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Eastern Michigan holds off Akron 34-28 for 6th win

Nov. 08, 2022 11:11 PM EST
AKRON, Ohio (AP) — Austin Smith and Samson Evans each accounted for a pair of touchdowns and Eastern Michigan became bowl eligible with a 34-28 victory over Akron on...

Miami (Ohio) capitalizes on 3 turnovers, beats Akron 27-9

Oct. 29, 2022 04:20 PM EDT
AKRON, Ohio (AP) — Brett Gabbert threw for 184 yards and a touchdown, Jacquez Warren had a pick-6 early in the fourth quarter and Miami (Ohio) beat Akron 27-9 on...

Walker, Kargman lead Kent State past Akron 33-27

Oct. 22, 2022 04:09 PM EDT
KENT, Ohio (AP) — Devontez Walker scored three touchdowns, first-time starter Devin Kargman threw two TD passes, and Kent State defeated Akron 33-27 on Saturday,...

Incoom's scoop and scores lifts Central Michigan over Akron

Oct. 15, 2022 04:03 PM EDT
AKRON, Ohio (AP) — Thomas Incoom scooped up a loose ball and went 63 yards unimpeded to score the winning touchdown with 1:50 to play, lifting Central Michigan to a...

Rourke, Bangura help lead Ohio to 55-34 win over Akron

Oct. 08, 2022 05:57 PM EDT
ATHENS, Ohio (AP) — Kurtis Rourke passed for three touchdowns, Sieh Bangura ran for three and added another receiving and Ohio beat Akron 55-34 on Saturday. ...

McDonald throws for 3 TDs, Bowling Green beats Akron 31-28

Oct. 01, 2022 07:58 PM EDT
AKRON, Ohio (AP) — Matt McDonald threw for 247 yards and three touchdowns, and Bowling Green beat Akron 31-28 on Saturday in a Mid-American Conference opener for...

Liberty holds on to defeat Akron 21-12

Sep. 24, 2022 09:51 PM EDT
LYCHBURG, Va. (AP) — Jonathan Bennett threw two touchdown passes and Dae Dae Hunter ran for the clinching touchdown as Liberty defeated Akron 21-12 on Saturday night...

Tennessee head coach Josh Heupel yells to an official after Pittsburgh wide receiver Jared Wayne (5) made a catch along the sideline that was ruled a catch during overtime of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Sept. 10, 2022, in Pittsburgh. After review, the catch call was overturned. Tennessee won 34-27 in overtime. (AP Photo/Keith Srakocic)
No. 15 Tennessee hosts Akron to fix issues before SEC slate

By Al Lesar Sep. 15, 2022 01:36 AM EDT

Michigan State quarterback Payton Thorne, left, hands off to running back Jalen Berger during the second quarter of an NCAA college football game against Akron, Saturday, Sept. 10, 2022, in East Lansing, Mich. (AP Photo/Al Goldis)
No. 14 Michigan State runs for 6 TDs in 52-0 rout of Akron

By Bob Tripi Sep. 10, 2022 07:54 PM EDT

Wiley's TD run in OT gets Akron past FCS school St. Francis

Sep. 01, 2022 10:16 PM EDT
AKRON, Ohio (AP) — Cam Wiley had a 1-yard touchdown run in overtime and Akron held off FCS-member St. Francis (Pa.) 30-23 on Thursday night in the debut of head...

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

Vantrease throws for 3 TDs, Buffalo piles up 11 sacks in win

Oct. 23, 2021 07:36 PM EDT
AKRON, Ohio (AP) — Kyle Vantrease threw for 241 yards and three touchdowns, Buffalo had a program-record 11 sacks, and the Bulls defeated Akron 45-10 on...

Reserve Rogers sparks Ohio past Akron 34-17

Oct. 02, 2021 09:07 PM EDT
AKRON, Ohio (AP) — Backup quarterback Armani Rogers ran for 83 yards and two scores and his presence helped jumpstart Ohio in the second half en route to a 34...

Ohio State running back TreVeyon Henderson, top, celebrates his touchdown against Akron during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Sept. 25, 2021, in Columbus, Ohio. (AP Photo/Jay LaPrete)
No. 10 Buckeyes break loose with 59-7 rout of Akron

By Mitch Stacy Sep. 25, 2021 11:40 PM EDT

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

Ohio State quarterback C.J. Stroud looks to throw a pass against Tulsa during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Sept. 18, 2021, in Columbus, Ohio. (AP Photo/Jay LaPrete)
Growing pains frustrate No. 10 Ohio St as Akron visits next

By Mitch Stacy Sep. 23, 2021 12:12 PM EDT

Ohio State running back TreVeyon Henderson, left, cuts upfield against Tulsa defensive back Travon Fuller during the second half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Sept. 18, 2021, in Columbus, Ohio. (AP Photo/Jay LaPrete)
Out-of-sorts No. 10 Ohio State hosts underdog Akron

By The Associated Press Sep. 23, 2021 12:09 PM EDT

Ohio State running back TreVeyon Henderson, left, cuts upfield against Tulsa defensive back Travon Fuller during the second half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Sept. 18, 2021, in Columbus, Ohio. (AP Photo/Jay LaPrete)
COLLEGE FOOTBALL TODAY: OSU's Henderson runs for 277 yards

By The Associated Press Sep. 18, 2021 09:47 PM EDT

Irons accounts for 4 TDs, leads Akron over Bryant 35-14

Sep. 18, 2021 07:25 PM EDT
AKRON, Ohio (AP) — DJ Irons threw three touchdown passes and ran for another score to lead Akron to a 35-14 victory over Bryant on Saturday. ...

Lynch rallies Temple to 45-24 road win over Akron

Sep. 11, 2021 07:56 PM EDT
AKRON, Ohio (AP) — Justin Lynch threw two touchdown passes — including a 70-yarder to Randle Jones — and ran for a score and the Temple defense notched a pair...