- Q1 6:25TDAKRJordan Gant 6 Yd Run (Aidan Stire Kick)7–0
- Q2 0:36TDKENTWayne Harris 1 Yd pass from Dru DeShields (Tommy Newcomb Kick)7–7
- Q3 8:47TDAKRJordan Gant 5 Yd Run (Aidan Stire Kick)14–7
- Q3 6:27TDKENTWayne Harris 55 Yd pass from Dru DeShields (Tommy Newcomb Kick)14–14
- Q3 2:37FGAKRAidan Stire 40 Yd Field Goal17–14
- Q3 1:12TDKENTHunter Hopperton 2 Yd pass from Dru DeShields (Tommy Newcomb Kick)17–21
- Q4 6:40TDKENTWayne Harris 19 Yd pass from Dru DeShields (Tommy Newcomb Kick)17–28
- Q4 4:54TDKENTDru DeShields 1 Yd Run (Tommy Newcomb Kick)17–35
- Q4 1:12FGAKRAidan Stire 50 Yd Field Goal20–35
Akron Zips vs Kent State Golden Flashes — 2026-10-24 Game Analysis
Final · Sat
ESPN game file
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Game stats
| Statistic | Akron Zips | Kent State Golden Flashes |
|---|---|---|
| First downs | 26 | 21 |
| Total yards | 422 | 376 |
| Net passing yards | 275 | 294 |
| Rushing yards | 147 | 82 |
| Third-down conversions | 7-13 | 4-11 |
| Fourth-down conversions | 0-1 | 2-3 |
| Turnovers | 2 | 1 |
| Penalties–yards | 15-165 | 3-35 |
| Time of possession | 34:01 | 25:59 |
Akron Zips vs Kent State Golden Flashes — NCAA Game Analysis
Kent State Golden Flashes defeated Akron Zips 35–20, a 15-point margin. Akron Zips led in total offense, 422 to 376. Akron Zips led in rushing yards, 147 to 82. Kent State Golden Flashes committed fewer turnovers, 1 to 2. Akron Zips converted 7 of 13 third downs; Kent State Golden Flashes converted 4 of 11.
Based on the recorded score and available team statistics. Source: ESPN game file.
Lineup
These are the players credited on the game file. That file does not list a starting lineup or positions.
Akron Zips
Passing
- #6Brayden Roggow
Rushing
- #1Jordan Gant
- #24Marquese Williams
- #13Sean Patrick
- #95Joseph Castle
- #6Brayden Roggow
Receiving
- #3Kyan Mason
- #4Miles Burris
- #9Marcel Williams
- #1Jordan Gant
- #84Wyatt Hook
- #83Elijah Alexander
- #85Conner Cravaack
Defense
- #18Dwight Nunoo
- #9Aamii Branch
- #32Donelius Johnson
- #17Caiden Newsome
- #13Rodrick Hunter
- #8Jon'Trell Mixon
- #20Mehki Flowers
- #15Terence Thomas
- #4Zach Hobson
- #29Tairan Davis Jr.
- #55Jalen Williams
- #90Kurtis Waye
- #7Jeremiah Jones
- #1Cyrus Durham
- #97Vann Kavals
- #14Khory Moss
- #23Daunte Curtis
- #56Omari Abor
Kent State Golden Flashes
Passing
- #12Dru DeShields
Rushing
- #22Brandon White
- #12Dru DeShields
- #5Jakorion Caffey
- #18Hunter Hopperton
- Team
Receiving
- #6Wayne Harris
- #22Brandon White
- #85Brendyn Smith
- #1Ardell Banks
- #18Hunter Hopperton
- #8Da'Realyst Clark
Defense
- #8Josue Cordoba
- #10Hayden Dawahare
- #4Rocco Nicholl
- #7Angelo Stockstill
- #5Thomas Aden
- #1A'tiq Muhammad
- #18Norey Johnson
- #2Joel Cordoba
- #20Rafael Terrero Jr.
- #3Derrick Jackson III
- #33Jaihien Roy
- #25Martell Buchanan
- #14Tyler Bivens
- #32Trey Rubinstein
- #24Tanner Mintz
- #88Mohammed Hazime
- #19DJ Barnes
- #26BuddyRow Garrer
- #11Camdon Wilborn
- #0Darian Blachewicz
- #27Lennox Lemon
- #23Ezekiel Castex
- #17Semaj Bridgeman
- #28Brodyn Bishop
- #91Dion'Dre Taylor
- #83Garrett Long