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The 2025 Akron Zips football team represented the University of Akron in the Mid-American Conference (MAC) during the 2025 NCAA Division I FBS football season. The Zips were led by Joe Moorhead in his fourth year as the head coach. The Zips played their home games at InfoCision Stadium, located in Akron, Ohio.

ConferenceMid-American Conference
Record5–7 (4–4 MAC)
Headcoach
OffensiveschemeUp-tempo spread
Quick facts Akron Zips football, Conference ...
2025 Akron Zips football
ConferenceMid-American Conference
Record5–7 (4–4 MAC)
Head coach
Offensive schemeUp-tempo spread
Defensive coordinatorTim Tibesar (4th season)
Base defenseMultiple 4–2–5
Home stadiumInfoCision Stadium–Summa Field
Seasons
← 2024
2026 →
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More information Conf., Overall ...
2025 Mid-American Conference football standings
Conf.Overall
Team W L  W L 
Western Michigan y$ 7–1  10–4 
Miami (OH) y 6–2  7–7 
Ohio 6–2  9–4 
Toledo 6–2  8–5 
Central Michigan 5–3  7–6 
Akron* 4–4  5–7 
Buffalo 4–4  5–7 
Kent State 4–4  5–7 
Eastern Michigan 3–5  4–8 
Ball State 3–5  4–8 
Bowling Green 2–6  4–8 
Northern Illinois 2–6  3–9 
UMass 0–8  0–12 
Championship: Western Michigan 23, Miami (OH) 13
  • $ – Conference champion
  • y – Championship game participant
  • * Ineligible for postseason play due to low APR score
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Akron was ineligible for postseason play regardless of their final record due to an insufficient Academic Progress Rate, becoming the first FBS team to become ineligible for postseason play due to APR since the 2014 Idaho Vandals.[1]

Offseason

Transfers

Outgoing

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Player Position Destination
Jarvis Rush WR Alcorn State
Marcus Moore Jr. DL Bowling Green
Davion Jennings DB Central Connecticut State
Tahj Bullock QB Colorado State
Charles Kellom RB Eastern Illinois
Garrison Smith K Florida Atlantic
Tyhler Williams OL Georgia State
Bobby Golden WR Louisville
Adrian Norton WR Marshall
Jayvin James OL Maryland
Joey Hunter DB Memphis
Jerrod Burrell OL Morgan State
Bryan McCoy LB Oklahoma State
Jordon Simmons RB Ole Miss
CJ Nunnally IV DE Purdue
Antavious Fish LB Sam Houston
Phaizon Wilson WR UT Martin
Devonte Golden-Nelson DB West Virginia
Darrian Lewis CB West Virginia
Laurance Seymore OL Western Kentucky
Grant Gainer TE North Texas
Noel Roach S Robert Morris
Silas Proby CB Houston Christian
Brian Kilbane Jr. OL Unknown
Darius Owens S Unknown
Eli Fields OL Unknown
Andre Proffitt DL Unknown
Michael Snowden LB Unknown
Ahmarian Granger WR Unknown
Roosevelt Mitchell IOL Unknown
Isaiah Jones WR Unknown
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Incoming

More information Player, Position ...
Player Position Previous school
Cyrus Durham DE Arizona
Chris Gee RB Colgate
Amarie Archer OL East Carolina
Tim Grear WR Fresno State
Jamari Somerville DB James Madison
Alex Branch S Kent State
Maasai King OL Lackawanna
Taven Curry RB Louisiana–Monroe
DJ Stepney S Marshall
Marcel Williams WR Marshall
Jayme Simmons OT North Alabama
Adam Samaha K North Carolina
Mehki Flowers S Penn State
Cameron Monteiro WR Pittsburgh
Michael Johnson Jr. QB Syracuse
Jordan Gant RB Tennessee State
Ben Kamara CB Upper Iowa
Cam Hollobaugh LB Walsh
Brandon Hills WR Washington State
Allen Jones Jr. IOL West Alabama
Darrell Johnson Jr. OL Western Kentucky
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Preseason

The MAC Football Kickoff was held on Thursday, July 24, 2025 at the Ford Field in Detroit, Michigan from 9:00 am EDT to 1:30 pm EDT.[7]

Preseason polls

Coaches Poll

On July 24 the MAC announced the preseason coaches' poll.[8]

More information Predicted finish, Team ...
MAC Coaches poll
Predicted finish Team Votes (1st place)
1 Toledo 135 (7)
2 Miami 131 (3)
3 Ohio 123 (3)
4 Buffalo 115
5 Northern Illinois 94
6 Bowling Green 81
7 Western Michigan 71
8 Eastern Michigan 68
9 Central Michigan 65
10 Ball State 41
T11 Akron 39
T11 Massachusetts 39
13 Kent State 12
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Coaches poll (MAC Championship)
Predicted finish Team Votes
1Toledo6
2Miami4
3Ohio3
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Schedule

