Akron at Northern Illinois 11/26/22 - College Football Picks & Predictions

Last Updated: 11/21/2022 at 12:56 AM ET

The Akron Zips go back on the road this week to Dekalb Illinois to take on the Northern Illinois Huskies.Akron comes into this game is one of the worst teams in the country with only one win through 10 games played riding a 9 game losing streak after a 6 point loss to Eastern Michigan last week. Offensively Akron moved the ball well compiling 386 total yards to score 28 points but converted only three third downs and turned the ball over three times resulting in the loss.

DJ Irons led the way for the Akron offense completing 10 of 16 passes for 90 yards and one score, while Jeff Undercuffler completed eight passes for 133 yards as well. Cam Wiley led all ball carriers in the game with 144 yards and three scores on 18 carries, while Alex Adams chipped in 102 yards and one touchdown on 6 grabs.

Northern Illinois will continue at homestand this week with only three wins on the year following a six point loss to Miami Ohio last week. Offensively Northern Illinois moved the ball well with 365 total yards of offense as 200 came through the air but converted no third downs and turned the ball over once resulting in the loss. Defensively Northern Illinois struggled as Miami OH accumulated 356 total yards and scored 29 points including 13 in the second half.

Nevan Cremascoli completed 14 of 22 passes for 165 yards and two scores in the game. Antario Brown led the way on the ground for Northern Illinois with 97 yards and one score on five carries, while Jaiden Credle added 97 yards on 15 carries as well. Kacper Rutkiewcz led the way with eight yards and one touchdown on 4 receptions for NIU.

Akron is one of the worst teams in the entire country and will continue their struggles this week against Northern Illinois. Look for Northern Illinois to control this game from the opening kickoff as they will coast to the easy home win. Take Northern Illinois to do enough this week to get their fourth win of the season as they cover against Akron. Final Score Prediction, Northern Illinois wins and covers 31-6.

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