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Oklahoma included in ESPN’s Bottom 10 after their shutout loss to Texas

After their shutout loss to the Texas Longhorns, ESPN’s Ryan McGee included the Oklahoma Sooners in his bottom 10 teams in the country.

It’s been a rough few weeks for the Oklahoma Sooners. After three straight losses, expectations are being recalibrated as Brent Venables and his coaching staff looks to lay a foundation for the Sooners for the future.

Until then, the Sooners are in the midst of one of the worst three-game stretches in program history. Get a win this weekend, and perhaps it can turn things around a bit.

This week, they take on a team that has perennially been in ESPN’s bottom 10 teams put together by Ryan McGee. Well, in a role reversal, the Kansas Jayhawks play the ranked team, while the Oklahoma Sooners find themselves in McGee’s bottom ten.

Now, it might be a bit of hyperbole based on the last three weeks. But in those three games, the Sooners haven’t been able to stop anybody, and the offense was inconsistent, even with Dillon Gabriel at quarterback.

However, it feels a bit wild to put the Sooners in this group, as eight of the other 10 teams have one or fewer losses on the season. The Sooners have been bad the last three games of the season, but that shouldn’t completely wipe away everything they did to UTEP, Kent State, and Nebraska. They might not be a top 50 team, but they certainly aren’t a bottom 10 club right now.

Here’s McGee’s bottom 10.

Ohio vs Akron Prediction, Game Preview

Ohio vs Akron game preview, prediction, and breakdown for the Week 6 game on Saturday, October 8

Ohio vs Akron prediction, game preview, how to watch. Week 6, Saturday, October 8

Ohio vs Akron How To Watch

Date: Saturday, October 8
Game Time: 2:00 ET
Venue: Peden Stadium, Athens, OH
How To Watch: ESPN3
Record: Ohio (2-3), Akron (1-4)
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Ohio vs Akron Game Preview

Why Akron Will Win

The Zips are playing better.

The coaching under Joe Moorhead has been stronger than it’s been in years, and it’s showing as the passing game is steady and the team is far more competitive. It’s not winning, but it’s hanging around.

Ohio’s defense is the worst in America allowing 577 yards per game. Everyone has moved the ball at will on the Bobcats, and Akron should be able to hang around for a while, but …

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Why Ohio Will Win

The Ohio offense is bombing away. That’s partly because the defense is giving up way too many yards and the other side has to keep up, but QB Kurtis Rourke has been terrific.

The Bobcats lead the MAC in passing yards, but they’re not going to need to go off in this – the Akron offense won’t do enough.

The Zips are awful on third downs, they’re hurting themselves with penalties, and …

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What’s Going To Happen

Akron is having too many problems scoring.

It’ll crank up the passing yards with at least 250, and there will be moments in the first quarter when it looks like something amazing might happen.

Ohio will settle in, the offense will be balanced, and it’ll have its first relatively easy win of the year.

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Ohio vs Akron Prediction, Line

Ohio 34, Akron 23
Line: Ohio -10, o/u: 59
ATS Confidence out of 5: 1.5
Ohio vs Akron Must See Rating (out of 5): 2
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Bowling Green vs Akron Prediction, Game Preview

Bowling Green vs Akron game preview, prediction, and breakdown for the Week 5 game on Saturday, October 1

Bowling Green vs Akron prediction, game preview, how to watch. Week 5, Saturday, October 1

Bowling Green vs Akron How To Watch

Date: Saturday, October 1
Game Time: 3:30 ET
Venue: InfoCision Stadium, Akron, OH
How To Watch: ESPN+
Record: Bowling Green (1-3), Akron (1-3)
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Bowling Green vs Akron Game Preview

Why Bowling Green Will Win

The 45-14 loss to Mississippi State aside, the offense has been a bit more effective in the passing game and the run defense hasn’t been too miserable.

The offense isn’t turning the ball over, the takeaways have been enough to matter, and the pass rush should be a big deal against the Akron offensive line.

The Zips aren’t stopping anyone from getting to the quarterback – allowing 20 sacks so far – but …

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Why Akron Will Win

The 1-3 start might make it seem like the Akron everyone is used to kicking around, but that’s not the case under new head coach Joe Moorhead.

