Akron vs Buffalo - Matchup Preview
Records
| Team | Overall W-L | Conf. W-L |
|---|---|---|
| Buffalo | 0-4 | 0-0 |
| Akron | 1-3 | 0-0 |
Opening Odds and Betting Trends
| Team | Spread | O/U | Moneyline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Buffalo | +2.5 | 55.5 | +118 |
| Akron | -2.5 | 55.5 | -138 |
| Team | ATS Record | Cover % | ATS +/- |
|---|---|---|---|
| Buffalo | 2-2-0 | 50% | -9.8 |
| Akron | 2-2-0 | 50% | -2.3 |
| Team | O/U Record | PPG | O/U +/- |
|---|---|---|---|
| Buffalo | 4-0-0 | 27.3 | 19.5 |
| Akron | 1-3-0 | 17 | -3 |
| Buffalo Offensive Starters | ||||||
| Pos | Name | Class | Rating | Stars | Height | Weight | WR-X | Boobie Curry | SR/TR | 0.92 | 4.27 | 6' 2'' | 205 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WR-Z | Marlyn Johnson | RS SR | 0.7 | 2 | 6' 4'' | 200 |
| WR-SL | Cole Harrity | GR/TR | 0.7 | 2 | 6' 0'' | 205 |
| LT | Isaiah Wright | JR/TR | 0.84 | 3.44 | 6' 4'' | 300 |
| LG | Gabe Wallace | GR | 0.7 | 2 | 6' 6'' | 337 |
| OC | Dom Polizzi | RS SR | 0.7 | 2 | 6' 1'' | 284 |
| RG | Tyler Doty | RS JR | 0.78 | 2.8 | 6' 5'' | 320 |
| RT | Caelan Shepard | RS SR | 0.7 | 2 | 6' 6'' | 315 |
| TE | Jake Orlando | RS SR/TR | 0.83 | 3.3 | 6' 6'' | 245 |
| QB | Cole Snyder | RS SR/TR | 0.83 | 3.31 | 6' 2'' | 208 |
| RB | Ron Cook Jr. | SR | 0.79 | 2.9 | 5' 9'' | 190 |
| Average | 0.77 | 2.73 | ||||
| Akron Defensive Starters | ||||||
| Pos | Name | Class | Rating | Stars | Height | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DE | Ryan Johnson | SR/TR | 0.7 | 2 | 6' 2'' | 255 |
| 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 | Clarence Nunnally | JR/TR | 0.7 | 2 | 6' 3'' | 245 |
| 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 | 0.77 | 6' 2'' | 203.3 |
| Off. Linemen | 0.74 | 6' 4.4'' | 311.2 |
| Position Group | Avg. Rating | Avg. Height | Avg. Weight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Defensive Backs | 0.8 | 6' 1'' | 196.3 |
| Def. Linemen | 0.7 | 6' 1'' | 285 |
| 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 | Joshua Blanchard | RS SR/TR | 0.7 | 2 | 6' 5'' | 310 |
| 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 | ||||
| Buffalo Defensive Starters | ||||||
| Pos | Starters | Class | Rating | Stars | Height | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LDE | C.J. Bazile | RS SR | 0.7 | 2 | 6' 3'' | 250 |
| LDT | Daymond Williams | SR/TR | 0.7 | 2 | 6' 3'' | 285 |
| RDT | Jaylon Bass | SR/TR | 0.7 | 2 | 6' 3'' | 295 |
| RDE | Max Michel | GR | 0.78 | 2.8 | 6' 2'' | 235 |
| WLB | Joe Andreessen | GR/TR | 0.85 | 3.5 | 6' 1'' | 232 |
| MLB | Shaun Dolac | SR | 0.7 | 2 | 6' 1'' | 225 |
| LCB | Caleb Offord | SR/TR | 0.88 | 3.78 | 6' 1'' | 192 |
| SS | Demetrius Harris Jr. | GR/TR | 0.86 | 3.6 | 6' 2'' | 191 |
| FS | Marcus Fuqua | RS SR | 0.7 | 2 | 6' 0'' | 195 |
| RCB | Clevester Hines III | SR/TR | 0.7 | 2 | 6' 2'' | 185 |
| NB | Jalen McNair | RS JR | 0.82 | 3.16 | 5' 9'' | 195 |
| Average | 0.76 | 2.62 | ||||
| Position Group | Avg. Rating | Avg. Height | Avg. Weight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wide Receivers | 0.87 | 6' 1'' | 196.7 |
| Off. Lineman | 0.76 | 6' 4.4'' | 303 |
| Position Group | Avg. Rating | Avg. Height | Avg. Weight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Defensive Backs | 0.79 | 6' 0.4'' | 191.6 |
| Def. Linemen | 0.72 | 6' 2.8'' | 266.3 |
Buffalo Off. vs. Akron Def.