More information Date, Time ...
DateTimeOpponentSiteTVResultAttendance
August 287:00 p.m.Wyoming*
ESPN+L 0–109,138
September 67:30 p.m.at Nebraska*
BTNL 0–6886,439
September 138:30 p.m.at UAB*
ESPN+L 28–3117,823
September 206:00 p.m.Duquesne*
  • InfoCision Stadium–Summa Field
  • Akron, OH
ESPN+W 51–78,117
September 273:30 p.m.at Toledo
ESPN+L 3–4524,535
October 43:30 p.m.Central Michigan
  • InfoCision Stadium–Summa Field
  • Akron, OH
ESPN+W 28–228,995
October 1112:00 p.m.Miami (OH)
  • InfoCision Stadium–Summa Field
  • Akron, OH
ESPN+L 7–206,575
October 183:30 p.m.at Ball State
ESPN+L 28–4212,248
October 251:00 p.m.at Buffalo
ESPN+W 24–1612,491
November 47:00 p.m.UMass
  • InfoCision Stadium–Summa Field
  • Akron, OH
CBSSNW 44–105,046
November 117:30 p.m.Kent State
  • InfoCision Stadium–Summa Field
  • Akron, OH (Wagon Wheel)
ESPNUL 35–42 OT8,501
November 187:00 p.m.at Bowling Green
ESPNUW 19–169,867
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Game summaries

Wyoming

See also: 2025 Wyoming Cowboys football team
Wyoming Cowboys (0–0) at Akron Zips (0–0) – Game summary
More information Quarter, Total ...
Quarter 1 2 34Total
Cowboys 0 3 0710
Zips 0 0 000
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at InfoCision Stadium–Summa Field • Akron, Ohio

  • Date: August 28
  • Game time: 7:00 PM EDT
  • Game weather: Sunny
  • Game attendance: 9,138
  • Referee: Matt Packowski
  • TV announcers (ESPN+): Michael Reghi (play-by-play) and Ryan Cavanaugh (analyst)
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First Quarter

No scoring

Second Quarter
  • WYO – Erik Sandvick 25-yard field goal, 5:20. Wyoming 3–0. Drive: 6 plays, 54 yards, 2:22.
Third Quarter

No scoring

Fourth Quarter
  • WYO – Chris Durr 35-yard pass from Kaden Anderson (Erik Sandvick kick), 4:21 Wyoming 10–0 Drive: 4 plays, 85 yards, 1:49.
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More information Statistics, WYO ...
StatisticsWYOAKR
First downs1913
Plays-yards75-42666-228
Rushes-yards39-16628-89
Passing yards260139
Passing: Comp–Att–Int19-36-116-38-1
Time of possession33:1626:44
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TeamCategoryPlayerStatistics
WyomingPassingKaden Anderson19/36, 260 yards, TD, INT
RushingSam Scott29 carries, 132 yards
ReceivingChris Durr8 receptions, 190 yards, TD
DefenseBrayden Jackson8 tackles, INT, PBU, QB hurry
AkronPassingBen Finley16/38, 139 yards, INT
RushingMarquise Williams6 carries, 30 yards
ReceivingSean Patrick4 receptions, 47 yards
DefenseShammond Cooper10 tackles, 0.5 TFL
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at Nebraska

See also: 2025 Nebraska Cornhuskers football team
Akron Zips (0–1) at Nebraska Cornhuskers (1–0) – Game summary
More information Quarter, Total ...
Quarter 1 2 34Total
Zips 0 0 000
Cornhuskers 9 24 211468
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at Memorial Stadium • Lincoln, Nebraska

  • Date: September 6
  • Game time: 6:30 PM CDT
  • Game weather: Clear • Temperature: 65 °F (18 °C) • Wind: NW at 6 miles per hour (9.7 km/h)
  • Game attendance: 86,439
  • Referee: Chris Coyte
  • TV announcers (BTN): Mark Followill (play-by-play), Anthony Herron (analyst) and Dannie Rogers (sideline)
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First Quarter
  • (12:17) NEB – Emmett Johnson 47-yard run, Kyle Cunanan kick (Drive: 7 plays, 77 yards, 2:39, Nebraska 7-0)
  • (4:44) NEB – Kade Pietrzak safety (Drive: 1 play, 1:25, Nebraska 9-0)
Second Quarter
  • (13:56) NEB – Kyle Cunanan 35-yard field goal (Drive: 4 plays, 4 yards, 0:50, Nebraska 12-0)
  • (8:17) NEB – Emmett Johnson 4-yard pass from Dylan Raiola, Kyle Cunanan kick (Drive: 8 plays, 59 yards, 3:44, Nebraska 19-0)
  • (2:08) NEB – Quinn Clark 37-yard pass from Dylan Raiola, Kyle Cunanan kick (Drive: 7 plays, 89 yards, 3:38, Nebraska 26-0)
  • (0:46) NEB – Luke Lindenmeyer 10-yard pass from Dylan Raiola, Kyle Cunanan kick (Drive: 3 plays, 31 yards, 0:55, Nebraska 33-0)
Third Quarter
  • (10:49) NEB – Emmett Johnson 6-yard run, Kyle Cunanan kick (Drive: 6 plays, 52 yards, 1:25, Nebraska 40-0)
  • (5:58) NEB – Dane Key 12-yard pass from Dylan Raiola, Kyle Cunanan kick (Drive: 4 plays, 78 yards, 1:30, Nebraska 47-0)
  • (2:37) NEB – Kwinten Ives 28-yard run, Kyle Cunanan kick (Drive: 5 plays, 74 yards, 2:21, Nebraska 54-0)
  • Fourth Quarter
  • (13:01) NEB – Mekhi Nelson 1-yard run, Kyle Cunanan kick (Drive: 5 plays, 51 yards, 1:55, Nebraska 61-0)
  • (7:31) NEB – TJ Lateef 8-yard run, Kyle Cunanan kick (Drive: 4 plays, 43 yards, 1:59, Nebraska 68-0)
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More information Statistics, AKR ...
StatisticsAKRNEB
First downs1330
Plays–yards59–17573–728
Rushes–yards36–11333–234
Passing yards62494
Passing: Comp–Att–Int9–23–032–40–0
Turnovers11
Time of possession29:5030:10
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More information Team, Category ...
TeamCategoryPlayerStatistics
AkronPassingBen Finley7/21, 54 yards
RushingSean Patrick12 carries, 64 yards
ReceivingMarcel Williams2 receptions, 28 yards
NebraskaPassingDylan Raiola24/31, 364 yards, 4 TD
RushingEmmett Johnson14 carries, 140 yards, 2 TD
ReceivingJacory Barney Jr.7 receptions, 132 yards
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at UAB

