If there's a team that's in store for a beat down during the midweek games in college football, it's the Akron Zips as they travel to take on the Bowling Green Falcons on Friday night.
The Zips are sitting at 2-8 and 1-5 in the MAC and really have little to nothing to play for as they close out the '09 campaign. They are an absolutely putrid offensive squad, as they average just 18.3 points per game and rank 114th in the nation in total offense (287.1 yards per game). They had their chance to build off of the momentum of a 28-20 victory over Kent State two weeks ago, but they blew it in a big way against Temple, losing 56-17.
Meanwhile, there's everything left to play for at Bowling Green. The Falcons are 5-5 and still within potential striking distance in the MAC East if the chips fall properly, and they're a 'W' away from bowl eligibility. They're riding high, having won four of their L/5 games (with the lone loss coming against 8-2 Central Michigan). BGSU has tallied at least 30 points in all four victories, and should have no problems picking apart a disinterested Akron 'D'.
The Falcons have dominated this series of late, going 2-1 SU and 3-0 ATS over the L/3 seasons. They're also 4-1 ATS in the L/5 games against Akron at home. That should continue tonight with another easy victory! Book it!!!
Alex Smart - 11/20
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