| Category | Buffalo Off. | Rank | FBS Avg. | Rank | Akron Def. | Category |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pass Yds/G | 221.7 | 82 | 233.2 | 103 | 265.7 | Opp. Pass Yds/G |
| Pass Yds/A | 5.2 | 124 | 7.4 | 83 | 7.9 | Opp. Pass Yds/A |
| Compl. % | 57.5% | 81 | 60.4% | 16 | 54.5% | Opp. Compl. % |
| Sack % Allowed | 3.1% | 17 | 6.7% | 107 | 3.8% | Sack % |
| Rush Yds/G | 129 | 78 | 144.2 | 23 | 96 | Opp. Rush Yds/G |
| Rush Yds/A | 3.7 | 83 | 4 | 42 | 3.4 | Opp. Rush Yds/A |
| Plays/G | 78.3 | 12 | 69.2 | 17 | 63 | Opp. Plays/G |
| Seconds/Play | 23.5 | 27 | 26.1 | 58 | 25.5 | Opp. Seconds/Play |
| Time of Poss % | 51.8% | 45 | 50% | 13 | 44.7% | Opp. Time of Poss % |
Akron Off. vs. Buffalo Def.
| Category | Akron Off. | Rank | FBS Avg. | Rank | Buffalo Def. | Category |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pass Yds/G | 202 | 96 | 233.2 | 94 | 260.7 | Opp. Pass Yds/G |
| Pass Yds/A | 5.3 | 122 | 7.4 | 109 | 8.8 | Opp. Pass Yds/A |
| Compl. % | 63.2% | 49 | 60.4% | 120 | 69.7% | Opp. Compl. % |
| Sack % Allowed | 7.3% | 85 | 6.7% | 99 | 4.3% | Sack % |
| Rush Yds/G | 135.3 | 77 | 144.2 | 133 | 269.3 | Opp. Rush Yds/G |
| Rush Yds/A | 4.4 | 48 | 4 | 133 | 7.1 | Opp. Rush Yds/A |
| Plays/G | 72 | 41 | 69.2 | 60 | 69 | Opp. Plays/G |
| Seconds/Play | 27.7 | 95 | 26.1 | 41 | 24.8 | Opp. Seconds/Play |
| Time of Poss % | 55.3% | 13 | 50% | 45 | 48.2% | Opp. Time of Poss % |
Down Analysis: Buffalo Off. vs. Akron Def.
