2024 Akron Zips football team

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2024 Akron Zips football
Akron Zips logo 2022.svg
Conference Mid-American Conference
Record4–8 (3–5 MAC)
Head coach
Offensive scheme Up-tempo spread
Defensive coordinator Tim Tibesar (3rd season)
Base defense Multiple 4–2–5
Home stadium InfoCision Stadium–Summa Field
Seasons
  2023
2025  
2024 Mid-American Conference football standings
Conf.Overall
Team W L  W L 
Miami (OH) y  7 1   9 5  
Ohio y$  7 1   11 3  
Buffalo  6 2   9 4  
Bowling Green  6 2   7 6  
Western Michigan  5 3   6 7  
Toledo  4 4   8 5  
Northern Illinois  4 4   8 5  
Akron  3 5   4 8  
Eastern Michigan  2 6   5 7  
Central Michigan  2 6   4 8  
Ball State  2 6   3 9  
Kent State  0 8   0 12  
Championship: Ohio 38, Miami (OH) 3
  • $ Conference champion
  • y Championship game participant

The 2024 Akron Zips football team represented the University of Akron in the Mid-American Conference during the 2024 NCAA Division I FBS football season. The Zips were led by Joe Moorhead in his third year as the head coach. The Zips played their home games at InfoCision Stadium, located in Akron, Ohio. [1]

Contents

Preseason

Preseason polls

Coaches Poll

On July 19 the MAC announced the preseason coaches poll. Akron was picked to finish eleventh in the conference. They received zero votes to win the MAC Championship. [2] [3]

MAC Coaches poll
Predicted finishTeamVotes (1st place)
1Miami119 (9)
2Toledo109 (3)
T3Bowling Green92
T3Northern Illinois92
5Ohio81
6Eastern Michigan64
7Western Michigan60
8Central Michigan59
9Ball State42
10Buffalo37
11Akron24
12Kent State13
Coaches poll (MAC Championship)
Predicted finishTeamVotes
1Miami10
2Toledo2

Schedule

DateTimeOpponentSiteTVResultAttendance
August 313:30 p.m.at No. 2 Ohio State * CBS L 6–52102,011
September 712:00 p.m.at Rutgers * BTN L 17–4941,021
September 146:00 p.m. Colgate * ESPN+ W 31–208,932
September 217:30 p.m.at South Carolina * ESPNU L 7–5078,704
September 283:30 p.m.at Ohio ESPN+L 10–3021,265
October 53:30 p.m. Bowling Green Dagger-14-plain.png
  • InfoCision Stadium
  • Akron, OH
ESPN+L 20–279,337
October 123:30 p.m.at Western Michigan ESPN+L 24–3419,507
October 263:30 p.m. Eastern Michigan
  • InfoCision Stadium
  • Akron, OH
ESPN+W 25–214,277
November 212:00 p.m. Buffalo
  • InfoCision Stadium
  • Akron, OH
CBSSN L 30–414,610
November 137:00 p.m.at Northern Illinois CBSSNL 16–296,795
November 197:00 p.m.at Kent State CBSSNW 38–176,768
November 267:00 p.m. Toledo
  • InfoCision Stadium
  • Akron, OH
ESPN2 W 21–14 OT4,716

[4]

Game summaries

at No. 2 Ohio State

Akron Zips (0–0) at No. 2 Ohio State Buckeyes (0–0) – Game summary
Quarter1234Total
Zips30306
No. 2 Buckeyes710211452