See also: 2025 UAB Blazers football team
Akron Zips (0–2) at UAB Blazers (1–1) – Game summary
More information Quarter, Total ...
Quarter 1 2 34Total
Zips 17 3 0828
Blazers 14 17 0031
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at Protective Stadium • Birmingham, Alabama

  • Date: September 13
  • Game time: 7:30 PM CDT
  • Game weather: Sunny • Temperature: 81 °F (27 °C) • Wind: E at 4 miles per hour (6.4 km/h)
  • Game attendance: 17,823
  • Referee: Marcel Kerr
  • TV announcers (ESPN+): Kevin Fitzgerald (play-by-play) and Tyoka Jackson (analyst)
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First quarter
  • (14:49) UAB – Solomon Beebe 96-yard kickoff return, Jonah Delange kick (UAB 7–0)
  • (14:38) AKR – Israel Polk 75-yard pass from Ben Finley, Owen Wiley kick (Drive: 1 play, 75 yards, 0:11; Tied 7–7)
  • (8:36) AKR – Israel Polk 5-yard pass from Ben Finley, Owen Wiley kick (Drive: 9 plays, 55 yards, 2:55; Akron 14–7)
  • (4:21) UAB – Nate Rogers 8-yard run, Jonah Delange kick (Drive: 9 plays, 65 yards, 2:08; Tied 14–14)
  • (1:26) AKR – Owen Wiley 36-yard field goal (Drive: 10 plays, 56 yards, 2:55; Akron 17–14)
Second quarter
  • (14:24) UAB – Jonah Delange 44-yard field goal (Drive: 9 plays, 39 yards, 2:02; Tied 17–17)
  • (8:48) UAB – Jevon Jackson 6-yard pass from Jalen Kitna, Jonah Delange kick (Drive: 7 plays, 96 yards, 3:02; UAB 24–17)
  • (1:53) AKR – Owen Wiley 23-yard field goal (Drive: 6 plays, 25 yards, 2:06; UAB 24–20)
  • (0:47) UAB – Corri Milliner 5-yard pass from Jalen Kitna, Jonah Delange kick (Drive: 8 plays, 62 yards, 1:00; UAB 31–20)
Third quarter
  • No scoring plays
Fourth quarter
  • (12:38) AKR – Sean Patrick 1-yard run, Ben Finley run (Drive: 12 plays, 83 yards, 5:01; UAB 31–28)
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More information Statistics, AKR ...
StatisticsAKRUAB
First downs2126
Plays–yards78–44176–421
Rushes–yards43–15932–80
Passing yards282341
Passing: comp–att–int19–35–030–44–0
Turnovers01
Time of possession29:5830:02
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More information Team, Category ...
TeamCategoryPlayerStatistics
AkronPassingBen Finley19/35, 282 yards, 2 TD
RushingSean Patrick19 carries, 81 yards, TD
ReceivingIsrael Polk4 receptions, 99 yards, 2 TD
UABPassingJalen Kitna30/44, 341 yards, 2 TD
RushingJevon Jackson14 carries, 45 yards
ReceivingIverson Hooks5 receptions, 84 yards
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Duquesne (FCS)

See also: 2025 Duquesne Dukes football team
Duquesne Dukes (FCS) (1–2) at Akron Zips (0–3) – Game summary
More information Quarter, Total ...
Quarter 1 2 34Total
Dukes (FCS) 0 0 707
Zips 10 28 7651
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at InfoCision Stadium–Summa Field • Akron, Ohio