| Category | Buffalo Off. | Rank | FBS Avg. | Rank | Akron Def. | Category | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st Down Pass % | 55.2% | 14 | 44.3% | 75 | 44.1% | Opp. 1st Down Pass % | |
| 1st Down Rush % | 44.8% | 120 | 55.7% | 59 | 55.9% | Opp. 1st Down Rush % | |
| 1st Down Pass Success % | 49.1% | 71 | 49.7% | 62 | 46.7% | Opp. 1st Down Pass Success % | |
| 1st Down Rush Success % | 51.2% | 68 | 51% | 33 | 42.1% | Opp. 1st Down Rush Success % | |
| 1st Down Explosiveness % | 6.3% | 126 | 13% | 72 | 11.8% | Opp. 1st Down Explosiveness % | |
| 1st Down Overall Success % | 50% | 71.5 | 50.7% | 42 | 44.1% | Opp. 1st Down Overall Success % | |
| 2nd Down Pass % | 54.1% | 41 | 48.8% | 33 | 56.4% | Opp. 2nd Down Pass % | |
| 2nd Down Rush % | 45.9% | 93 | 51.2% | 101 | 43.6% | Opp. 2nd Down Rush % | |
| 2nd Down Pass Success % | 37.5% | 102 | 45.1% | 59 | 40.9% | Opp. 2nd Down Pass Success % | |
| 2nd Down Rush Success % | 52.9% | 46 | 48.5% | 15 | 32.4% | Opp. 2nd Down Rush Success % | |
| 2nd Down Explosiveness % | 8.1% | 114 | 12.7% | 97 | 12.8% | Opp. 2nd Down Explosiveness % | |
| 2nd Down Overall Success % | 44.6% | 83 | 46.9% | 22 | 37.2% | Opp. 2nd Down Overall Success % | |
| 3rd Down Pass % | 66% | 48 | 61.8% | 8 | 76.5% | Opp. 3rd Down Pass % | |
| 3rd Down Rush % | 34% | 84 | 38.2% | 126 | 23.5% | Opp. 3rd Down Rush % | |
| 3rd Down Pass Success % | 21.2% | 123 | 35.6% | 85 | 35.9% | Opp. 3rd Down Pass Success % | |
| 3rd Down Rush Success % | 35.3% | 121 | 53.4% | 18 | 33.3% | Opp. 3rd Down Rush Success % | |
| 3rd Down Explosiveness % | 10% | 79 | 12% | 53 | 9.8% | Opp. 3rd Down Explosiveness % | |
| 3rd Down Conversion % | 26% | 125 | 40.1% | 76 | 41% | Opp. 3rd Down Conversion % |
Down Analysis: Akron Off. vs. Buffalo Def.
| Category | Akron Off. | Rank | FBS Avg. | Rank | Buffalo Def. | Category |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st Down Pass % | 65.7% | 1 | 44.3% | 107 | 39.4% | Opp. 1st Down Pass % |
| 1st Down Rush % | 34.3% | 133 | 55.7% | 28 | 60.6% | Opp. 1st Down Rush % |
| 1st Down Pass Success % | 47.8% | 78 | 49.7% | 114 | 56.4% | Opp. 1st Down Pass Success % |
| 1st Down Rush Success % | 37.1% | 127 | 51% | 53 | 45% | Opp. 1st Down Rush Success % |
| 1st Down Explosiveness % | 5.9% | 129 | 13% | 128 | 19.2% | Opp. 1st Down Explosiveness % |
| 1st Down Overall Success % | 44.1% | 112 | 50.7% | 83 | 49.5% | Opp. 1st Down Overall Success % |
| 2nd Down Pass % | 61% | 14 | 48.8% | 109 | 43.1% | Opp. 2nd Down Pass % |
| 2nd Down Rush % | 39% | 120 | 51.2% | 25 | 56.9% | Opp. 2nd Down Rush % |
| 2nd Down Pass Success % | 42% | 93 | 45.1% | 122 | 53.6% | Opp. 2nd Down Pass Success % |
| 2nd Down Rush Success % | 53.1% | 42 | 48.5% | 115 | 54.1% | Opp. 2nd Down Rush Success % |
| 2nd Down Explosiveness % | 11% | 89 | 12.7% | 125 | 16.9% | Opp. 2nd Down Explosiveness % |
| 2nd Down Overall Success % | 46.3% | 68 | 46.9% | 128 | 53.8% | Opp. 2nd Down Overall Success % |
| 3rd Down Pass % | 63.3% | 68 | 61.8% | 10 | 75% | Opp. 3rd Down Pass % |
| 3rd Down Rush % | 36.7% | 66 | 38.2% | 124 | 25% | Opp. 3rd Down Rush % |
| 3rd Down Pass Success % | 22.6% | 122 | 35.6% | 45 | 29.6% | Opp. 3rd Down Pass Success % |
| 3rd Down Rush Success % | 55.6% | 59 | 53.4% | 91 | 55.6% | Opp. 3rd Down Rush Success % |
| 3rd Down Explosiveness % | 6.1% | 119 | 12% | 74 | 11.1% | Opp. 3rd Down Explosiveness % |
| 3rd Down Conversion % | 31.8% | 112 | 40.1% | 31 | 34.3% | Opp. 3rd Down Conversion % |
Redzone and Goal to Go: Buffalo Off. vs. Akron Def.
