Akron vs Rutgers Picks and Prediction – 9/7/2024

The Akron Zips continue to road trip as began the 2024 season with a game in New Jersey against Rutgers. Akron is winless on the year riding a 4 game losing streak dating back to the last season following a 46 point loss to Ohio State in game 1 of this season. Defensively Akron was obliterated by the number two team in the nation giving up 52 points on 404 total yards. Offensively Akron couldn't get it going compiling less than 200 yards scored six points of returning the ball over three times in the game. Stay up to date with our College Football Picks.

Tahj Bullock carried the load for the Akron offense a week ago completing 9 passes for 68 yards and ran the ball 14 times for 42 yards. Ben Finley came on to complete 8 passes for 53 yards as well. Jake Newell what's the top receiver in the game for Akron with 41 yards on two receptions.

The Rutgers Scarlet Knights stay ontheir home field in week two undefeated riding a 2 game-winning streak dating back to last year following a 37 point blowout of Howard in Game 1 of this season. Defensively Rutgers was the better team giving up to seven points on 261 total yards of offense. Offensively the Scarlet Knights rolled pouring in 44 points on 476 total yards after a 27 points second half.

Athan Kaliakmanis led the way for the Rutgers offense completing 15 passes for 147 yards and three scores and ran the ball 6 times for 43 yards as well. Kyle Monangal led the way on the ground for Rutgers with 165 yards and one touchdown on 19 carries. Dymere Miller boasted a team high 37 yards and one score on 4 receptions. Samuel browns V added 34 yards and one score, while Kenny Fletcher shipped in 31 yards and one touchdown on 4 catches.

Rutgers is the better team in this game and will stay undefeated. Look for Rutgers to dominate Akron as the Zips have a ton of weaknesses. Take Rutgers to keep it rolling this week as they coast to the easy win and cover at home. Final Score Prediction, Rutgers Scarlet Knights win and cover 45-3.