- Nebraska is a -34.5 point favorite vs. Akron
- Akron vs. Nebraska Total (Over/Under): 47.5 points
- TV Channel: BTN
Akron (0-1) visit Memorial Stadium (Lincoln, NE) to take on Nebraska (1-0) on Sep. 6 in Lincoln, NE. Kickoff is scheduled for 7:30pm EDT.
Nebraska is a betting favorite in Week 2, with the spread sitting at -34.5 (-110).
The Akron vs. Nebraska Over/Under is 47.5 total points.
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Akron vs. Nebraska Odds, Spread, Over/Under:
| Spread | Total (O/U) | Moneyline | |
| Akron | +34.5 -110 | 47.5 -110 | + |
| Nebraska | -34.5 -110 | 47.5 -110 | + |
Akron vs Nebraska Prediction:
The winning team model predicts Akron will win this game with 51.0% 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 Nebraska, key player performances this season and recent team trends.
Akron vs Nebraska Spread Prediction:
Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the model predicts Akron will cover the spread with 72.9% 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 Best Bets & Trends for ATS, Moneyline & Totals
- Akron has hit the 1H Game Total Over in their last 6 away games (+6.00 Units / 90% ROI)
- Akron has hit the 1Q Moneyline in 5 of their last 7 games (+5.35 Units / 63% ROI)
- Akron has hit the Game Total Over in 5 of their last 6 away games (+3.90 Units / 59% ROI)
- Akron has hit the 1Q Game Total Over in 2 of their last 3 away games (+2.00 Units / 56% ROI)
- Akron have covered the 1H Spread in 3 of their last 4 away games (+1.85 Units / 40% ROI)
Nebraska Best Bets & Trends for ATS, Moneyline & Totals
- Nebraska has hit the Game Total Under in 9 of their last 13 games (+4.60 Units / 32% ROI)
- Nebraska have covered the 1H Spread in 9 of their last 13 games (+4.40 Units / 30% ROI)
- Nebraska has hit the 1H Moneyline in their last 4 games (+4.25 Units / 73% ROI)
- Nebraska have covered the Spread in 5 of their last 7 games at home (+2.80 Units / 36% ROI)
- Nebraska has hit the 1Q Game Total Under in 7 of their last 11 games (+1.85 Units / 13% ROI)
Akron Against the Spread (ATS) Record
Akron is 0-1 against the spread this college football season (-1.1 Units / -100% ROI).
- Akron is 0-1 when betting on the Moneyline for -1 Units / -100% ROI
- Akron is 0-1 when betting the Over for -1.1 Units / -100% ROI
- Akron is 1-0 when betting the Under for +1 Units / 90.91% ROI
Nebraska Against the Spread (ATS) Record
Nebraska iss 0-1 against the spread this college football season (-1.1 Units / -100% ROI).
- Nebraska is 1-0 when betting on the Moneyline for +1 Units / 43.48% ROI
- Nebraska is 0-1 when betting the Over for -1.1 Units / -100% ROI
- Nebraska is 1-0 when betting the Under for +1 Units / 90.91% ROI
Akron: Keys to the Game vs. Nebraska
Akron was 2-7 (.222) when allowing 120 or more rushing yards in the 2024 season– T-38th-worst in FBS; Average: .380
Akron was 1-8 (.111) when allowing 10 or more rushes of four or more yards in the 2024 season– T-4th-worst in FBS; Average: .481
Akron was winless (0-8) when allowing 22 or more points in the 2024 season– T-worst among Non-Power Conference Teams; Average: .259
Akron was 1-5 (.167) when not forcing and recovering a fumble in the 2024 season– T-8th-worst among Non-Power Conference Teams; Average: .425
Nebraska: Keys to the Game vs. Akron
Nebraska was 1-4 (.200) when allowing 120 or more rushing yards in the 2024 season– T-30th-worst in FBS; Average: .380
Nebraska was 1-3 (.250) when allowing more than 3 explosive runs in the 2024 season– T-33rd-worst in FBS; Average: .415
Nebraska was winless (0-4) when allowing 100 or more rushing yards in the 2023 season– T-worst among Power Conference Teams; Average: .460
Nebraska was winless (0-4) when allowing 100 or more rushing yards in the 2023 season– T-worst in FBS; Average: .418
Matchup Notes for Akron vs. Nebraska
Nebraska has averaged just 7.3 yards after the catch this season — T-3rd-worst among Power 5 skill players. Akron’s defense has allowed 13.7 RAC this season — 18th-worst among FBS defenses.