  • Date: September 20
  • Game time: 6:00 p.m. EDT
  • Game weather: Sunny
  • Game attendance: 8,117
  • Referee: Billy Williams
  • TV announcers (ESPN+): Anthony Lima (play-by-play) and Craig Haubert (analyst)
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First quarter
  • AKR – Jordan Gant 17-yard run (Owen Wiley kick), 8:02. Zips 7–0. Drive: 1 play, 17 yards, 0:07.
  • AKR – Owen Wiley 27-yard field goal, 0:41. Zips 10–0. Drive: 8 plays, 50 yards, 2:30.
Second quarter
  • AKR – Kyan Mason 20-yard pass from Ben Finley (Owen Wiley kick), 12:11. Zips 17–0. Drive: 4 plays, 56 yards, 1:11.
  • AKR – Malcolm DeWalt IV 22-yard interception return (Owen Wiley kick), 11:18. Zips 24–0.
  • AKR – Jordan Gant 9-yard run (Owen Wiley kick), 8:34. Zips 31–0. Drive: 4 plays, 53 yards, 1:08.
  • AKR – Jordan Gant 8-yard run (Owen Wiley kick), 0:24. Zips 38–0. Drive: 7 plays, 60 yards, 1:49.
Third quarter
  • AKR – Tim Grear Jr. 15-yard pass from Ben Finley (Matthew Schramm kick), 7:05. Zips 45–0. Drive: 6 plays, 96 yards, 3:03.
  • DUQ – Logan Kushner 1-yard run (Matt Marcinko kick), 5:20. Zips 45–7. Drive: 4 plays, 75 yards, 1:45.
Fourth quarter
  • AKR – Matthew Schramm 23-yard field goal, 13:13. Zips 48–7. Drive: 9 plays, 33 yards, 3:19.
  • AKR – Matthew Schramm 41-yard field goal, 5:07. Zips 51–7. Drive: 10 plays, 47 yards, 5:11.
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More information Statistics, DUQ ...
StatisticsDUQAKR
First downs1226
Total yards230514
Rushes–yards40–17835–265
Passing yards52249
Passing: Comp–Att–Int9–25–216–32–1
Turnovers31
Time of possession33:1826:42
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More information Team, Category ...
TeamCategoryPlayerStatistics
DuquesnePassingTyler Riddell8/21, 52 yards, 2 INT
RushingNess Davis11 carries, 102 yards
ReceivingJermaine Johnson2 receptions, 17 yards
AkronPassingBen Finley13/23, 219 yards, 2 TD, INT
RushingJordan Gant13 carries, 161 yards, 3 TD
ReceivingMyles Walker5 receptions, 65 yards
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at Toledo

See also: 2025 Toledo Rockets football team
Akron Zips (1–3) at Toledo Rockets (2–2) – Game summary
More information Quarter, Total ...
Quarter 1 2 34Total
Zips 0 3 003
Rockets 14 21 3745
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at Glass Bowl • Toledo, Ohio

  • Date: September 27
  • Game time: 3:30 p.m. EDT
  • Game weather: Sunny, 84 degrees
  • Game attendance: 24,535
  • Referee: Rick Warne
  • TV announcers (ESPN+): Michael Reghi (play-by-play) and Ryan Cavanaugh (analyst)
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First quarter
  • TOL – Junior Vandeross III 28-yard pass from Tucker Gleason (Dylan Cunanan kick), 14:44. Rockets 7–0. Drive: 1 play, 28 yards, 0:07.
  • TOL – Chip Trayanum 11-yard run (Dylan Cunanan kick), 9:59. Rockets 14–0. Drive: 7 plays, 76 yards, 3:33.
Second quarter
  • TOL – Tucker Gleason 2-yard run (Dylan Cunanan kick), 13:41. Rockets 21–0. Drive: 10 plays, 75 yards, 5:01.
  • TOL – Junior Vandeross III 26-yard pass from Tucker Gleason (Dylan Cunanan kick), 10:27. Rockets 28–0. Drive: 3 plays, 50 yards, 1:18.
  • AKR – Owen Wiley 39-yard field goal, 1:56. Rockets 28–3. Drive: 18 plays, 54 yards, 8:31.
  • TOL – Eric Holley III 26-yard pass from Tucker Gleason (Dylan Cunanan kick), 0:23. Rockets 35–3. Drive: 4 plays, 72 yards, 1:29.
Third quarter
  • TOL – Dylan Cunanan 40-yard field goal, 0:12. Rockets 38–3. Drive: 5 plays, 42 yards, 2:06.
Fourth quarter
  • TOL – Kalieb Osborne 21-yard run (Dylan Cunanan kick), 12:48. Rockets 45–3. Drive: 4 plays, 45 yards, 1:55.
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More information Statistics, AKR ...
StatisticsAKRTOL
First downs1128
Total yards134538
Rushes–yards35–5537–245
Passing yards79293
Passing: Comp–Att–Int14–25–020–24–0
Turnovers10
Time of possession28:5331:07
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More information Team, Category ...
TeamCategoryPlayerStatistics
AkronPassingBrayden Roggow7/12, 51 yards
RushingJordan Gant13 carries, 22 yards
ReceivingIsrael Polk2 receptions, 16 yards
ToledoPassingTucker Gleason16/19, 237 yards, 3 TD
RushingChip Trayanum11 carries, 75 yards, TD
ReceivingJunior Vandeross III9 receptions, 122 yards, 2 TD
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Central Michigan