at Ohio StadiumColumbus, Ohio

  • Date: August 31
  • Game time: 3:30 p.m. EDT
  • Game weather: Cloudy, 80 °F (27 °C)
  • Game attendance: 102,011
  • Referee: Tim O'Dey
  • TV announcers (CBS): Brad Nessler (play-by-play), Gary Danielson (analyst), and Jenny Dell (sideline reporter)
Game information
First quarter
  • (8:44) AKR – Garrison Smith 48-yard field goal (Drive: 10 plays, 47 yards, 5:18; Akron 3–0)
  • (2:44) OSU – Jeremiah Smith 16-yard pass from Will Howard (Jayden Fielding kick) (Drive: 14 plays, 75 yards, 6:00; Ohio State 7–3)
Second quarter
  • (11:23) OSU – Jayden Fielding 40-yard field goal (Drive: 5 plays, 11 yards, 0:40; Ohio State 10–3)
  • (4:30) OSU – Jeremiah Smith 9-yard pass from Will Howard (Jayden Fielding kick) (Drive: 9 plays, 76 yards, 4:30; Ohio State 17–3)
Third quarter
  • (7:53) OSU – Quinshon Judkins 2-yard run (Jayden Fielding kick) (Drive: 3 plays, 60 yards, 0:52; Ohio State 24–3)
  • (7:35) OSU – Lathan Ransom 27-yard fumble return (Jayden Fielding kick) (Ohio State 31–3)
  • (3:57) AKR – Garrison Smith 49-yard field goal (Drive: 7 plays, 44 yards, 3:38; Ohio State 31–6)
  • (0:01) OSU – James Peoples 4-yard run (Jayden Fielding kick) (Drive: 8 plays, 75 yards, 3:56; Ohio State 38–6)
Fourth quarter
  • (10:16) OSU – Carnell Tate 34-yard pass from Will Howard (Jayden Fielding kick) (Drive: 4 plays, 47 yards, 1:53; Ohio State 45–6)
  • (2:25) OSU – Gabe Powers 29-yard interception return (Jayden Fielding kick) (Ohio State 52–6)
StatisticsAKROSU
First downs1124
Plays–yards64–17764–404
Rushes–yards35–4733–170
Passing yards130234
Passing: comp–att–int18–29–218–31–0
Time of possession34:0325:57
TeamCategoryPlayerStatistics
AkronPassingTahj Bullock9/13, 68 yards
RushingTahj Bullock14 carries, 42 yards
ReceivingJake Newell2 receptions, 41 yards
Ohio StatePassing Will Howard 17/28, 228 yards, 3 TD
Rushing TreVeyon Henderson 8 carries, 65 yards
Receiving Jeremiah Smith 6 receptions, 92 yards, 2 TD

at Rutgers

Akron Zips (0–1) at Rutgers Scarlet Knights (1–0) – Game summary
Quarter1234Total
Zips037717
Scarlet Knights714141449

at SHI StadiumPiscataway, New Jersey

  • Date: September 7
  • Game time: 12:00 p.m. EDT
  • Game weather: Cloudy • Temperature: 76 °F (24 °C) • Wind: SW 7mph
  • Game attendance: 41,021
  • Referee: Bryan Banks
  • TV announcers (BTN): Jason Horowitz (play-by-play), Matt Millen (analyst), and Taryn Hatcher (sideline reporter)
Game information
First quarter
  • (0:47) RU – Kyle Monangai 3-yard run, Jai Patel kick (Drive: 6 plays, 76 yards, 2:48; Rutgers 7–0)
Second quarter
  • (6:06) AKR – Garrison Smith 41-yard field goal (Drive: 8 plays, 37 yards, 4:03; Rutgers 7–3)
  • (1:54) RU – KJ Duff 6-yard pass from Athan Kaliakmanis, Jai Patel kick (Drive: 7 plays, 75 yards, 4:12; Rutgers 14–3)
  • (0:09) RU – Kyle Monangai 1-yard run, Jai Patel kick (Drive: 9 plays, 80 yards, 1:10; Rutgers 21–3)
Third quarter
  • (11:45) AKR – Adrian Norton 32-yard pass from Ben Finley, Garrison Smith kick (Drive: 8 plays, 75 yards, 3:15; Rutgers 21–10)
  • (4:56) RU – Kyle Monangai 2-yard run, Jai Patel kick (Drive: 12 plays, 75 yards, 6:49; Rutgers 28–10)
  • (3:14) RU – Chris Long 58-yard pass from Athan Kaliakmanis, Jai Patel kick (Drive: 2 plays, 62 yards, 0:46; Rutgers 35–10)
Fourth quarter
  • (13:25) RU – Kenny Fletcher 9-yard pass from Athan Kaliakmanis, Jai Patel kick (Drive: 6 plays, 74 yards, 3:45; Rutgers 42–10)
  • (11:24) RU – Antwan Raymond 1-yard run, Jai Patel kick (Drive: 2 plays, 4 yards, 0:06; Rutgers 49–10)
  • (10:11) AKR – Jordon Simmons 73-yard run, Garrison Smith kick (Drive: 3 plays, 78 yards, 0:42; Rutgers 49–17)
StatisticsAKRRUTG
First downs1526
Plays–yards59–30767–515
Rushes–yards25–15644–285
Passing yards151230
Passing: comp–att–int17–34–114–23–1
Time of possession27:3032:30
TeamCategoryPlayerStatistics
AkronPassing Ben Finley 14/31, 138 yards, 1 TD, 1 INT
RushingJordon Simmons9 carries, 109 yards, 1 TD
ReceivingAdrian Norton3 receptions, 55 yards, 1 TD
RutgersPassing Athan Kaliakmanis 14/23, 230 yards, 3 TD, 1 INT
Rushing Kyle Monangai 27 carries, 208 yards, 3 TD
ReceivingChris Long4 receptions, 87 yards, 1 TD

