79 | 2.92 | 5' 10'' | 195 |
| Average | 0.76 | 2.6 | ||||
| Position Group | Avg. Rating | Avg. Height | Avg. Weight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wide Receivers | 0.74 | 6' 0.7'' | 187.3 |
| Off. Linemen | 0.8 | 6' 4.6'' | 308.2 |
| Position Group | Avg. Rating | Avg. Height | Avg. Weight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Defensive Backs | 0.8 | 6' 1'' | 196.3 |
| Def. Linemen | 0.7 | 6' 1'' | 281.7 |
| Akron Offensive Starters | ||||||
| Pos | Starters | Class | Rating | Stars | Height | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WR-X | Daniel George | RS SR/TR | 0.9 | 4.07 | 6' 2'' | 210 |
| WR-Z | Jasaiah Gathings | RS SO | 0.82 | 3.24 | 6' 0'' | 190 |
| WR-SL | Alex Adams | JR/TR | 0.89 | 3.86 | 6' 1'' | 190 |
| LT | Ben Frank | RS JR/TR | 0.7 | 2 | 6' 6'' | 305 |
| LG | Brian Kilbane | RS SO/TR | 0.8 | 3.04 | 6' 3'' | 310 |
| OC | Tyhler Williams | RS FR | 0.7 | 2 | 6' 2'' | 310 |
| RG | Nate Williams | JR | 0.79 | 2.87 | 6' 6'' | 300 |
| RT | Ronan Chambers | JR | 0.81 | 3.05 | 6' 6'' | 285 |
| TE | TJ Banks | RS SR/TR | 0.88 | 3.82 | 6' 5'' | 245 |
| QB | DJ Irons | RS SR/TR | 0.82 | 3.21 | 6' 4'' | 215 |
| RB | Lorenzo Lingard | RS SR/TR | 0.99 | 5 | 6' 0'' | 205 |
| Average | 0.83 | 3.29 | ||||
| Northern Illinois Defensive Starters | ||||||
| Pos | Starters | Class | Rating | Stars | Height | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LDE | Raishein Thomas | JR | 0.81 | 3.08 | 6' 4'' | 268 |
| LDT | James Ester | RS SR | 0.7 | 2 | 6' 3'' | 295 |
| RDT | Devonte O'Malley | JR | 0.7 | 2 | 6' 2'' | 278 |
| RDE | Roy Williams | SO | 0.7 | 2 | 6' 6'' | 249 |
| WLB | Jaden Dolphin | JR | 0.7 | 2 | 6' 2'' | 220 |
| MLB | DaRon Gilbert | SR/TR | 0.7 | 2 | 6' 1'' | 222 |
| HUSKY | Jashon Prophete | JR | 0.81 | 3.1 | 5' 11'' | 184 |
| LCB | Jacob Finley | RS FR | 0.7 | 2 | 5' 11'' | 175 |
| RS | Nate Valcarcel | JR/TR | 0.7 | 2 | 6' 1'' | 188 |
| RCB | Javaughn Byrd | JR | 0.82 | 3.19 | 6' 0'' | 191 |
| Average | 0.73 | 2.31 | ||||
| Position Group | Avg. Rating | Avg. Height | Avg. Weight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wide Receivers | 0.87 | 6' 1'' | 196.7 |
| Off. Lineman | 0.76 | 6' 4.6'' | 302 |
| Position Group | Avg. Rating | Avg. Height | Avg. Weight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Defensive Backs | 0.76 | 6' 0.5'' | 183 |
| Def. Linemen | 0.73 | 6' 3.8'' | 272.5 |
Northern Illinois Off. vs. Akron Def.
| Category | Northern Illinois Off. | Rank | FBS Avg. | Rank | Akron Def. | Category |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pass Yds/G | 170.3 | 113 | 234.1 | 64 | 234.8 | Opp. Pass Yds/G |
| Pass Yds/A | 5.4 | 123 | 7.5 | 52 | 7 | Opp. Pass Yds/A |
| Compl. % | 54.8% | 105 | 60.7% | 19 | 54.8% | Opp. Compl. % |
| Sack % Allowed | 3.8% | 29 | 6.5% | 85 | 4.9% | Sack % |
| Rush Yds/G | 136.3 | 78 | 146.9 | 24 | 100 | Opp. Rush Yds/G |
| Rush Yds/A | 3.8 | 81 | 4.1 | 35 | 3.3 | Opp. Rush Yds/A |
| Plays/G | 68.5 | 71 | 69 | 37 | 65.5 | Opp. Plays/G |
| Seconds/Play | 27.1 | 89 | 26 | 73 | 26.1 | Opp. Seconds/Play |
| Time of Poss % | 52% | 39 | 50% | 35 | 47.4% | Opp. Time of Poss % |
Akron Off. vs. Northern Illinois Def.
