Barkley dazzles in No. 6 Penn State's 52-0 win over Akron
Saquon Barkley racked up 226 total yards and two touchdowns to lead No. 6 Penn State to a 52-0 win over Akron in the season opener on Saturday.
NCAA - Football
FINAL
Akron Zips
0
Penn State Nittany Lions
52
| 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AKR | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| PSU | 14 | 21 | 10 | 7 | 52 |
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Match Report
Last five matches
| Date | Opp | Result | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11/10/26 | vs Western Michigan Broncos | L 14-42 | NCAAF |
| 11/3/26 | vs Ohio Bobcats | L 20-28 | NCAAF |
| 10/24/26 | @ Kent State Golden Flashes | L 20-35 | NCAAF |
| 10/17/26 | @ Miami (OH) RedHawks | L 14-34 | NCAAF |
| 10/10/26 | vs Eastern Michigan Eagles | L 23-25 | NCAAF |
| Full Schedule | |||
Play by Play
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Touchdown 10:20 0-52
Tommy Stevens 5 Yd Run (Tyler Davis Kick)
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Touchdown 1:02 0-45
Mike Gesicki 2 Yd pass from Trace McSorley (Tyler Davis Kick)
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Field Goal 6:01 0-38
Tyler Davis 47 Yd Field Goal
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Touchdown 0:23 0-35
Saquon Barkley 30 Yd Run (Tyler Davis Kick)
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Touchdown 4:49 0-28
Saquon Barkley 3 Yd Run (Tyler Davis Kick)
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Touchdown 8:48 0-21
Trace McSorley 4 Yd Run (Tyler Davis Kick)
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Touchdown 0:49 0-14
Mike Gesicki 13 Yd pass from Trace McSorley (Tyler Davis Kick)
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Touchdown 8:13 0-7
DeAndre Thompkins 61 Yd Punt Return (Tyler Davis Kick)
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AKR
8 plays, 52 yards, 4:18 · End of Game
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PSU 4:18
4 plays, 18 yards, 1:24 · Punt
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AKR 5:42
3 plays, 0 yards, 1:21 · Punt
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PSU 7:03
3 plays, -4 yards, 2:08 · Punt
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AKR 9:11
3 plays, 4 yards, 1:09 · Punt
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PSU 10:20
5 plays, 66 yards, 1:56 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 10:20 0-52
Tommy Stevens 5 Yd Run (Tyler Davis Kick)
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AKR 12:16
6 plays, 5 yards, 3:46 · Punt
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PSU 1:02
3 plays, 58 yards, 1:23 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 1:02 0-45
Mike Gesicki 2 Yd pass from Trace McSorley (Tyler Davis Kick)
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AKR 2:25
5 plays, 6 yards, 3:36 · Punt
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PSU 6:01
8 plays, 62 yards, 4:03 · Field Goal
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Field Goal 6:01 0-38
Tyler Davis 47 Yd Field Goal
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AKR 10:04
3 plays, 8 yards, 1:28 · Punt
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PSU 11:32
6 plays, 35 yards, 3:28 · Downs
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AKR
1 play, 2 yards, 0:23 · End of Half
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PSU 0:23
5 plays, 45 yards, 1:51 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 0:23 0-35
Saquon Barkley 30 Yd Run (Tyler Davis Kick)
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AKR 2:14
6 plays, -2 yards, 2:35 · Punt
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PSU 4:49
5 plays, 62 yards, 2:30 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 4:49 0-28
Saquon Barkley 3 Yd Run (Tyler Davis Kick)
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AKR 7:19
3 plays, 0 yards, 1:29 · Punt
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PSU 8:48
3 plays, 87 yards, 0:51 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 8:48 0-21
Trace McSorley 4 Yd Run (Tyler Davis Kick)
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AKR 9:39
5 plays, 25 yards, 1:21 · Punt
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PSU 11:00
5 plays, 18 yards, 1:51 · Missed FG
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AKR 12:51
6 plays, 14 yards, 2:58 · Punt
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PSU 0:49
10 plays, 75 yards, 4:49 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 0:49 0-14
Mike Gesicki 13 Yd pass from Trace McSorley (Tyler Davis Kick)
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AKR 5:38
6 plays, 15 yards, 2:35 · Interception
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AKR 8:13
3 plays, 3 yards, 1:08 · Punt Return Touchdown
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Touchdown 8:13 0-7
DeAndre Thompkins 61 Yd Punt Return (Tyler Davis Kick)
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PSU 9:21
9 plays, 61 yards, 3:10 · Interception
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AKR 12:31
5 plays, 12 yards, 2:29 · Punt
Showing the last 34 of 34 events.
Team Stats
AKR
PSU
12
1st Downs
24
4-17
3rd down efficiency
3-9
0-0
4th down efficiency
1-2
159
Total Yards
569
86
Passing
322
14/29
Comp/Att
21/31
3.0
Yards per pass
10.4
73
Rushing
247
34
Rushing Attempts
34
2.1
Yards per rush
7.3
9-84
Penalties
5-45
1
Turnovers
1
0
Fumbles lost
0
1
Interceptions thrown
1
30:30
Possession
29:30
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