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2022 Vols’ football: How to watch, listen to Tennessee-Akron

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.

Below is how to watch and listen to the Tennessee-Akron game.

Tennessee vs Akron Prediction, Game Preview

Tennessee vs Akron game preview, prediction, and breakdown for the Week 3 game on Saturday, September 17

Tennessee vs Akron prediction, game preview, how to watch. Week 3, Saturday, September 17

Tennessee vs Akron How To Watch

Date: Saturday, September 17
Game Time: 7:00 ET
Venue: Neyland Stadium, Knoxville, TN
How To Watch: SEC Network/ESPN+
Record: Tennessee (2-0), Akron (1-1)
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Tennessee vs Akron Game Preview

Why Akron Will Win

Joe Moorhead is a terrific head coach who’s doing what he can with an Akron team in need of a total rebuild.

The offense hasn’t been bad so far. The passing game is okay, the defense is forcing takeaways, and it’s taking advantage of its scoring opportunities.

Yeah, things aren’t going that great if you’re losing 52-0 – that’s what happened against Michigan State last week – and it took a push to get by Saint Francis, but the passing game should hit 200 yards on the Tennessee secondary and there should be two takeaways from the D to help the cause.

However …

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Why Tennessee Will Win

Akron is having a big problem on the offensive line.

There no running game whatsoever, the pass protection isn’t there – allowing nine sacks in two games – and it doesn’t help when you lose four fumbles like the team did last week against the Spartans.

Meanwhile, Tennessee is a machine.

Things aren’t perfect – the O could stand to be better on third downs, the secondary was hit hard by both Ball State and Pitt, and as always with the Josh Heupel attack, time of possession doesn’t really matter. However, Hendon Hooker and the passing game are going off, the ground game is more than good enough, and the defense is making up with its shortcomings with big plays.

Tennessee has generated five takeaways so far. Do that against Akron, and this gets really, really ugly.

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What’s Going To Happen

This is going to get really, really ugly.

Akron won’t be able to keep up with the Tennessee passing game and the line will struggle right away against the pass rush.

The Vols will get out to a hot start and cruise from there.

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Tennessee vs Akron Prediction, Line

Tennessee 55, Akron 6
Line: Tennessee -47.5, o/u: 66.5
ATS Confidence out of 5: 1.5
Tennessee vs Akron Must See Rating (out of 5): 1.5

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A look back at Lester McClain honored before Tennessee’s 2012 win versus Akron

A look back at Lester McClain being honored before Tennessee’s 2012 win versus Akron.

No. 16 Tennessee (2-0) will host Akron (1-1) Saturday, the third meeting between the two schools.

Kickoff between Tennessee and Akron is slated for 7 p.m. EDT (SEC Network+).

Tennessee won its two previous meetings against the Zips at Neyland Stadium in 1989 and 2012.

Each week, Vols Wire will look at previous memorable games between Tennessee and its upcoming opponent.

This installment will revisit Tennessee’s 47-26 victory against the Zips in 2012.

Quarterback Tyler Bray recorded 401 passing yards and four touchdowns to Raijon Neal, Justin Hunter, Brendon Downs and Jacob Carter.

Bray recorded one interception in the first quarter. Avis Commack returned Bray’s interception 44 yards for a touchdown.

A.J. Johnson scored Tennessee’s first touchdown on a 2-yard run.

Derrick Brodus kicked a 22-yard field goal with 1 minute, 3 seconds remaining in the second quarter. Brodus recorded four field goals in the game.

The game was tied, 23-23, at halftime.

Neal was Tennessee’s leading rusher with a career-high 151 rushing yards. Hunter was Tennessee’s leading receiver, totaling 115 receiving yards on eight receptions, including one touchdown.

Tennessee totaled 633 yards of offense against Akron.

Tennessee’s Vol For Life Legend of the Game was Lester McClain. McClain played for the Vols from 1967-70.

He became the first African-American to play football in the SEC.