| Category | Akron Off. | Rank | FBS Avg. | Rank | Northern Illinois Def. | Category |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pass Yds/G | 185.5 | 108 | 234.1 | 16 | 177.3 | Opp. Pass Yds/G |
| Pass Yds/A | 5.2 | 126 | 7.5 | 51 | 7 | Opp. Pass Yds/A |
| Compl. % | 64.1% | 37 | 60.7% | 11 | 53.9% | Opp. Compl. % |
| Sack % Allowed | 8.4% | 97 | 6.5% | 95 | 4.7% | Sack % |
| Rush Yds/G | 131 | 82 | 146.9 | 119 | 202.5 | Opp. Rush Yds/G |
| Rush Yds/A | 4.4 | 51 | 4.1 | 106 | 5 | Opp. Rush Yds/A |
| Plays/G | 68.5 | 71 | 69 | 50 | 67.5 | Opp. Plays/G |
| Seconds/Play | 27.6 | 95 | 26 | 44 | 25.4 | Opp. Seconds/Play |
| Time of Poss % | 52.6% | 35 | 50% | 39 | 48% | Opp. Time of Poss % |
Down Analysis: Northern Illinois Off. vs. Akron Def.
| Category | Northern Illinois Off. | Rank | FBS Avg. | Rank | Akron Def. | Category | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st Down Pass % | 43.4% | 77 | 44.3% | 40 | 48.9% | Opp. 1st Down Pass % | |
| 1st Down Rush % | 56.6% | 57 | 55.7% | 94 | 51.1% | Opp. 1st Down Rush % | |
| 1st Down Pass Success % | 48.4% | 76 | 49.9% | 17 | 39.1% | Opp. 1st Down Pass Success % | |
| 1st Down Rush Success % | 49.4% | 81 | 50.9% | 33 | 41.8% | Opp. 1st Down Rush Success % | |
| 1st Down Explosiveness % | 7.7% | 123 | 13.2% | 37 | 9.9% | Opp. 1st Down Explosiveness % | |
| 1st Down Overall Success % | 49% | 79 | 50.7% | 19 | 40.5% | Opp. 1st Down Overall Success % | |
| 2nd Down Pass % | 55% | 35 | 49% | 54 | 52.9% | Opp. 2nd Down Pass % | |
| 2nd Down Rush % | 45% | 99 | 51% | 81 | 47.1% | Opp. 2nd Down Rush % | |
| 2nd Down Pass Success % | 42.6% | 84 | 45.6% | 30 | 37% | Opp. 2nd Down Pass Success % | |
| 2nd Down Rush Success % | 38% | 116 | 48.2% | 28 | 37.5% | Opp. 2nd Down Rush Success % | |
| 2nd Down Explosiveness % | 6.3% | 129 | 12.7% | 61 | 10.8% | Opp. 2nd Down Explosiveness % | |
| 2nd Down Overall Success % | 40.5% | 107 | 47% | 21 | 37.3% | Opp. 2nd Down Overall Success % | |
| 3rd Down Pass % | 59.7% | 86 | 61.9% | 11 | 72.9% | Opp. 3rd Down Pass % | |
| 3rd Down Rush % | 40.3% | 48 | 38.1% | 123 | 27.1% | Opp. 3rd Down Rush % | |
| 3rd Down Pass Success % | 27.9% | 105 | 35.2% | 95 | 37.3% | Opp. 3rd Down Pass Success % | |
| 3rd Down Rush Success % | 62.1% | 27 | 52.4% | 37 | 42.1% | Opp. 3rd Down Rush Success % | |
| 3rd Down Explosiveness % | 13.9% | 43 | 11.7% | 56 | 10% | Opp. 3rd Down Explosiveness % | |
| 3rd Down Conversion % | 36.8% | 85 | 39.5% | 86 | 41.4% | Opp. 3rd Down Conversion % |
Down Analysis: Akron Off. vs. Northern Illinois Def.