See also: 2025 Central Michigan Chippewas football team
Central Michigan Chippewas (3–2) at Akron Zips (1–4) – Game summary
More information Quarter, Total ...
Quarter 1 2 34Total
Chippewas 3 7 3922
Zips 0 14 14028
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at InfoCision Stadium–Summa Field • Akron, Ohio

  • Date: October 4
  • Game time: 3:30 p.m. EDT
  • Game weather: Sunny
  • Game attendance: 8,995
  • Referee: Billy Williams
  • TV announcers (ESPN+): Michael Reghi (play-by-play) and Ryan Cavanaugh (analyst)
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First Quarter
  • (5:46) CMU – Cade Graham 46-yard field goal (Drive: 8 plays, 64 yards, 4:45; Central Michigan 3–0)
Second Quarter
  • (12:15) AKR – Kyan Mason 22-yard pass from Ben Finley, Owen Wiley kick (Drive: 6 plays, 80 yards, 2:23; Akron 7–3)
  • (8:34) CMU – Angel Flores 28-yard run, Cade Graham kick (Drive: 7 plays, 77 yards, 1:30; Central Michigan 10–7)
  • (3:13) AKR – Jordan Gant 16-yard pass from Ben Finley, Owen Wiley kick (Drive: 11 plays, 73 yards, 5:12; Akron 14–10)
Third Quarter
  • (10:38) AKR – Max Whisner 1-yard pass from Michael Johnson Jr., Owen Wiley kick (Drive: 8 plays, 84 yards, 4:16; Akron 21–10)
  • (3:35) AKR – Conner Cravaack 2-yard pass from Ben Finley, Owen Wiley kick (Drive: 10 plays, 83 yards, 4:47; Akron 28–10)
  • (0:02) CMU – Cade Graham 35-yard field goal (Drive: 7 plays, 58 yards, 3:33; Akron 28–13)
Fourth Quarter
  • (11:35) CMU – Angel Flores 2-yard run (Drive: 6 plays, 37 yards, 2:04; Akron 28–19)
  • (1:33) CMU – Cade Graham 47-yard field goal (Drive: 9 plays, 60 yards, 2:34; Akron 28–22)
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More information Statistics, CMU ...
StatisticsCMUAKR
First downs2020
Total yards374417
Rushing yards238162
Passing yards136255
Passing: Comp–Att–Int14–25–020–31–1
Time of possession27:4232:18
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More information Team, Category ...
TeamCategoryPlayerStatistics
Central MichiganPassingJoe Labas12/21, 134 yards
RushingBrock Townsend8 carries, 108 yards
ReceivingTyson Davis3 receptions, 51 yards
AkronPassingBen Finley18/29, 252 yards, 3 TD, INT
RushingJordan Gant32 carries, 176 yards
ReceivingKyan Mason5 receptions, 125 yards, TD
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Miami (OH)

See also: 2025 Miami RedHawks football team
Miami RedHawks (2–3) at Akron Zips (2–4) – Game summary
More information Quarter, Total ...
Quarter 1 2 34Total
RedHawks 0 3 14320
Zips 0 0 077
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at InfoCision Stadium–Summa Field • Akron, Ohio

  • Date: October 11
  • Game time: 12:00 p.m. EDT
  • Game weather: Sunny
  • Game attendance: 6,575
  • Referee: Chris La Mange
  • TV announcers (ESPN+): Michael Reghi (play-by-play) and Ryan Cavanaugh (analyst)
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First quarter
  • No scoring plays.
Second quarter
  • (1:33) M-OH – Dom Dzioban 41-yard field goal (Drive: 7 plays, 47 yards, 1:52; Miami (OH) 3–0)
Third quarter
  • (10:32) M-OH – D'Shawntae Jones 1-yard run, Dom Dzioban kick (Drive: 9 plays, 75 yards, 4:28; Miami (OH) 10–0)
  • (7:52) M-OH – Kam Perry 60-yard pass from Dequan Finn, Dom Dzioban kick (Drive: 2 plays, 64 yards, 0:52; Miami (OH) 17–0)
Fourth quarter
  • (11:35) M-OH – Dom Dzioban 46-yard field goal (Drive: 4 plays, 2 yards, 1:40; Miami (OH) 20–0)
  • (6:54) AKR – Israel Polk 5-yard pass from Ben Finley, Matthew Schramm kick (Drive: 11 plays, 75 yards, 4:41; Miami (OH) 20–7)
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More information Statistics, M-OH ...
StatisticsM-OHAKR
First downs2017
Plays–yards67–35064–273
Rushes–yards41–14725–62
Passing yards203211
Passing: Comp–Att–Int14–26–121–39–1
Turnovers11
Time of possession34:1225:48
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More information Team, Category ...
TeamCategoryPlayerStatistics
Miami (OH)PassingDequan Finn14/25, 203 yards, TD, INT
RushingJordan Brunson19 carries, 72 yards
ReceivingKam Perry2 receptions, 77 yards, TD
AkronPassingBen Finley21/39, 211 yards, TD, INT
RushingJordan Gant14 carries, 35 yards
ReceivingKyan Mason5 receptions, 52 yards
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at Ball State