Colgate (FCS)

Colgate Raiders (FCS) (0–2) at Akron Zips (0–2) – Game summary
Quarter1234Total
Raiders (FCS)1703020
Zips7210331

at InfoCision StadiumAkron, OH

  • Date: September 14, 2024
  • Game time: 6:00 p.m.
  • Game weather: 0 °F (−18 °C)
  • Game attendance: 8,932
  • TV announcers (ESPN+): Anthony Lima (play-by-play) and Ryan Cavanaugh (analyst)
Game information
First quarter
Second quarter
Third quarter
Fourth quarter
StatisticsCOLGAKR
First downs1324
Plays–yards62-24375-416
Rushes–yards30-8431-51
Passing yards159365
Passing: comp–att–int19-32-129-44-1
Time of possession29:0230:58
TeamCategoryPlayerStatistics
ColgatePassingMichael Brescia9-17 95 Yards 1 TD
RushingMichael Brescia14 Carries 60 Yards 1 TD
ReceivingTreyvhon Sanders7 Receptions 82 Yards 1 TD
AkronPassingBen Finley28-43 358 Yards 4 TD 1 INT
RushingJordon Simmons9 Carries 49 Yards
ReceivingAdrian Norton5 Receptions 125 Yards 1 TD

at South Carolina

Akron Zips (1–2) at South Carolina Gamecocks (2–1) – Game summary
Quarter1234Total
Zips07007
Gamecocks15772150

at Williams–Brice StadiumColumbia, SC

  • Date: September 21, 2024
  • Game time: 7:30 p.m.
  • Game weather: Clear • Temperature: 81 °F (27 °C) • Wind: SSE at 3 miles per hour (4.8 km/h)
  • Game attendance: 78,704
  • Referee: Jeff Heaser
  • TV announcers (ESPNU): Clay Matvick (play-by-play) and Steve Addazio (analyst)
Game information
First quarter
  • (5:19) USC – Oscar Adaway III 2-yard run (Alex Herrera kick) (Drive: 13 plays, 89 yards, 5:38;USC 7–0)
  • (0:53) USC – Mazeo Bennett Jr. 30-yard pass from Robby Ashford (Kai Kroeger Run for Two-Point Conversion) (Drive: 7 plays, 85 yards, 3:02;USC 15–0)
Second quarter
  • (4:28) USC – Juju McDowell 12-yard pass from Robby Ashford (Alex Herrera kick) (Drive: 11 plays, 80 yards, 4:57;USC 22–0)
  • (1:53) AKR – Adrian Norton 42-yard pass from Ben Finley (Garrison Smith kick) (Drive: 6 plays, 70 yards, 2:31;USC 22–7)
Third quarter
  • (5:02) USC – Oscar Adaway III 2-yard run (Alex Herrera kick) (Drive: 7 plays, 84 yards, 3:43;USC 29–7)
Fourth quarter
  • (13:14) USC – Robby Ashford 36-yard run (Alex Herrera kick) (Drive: 5 plays, 71 yards, 1:59;USC 36-7)
  • (8:14) USC – Connor Cox 9-yard pass from Davis Beville (Alex Herrera kick) (Drive: 12 plays, 46 yards, 4:44;USC 43-7)
  • (4:03) USC – Jawarn Howell 23-yard run (Alex Herrera kick) (Drive: 4 plays, 37 yards, 1:49;USC 50-7)
StatisticsAKRSCAR
First downs927
Plays–yards51–15480–549
Rushes–yards21–3753–273
Passing yards117276
Passing: comp–att–int16–30–119–27–0
Time of possession23:5736:03
TeamCategoryPlayerStatistics
AkronPassingBen Finley14/27, 110 yards, 1 TD, 1 INT
RushingJordan Simmons6 carries, 19 yards
ReceivingAdrian Norton4 receptions, 56 yards, 1 TD
South CarolinaPassing Robby Ashford 15/21, 243 yards, 2 TD
Rushing Robby Ashford 16 carries, 133 yards, 1 TD
ReceivingGage Larvadain2 receptions, 79 yards