| Category | Akron Off. | Rank | FBS Avg. | Rank | Northern Illinois Def. | Category |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st Down Pass % | 65.9% | 1 | 44.3% | 125 | 33.8% | Opp. 1st Down Pass % |
| 1st Down Rush % | 34.1% | 133 | 55.7% | 9 | 66.2% | Opp. 1st Down Rush % |
| 1st Down Pass Success % | 49.4% | 73 | 49.9% | 39 | 43.5% | Opp. 1st Down Pass Success % |
| 1st Down Rush Success % | 37.2% | 127 | 50.9% | 132 | 65.6% | Opp. 1st Down Rush Success % |
| 1st Down Explosiveness % | 6.3% | 130 | 13.2% | 117 | 16.2% | Opp. 1st Down Explosiveness % |
| 1st Down Overall Success % | 45.2% | 108 | 50.7% | 129 | 58.1% | Opp. 1st Down Overall Success % |
| 2nd Down Pass % | 58.4% | 21 | 49% | 126 | 39.6% | Opp. 2nd Down Pass % |
| 2nd Down Rush % | 41.6% | 113 | 51% | 8 | 60.4% | Opp. 2nd Down Rush % |
| 2nd Down Pass Success % | 42.4% | 89 | 45.6% | 34 | 37.5% | Opp. 2nd Down Pass Success % |
| 2nd Down Rush Success % | 50% | 54 | 48.2% | 94 | 49.2% | Opp. 2nd Down Rush Success % |
| 2nd Down Explosiveness % | 11.9% | 79 | 12.7% | 65.5 | 10.9% | Opp. 2nd Down Explosiveness % |
| 2nd Down Overall Success % | 45.5% | 84 | 47% | 71 | 44.6% | Opp. 2nd Down Overall Success % |
| 3rd Down Pass % | 63.3% | 67 | 61.9% | 24 | 70.8% | Opp. 3rd Down Pass % |
| 3rd Down Rush % | 36.7% | 67 | 38.1% | 111 | 29.2% | Opp. 3rd Down Rush % |
| 3rd Down Pass Success % | 21.1% | 124 | 35.2% | 15 | 23.9% | Opp. 3rd Down Pass Success % |
| 3rd Down Rush Success % | 50% | 76 | 52.4% | 56 | 47.4% | Opp. 3rd Down Rush Success % |
| 3rd Down Explosiveness % | 6.7% | 117.5 | 11.7% | 45 | 9.2% | Opp. 3rd Down Explosiveness % |
| 3rd Down Conversion % | 29.1% | 121 | 39.5% | 67 | 39.3% | Opp. 3rd Down Conversion % |
Redzone and Goal to Go: Northern Illinois Off. vs. Akron Def.
| Category | Northern Illinois Off. | Rank | FBS Avg. | Rank | Akron Def. | Category |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Redzone Pass % | 37.1% | 75 | 38.8% | 96 | 34.4% | Opp. Redzone Pass % |
| Redzone Rush % | 62.9% | 59 | 61.2% | 38 | 65.6% | Opp. Redzone Rush % |
| Redzone Pass Success % | 30.8% | 97 | 39.9% | 115 | 54.5% | Opp. Redzone Pass Success % |
| Redzone Rush Success % | 50% | 76 | 52% | 60 | 47.6% | Opp. Redzone Rush Success % |
| Redzone FG Atts (Season) | 4 | 81 | 3.9 | 92 | 3 | Opp. Redzone FG Atts (Season) |
| Redzone Plays/TD | 9.2 | 125 | 5.8 | 109 | 4.6 | Opp. Redzone Plays/TD |
| Goal to Go Pass % | 18.2% | 102 | 29.7% | 103 | 22.7% | Opp. Goal to Go Pass % |
| Goal to Go Rush % | 81.8% | 29 | 70.3% | 30 | 77.3% | Opp. Goal to Go Rush % |
| Goal to Go Pass Success % | 0% | 116 | 39.2% | 70 | 40% | Opp. Goal to Go Pass Success % |
| Goal to Go Rush Success % | 77.8% | 13 | 55.8% | 31 | 35.3% | Opp. Goal to Go Rush Success % |
| Goal to Go Plays/TD | 7 | 126.5 | 3.6 | 35.5 | 5 | Opp. Goal to Go Plays/TD |
Redzone and Goal to Go: Akron Off. vs. Northern Illinois Def.
| Category | Akron Off. | Rank | FBS Avg. | Rank | Northern Illinois Def. | Category | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Redzone Pass % | 40% | 59 | 38.8% | 124 | 26.2% | Opp. Redzone Pass % | ||
| Redzone Rush % | 58.3% | 80 | 61.2% | 10 | 73.8% | Opp. Redzone Rush % | ||
| Redzone Pass Success % | 7.1% | 133 | 39.9% | 62 | 36.4% | Opp. Redzone Pass Success % | ||
| Redzone Rush Success % | 42.9% | 100 | 52% | 127 | 71% | Opp. Redzone Rush Success % | ||
| Redzone FG Atts (Season) | 7 | 126 | 3.9 | 115 | 2 | Opp. Redzone FG Atts (Season) | ||
| Redzone Plays/TD | 10.2 | 130 | 5.8 | 112 | 4.4 | Opp. Redzone Plays/TD | ||
| Goal to Go Pass % | 15.4% | 113 | 29.7% | 133 | 0% | Opp. Goal to Go Pass % | ||
| Goal to Go Rush % | 78.6% | 36 | 70.3% | 3 | 100% | Opp. Goal to Go Rush % | ||
| Goal to Go Pass Success % | 0% | 116 | 39.2% | 1 | 0% | Opp. Goal to Go Pass Success % | ||
| Goal to Go Rush Success % | 18.2% | 130 | 55.8% | 126 | 83.3% | Opp. Goal to Go Rush Success % | ||
| Goal to Go Plays/TD | 6 | 120.5 | 3.6 | 116.5 | 2.3 | Opp. Goal to Go Plays/TD |