| Category | Buffalo Off. | Rank | FBS Avg. | Rank | Akron Def. | Category |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Redzone Pass % | 48.6% | 25 | 38.7% | 109 | 31% | Opp. Redzone Pass % |
| Redzone Rush % | 51.4% | 109 | 61.3% | 24 | 69% | Opp. Redzone Rush % |
| Redzone Pass Success % | 41.2% | 55 | 40% | 114 | 55.6% | Opp. Redzone Pass Success % |
| Redzone Rush Success % | 55.6% | 53 | 52.1% | 52 | 45% | Opp. Redzone Rush Success % |
| Redzone FG Atts (Season) | 1 | 24 | 3.3 | 104 | 2 | Opp. Redzone FG Atts (Season) |
| Redzone Plays/TD | 3.8 | 16.5 | 5.9 | 104 | 4.6 | Opp. Redzone Plays/TD |
| Goal to Go Pass % | 40% | 37 | 29.7% | 98 | 22.7% | Opp. Goal to Go Pass % |
| Goal to Go Rush % | 60% | 91 | 70.2% | 35 | 77.3% | Opp. Goal to Go Rush % |
| Goal to Go Pass Success % | 100% | 1 | 37.8% | 75 | 40% | Opp. Goal to Go Pass Success % |
| Goal to Go Rush Success % | 66.7% | 29 | 55.8% | 36 | 35.3% | Opp. Goal to Go Rush Success % |
| Goal to Go Plays/TD | 1.8 | 6.5 | 3.8 | 42 | 4.8 | Opp. Goal to Go Plays/TD |
Redzone and Goal to Go: Akron Off. vs. Buffalo Def.
| Category | Akron Off. | Rank | FBS Avg. | Rank | Buffalo Def. | Category | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Redzone Pass % | 36% | 81 | 38.7% | 115 | 29.2% | Opp. Redzone Pass % | ||
| Redzone Rush % | 61.5% | 68 | 61.3% | 19 | 70.8% | Opp. Redzone Rush % | ||
| Redzone Pass Success % | 11.1% | 131 | 40% | 40 | 28.6% | Opp. Redzone Pass Success % | ||
| Redzone Rush Success % | 37.5% | 117 | 52.1% | 101 | 58.8% | Opp. Redzone Rush Success % | ||
| Redzone FG Atts (Season) | 6 | 129 | 3.3 | 79 | 3 | Opp. Redzone FG Atts (Season) | ||
| Redzone Plays/TD | 10 | 127 | 5.9 | 111 | 4.4 | Opp. Redzone Plays/TD | ||
| Goal to Go Pass % | 11.1% | 115 | 29.7% | 97 | 23.1% | Opp. Goal to Go Pass % | ||
| Goal to Go Rush % | 80% | 37 | 70.2% | 38 | 76.9% | Opp. Goal to Go Rush % | ||
| Goal to Go Pass Success % | 0% | 106 | 37.8% | 65 | 33.3% | Opp. Goal to Go Pass Success % | ||
| Goal to Go Rush Success % | 12.5% | 132 | 55.8% | 120 | 80% | Opp. Goal to Go Rush Success % | ||
| Goal to Go Plays/TD | 7 | 122.5 | 3.8 | 79 | 3.2 | Opp. Goal to Go Plays/TD |