at Ohio

Akron Zips (1–3) at Ohio Bobcats (2–2) – Game summary
Quarter1234Total
Zips370010
Bobcats01421430

at Peden StadiumAthens, OH

  • Date: September 28, 2024
  • Game time: 3:30 p.m.
  • Game weather: Sunny • Temperature: 75 °F (24 °C)
  • Game attendance: 21,265
  • Referee: Andrew Speciale
  • TV announcers (ESPN+): Michael Reghi (play-by-play) and Marcus Ray (analyst) [5]
  • Pregame line: Ohio -12.5; O/U 46.5
Game information
First quarter
  • (6:42) ARK – Garrison Smith 30-yard field goal, Drive: 11 plays, 49 yards, 5:38; AKR 3–0
Second quarter
  • (6:32) OHIO – Mason Williams 0-yard run (Gianni Spetic kick), Drive: 4 plays, 42 yards, 2:02; OHIO 7–3
  • (1:20) OHIO – Jake Newell 18-yard pass from Ben Finley (Garrison Smith kick), Drive: 3 plays, 31 yards, 0:40; AKR 10–7
  • (0:17) OHIO – Coleman Owen 17-yard pass from Parker Navarro (Gianni Spetic kick), Drive: 7 plays, 75 yards, 1:03; OHIO 14–10
Third quarter
  • (5:24) OHIO – 'Marcel Walker-Burgess 0-yard Safety OHIO 16–10
Fourth quarter
  • (11:51) OHIO – Coleman Owen 75-yard pass from Parker Navarro (Gianni Spetic kick), Drive: 2 plays, 73 yards, 0:42; OHIO 23–10
  • (0:59) OHIO – Parker Navarro 0-yard run (Gianni Spetic kick), Drive: 10 plays, 85 yards, 5:30; OHIO 30–10
StatisticsAKROHIO
First downs1421
Plays–yards58–17869–440
Rushes–yards20–-1851–236
Passing yards196204
Passing: comp–att–int25–38–212–18–0
Time of possession25:3334:27
TeamCategoryPlayerStatistics
AkronPassingBen Finley25/38, 196 yards, TD, 2 INT
RushingCharles Kellorn4 carries, 12 yards
ReceivingAdrian Norton5 receptions, 59 yards
OhioPassingParker Navarro12/18, 204 yards, 2 TD
RushingParker Navarro13 carries, 113 yards, TD
ReceivingColeman Owen6 receptions, 130 yards, 2 TD

Bowling Green

Bowling Green Falcons (1–3) at Akron Zips (1–4) – Game summary
Quarter1234Total
Falcons71001027
Zips10001020

at InfoCision StadiumAkron, OH

  • Date: October 5, 2024
  • Game time: 3:30 p.m.
  • Game weather: Sunny • Temperature: 76 °F (24 °C)
  • Game attendance: 9,337
  • Referee: Jeremy Valentine
  • TV announcers (ESPN+): Anthony Lima (play-by-play) and Ryan Cavanaugh (analyst)
Game information
First quarter
  • (7:03) BGSU – Jaison Patterson 2-yard run, Jackson Kleather kick (Drive: 5 plays, 96 yards, 2:42;BGSU 7–0)
  • (4:31) AKR – Garrison Smith 47-yard field goal (Drive: 6 plays, 45 yards, 2:32;BGSU 7–3)
  • (0:00) AKR – Liam Reardon recovered fumbled punt in end zone, Garrison Smith kick (AKR 10–7)
Second quarter
  • (1:55) BGSU – Jackson Kleather 45-yard field goal (Drive: 16 plays, 64 yards, 8:12;Tied 10–10)
  • (0:22) BGSU – Jaison Patterson 9-yard run, Jackson Kleather kick (Drive: 5 plays, 41 yards, 1:11;BGSU 17–10)
Third quarter