See also: 2025 Ball State Cardinals football team
Akron Zips (2–5) at Ball State Cardinals (2–4) – Game summary
More information Quarter, Total ...
Quarter 1 2 34Total
Zips 8 7 10328
Cardinals 14 0 141442
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at Scheumann Stadium • Muncie, Indiana

  • Date: October 18
  • Game time: 3:30 p.m. EDT
  • Game weather: Cloudy, 81 degrees
  • Game attendance: 12,248
  • Referee: Andrew Speciale
  • TV announcers (ESPN+): Jason Ross Jr. (play-by-play) and Tyoka Jackson (analyst)
More information Game information ...
Game information
First quarter
  • AKR – Israel Polk 19-yard pass from Ben Finley (Michael Johnson Jr–Max Whisner pass), 11:42. Zips 8–0. Drive: 5 plays, 34 yards, 1:56.
  • BALL – Kiael Kelly 3-yard run (Carson Holmer kick), 6:13. Zips 8–7. Drive: 10 plays, 75 yards, 5:29.
  • BALL – Kiael Kelly 26-yard run (Carson Holmer kick), 0:45. Cardinals 14–8. Drive: 7 plays, 72 yards, 4:31.
Second quarter
  • AKR – Kyan Mason 37-yard pass from Ben Finley (Matthew Schramm kick), 1:26. Zips 15–14. Drive: 10 plays, 96 yards, 2:52.
Third quarter
  • BALL – Qua Ashley 69-yard run (Carson Holmer kick), 9:54. Cardinals 21–15. Drive: 2 plays, 72 yards, 0:54.
  • AKR – Matthew Schramm 29-yard field goal, 7:28. Cardinals 21–18. Drive: 8 plays, 63 yards, 2:26.
  • BALL – Koby Gross 29-yard pass from Kiael Kelly (Carson Holmer kick), 5:52. Cardinals 28–18. Drive: 3 plays, 75 yards, 1:36.
  • AKR – Israel Polk 4-yard pass from Ben Finley (Matthew Schramm kick), 0:24. Cardinals 28–25. Drive: 5 plays, 52 yards, 2:16.
Fourth quarter
  • BALL – Kiael Kelly 1-yard run (Carson Holmer kick), 10:43. Cardinals 35–25. Drive: 9 plays, 75 yards, 4:41.
  • AKR – Matthew Schramm 19-yard field goal, 5:47. Cardinals 35–28. Drive: 10 plays, 74 yards, 4:56.
  • BALL – TJ Horton 90-yard kickoff return (Carson Holmer kick), 5:34. Cardinals 42–28.
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More information Statistics, AKR ...
StatisticsAKRBALL
First downs2417
Total yards419374
Rushes–yards35–12845–216
Passing yards291158
Passing: Comp–Att–Int22–40–211–20–1
Turnovers22
Time of possession28:0831:52
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More information Team, Category ...
TeamCategoryPlayerStatistics
AkronPassingBen Finley22/40, 291 yards, 3 TD, 2 INT
RushingJordan Gant19 carries, 94 yards
ReceivingTim Grear Jr.4 receptions, 87 yards
Ball StatePassingKiael Kelly10/19, 121 yards, TD, INT
RushingQua Ashley20 carries, 143 yards, TD
ReceivingKoby Gross3 receptions, 81 yards, TD
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at Buffalo

See also: 2025 Buffalo Bulls football team
Akron Zips (2–6) at Buffalo Bulls (4–3) – Game summary
More information Quarter, Total ...
Quarter 1 2 34Total
Zips 3 0 14724
Bulls 2 8 3316
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at University at Buffalo Stadium • Amherst, New York

  • Date: October 25
  • Game time: 1:00 p.m. EDT
  • Game weather: Sunny, 50 degrees
  • Game attendance: 12,491
  • Referee: Rich Edwards
  • TV announcers (ESPN+): Shawn Kenney (play-by-play) and Ryan Cavanaugh (analyst)
More information Game information ...
Game information
First quarter
  • AKR – Matthew Schramm 44-yard field goal, 9:37. Zips 3–0. Drive: 10 plays, 46 yards, 2:38.
  • BUFF – Jonathan Capo Safety, 3:44. Zips 3–2.
Second quarter
  • BUFF – Patrick Clacks III 1-yard pass from Ta'Quan Roberson (Ta'Quan Roberson–Marcus Velez pass), 0:09. Bulls 10–3. Drive: 1 play, 16 yards, 0:12.
Third quarter
  • AKR – Kyan Mason 9-yard pass from Ben Finley (Matthew Schramm kick), 10:57. Tied 10–10. Drive: 12 plays, 75 yards, 4:03.
  • BUFF – Jack Howes 21-yard field goal, 7:17. Bulls 13–10. Drive: 7 plays, 63 yards, 3:36.
  • AKR – Conner Cravaack 5-yard pass from Ben Finley (Matthew Schramm kick), 4:54. Zips 17–13. Drive: 5 plays, 75 yards, 2:23.
Fourth quarter
  • AKR – Ben Finley 38-yard run (Matthew Schramm kick), 11:46. Zips 24–13. Drive: 7 plays, 82 yards, 3:57.
  • BUFF – Jack Howes 35-yard field goal, 6:04. Zips 24–16. Drive: 8 plays, 70 yards, 2:18.
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More information Statistics, AKR ...
StatisticsAKRBUFF
First downs1819
Total yards325357
Rushes–yards41–9534–91
Passing yards230266
Passing: Comp–Att–Int17–32–123–36–4
Turnovers35
Time of possession30:2229:38
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More information Team, Category ...
TeamCategoryPlayerStatistics
AkronPassingBen Finley17/32, 230 yards, 2 TD, INT
RushingJordan Gant25 carries, 92 yards
ReceivingMarcel Williams6 receptions, 74 yards
BuffaloPassingTa'Quan Roberson23/36, 266 yards, TD, 4 INT
RushingAl-Jay Henderson11 carries, 67 yards
ReceivingNik McMillan8 receptions, 177 yards
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UMass