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Tennessee announces uniform combination for Akron game

Tennessee announces uniform combination for the Akron football game.

No. 16 Tennessee (2-0) will host Akron (1-1) Saturday at Neyland Stadium in Week 3 (7 p.m. EDT, SEC Network+).

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

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 Saturday’s nonconference matchup, Tennessee announced its uniform combination for the Akron game.

Tennessee will wear white helmets, orange jerseys and orange pants.

2022 Tennessee football schedule

Sept. 1 versus Ball State (W, 59-10)
Sept. 10 at Pittsburgh (W, 34-27 OT)
Sept. 17 versus Akron
Sept. 24 versus Florida
Oct. 1 OPEN DATE
Oct. 8 at LSU
Oct. 15 versus Alabama
Oct. 22 versus UT Martin (homecoming)
Oct. 29 versus Kentucky
Nov. 5 at Georgia
Nov. 12 versus Missouri
Nov. 19 at South Carolina
Nov. 26 at Vanderbilt

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Tennessee-Akron football score predictions

A look at Tennessee-Akron football score predictions.

No. 16 Tennessee (2-0) will host Akron (1-1) Saturday at Neyland Stadium in Week 3 (7 p.m. EDT, SEC Network+).

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

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 Week 3 matchup, Vols Wire provides score predictions for the Tennessee-Akron game.

Score predictions for the Tennessee-Akron matchup at Neyland Stadium are listed below.

Alex Golesh provides ‘unique’ evaluation of Vols’ run game ahead of Week 3

Tennessee offensive coordinator Alex Golesh provides ‘unique’ evaluation of Vols’ run game ahead of Week 3.

No. 16 Tennessee (2-0) will host Akron (1-1) Saturday at Neyland Stadium in Week 3 (7 p.m. EDT, SEC Network+).

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

Tennessee defeated Ball State, 59-10, in Week 1 at Neyland Stadium.

Tennessee offensive coordinator and tight ends coach Alex Golesh met with media Tuesday and provided an evaluation of the Vols’ run game entering Week 3.

Golesh called Tennessee’s run game through two games “unique.”

“The first week against Ball State, we got something that we anticipated, but didn’t truly prepare for in terms of a total drop eight game,” Golesh said. “I thought we ran the ball pretty well. We got a bunch of guys in. I think we played five running backs in that game. We ran it pretty well minus the turnover on the fumble.

“This last week, we knew exactly what kind of game it was going to be in terms of what Pitt is defensively and how they are built. We knew it was going to be tough sledding running the ball. We also knew that the quarterback run game was going to be our best run game in terms of being able to actually have everybody up and forcibly run the ball. How Pitt is built, they are really, really sound. They are going to force you to throw the football. I think for what was presented, which is what we prepared for, I think we ran the ball okay. We put a ball on the ground in short yardage. That is two weeks in a row. That is beyond disappointing, and in a lot of ways, unacceptable. If I lose sleep about anything, it’s that. We can’t win games if we put the ball on the ground like that. We got away with one there, whether it was the football gods looking over us or maybe we are just that good of people. It turned out in our favor, but you can’t put the ball on the ground in tight games like that. I don’t know if you are asking for a letter grade, but I think it is a work in progress and is a huge point of emphasis for us. I think the offensive line is playing extremely well. We have some backs that we are confident with. We have to hang on to the football. It will just keep coming as the season goes.”

SEC football: Rushing yards leaders following Week 2

Tennessee’s leaders for rushing yards ahead of Week 3

Below are Tennessee’s team rushing statistics entering Week 3.

Tennessee-Akron all-time series

A look at the Tennessee-Akron all-time football series.

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

Kickoff between Tennessee and Akron is slated for 7 p.m. EDT (ESPN+).

Saturday’s meeting will be the third between the two schools. Tennessee won both previous meetings at Neyland Stadium.

The two teams first played Nov. 11, 1989. Tennessee defeated the Zips, 52-9.

