As the Buckeyes’ offense prepares to play against Akron this weekend, here’s a look at the Zips defense. If you’re interested in the offensive scouting report, click here. Akron Defensive Scouting Report Returning Defensive Starters: 8 Key Players: LB Bubba Arslanian, LB Jeslord Boateng, S Jaylen Kelly-Powell, DB Charles Amankwaa NG Bryce Wilson Defensive Stats Average Total Points Allowed Per Game: 39.7 Average Total Yards Allowed Per Game: 397 Average Rushing Yards Allowed Per Game: 174 Average Passing Yards Allowed Per Game: 223 What to Look For After giving up over 100 points in two games vs. Auburn and Temple and ranking last in FBS for points allowed, the Zips held Bryant to 14 points in their win last week. Linebacker Bubba Arslanian is a tackling machine, leading the nation last year in solo tackles (7.8) and second in total tackles (12.3). Last week’s performance of 12 tackles earned him the…
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