Nebraska has averaged just 7.3 yards after the catch this season — 2nd-worst among Big Ten skill players. Akron’s defense has allowed 13.7 RAC this season — 18th-worst among FBS defenses.
Nebraska’s WRs has averaged just 8.3 yards after the catch this season — 2nd-worst among Big Ten WRs. Akron’s defense has allowed 13.7 RAC this season — 18th-worst among FBS defenses.
Akron’s WRs has gained 89 yards on 10 receptions (just 8.9 YPR) this season — T-20th-worst among FBS WRs. Nebraska’s defense has allowed just 5.3 Yards Per Reception this season — best among Big Ten defenses.
Akron’s offense has thrown for 20 or more yards on just 0.0% of 38 attempts this season — T-worst among FBS offenses. Nebraska’s defense allowed 20+ yards on just 0.0% of attempts this season — T-best among P5 defenses.
Akron has gained 139 yards on 16 receptions (just 8.7 YPR) this season — T-22nd-worst among FBS skill players. Nebraska’s defense has allowed just 5.3 Yards Per Reception this season — 3rd-best among P5 defenses.
Akron Offensive Stats & Trends
Akron’s WRs has gained 89 yards on 10 receptions (just 8.9 YPR) this season — T-20th-worst among FBS WRs. Nebraska’s defense has allowed just 5.3 Yards Per Reception this season — best among Big Ten defenses.
Akron’s offense has thrown for 20 or more yards on just 0.0% of 38 attempts this season — T-worst among FBS offenses. Nebraska’s defense allowed 20+ yards on just 0.0% of attempts this season — T-best among P5 defenses.
Akron has gained 139 yards on 16 receptions (just 8.7 YPR) this season — T-22nd-worst among FBS skill players. Nebraska’s defense has allowed just 5.3 Yards Per Reception this season — 3rd-best among P5 defenses.
Akron has gained 139 yards on 16 receptions (just 8.7 YPR) this season — T-22nd-worst among FBS skill players. Nebraska’s defense has allowed just 5.3 Yards Per Reception this season — best among Big Ten defenses.
Akron’s WRs has gained 89 yards on 10 receptions (just 8.9 YPR) this season — T-20th-worst among FBS WRs. Nebraska’s defense has allowed just 5.3 Yards Per Reception this season — 5th-best among FBS defenses.
Nebraska Offensive Stats & Trends
Nebraska TEs had no touchdowns on 5 receptions in the Red Zone in the 2024 season– T-worst Receptions Per TD among Power Conference Teams; Average: 2.0
Nebraska Skill Players averaged a touchdown every 3.8 receptions (34 Rec/9 TDs) in the Red Zone in the 2024 season– worst Receptions Per TD among Big Ten Teams; Average: 2.1
Nebraska TEs have no touchdowns on 6 receptions in the Red Zone since the 2024 season– T-worst Receptions Per TD among Power Conference Teams; Average: 1.9
Nebraska TEs had no touchdowns on 5 receptions in the Red Zone in the 2024 season– T-worst Receptions Per TD among Big Ten Teams; Average: 2.4
Nebraska WRs have averaged 12.0 receptions per game (12/1) in the 2nd half this season– best among Big Ten Teams; Average: 5.5
Akron Defensive Stats & Trends
Akron intercepted 3 of 343 attempts (114.3 pass attempts per int.) in the 2024 season– 3rd-worst in FBS; Average: 36.0
Akron allowed 8.0 touchdowns per interception (24 TDs allowed, and 3 INT) in the 2024 season– 3rd-worst among Non-Power Conference Teams; Average: 2.0
Akron has not recorded a sack (36 pass attempts) this season– T-worst in FBS; Average: 14.4
Akron intercepted 3 of 343 attempts (114.3 pass attempts per int.) in the 2024 season– 3rd-worst among Non-Power Conference Teams; Average: 37.9
Akron allowed 8.0 touchdowns per interception (24 TDs allowed, and 3 INT) in the 2024 season– 3rd-worst in FBS; Average: 1.7
Nebraska Defensive Stats & Trends
Nebraska has not tackled opponents for a loss on any of 30 rushing attempts this season– worst among Power Conference Teams; Average: 17%.
Nebraska had no interceptions and 14 TD passes allowed in the Red Zone in the 2024 season– T-worst among Power Conference Teams; Average: 9.4
Nebraska has not recorded a sack (25 pass attempts) this season– T-worst among Power Conference Teams; Average: 13.6
Nebraska has not tackled opponents for a loss on any of 30 rushing attempts this season– worst in FBS; Average: 16%.
Nebraska has not tackled opponents for a loss on any of 30 rushing attempts this season– worst in the Big Ten; Average: 18%.
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