No scoring plays

Fourth quarter
  • (14:56) BGSU – Jackson Kleather 31-yard field goal (Drive: 13 plays, 85 yards, 7:39;BGSU 20–10)
  • (13:13) AKR – Tahj Bullock 5-yard run, Garrison Smith kick (Drive: 3 plays, 75 yards, 1:43;BGSU 20–17)
  • (7:13) AKR – Garrison Smith 38-yard field goal (Drive: 8 plays, 59 yards, 4:20;Tied 20–20)
  • (2:39) BGSU – Harold Fannin Jr. 31-yard run, Jackson Kleather kick (Drive: 11 plays, 70 yards, 4:27;BGSU 27–20)
StatisticsBGSUAKR
First downs2015
Plays–yards66–38654–321
Rushes–yards36–11822–115
Passing yards268206
Passing: comp–att–int24–30–021–32–0
Time of possession34:5825:02
TeamCategoryPlayerStatistics
Bowling GreenPassing Connor Bazelak 24/30, 268 yards
RushingJaison Patterson18 carries, 52 yards, 2 TD
Receiving Harold Fannin Jr. 9 receptions, 135 yards
AkronPassingBen Finley21/32, 206 yards
RushingJordan Simmons9 carries, 73 yards
ReceivingAdrian Norton3 receptions, 78 yards

at Western Michigan

Akron Zips (1–5) at Western Michigan Broncos (2–3) – Game summary
Quarter1234Total
Zips1077024
Broncos0247334

at Waldo StadiumKalamazoo, MI

  • Date: October 12, 2024
  • Game time: 3:30 p.m.
  • Game weather: 0 °F (−18 °C)
  • TV announcers (ESPN+): Shawn Kenney (play-by-play) and Charlie Strong (analyst)
Game information
First quarter
  • (10:21) AKR – Garrison Smith 38-yard field goal (Drive: 5 plays, 63 yards, 2:02; Akron 3–0)
  • (5:18) AKR – Tahj Bullock 2-yard run, Garrison Smith kick (Drive: 5 plays, 79 yards, 2:30; Akron 10–0)
Second quarter
  • (14:16) AKR – Tahj Bullock 5-yard run, Garrison Smith kick (Drive: 4 plays, 69 yards, 1:33; Akron 17–0)
  • (12:03) WMU – Josh Franklin 0-yard fumble return, Luka Zurak kick (Drive: 6 plays, 19 yards, 2:13; Akron 17–7)
  • (5:17) WMU – Kenneth Womack 25-yard pass from Hayden Wolff, Luka Zurak kick (Drive: 4 plays, 58 yards, 1:44; Akron 17–14)
  • (13:19) WMU – Broc Lowry 5-yard run, Luka Zurak kick (Drive: 3 plays, 35 yards, 1:08; Western Michigan 21–17)
  • (0:00) WMU – Luka Zurak 39-yard field goal (Drive: 8 plays, 47 yards, 1:06; Western Michigan 24–17)
Third quarter
  • (10:37) AKR – Jordon Simmons 4-yard run, Garrison Smith kick (Drive: 11 plays, 77 yards, 4:23; Tied 24–24)
  • (4:02) WMU – Kaevion Mack 10-yard pass from Hayden Wolff (Luka Zurak kick) (Drive: 3 plays, 26 yards, 0:49; Western Michigan 31–24)
Fourth quarter
  • (11:28) WMU – Luka Zurak 20-yard field goal (Drive: 6 plays, 70 yards, 3:21; Western Michigan 34–24)
StatisticsAKRWMU
First downs2019
Plays–yards68-50166-387
Rushes–yards27-8839-196
Passing yards413191
Passing: comp–att–int26-38-117-25-0
Time of possession29:3430:26
TeamCategoryPlayerStatistics
AkronPassingBen Finley24/36, 395 yards, INT
RushingJordon Simmons13 carries, 63 yards, TD
ReceivingAdrian Norton8 receptions, 168 yards
Western MichiganPassingHayden Wolff17/25, 191 yards, 2 TD
RushingJalen Buckley7 carries, 103 yards
ReceivingMalique Dieudonne3 receptions, 48 yards