The Michigan State and Tennessee games were brutal, but the Zips played well in the 21-12 loss at Liberty last week.

Even with all of the problems, DJ Irons and the passing game are okay, the defense should start to look a little better against the easier competition, and at home, the team should be able to hold up against the run.

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What’s Going To Happen

Both programs are in better shape than they’ve been over the last few years when their meeting was a matchup of the sad. This week will be a good indicator to see where they’re both at.

The difference will be in the pressure. The Bowling Green defensive front will bother Irons enough, the Zips won’t get behind the line, and this should be interesting for about three quarters.

The Falcons will pull away in the fourth quarter.

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Bowling Green vs Akron Prediction, Line

Bowling Green 30, Akron 20
Line: Bowling Green -9.5, o/u: 50.5
ATS Confidence out of 5: 3
Bowling Green vs Akron Must See Rating (out of 5): 2

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Liberty at Akron Prediction, Game Preview

Liberty at Akron game preview, prediction, and breakdown for the Week 4 game on Saturday, September 24

Liberty at Akron prediction, game preview, how to watch. Week 4, Saturday, September 24

Liberty vs Akron How To Watch

Date: Saturday, September 24
Game Time: 6:00 ET
Venue: Williams Stadium, Lynchburg, VA
How To Watch: ESPN+
Record: Liberty (2-1), Akron (1-2)
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Liberty at Akron Game Preview

Why Akron Will Win

Akron couldn’t do much of anything against Tennessee and Michigan State, but that’s hardly indicative of what the team is able to do.

Fumbles were a problem against the Spartans, but the passing game has yet to throw a pick, and Liberty has been living off takeaways.

The Flames don’t have the explosiveness of past teams, the offensive line is allowing way too many plays in the backfield, and turnovers and penalties are a big problem so far.

But …

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Why Liberty Will Win

Akron hasn’t shown much of an ability to do anything.

Liberty lost to Wake Forest, but it was a 37-36 fight. Akron wasn’t able to get the running game going in any way against Michigan State or Tennessee.

Liberty might have issues with turnovers, but it’s making up for them with 11 takeaways in the three games, and the run defense held up against the Demon Deacons last week.

If if Akron starts to play better, it doesn’t have the firepower to blow up – the O was just okay in the win over Saint Francis.

As long as the Flames can be just okay on the offensive line, everything should be okay.

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What’s Going To Happen

Liberty will finally have an easy game.

All three so far were close calls, and now it’ll be able to get the offensive balance going right away and Akron won’t have the ability to keep up.

The Flames will keep struggling with turnovers, but they’ll still win the battle – Akron will turn it over more.

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Liberty at Akron Prediction, Line

Liberty 44, Akron 10
Line: Liberty -26.5, o/u: 53.5
ATS Confidence out of 5: 2
Liberty at Akron Must See Rating (out of 5): 2

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Tennessee-Akron postgame social media buzz

A look at Tennessee-Akron football postgame social media buzz.

No. 16 Tennessee (3-0) defeated Akron (1-2), 63-6, Saturday at Neyland Stadium in Week 3.

Tennessee’s 2022 regular-season schedule features home games against Ball State, Akron, Florida, Alabama, UT Martin, Kentucky and Missouri.

The Vols’ 2022 schedule features road contests at Pittsburgh in the second edition of the Johnny Majors Classic, LSU, Georgia, South Carolina and Vanderbilt.

2022 Tennessee Vols’ football schedule: Vols Wire’s downloadable schedule wallpaper

Tennessee-Akron football score predictions

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Following the Week 3 contest between Tennessee and Akron, Vols Wire looks at postgame social media buzz. Postgame social media buzz is listed below.

No. 16 Tennessee defeats Akron

No. 16 Tennessee defeats Akron.

No. 16 Tennessee (3-0) defeated Akron, 63-6, Saturday at Neyland Stadium.

Tennessee scored 60-plus points for the third time under Josh Heupel.

The Vols are 3-0 for the first time since 2016.

After missing a field goal on its first possession, Tennessee scored on its last five possessions of the first half against the Zips (1-2) to open a 35-0 lead by halftime.