Tennessee defeated Akron in its second meeting, 47-26, Sept. 22, 2012.

The Vols enter Week 3 after a 34-27 overtime victory at Pittsburgh, while Akron lost at Michigan State, 52-0.

Tennessee has never lost to a Mid-American Conference team. The Vols are 9-0 against current MAC teams. Tennessee defeated Ball State, 59-10, in Week 1.

Tennessee-Akron all-time results

1989: Tennessee 52, Akron 9

2012: Tennessee 47, Akron 26

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No. 16 Tennessee releases depth chart ahead of Akron game

No. 16 Tennessee releases football depth chart ahead of Akron game.

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

Kickoff is slated for 7 p.m. EDT. SEC Network+ will broadcast the nonconference matchup.

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

A look at the USA TODAY Sports AFCA Coaches Poll following Week 2

Ahead of Saturday’s game, Tennessee released its Week 3 depth chart. The Vols’ Week 3 depth chart against Akron is below.

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Week 3: Josh Heupel previews Tennessee-Akron

Week 3: Josh Heupel previews the Tennessee-Akron football game

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

Kickoff is slated for 7 p.m. EDT (SEC Network+).

Tennessee enters the contest after defeating Pittsburgh (1-1), 34-27 in overtime.

“Again, excited about the way our kids competed this Saturday and proud of our ability to find a way to win a game that was against a good opponent,” Heupel said. “Obviously, we did not play our best in some areas, but we found a way to come out on the right side of it. Extremely excited about that.

“Moving on, the kids were in the building this morning and had a good morning with them. Excited about getting back in our home stadium and celebrating the 50th anniversary of the first night game at Neyland this week, too. We are excited and looking forward to the week.”

A transcript provided by the University of Tennessee is below of Heupel previewing playing Akron and recapping the Pittsburgh game.

Michigan State vs Akron Prediction, Game Preview

Michigan State vs Akron game preview, prediction, and breakdown for the Week 2 game on Saturday, September 10

Michigan State vs Akron prediction, game preview, how to watch. Week 2, Saturday, September 10

Michigan State vs Akron How To Watch

Date: Saturday, September 10
Game Time: 4:00 ET
Venue: Spartan Stadium, East Lansing, MI
How To Watch: BTN
Record: Michigan State (1-0), Akron (1-0)
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Michigan State vs Akron Game Preview

Why Akron Will Win

Break up the Zips.

New head coach Joe Moorhead knows how to get a team going in a hurry, and his team came though with a fun overtime win over St. Francis.

Don’t knock it – this is a program that won three games since the middle of 2018.

DJ Irons is a dangerous all-around quarterback, the offense is designed to spread the ball around a bit, and the defense is going to press a Michigan State secondary that was good in the opener against Western Michigan, but is still going to be tested.

There’s a strong chance the Spartans are looking ahead to Washington and Minnesota, and …

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Why Michigan State Will Win

The Spartans might have fixed the glitch.

The combination of Jalen Berger and Jarek Broussard from the transfer portal looked strong against the Broncos, Payton Thorne hit several deep plays – even if he wasn’t exactly sharp – and most importantly to start the season, the pass defense wasn’t ripped to shreds.

It all started with a defensive front that didn’t give WMU QB Jack Salopek any time to work, and it showed as the secondary that had a disastrous 2021 got the job done against a dangerous offense.

Akron doesn’t have the weapons Western Michigan has and is about to have a long day trying to move the ball against this defensive front.

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What’s Going To Happen

Michigan State won’t have much of a problem putting this away early.

It was a bit of a slow start against Western Michigan, but the defense will keep Akron from moving the chains – expect at least five sacks – and the offensive balance will take over with even more coming from the running game this week.

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Michigan State vs Akron Prediction, Line

Michigan State 45, Akron 3
Line: Michigan State -34.5, o/u: 56
ATS Confidence out of 5: 3
Michigan State vs Akron Must See Rating (out of 5): 2

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