Iowa State holds off Akron 26-13
Zeb Noland threw for 233 yards and a touchdown, David Montgomery had 107 yards rushing and a score and Iowa State held off Akron 26-13 on Saturday for its first win of the season.
NCAA - Football
FINAL
Akron Zips
13
Iowa State Cyclones
26
| 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AKRON | 7 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 13 |
| ISU | 7 | 10 | 0 | 9 | 26 |
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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 |
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Play by Play
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Field Goal 0:30 13-26
Connor Assalley 37 Yd Field Goal
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Field Goal 9:50 13-23
Connor Assalley 33 Yd Field Goal
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Field Goal 14:56 13-20
Connor Assalley 29 Yd Field Goal
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Field Goal 7:59 13-17
Nick Gasser 49 Yd Field Goal
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Touchdown 0:30 10-17
David Montgomery 1 Yd Run (Connor Assalley Kick)
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Field Goal 5:21 10-10
Nick Gasser 45 Yd Field Goal
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Field Goal 10:45 7-10
Connor Assalley 27 Yd Field Goal
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Touchdown 3:36 7-7
Hakeem Butler 24 Yd pass from Zeb Noland (Connor Assalley Kick)
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Touchdown 6:23 7-0
Andre Williams 26 Yd pass from Kato Nelson (Nick Gasser Kick)
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AKRON
2 plays, 25 yards, 0:16 · End of Game
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ISU 0:30
4 plays, 3 yards, 1:37 · Field Goal
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Field Goal 0:30 13-26
Connor Assalley 37 Yd Field Goal
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AKRON 2:07
4 plays, -6 yards, 0:27 · Downs
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ISU 2:34
8 plays, 51 yards, 4:55 · Fumble
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AKRON 7:29
6 plays, 37 yards, 2:21 · Punt
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ISU 9:50
8 plays, 39 yards, 4:07 · Field Goal
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Field Goal 9:50 13-23
Connor Assalley 33 Yd Field Goal
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AKRON 13:57
3 plays, 7 yards, 0:59 · Punt
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ISU 14:56
8 plays, 44 yards, 3:09 · Field Goal
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Field Goal 14:56 13-20
Connor Assalley 29 Yd Field Goal
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AKRON 3:05
3 plays, 6 yards, 2:04 · Punt
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ISU 5:09
4 plays, 27 yards, 2:44 · Punt
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AKRON 7:59
12 plays, 46 yards, 5:17 · Field Goal
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Field Goal 7:59 13-17
Nick Gasser 49 Yd Field Goal
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ISU 13:16
4 plays, 18 yards, 1:44 · Punt
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AKRON
1 play, -1 yard, 0:30 · End of Half
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ISU 0:30
11 plays, 74 yards, 4:46 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 0:30 10-17
David Montgomery 1 Yd Run (Connor Assalley Kick)
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AKRON 5:21
10 plays, 37 yards, 5:24 · Field Goal
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Field Goal 5:21 10-10
Nick Gasser 45 Yd Field Goal
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ISU 10:45
6 plays, 22 yards, 1:56 · Field Goal
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Field Goal 10:45 7-10
Connor Assalley 27 Yd Field Goal
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AKRON 12:41
3 plays, 6 yards, 1:35 · Punt
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ISU 14:16
7 plays, 29 yards, 2:29 · Punt
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AKRON 1:45
4 plays, 19 yards, 1:51 · Punt
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ISU 3:36
6 plays, 49 yards, 2:38 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 3:36 7-7
Hakeem Butler 24 Yd pass from Zeb Noland (Connor Assalley Kick)
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AKRON 6:23
3 plays, 26 yards, 0:51 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 6:23 7-0
Andre Williams 26 Yd pass from Kato Nelson (Nick Gasser Kick)
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ISU 7:14
2 plays, 2 yards, 0:12 · Fumble
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AKRON 7:26
5 plays, 16 yards, 2:16 · Punt
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ISU 9:42
5 plays, 22 yards, 2:54 · Punt
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AKRON 12:36
5 plays, 46 yards, 2:24 · Interception
Showing the last 34 of 34 events.
Team Stats
AKRON
ISU
15
1st Downs
21
5-14
3rd down efficiency
6-16
0-1
4th down efficiency
1-1
244
Total Yards
365
153
Passing
233
12/28
Comp/Att
26/34
5.5
Yards per pass
6.9
91
Rushing
132
31
Rushing Attempts
35
2.9
Yards per rush
3.8
6-45
Penalties
5-50
1
Turnovers
2
0
Fumbles lost
2
1
Interceptions thrown
0
26:29
Possession
33:31
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