- South Carolina is a -28.5 point favorite vs. Akron
- Akron vs. South Carolina Total(Over/Under): 45 points
- TV Channel: ESPNU
The Akron Zips (1-2) visit Williams-Brice Stadium to take on the South Carolina Gamecocks (2-1) on Sep. 21 in Columbia, SC. Kickoff is scheduled for 7:30pm EDT.
South Carolina is a betting favorite in Week 4, with the spread sitting at -28.5 (-110).
The Akron vs. South Carolina Over/Under is 45 total points.
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Akron vs. South Carolina Odds, Spread, Over/Under:
| Spread | Total (O/U) | Moneyline | |
| Akron | +28.5 -110 | 45 -110 | +1500 |
| South Carolina | -28.5 -110 | 45 -110 | -5000 |
Akron vs South Carolina Prediction:
The winning team model predicts South Carolina will win this game with 95.0% confidence, based on game simulations, offensive & defensive matchups and recent game results.
This winning team prediction factors in up-to-date player injuries for both Akron and South Carolina, key player performances this season and recent team trends.
Akron vs South Carolina Spread Prediction:
Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the model predicts Akron will cover the spread with 80.4% confidence.
This prediction against the spread factors in ATS performances for both teams, opening and current betting lines plus public and sharp money already wagered on this matchup.
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Akron Against the Spread (ATS) Record
Akron is 1-2 against the spread this college football season (-1.2 Units / -36.36% ROI).
- Akron is 1-1 when betting on the Moneyline for +0 Units / 0% ROI
- Akron is 3-0 when betting the Over for +3 Units / 90.91% ROI
- Akron is 0-3 when betting the Under for -3.3 Units / -100% ROI
South Carolina Against the Spread (ATS) Record
South Carolina is 2-1 against the spread this college football season (+0.9 Units / 27.27% ROI).
- South Carolina is 2-1 when betting on the Moneyline for +2.9 Units / 18.07% ROI
- South Carolina is 1-2 when betting the Over for -1.2 Units / -36.36% ROI
- South Carolina is 2-1 when betting the Under for +0.9 Units / 27.27% ROI
Akron: Keys to the Game vs. South Carolina
Akron is winless (0-7) when converting less than 50% of third down conversion opportunities since the 2023 season– T-worst in FBS; Average: .392
Akron is winless (0-3) when rushing more than 30 times since the 2023 season– T-worst in FBS; Average: .517
Akron is 1-6 (.111) when rushing more than 30 times since the 2022 season– 4th-worst in FBS; Average: .529
Akron is 2-17 (.100) when the opposing team rushes more than 30 times since the 2022 season– 5th-worst in FBS; Average: .410
South Carolina: Keys to the Game vs. Akron
South Carolina is winless (0-6) when allowing an average of more than 5 yards on first down plays since the 2023 season– T-worst among Power Conference Teams; Average: .430
South Carolina is 1-11 (.083) when not forcing a fumble since the 2022 season– 3rd-worst among Power Conference Teams; Average: .441
South Carolina is winless (0-6) when allowing an average of more than 5 yards on first down plays since the 2023 season– T-worst in FBS; Average: .426
South Carolina is 1-7 (.125) when not forcing a fumble since the 2023 season– T-15th-worst in FBS; Average: .438
Matchup Notes for Akron vs. South Carolina
South Carolina has just 0.7 receiving touchdowns per game this season — T-8th-worst among FBS skill players. Akron’s defense has allowed 2.3 receiving touchdowns per game this season — T-13th-worst among FBS defenses.
South Carolina’s WRs has just 0.3 receiving touchdowns per game this season — T-9th-worst among FBS WRs. Akron’s defense has allowed 2.3 receiving touchdowns per game this season — T-13th-worst among FBS defenses.
South Carolina’s WRs has just 0.3 receiving touchdowns per game this season — T-worst among SEC WRs. Akron’s defense has allowed 2.3 receiving touchdowns per game this season — T-13th-worst among FBS defenses.
