Michigan State will look to improve its record to 2-0 as they take on Akron inside of Spartan Stadium.
The Spartans and Zips are not familiar opponents, only having faced each other twice in the two schools’ history.
The match-up will take place at 4 p.m. on Saturday, September 10th on Big Ten Network.
Let’s get to know the Spartans’ week two opponent:
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School Information
Team Name: Akron Zips
Location: Akron, Ohio
Conference: Mid-American (MAC)
Head Coach: Joe Moorehead
Match-up History
MSU all-time record vs Akron: 2-0
Game History:
1913: 41-0 MSU
1914: 75-6 MSU
Akron schedule to date
Record: 1-0
Week one: St. Francis (PA) – W 30-23 (OT)
Offensive leaders
Passing: DJ Irons – 23/38, 270 yards, 2/0 TD/INT
Rushing: Cam Wiley – 21 attempts for 85 yards, 2 TDs
Receiving: Shocky Jacques-Louis – 8 receptions for 102 yards, 1 TD
Defensive leaders
Tackles: DL Victor Jones – 8
Sacks: LB Antavious Fish – 1
Interceptions: CB Tyson Durant – 1
