Ohio at Akron

Ohio is having a fine season behind senior QB Kurtis Rourke (10 TDs, 5 picks) and a powerful defense. The 'D' is fifth in the nation in yards given up and seventh in points allowed (16.1 per game). Ohio is on a 12-4 ATS run in conference action, plus 38-22 ATS when facing a team with a winning percentage of 25% or worse. Akron is on a 1-8 SU, 3-5-1 run. The defense is 85th in points surrendered (29 per game) while the offense is 127th in total yards and 130th in points scored (15.7 per contest). Three quarterbacks have combined for nine TDs and 14 interceptions and the ground game averages just 2.9 yards per carry. Akron is on a 53-78 spread run at home, including 26-44 ATS as a home dog. Ohio won 55-34 last year and will have no trouble again. Play Ohio.