Redshirt senior quarterback Hendon Hooker completed 14-of-18 passing attempts, totaling 298 yards and two touchdowns.

Jaylin Hyatt recorded five receptions, 166 yards and two touchdowns.

Jaylen Wright totaled 96 rushing yards on 23 attempts and scored two touchdowns. Dylan Sampson recorded two rushing touchdowns.

Joe Milton III completed two passing touchdowns passes to Ramel Keyton and Walker Merrill.

Noah Perez kicked two field goals for Akron.

Tennessee quarterback Tayven Jackson scored on a 1-yard rushing attempt.

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Tennessee-Akron first half highlights

A look at Tennessee-Akron football first half highlights.

No. 16 Tennessee (2-0) is hosting Akron (1-1) Saturday at Neyland Stadium in Week 3.

The Vols lead Akron, 35-0, at halftime.

Tennessee’s 2022 regular-season schedule features home games against Ball State, Akron, Florida, Alabama, UT Martin, Kentucky and Missouri.

The Vols’ 2022 schedule features road contests at Pittsburgh in the second edition of the Johnny Majors Classic, LSU, Georgia, South Carolina and Vanderbilt.

2022 Tennessee Vols’ football schedule: Vols Wire’s downloadable schedule wallpaper

Tennessee-Akron football score predictions

Tennessee’s all-time football results on Sept. 17

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Following the first half between Tennessee and Akron, Vols Wire looks at first half highlights.

Tennessee’s captains for Akron game

A look at Tennessee’s captains for the Akron football game.

No. 16 Tennessee (2-0) is hosting Akron (1-1) Saturday at Neyland Stadium in Week 3.

Tennessee’s 2022 regular-season schedule features home games against Ball State, Akron, Florida, Alabama, UT Martin, Kentucky and Missouri.

The Vols’ 2022 schedule features road contests at Pittsburgh in the second edition of the Johnny Majors Classic, LSU, Georgia, South Carolina and Vanderbilt.

2022 Tennessee Vols’ football schedule: Vols Wire’s downloadable schedule wallpaper

Tennessee-Akron football score predictions

Tennessee’s all-time football results on Sept. 17

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Below are Tennessee’s game captains for its contest against Akron. The Vols’ Week 3 game captains against Akron are listed below.

Tennessee-Akron pregame social media buzz

A look at Tennessee-Akron football pregame social media buzz.

No. 16 Tennessee (2-0) will host Akron (1-1) Saturday at Neyland Stadium.

Kickoff between the Vols and Zips is slated for 7 p.m. EDT. Saturday’s meeting is the third between the two schools.

How to watch, listen to Tennessee-Akron

Tennessee’s 2022 regular-season schedule features home games against Ball State, Akron, Florida, Alabama, UT Martin, Kentucky and Missouri.

The Vols’ 2022 schedule features road contests at Pittsburgh in the second edition of the Johnny Majors Classic, LSU, Georgia, South Carolina and Vanderbilt.

2022 Tennessee Vols’ football schedule: Vols Wire’s downloadable schedule wallpaper

Ahead of the Tennessee-Akron nonconference matchup, Vols Wire looks at pregame social media buzz. Pregame social media buzz is listed below.

Tennessee-Akron football game day betting odds

A look at Tennessee-Akron football game day betting odds.

No. 16 Tennessee (2-0) will host Akron (1-1) Saturday at Neyland Stadium.

Tennessee’s 2022 regular-season schedule features home games against Ball State, Akron, Florida, Alabama, UT Martin, Kentucky and Missouri.

The Vols’ 2022 schedule features road contests at Pittsburgh in the second edition of the Johnny Majors Classic, LSU, Georgia, South Carolina and Vanderbilt.

2022 Tennessee Vols’ football schedule: Vols Wire’s downloadable schedule wallpaper

Saturday’s meeting is the third between the Vols and Zips.

The Vols enter its Week 3 nonconference contest following a 34-27 overtime win at Pittsburgh.

Akron enters Saturday’s matchup after losing at Michigan State, 52-0.

Ahead of the Tennessee-Akron game, Vols Wire looks at game day betting odds.