Nelson throws for 4 TDs, Akron beats Ohio 37-34
Kato Nelson was 22-of-38 passing for 322 yards and four touchdowns with no interceptions and added 45 yards rushing to help Akron beat Ohio 37-34 on Tuesday night.
NCAA - Football
FINAL
Ohio Bobcats
34
Akron Zips
37
| 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| OHIO | 14 | 10 | 3 | 7 | 34 |
| AKR | 10 | 20 | 0 | 7 | 37 |
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Match Report
Last five matches
| Date | Opp | Result | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11/10/26 | @ Miami (OH) RedHawks | L 17-34 | NCAAF |
| 11/3/26 | @ Akron Zips | W 28-20 | NCAAF |
| 10/24/26 | vs Eastern Michigan Eagles | W 24-20 | NCAAF |
| 10/17/26 | @ Sacramento State Hornets | W 48-7 | NCAAF |
| 10/10/26 | vs Central Michigan Chippewas | W 31-14 | NCAAF |
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Play by Play
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Touchdown 5:58 34-37
Nathan Rourke 13 Yd Run (Louie Zervos Kick)
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Touchdown 11:30 27-37
Manny Morgan 8 Yd Run (Nick Gasser Kick)
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Field Goal 3:17 27-30
Louie Zervos 46 Yd Field Goal
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Touchdown 5:01 24-30
Kwadarrius Smith 54 Yd pass from Kato Nelson (Two-Point Run Conversion Failed)
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Field Goal 6:14 24-24
Louie Zervos 19 Yd Field Goal
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Touchdown 10:56 21-24
Austin Wolf 23 Yd pass from Kato Nelson (Nick Gasser Kick)
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Touchdown 11:12 21-17
Kwadarrius Smith 71 Yd pass from Kato Nelson (Nick Gasser Kick)
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Touchdown 14:54 21-10
Dorian Brown 5 Yd Run (Louie Zervos Kick)
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Touchdown 1:32 14-10
Nathan Rourke 3 Yd pass from Brendan Cope (Louie Zervos Kick)
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Touchdown 4:13 7-10
A.J. Coney 16 Yd pass from Kato Nelson (Nick Gasser Kick)
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Field Goal 5:45 7-3
Nick Gasser 19 Yd Field Goal
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Touchdown 12:56 7-0
Nathan Rourke 68 Yd Run (Louie Zervos Kick)
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AKR
6 plays, -4 yards, 2:41 · End of Game
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OHIO 2:41
4 plays, 6 yards, 2:03 · Downs
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AKR 4:44
3 plays, -2 yards, 1:09 · Punt
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OHIO 5:58
11 plays, 71 yards, 5:28 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 5:58 34-37
Nathan Rourke 13 Yd Run (Louie Zervos Kick)
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AKR 11:30
5 plays, 24 yards, 2:04 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 11:30 27-37
Manny Morgan 8 Yd Run (Nick Gasser Kick)
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OHIO 13:34
3 plays, 18 yards, 1:00 · Interception
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AKR 14:34
3 plays, 9 yards, 0:44 · Punt
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OHIO 0:18
3 plays, 8 yards, 1:15 · Punt
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AKR 1:33
3 plays, 8 yards, 1:39 · Punt
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OHIO 3:17
8 plays, 58 yards, 4:51 · Field Goal
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Field Goal 3:17 27-30
Louie Zervos 46 Yd Field Goal
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AKR 8:08
10 plays, 36 yards, 5:06 · Punt
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OHIO 13:14
3 plays, 18 yards, 1:38 · Punt
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OHIO
7 plays, 38 yards, 0:57 · End of Half
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AKR 0:57
8 plays, 39 yards, 2:58 · Punt
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OHIO 3:55
3 plays, 9 yards, 1:06 · Punt
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AKR 5:01
3 plays, 77 yards, 1:07 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 5:01 24-30
Kwadarrius Smith 54 Yd pass from Kato Nelson (Two-Point Run Conversion Failed)
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OHIO 6:14
11 plays, 74 yards, 4:42 · Field Goal
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Field Goal 6:14 24-24
Louie Zervos 19 Yd Field Goal
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AKR 10:56
1 play, 23 yards, 0:07 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 10:56 21-24
Austin Wolf 23 Yd pass from Kato Nelson (Nick Gasser Kick)
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OHIO 11:03
0 plays, 0 yards, 0:09 · Fumble
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AKR 11:03
1 play, 71 yards, 0:20 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 11:12 21-17
Kwadarrius Smith 71 Yd pass from Kato Nelson (Nick Gasser Kick)
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OHIO 11:23
3 plays, 0 yards, 2:08 · Punt
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AKR 13:31
3 plays, 7 yards, 1:17 · Punt
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OHIO 14:54
2 plays, 6 yards, 0:15 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 14:54 21-10
Dorian Brown 5 Yd Run (Louie Zervos Kick)
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AKR 0:09
3 plays, 8 yards, 1:18 · Punt
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OHIO 1:32
6 plays, 57 yards, 2:34 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 1:32 14-10
Nathan Rourke 3 Yd pass from Brendan Cope (Louie Zervos Kick)
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AKR 4:13
4 plays, 26 yards, 0:44 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 4:13 7-10
A.J. Coney 16 Yd pass from Kato Nelson (Nick Gasser Kick)
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OHIO 4:57
2 plays, 25 yards, 0:41 · Interception
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AKR 5:45
15 plays, 75 yards, 7:05 · Field Goal
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Field Goal 5:45 7-3
Nick Gasser 19 Yd Field Goal
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OHIO 12:56
2 plays, 76 yards, 0:42 · Touchdown
Showing the last 40 of 42 events.
Team Stats
OHIO
AKR
23
1st Downs
18
2-12
3rd down efficiency
6-17
1-2
4th down efficiency
1-1
395
Total Yards
443
113
Passing
322
10/23
Comp/Att
22/38
4.9
Yards per pass
8.5
282
Rushing
121
43
Rushing Attempts
32
6.6
Yards per rush
3.8
2-19
Penalties
16-167
3
Turnovers
0
1
Fumbles lost
0
2
Interceptions thrown
0
29:46
Possession
30:14
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