The Duke's Sports
Miami Ohio Under (47') for 2 Units
Defensively, the Zips have been horrendous; however, because Miami OH starting QB Dysert (spleen) is out, Akron should have a good opportunity to slow the Redhawks down. The Redhawks' offense struggles on the ground (72 ypg / 2.4 ypc) and with a redshirt freshman QB Austin Boucher, who's thrown a couple handful of passes in garbage time this season, the Zips can load the box and force him to pass. On the other hand, the Zips, which are inept offensively, are averaging 15 ppg this season and will have to go back to their other QB Nicely ( 48.7% pass completions / 7 TD / 12 INT) while the more effective backup QB - Matt Rodgers - recovers from a concussion. The Zips' passing game sorely lacks a vertical game as Nicely averages just 5 yards per attempt on his passes. Miami OH is on an 0-5 O/U run and 2-7 O/U as a road favorite. "Under" the call.