Eastern Michigan

Eastern Michigan Eagles (5–2) at Akron Zips (1–6) – Game summary
Quarter1234Total
Eagles0014721
Zips8100725

at InfoCision StadiumAkron, OH

  • Date: October 26, 2024
  • Game time: 3:30 p.m.
  • Game weather: 0 °F (−18 °C)
  • TV announcers (ESPN+): Anthony Lima (play-by-play) and Ryan Cavanaugh (analyst)
Game information
First quarter
  • AKR – Tahj Bullock 3-yard run (Tahj Bullock pass to Liam Reardon for 2-point conversion), 2:54. Akron 8–0. Drive: 7 plays, 36 yards, 3:27.
Second quarter
  • AKR – Garrison Smith 34-yard field goal, 14:09. Akron 11–0. Drive: 6 plays, 45 yards, 2:15.
  • AKR – Tahj Bullock 14-yard run (Garrison Smith kick), 2:45. Akron 18–0. Drive: 7 plays, 71 yards, 3:28.
Third quarter
  • EMU – Jere Getzinger 2-yard pass from Cole Snyder (Cole Snyder pass to Max Reese for 2-point conversion), 6:15. Akron 18-8. Drive: 14 plays, 65 yards, 5:24.
  • EMU – Jere Getzinger 18-yard pass from Cole Snyder (PAT failed), 0:31. Akron 18–14. Drive: 9 plays, 73 yards, 3:42.
Fourth quarter
  • EMU – Delbert Mimms III 1-yard run (Jesus Gomez kick), 7:41. Eastern Michigan 21–18. Drive: 12 plays, 99 yards, 5:30.
  • AKR – Adrian Norton 21-yard pass from Ben Finley (Garrison Smith kick), 3:59. Akron 25–21. Drive: 11 plays, 75 yards, 3:42.
StatisticsEMUAKR
First downs2320
Total yards475377
Rushing yards121220
Passing yards354157
Passing: Comp–Att–Int29-48-014-25-1
Time of possession31:4428:16
TeamCategoryPlayerStatistics
Eastern MichiganPassingCole Snyder29/48, 354 yards, 2 TD
RushingDelbert Mimms III22 carries, 58 yards, TD
ReceivingTerry Lockett Jr.3 receptions, 98 yards
AkronPassingBen Finley12/22, 121 yards, TD, INT
RushingJordon Simmons16 carries, 109 yards
ReceivingBobby Golden4 receptions, 61 yards

Buffalo

Buffalo Bulls (4–4) at Akron Zips (2–6) – Game summary
Quarter1234Total
Bulls141014341
Zips7002330

at InfoCision StadiumAkron, OH

  • Date: November 2, 2024
  • Game time: 12:00 p.m.
  • Game weather: 0 °F (−18 °C)
  • TV announcers (CBSSN): John Sadak (play-by-play) and Randy Cross (analyst)
Game information
First quarter
  • (13:16) AKR – Ahmarian Granger 29-yard pass from Ben Finley (Garrison Smith kick), Drive: 5 plays, 71 yards, 1:44; AKR 7–0
  • (07:50) BUFF – JJ Jenkins 18-yard pass from C.J. Ogbonna (Upton Bellenfant kick), Drive: 2 plays, 62 yards, 0:39; Tied 7–7
  • (04:35) BUFF – Jacqez Barksdale 1-yard run (Upton Bellenfant kick), Drive: 8 plays, 23 yards, 2:58; BUFF 14–7
Second quarter
  • (14:19) BUFF – Upton Bellenfant 33-yard field goal, Drive: 9 plays, 30 yards, 3:42; BUFF 17–7
  • (08:04) BUFF – Jake Orlando 2-yard pass from C.J. Ogbonna (Upton Bellenfant kick), Drive: 11 plays, 88 yards, 4:17; BUFF 24–7
Third quarter
  • (13:03) BUFF – Al-Jay Henderson 45-yard run (Upton Bellenfant kick), Drive: 6 plays, 77 yards, 1:48; BUFF 31–7
  • (02:33) BUFF – C.J. Ogbonna 8-yard run (Upton Bellenfant kick), Drive: 4 plays, 44 yards, 1:57; BUFF 38–7
Fourth quarter
  • (14:51) AKR – Adrian Norton 28-yard pass from Ben Finley (Tahj Bullock pass to Adrian Norton for 2-point conversion), Drive: 10 plays, 88 yards, 2:32; BUFF 38–15
  • (09:25) AKR – Adrian Norton 25-yard pass from Ben Finley (Garrison Smith kick), Drive: 8 plays, 75 yards, 3:07; BUFF 38–22
  • (04:39) AKR – Kyan Mason 28-yard pass from Ben Finley (Tahj Bullock run for 2-point conversion), Drive: 11 plays, 72 yards, 2:32; BUFF 38–30
  • (02:38) BUFF – Upton Bellenfant 36-yard field goal, Drive: 4 plays, 4 yards, 0:21; BUFF 41–30
StatisticsUBAKR
First downs1923
Total yards390452
Rushing yards18074
Passing yards210378
Passing: Comp–Att–Int17-29-023-43-1
Time of possession32:5627:04
TeamCategoryPlayerStatistics
BuffaloPassingC.J. Ogbonna17/29, 210 yards, 2 TD
RushingAl-Jay Henderson18 carries, 107 yards, TD
ReceivingJJ Jenkins5 receptions, 57 yards, TD
AkronPassingBen Finley23/42, 378 yards, 4 TD, INT
RushingJordon Simmons14 carries, 68 yards
ReceivingAdrian Norton6 receptions, 98 yards, 2 TD