Akron has averaged just 10.4 yards after the catch this season — T-32nd-worst among FBS skill players. South Carolina’s defense has allowed just 8.6 RAC this season — T-18th-best among FBS defenses.
Akron’s RBs have 36.6 receiving yards per game since the 2023 season — 16th-best among FBS RBs. South Carolina’s defense has allowed just 16.9 receiving yards per game to RBs since the 2023 season — T-21st-best among FBS defenses.
Akron’s RBs has rushed for 1,005 yards on 236 carries (just 4.3 YPC) since the 2023 season — T-16th-worst among FBS RBs. South Carolina’s defense have allowed just 3.8 YPC since the 2023 season — T-34th-best among FBS defenses.
Akron Offensive Stats & Trends
Akron WRs have averaged a touchdown every 22.2 receptions (400 Rec/18 TDs) since the 2022 season– 4th-worst Receptions Per TD among FBS Teams; Average: 10.8
Akron RBs have averaged 1.5 yards from scrimmage per touch (22 yards / 15 touches) on 3rd and long since the 2023 season– worst among FBS Teams; Average: 7.0
Akron Skill Players have averaged just 9.4 yards per reception (3,004 yards/318 catches) since the 2023 season– 2nd-worst among FBS Teams; Average: 12.1
Akron Skill Players have averaged a touchdown every 23.8 receptions (596 Rec/25 TDs) since the 2022 season– 2nd-worst Receptions Per TD among FBS Teams; Average: 11.5
Akron Skill Players have averaged just 8.4 yards per reception (836 yards/100 catches) in the 4th quarter since the 2023 season– 2nd-worst among FBS Teams; Average: 12.1
South Carolina Offensive Stats & Trends
South Carolina have been sacked on 33% of pass attempts (3/9) in the 4th quarter this season– worst among SEC Offenses; Average: 5%
South Carolina have been sacked on 20% of pass attempts (12/59) this season– worst among Power Conference Offenses; Average: 5%
South Carolina have been sacked on 20% of pass attempts (12/59) this season– worst among FBS Offenses; Average: 6%
South Carolina RBs have averaged 15.7 yards from scrimmage per touch (94 yards / 6 touches) on 3rd down this season– 2nd-best among FBS Teams; Average: 5.8
South Carolina have been sacked on 20% of pass attempts (12/59) this season– worst among SEC Offenses; Average: 6%
Akron Zips Defensive Stats & Trends
Akron has no interceptions and 15 TD passes allowed in the Red Zone since the 2023 season– T-worst in FBS; Average: 9.9
Akron has allowed 7 rushing TDs in the Red Zone this season– T-3rd-most in FBS
Akron has tackled opponents for a loss on just 8 of 107 rushing attempts (7% TFL%) this season– 4th-worst in FBS; Average: 16%.
Akron opponents has averaged just 2.0 Passing Attempts per TD (30 Pass Attempts/15 Passing TDs) in the Red Zone since the 2023 season– worst in FBS; Average: 3.9
Akron has averaged a sack every 43.0 pass attempts (86 Pass Attempts/2 Sacks) this season– 7th-worst in FBS; Average: 14.7
South Carolina Gamecocks Defensive Stats & Trends
South Carolina has allowed a Completion Pct of just 33% (4 completions/12 attempts) when opponents had over 10 yards to go this season– best in the SEC; Average: 64%
South Carolina has forced 6 fumbles this season– T-2nd-most among Power Conference Teams
South Carolina has sacked opponents 12 times this season– T-2nd-most in FBS
South Carolina has tackled opponents for a loss on just 132 of 1,018 rushing attempts (13% TFL%) since the 2022 season– worst in the SEC; Average: 16%.
South Carolina has tackled opponents for a loss on just 16 of 168 rushing attempts (10% TFL%) in the Red Zone since the 2022 season– worst in the SEC; Average: 15%.
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