Nelson, Edwards lead Akron past Morgan State 41-7
Kato Nelson passed for three touchdowns, Van Edwards ran for two and Akron rolled to a 41-0 win over Morgan State in the Zips' season opener on Saturday.
NCAA - Football
FINAL
Morgan State Bears
7
Akron Zips
41
| 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MORG | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 7 |
| AKRON | 17 | 10 | 14 | 0 | 41 |
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Match Report
Last five matches
| Date | Opp | Result | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11/7/26 | @ Delaware State Hornets | L 14-24 | NCAAF |
| 10/29/26 | vs South Carolina State Bulldogs | L 10-51 | NCAAF |
| 10/24/26 | vs Howard Bison | L 20-26 | NCAAF |
| 10/17/26 | @ Tennessee State Tigers | L 16-25 | NCAAF |
| 10/10/26 | vs Robert Morris Colonials | W 28-27 | NCAAF |
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Play by Play
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Touchdown 0:11 7-41
DeAndre Harris 1 Yd Run (Nicholas O'Shea Kick)
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Touchdown 9:10 0-41
Van Edwards Jr. 20 Yd Run (Jerry Fitschen Kick)
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Touchdown 13:16 0-34
Jonah Morris 34 Yd pass from Kato Nelson (Nick Gasser Kick)
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Touchdown 0:34 0-27
Andre Williams 32 Yd pass from Kato Nelson (Nick Gasser Kick)
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Field Goal 4:09 0-20
Nick Gasser 30 Yd Field Goal
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Touchdown 3:56 0-17
Kwadarrius Smith 35 Yd pass from Kato Nelson (Nick Gasser Kick)
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Touchdown 5:54 0-10
Van Edwards Jr. 21 Yd Run (Nick Gasser Kick)
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Field Goal 9:39 0-3
Nick Gasser 24 Yd Field Goal
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AKRON
1 play, 10 yards, 0:11 · End of Game
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MORG 0:11
9 plays, 66 yards, 3:16 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 0:11 7-41
DeAndre Harris 1 Yd Run (Nicholas O'Shea Kick)
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AKRON 3:27
4 plays, 6 yards, 2:04 · Downs
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MORG 5:31
5 plays, 23 yards, 1:59 · Downs
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AKRON 7:30
3 plays, 5 yards, 1:33 · Punt
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MORG 9:03
4 plays, 15 yards, 1:50 · Punt
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AKRON 10:53
5 plays, 29 yards, 1:47 · Interception
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MORG 12:40
6 plays, 17 yards, 2:29 · Punt
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AKRON 0:09
6 plays, 33 yards, 3:16 · Punt
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MORG 3:25
3 plays, -2 yards, 1:21 · Punt
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AKRON 4:46
2 plays, 2 yards, 0:49 · Interception
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MORG 5:35
5 plays, 9 yards, 3:35 · Punt
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AKRON 9:10
4 plays, 55 yards, 1:48 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 9:10 0-41
Van Edwards Jr. 20 Yd Run (Jerry Fitschen Kick)
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MORG 10:58
3 plays, -6 yards, 2:18 · Punt
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AKRON 13:16
4 plays, 75 yards, 1:44 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 13:16 0-34
Jonah Morris 34 Yd pass from Kato Nelson (Nick Gasser Kick)
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MORG
2 plays, 15 yards, 0:33 · End of Half
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AKRON 0:34
6 plays, 67 yards, 1:25 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 0:34 0-27
Andre Williams 32 Yd pass from Kato Nelson (Nick Gasser Kick)
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MORG 1:59
5 plays, 17 yards, 2:10 · Punt
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AKRON 4:09
11 plays, 72 yards, 5:53 · Field Goal
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Field Goal 4:09 0-20
Nick Gasser 30 Yd Field Goal
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MORG 10:02
6 plays, 13 yards, 2:50 · Punt
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AKRON 12:52
4 plays, 7 yards, 1:05 · Fumble
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MORG 13:57
4 plays, 19 yards, 1:22 · Interception
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AKRON 0:19
6 plays, 15 yards, 2:44 · Missed FG
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MORG 3:03
3 plays, 14 yards, 0:47 · Fumble
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AKRON 3:56
3 plays, 36 yards, 0:39 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 3:56 0-17
Kwadarrius Smith 35 Yd pass from Kato Nelson (Nick Gasser Kick)
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MORG 4:35
3 plays, -13 yards, 1:14 · Punt
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AKRON 5:54
5 plays, 35 yards, 2:35 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 5:54 0-10
Van Edwards Jr. 21 Yd Run (Nick Gasser Kick)
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MORG 8:29
3 plays, 4 yards, 1:10 · Interception
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AKRON 9:39
9 plays, 30 yards, 3:48 · Field Goal
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Field Goal 9:39 0-3
Nick Gasser 24 Yd Field Goal
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MORG 13:27
3 plays, -4 yards, 1:33 · Punt
Showing the last 38 of 38 events.
Team Stats
MORG
AKRON
13
1st Downs
26
2-14
3rd down efficiency
6-13
0-1
4th down efficiency
1-2
192
Total Yards
437
78
Passing
237
8/22
Comp/Att
18/31
3.5
Yards per pass
7.6
114
Rushing
200
42
Rushing Attempts
39
2.7
Yards per rush
5.1
8-90
Penalties
6-73
3
Turnovers
3
1
Fumbles lost
1
2
Interceptions thrown
2
28:39
Possession
31:21
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