at Northern Illinois

Akron Zips (2–7) at Northern Illinois Huskies (5–4) – Game summary
Quarter1234Total
Zips6100016
Huskies1760629

at Huskie StadiumDeKalb, IL

  • Date: November 13, 2024
  • Game time: 7:00 p.m.
  • Game weather: 0 °F (−18 °C)
  • TV announcers (CBSSN): Jason Knapp (play-by-play) and Brock Vereen (analyst)
Game information
First quarter
  • NIU – Kanon Woodill 32-yard field goal, 12:31. Huskies 3–0. Drive: 4 plays, 6 yards, 1:34.
  • AKR – Adrian Norton 40-yard pass from Ben Finley (2-point conversion failed), 9:46. Zips 6–3. Drive: 7 plays, 68 yards, 2:38.
  • NIU – Trayvon Rudolph 58-yard run (Kanon Woodill kick), 8:20. Huskies 10–6. Drive: 3 plays, 70 yards, 1:21.
  • NIU – Dane Pardridge 39-yard pass from Trayvon Rudolph (Kanon Woodill kick), 3:50. Huskies 17–6. Drive: 4 plays, 55 yards, 2:21.

Second quarter

  • AKR – Garrison Smith 27-yard field goal, 10:56. Huskies 17–9. Drive: 11 plays, 78 yards, 4:33.
  • AKR – Terence Thomas 0-yard blocked punt return (Garrison Smith kick), 9:20. Huskies 17–16. Drive: 3 plays, 3 yards, 1:36.
  • NIU – Grayson Barnes 32-yard pass from Ethan Hampton (2-point conversion failed), 5:32. Huskies 23–16. Drive: 7 plays, 82 yards, 3:42.

Third quarter

  • No scoring plays

Fourth quarter

  • NIU – Gavin Williams 71-yard run (2-point conversion failed), 7:56. Huskies 29–16. Drive: 1 plays, 71 yards, 0:09.
StatisticsAKRNIU
First downs1914
Total yards255439
Rushing yards50295
Passing yards205144
Turnovers10
Time of possession26:3133:29
TeamCategoryPlayerStatistics
AkronPassingBen Finley19/52, 205 yards, TD
RushingJordon Simmons12 carries, 56 yards
ReceivingAdrian Norton2 receptions, 57 yards, TD
Northern IllinoisPassingEthan Hampton9/16, 105 yards, TD
RushingTelly Johnson Jr.21 carries, 104 yards
ReceivingDane Pardridge1 reception, 39 yards, TD

at Kent State (Wagon Wheel)

Akron Zips (2–8) at Kent State Golden Flashes (0–10) – Game summary
Quarter1234Total
Zips101315038
Golden Flashes730717