See also: 2025 UMass Minutemen football team
UMass Minutemen (0–8) at Akron Zips (3–6) – Game summary
More information Quarter, Total ...
Quarter 1 2 34Total
Minutemen 10 0 0010
Zips 14 13 10744
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at InfoCision Stadium–Summa Field • Akron, Ohio

  • Date: November 4
  • Game time: 7:00 PM EST
  • Game weather: Sunny
  • Game attendance: 5,046
  • Referee: Billy Williams
  • TV announcers (CBSSN): Jordan Kent (play-by-play) and Logan Ryan (analyst)
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Game information
First Quarter
  • (14:11) AKR – Kyan Mason 15-yard pass from Ben Finley, Matthew Schramm kick (Drive: 3 plays, 19 yards, 0:42; Akron 7–0)
  • (8:32) AKR – Israel Polk 13-yard pass from Ben Finley, Matthew Schramm kick (Drive: 9 plays, 71 yards, 4:42; Akron 14–0)
  • (5:39) MASS – Magnus von Saldern 1-yard pass from AJ Hairston, Derek Morris kick (Drive: 6 plays, 70 yards, 2:53; Akron 14–7)
  • (0:09) MASS – Derek Morris 55-yard field goal (Drive: 10 plays, 25 yards, 4:16; Akron 14–10)
Second Quarter
  • (11:48) AKR – Ben Finley 2-yard run, Matthew Schramm kick (Drive: 7 plays, 78 yards, 3:13; Akron 21–10)
  • (2:14) AKR – Jordan Gant 1-yard run (Drive: 3 plays, 53 yards, 1:02; Akron 27–10)
Third Quarter
  • (6:33) AKR – Gage Summers 25-yard fumble recovery, Matthew Schramm kick (Akron 34–10)
  • (2:23) AKR – Matthew Schramm 42-yard field goal (Drive: 8 plays, 36 yards, 2:49; Akron 37–10)
Fourth Quarter
  • (12:18) AKR – Jordan Gant 9-yard run, Matthew Schramm kick (Drive: 2 plays, 13 yards, 0:00; Akron 44–10)
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More information Statistics, MASS ...
StatisticsMASSAKR
First downs1425
Total yards169467
Rushing yards77237
Passing yards92230
Passing: Comp–Att–Int16–28–014–22–0
Time of possession24:4735:13
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More information Team, Category ...
TeamCategoryPlayerStatistics
UMassPassingAJ Hairston12/20, 54 yards, TD
RushingGrant Jordan7 carries, 51 yards
ReceivingJacquon Gibson6 receptions, 35 yards
AkronPassingBen Finley12/20, 197 yards, 2 TD
RushingJordan Gant28 carries, 153 yards, 2 TD
ReceivingMarcel Williams4 receptions, 104 yards
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Kent State (Wagon Wheel)

See also: 2025 Kent State Golden Flashes football team and Wagon Wheel (trophy)
Kent State Golden Flashes (3–6) at Akron Zips (4–6) – Game summary
More information Quarter, OT ...
Quarter 1 2 34OTTotal
Golden Flashes 7 7 147742
Zips 3 14 018035
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at InfoCision Stadium–Summa Field • Akron, Ohio

