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FILE - Georgia Tech head coach Geoff Collins reacts during an NCAA college football game against North Carolina on Saturday, Sept. 25, 2021, in Atlanta. Fourth-year coach Geoff Collins is coming off his third consecutive three-win season as Georgia Tech opens spring practice on Thursday, Feb. 24, 2022. (AP Photo/John Bazemore, File)
Collins eager for restart at Georgia Tech after 3-win finish

By Charles Odum Feb. 24, 2022 03:17 PM EST

Western Michigan rallies last, tops Akron 45-40

Nov. 09, 2021 11:48 PM EST
KALAMAZOO, Mich. (AP) — Sean Tyler scored three touchdowns — one receiving, one rushing and the final one on a 96-yard kickoff return — and Kaleb Elleby threw...

Plitt throws for 3 TDs, Ball State holds off Akron 31-25

Nov. 02, 2021 10:51 PM EDT
AKRON, Ohio (AP) — Drew Plitt threw for three touchdowns, Justin Hall had a receiving and rushing touchdown, and Ball State held off Akron 31-25 on Tuesday...

FILE - In this Saturday, Sept. 18, 2021, file photo, Buffalo safety E.J. Brown, left, linebacker Caleb Tate, linebacker Shaun Dolac and defensive end Max Michel celebrate a special teams play during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Coastal Carolina in Amherst, N.Y. Buffalo is back on top of the Mid-American Conference sacks chart after its school-record performance against Akron, on Saturday, Oct. 23. (AP Photo/Adrian Kraus, File)
STAT WATCH: Buffalo's 11 sacks are most in FBS since 2019

By Eric Olson Oct. 25, 2021 02:17 AM EDT

Mayer throws 3 TD passes, Miami of Ohio beats Akron 34-21

Oct. 16, 2021 06:06 PM EDT
OXFORD, Ohio (AP) — AJ Mayer threw two of his three touchdown passes in the first quarter as Miami of Ohio jumped out early and beat Akron 34-21 on Saturday. ...

Jester, Gibson lead Akron past Bowling Green 35-20

Oct. 09, 2021 03:58 PM EDT
BOWLING GREEN, Ohio (AP) — Blake Hester ran for 120 yards and two touchdowns and Zach Gibson threw three third-quarter touchdowns to rally Akron to a 35-20 win...

Akron receiver Konata Mumpfield, right, cuts upfield after a catch as Ohio State defensive back Sevyn Banks defends during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Sept. 25, 2021, in Columbus, Ohio. (AP Photo/Jay LaPrete)
Akron at Ohio State 9/25/2021

Sep. 25, 2021 08:49 PM EDT

FILE - Alabama running back Brian Robinson Jr. (24) carries the ball as Auburn linebacker Chandler Wooten (31) tries to tackle him during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Auburn, Ala., in this Saturday, Nov. 30, 2019, file photo. Wooten’s experience should provide a boost for Auburn as the Tigers attempt to replace Tampa Bay Buccaneers fifth-round draft pick K.J. Britt at linebacker. Wooten had 10 tackles in 2018 and 27 more in 2019.(AP Photo/Butch Dill, File)
Harsin set to make Auburn debut against heavy underdog Akron

By John Zenor Sep. 02, 2021 11:02 AM EDT

Buffalo's Tyrone Hill (33) blocks a field goal by Akron kicker Cory Smigel (41) during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Amherst, N.Y., Saturday, Dec. 12, 2020. (AP Photo/Jeffrey T. Barnes)
Akron at Buffalo 12/12/2020

Dec. 12, 2020 04:23 PM EST

Gabbert, Sorenson combine for 4 TDs in Miami (Ohio) win

Nov. 28, 2020 05:06 PM EST
AKRON, Ohio (AP) — Brett Gabbert threw for a career-high 308 yards and teamed with Jack Sorenson for four touchdowns, three in the first-half, as Miami (Ohio)...

Tuggle rushes for 2 TDs, Ohio extends Akron's losing streak

Nov. 10, 2020 10:35 PM EST
ATHENS, Ohio (AP) — De’Montre Tuggle rushed for 139 yards and two touchdowns to help Ohio beat Akron 24-10 on Tuesday night. Ohio (1-1, 1-1...

Buffalo finally wins on the road, blanks winless Akron, 21-0

Oct. 19, 2019 07:39 PM EDT
AKRON, Ohio (AP) — Ledarius Mack and Kadofi Wright each scored on fumble recoveries and Buffalo blanked winless Akron, 21-0 in a Mid-America Conference battle...

Curtis' 3 TDs lifts UMass past winless Akron 37-29

Sep. 28, 2019 07:44 PM EDT
AMHERST, Mass. (AP) — Michael Curtis threw for two touchdowns and ran for another and UMass defeated Akron 37-29 on Saturday. UMass (1-4) led 20-14 at...