at Dix StadiumKent, OH

  • Date: November 19, 2024
  • Game time: 7:00 p.m.
  • Game weather: Cloudy • Temperature: 56 °F (13 °C) • Wind: S 4 miles per hour (6.4 km/h)
  • Game attendance: 6,768
  • Referee: Matt Packowski
  • TV announcers (CBSSN): John Sadak (play-by-play) and Ross Tucker (analyst)
Game information
First quarter
  • (13:31) KENT – Luke Floriea 80-yard pass from Tommy Ulatowski, Will Hryszko kick (Drive: 3 plays, 84 yards, 1:20; Kent State 7–0)
  • (10:34) AKR – Garrison Smith 43-yard field goal (Drive: 7 plays, 42 yards, 2:50; Kent State 7–3)
  • (4:15) AKR – Tahj Bullock 3-yard run, Garrison Smith kick (Drive: 8 plays, 50 yards, 3:54; Akron 10–7)
Second quarter
  • (13:05) AKR – Charles Kellom 13-yard run, Garrison Smith kick (Drive: 7 plays, 91 yards, 3:58; Akron 17–7)
  • (8:35) KENT – Will Hryszko 40-yard field goal (Drive: 8 plays, 53 yards, 4:30; Akron 17–10)
  • (6:01) AKR – Garrison Smith 26-yard field goal (Drive: 9 plays, 62 yards, 2:31; Akron 20–10)
  • (0:00) AKR – Garrison Smith 27-yard field goal (Drive: 9 plays, 89 yards, 1:43; Akron 23–10)
Third quarter
  • (10:52) AKR – Tahj Bullock 8-yard run, Garrison Smith kick (Drive: 9 plays, 65 yards, 4:08; Akron 30–10)
  • (4:17) AKR – Jarvis Rush 36-yard pass from Ben Finley, Charles Kellom pass (Drive: 7 plays, 81 yards, 4:38; Akron 38–10)
Fourth quarter
  • (5:08) KENT – Chrishon McCray 37-yard pass from Tommy Ulatowski, Will Hryszko kick (Drive: 4 plays, 59 yards, 1:16; Akron 38–17)
StatisticsAKRKENT
First downs289
Plays–yards77–52748–281
Rushes–yards46–27728–52
Passing yards30–25020–229
Passing: comp–att–int14–31–012–20–1
Time of possession36:3223:28
TeamCategoryPlayerStatistics
AkronPassingBen Finley14/29, 250 yards, TD
RushingJordan Simmons11 carries, 113 yards
ReceivingAdrian Norton5 receptions, 107 yards
Kent StatePassingTommy Ulatowski12/20, 229 yards, 2 TD, INT
RushingKy Thomas13 carries, 52 yards
ReceivingLuke Floriea3 receptions, 103 yards, TD

Toledo

Toledo Rockets (7–4) at Akron Zips (3–8) – Game summary
Quarter1234OTTotal
Rockets00014014
Zips7007721

at InfoCision StadiumAkron, OH

  • Date: November 26, 2024
  • Game time: 7:00 p.m.
  • Game weather: Sunny
  • Game attendance: 4,716
  • Referee: Billy Williams
  • TV announcers (ESPN2): Matt Schumacker (play-by-play) and Dustin Fox (analyst)
Game information
First quarter
  • (10:47) AKR – Ahmarian Granger 72-yard pass from Ben Finley, Garrison Smith kick (Drive: 1 play, 72 yards, 0:11; Akron 7–0)
Second quarter

No scoring plays

Third quarter

No scoring plays

Fourth quarter
  • (13:57) AKR – Tahj Bullock 1-yard run, Garrison Smith kick (Drive: 13 plays, 80 yards, 6:54; Akron 14–0)
  • (10:47) TOL – Anthony Torres 7-yard pass from Tucker Gleason, Dylan Cunanan kick (Drive: 10 plays, 85 yards, 3:03; Akron 14–7)
  • (3:26) TOL – Jerjuan Newton 19-yard pass from Tucker Gleason, Dylan Cunanan kick (Drive: 7 plays, 92 yards, 2:41; Tied 14–14)
Overtime
  • (0:00) AKR – Charles Kellom 25-yard pass from Ben Finley, Garrison Smith kick (Drive: 1 play, 25 yards, 0:00; Akron 21–14)
StatisticsTOLAKR
First downs3018
Plays–yards86–46557–328
Rushes–yards42–17634–107
Passing yards289221
Passing: comp–att–int31–44–012–23–0
Time of possession32:2427:36
TeamCategoryPlayerStatistics
ToledoPassing Tucker Gleason 31/44, 289 yards, 2 TD
RushingConnor Walendzak19 carries, 87 yards
ReceivingJunior Vandeross III11 receptions, 84 yards
AkronPassingBen Finley10/21, 194 yards, 2 TD
RushingCharles Kellom21 carries, 69 yards
ReceivingAhmarian Granger2 receptions, 106 yards, TD

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