  • Date: November 11
  • Game time: 7:30 PM EST
  • Game weather: Sunny • Temperature: 33 °F (1 °C) • Wind: at 21 miles per hour (34 km/h)
  • Game attendance: 8,501
  • Referee: Marcel Kerr
  • TV announcers (ESPNU): Cuckie Kempf (play-by-play) and Darius Walker (analyst0
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Game information
First Quarter
  • (8:43) AKR – Matthew Schramm 29-yard field goal (Drive: 9 plays, 63 yards, 4:43; AKR 3-0)
  • (3:51) KSU – Gavin Garcia 3-yard run, Will Hryszko kick (Drive: 2 plays, 9 yards, 0:26; KSU 7-3)
Second Quarter
  • (7:51) AKR – Jordan Grant 4-yard run, Matthew Schramm kick (Drive: 8 plays, 90 yards, 4:11; AKR 10-7)
  • (2:50) KSU – Da'Realyst Clark 89-yard pass from Dru DeShields, Will Hryszko kick (Drive: 1 play, 89 yards, 0:11; KSU 14-10)
  • (0:10) AKR – Marcel Williams 30-yard pass from Ben Finley, Matthew Schramm kick, (Drive: 11 plays, 75 yards, 2:40; AKR 17-14)
Third Quarter
  • (8:52) KSU – Cade Wolford 43-yard pass from Dru DeShields, Will Hryszko kick (Drive: 7 plays, 77 yards, 2:38; KSU 21-17)
  • (6:18) KSU – Terik Mulder 7-yard pass from Dru DeShields, Will Hryszko kick (Drive: 3 plays, 12 yards, 1:12; KSU 28-17)
Fourth Quarter
  • (14:04) KSU – DaShawn Martin 27-yard pass from Dru DeShields, Will Hryszko kick (Drive: 2 plays, 31 yards, 0:41; 35-17)
  • (10:53) AKR – Marcel Williams 12-yard pass from Ben Finley, Matthew Schramm kick (Drive: 10 plays, 75 yards, 3:11; KSU 35-24)
  • (7:12) AKR – Matthew Schramm 20-yard field goal (Drive: 8 plays, 37 yards, 3:41; KSU 35-27)
  • (1:59) AKR – Israel Polk 13-yard pass from Ben Finley, Ben Finley-Marcel Williams pass (Drive: 9 plays, 58 yards, 3:11; Tied 35-35)
Overtime
  • KSU – Ardell Banks 25-yard pass from Dru DeShields, Will Hryszko kick (Drive: 1 play, 25 yards, 0:00; KSU 42-35)
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More information Statistics, KENT ...
StatisticsKENTAKR
First downs1432
Total yards374530
Rushing yards57106
Passing yards317424
Passing: Comp–Att–Int17–25–032–59–1
Time of possession21:2038:40
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More information Team, Category ...
TeamCategoryPlayerStatistics
Kent StatePassingDru DeShields17/25, 317 yards, 5 TD
RushingGavin Garcia7 carries, 39 yards, TD
ReceivingDaShawn Martin4 receptions, 71 yards, TD
AkronPassingBen Finley32/59, 424 yards, 3 TD, INT
RushingJordan Gant22 carries, 96 yards, TD
ReceivingMarcel Williams14 receptions, 206 yards, 2 TD
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at Bowling Green

See also: 2025 Bowling Green Falcons football team
Akron Zips (4–7) at Bowling Green Falcons (3–8) – Game summary
More information Quarter, Total ...
Quarter 1 2 34Total
Zips 3 3 10319
Falcons 3 3 7316
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at Doyt Perry Stadium • Bowling Green, Ohio

  • Date: November 18
  • Game time: 7:00 PM EST
  • Game weather: Overcast • Temperature: 40 °F (4 °C) • Wind: ENE at 7 miles per hour (11 km/h)
  • Game attendance: 9,867
  • Referee: Luke Richmond
  • TV announcers (ESPNU): Shawn Kenney (play-by-play) and Je'Rod Cherry (analyst)
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Game information
First quarter
  • BGSU – Jackson Kleather 28-yard field goal, 8:45. Falcons 3–0. Drive: 14 plays, 65 yards, 6:15.
  • AKR – Matthew Schramm 39-yard field goal, 5:14. Tied 3–3. Drive: 7 plays, 51 yards, 3:24.
Second quarter
  • BGSU – Jackson Kleather 28-yard field goal, 12:00. Falcons 6–3. Drive: 9 plays, 40 yards, 3:42.
  • AKR – Matthew Scrhamm 37-yard field goal, 1:47. Tied 6–6. Drive: 6 plays, 40 yards, 2:08.
Third quarter
  • AKR – Matthew Schramm 48-yard field goal, 12:42. Zips 9–6. Drive: 7 plays, 15 yards, 2:09.
  • BGSU – Jacob Harris 21-yard pass from Hunter Najm (Jackson Kleather kick), 3:53. Falcons 13–9. Drive: 5 plays, 43 yards, 2:12.
  • AKR – Israel Polk 75-yard pass from Ben Finley (Matthew Schramm kick), 3:42. Zips 16–13. Drive: 1 play, 67 yards, 0:11.
Fourth quarter
  • AKR – Matthew Schramm 30-yard field goal, 11:43. Zips 19–13. Drive: 11 plays, 67 yards, 4:49.
  • BGSU – Jackson Kleather 31-yard field goal, 3:20. Zips 19–16. Drive: 16 plays, 44 yards, 8:19.
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More information Statistics, AKR ...
StatisticsAKRBGSU
First downs2015
Total yards319272
Rushes–yards37–14345–134
Passing yards176138
Passing: Comp–Att–Int9–28–19–26–2
Turnovers32
Time of possession25:4834:12
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More information Team, Category ...
TeamCategoryPlayerStatistics
AkronPassingBen Finley9/26, 176 yards, TD, INT
RushingJordan Gant22 carries, 86 yards
ReceivingIsrael Polk2 receptions, 85 yards, TD
Bowling GreenPassingHunter Najm9/26, 138 yards, TD, 2 INT
RushingAustyn Dendy27 carries, 110 yards
ReceivingJyrin Johnson3 receptions, 63 yards
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