Curtis' 3 TDs lifts UMass past winless Akron 37-29
Michael Curtis threw for two touchdowns and ran for another and UMass defeated Akron 37-29 on Saturday.
NCAA - Football
FINAL
Akron Zips
29
Massachusetts Minutemen
37
| 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AKR | 7 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 29 |
| MASS | 7 | 13 | 14 | 3 | 37 |
Warren McGuirk Alumni Stadium · 7,284 att.
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 5:24 29-37
Nate Stewart 17 Yd pass from Zach Gibson (Nate Stewart Pass to Zach Gibson for Two-Point Conversion)
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Field Goal 13:15 21-37
Cooper Garcia 34 Yd Field Goal
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Touchdown 1:48 21-34
Michiah Burton 2 Yd Run (Cory Smigel Kick)
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Touchdown 6:47 14-34
Michael Curtis 2 Yd Run (Cooper Garcia Kick)
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Touchdown 7:12 14-27
Sadiq Palmer 8 Yd pass from Michael Curtis (Cooper Garcia Kick)
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Field Goal 0:27 14-20
Cooper Garcia 38 Yd Field Goal
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Touchdown 2:02 14-17
Dustin Burkhart 3 Yd pass from Kato Nelson (Cory Smigel Kick)
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Field Goal 8:22 7-17
Cooper Garcia 30 Yd Field Goal
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Touchdown 13:12 7-14
Isaiah Rodgers 58 Yd Interception Return (Cooper Garcia Kick)
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Touchdown 6:57 7-7
Samuel Emilus 6 Yd pass from Michael Curtis (Cooper Garcia Kick)
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Touchdown 8:43 7-0
Julian Hicks 3 Yd pass from Kato Nelson (Cory Smigel Kick)
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MASS
10 plays, 71 yards, 5:24 · End of Game
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AKR 5:24
11 plays, 98 yards, 3:15 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 5:24 29-37
Nate Stewart 17 Yd pass from Zach Gibson (Nate Stewart Pass to Zach Gibson for Two-Point Conversion)
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MASS 8:39
3 plays, -2 yards, 1:58 · Punt
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AKR 10:37
5 plays, 16 yards, 2:38 · Downs
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MASS 13:15
7 plays, 49 yards, 3:33 · Field Goal
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Field Goal 13:15 21-37
Cooper Garcia 34 Yd Field Goal
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AKR 1:48
7 plays, 80 yards, 2:55 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 1:48 21-34
Michiah Burton 2 Yd Run (Cory Smigel Kick)
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MASS 4:43
3 plays, 8 yards, 1:34 · Punt
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AKR 6:17
3 plays, 0 yards, 0:30 · Punt
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MASS 6:47
1 play, 2 yards, 0:05 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 6:47 14-34
Michael Curtis 2 Yd Run (Cooper Garcia Kick)
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AKR 6:52
1 play, 0 yards, 0:20 · Interception
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MASS 7:12
12 plays, 72 yards, 4:04 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 7:12 14-27
Sadiq Palmer 8 Yd pass from Michael Curtis (Cooper Garcia Kick)
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AKR 11:16
7 plays, 25 yards, 3:44 · Punt
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AKR
1 play, -3 yards, 0:27 · End of Half
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MASS 0:27
10 plays, 37 yards, 1:35 · Field Goal
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Field Goal 0:27 14-20
Cooper Garcia 38 Yd Field Goal
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AKR 2:02
13 plays, 75 yards, 6:20 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 2:02 14-17
Dustin Burkhart 3 Yd pass from Kato Nelson (Cory Smigel Kick)
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MASS 8:22
10 plays, 46 yards, 3:50 · Field Goal
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Field Goal 8:22 7-17
Cooper Garcia 30 Yd Field Goal
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AKR 12:12
3 plays, -1 yard, 1:00 · Punt
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AKR 13:12
3 plays, 14 yards, 1:01 · Interception Touchdown
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Touchdown 13:12 7-14
Isaiah Rodgers 58 Yd Interception Return (Cooper Garcia Kick)
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MASS 14:13
3 plays, 1 yard, 0:47 · Punt
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AKR
3 plays, -5 yards, 2:03 · Punt
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MASS 2:03
8 plays, 30 yards, 3:27 · Punt
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AKR 5:30
5 plays, 45 yards, 1:27 · Fumble
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MASS 6:57
5 plays, 75 yards, 1:46 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 6:57 7-7
Samuel Emilus 6 Yd pass from Michael Curtis (Cooper Garcia Kick)
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AKR 8:43
7 plays, 61 yards, 3:22 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 8:43 7-0
Julian Hicks 3 Yd pass from Kato Nelson (Cory Smigel Kick)
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MASS 12:05
6 plays, 39 yards, 2:55 · Interception
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Team Stats
AKR
MASS
22
1st Downs
24
8-14
3rd down efficiency
10-17
1-2
4th down efficiency
1-1
406
Total Yards
433
335
Passing
213
28/42
Comp/Att
19/33
8.0
Yards per pass
6.5
71
Rushing
220
27
Rushing Attempts
42
2.6
Yards per rush
5.2
6-43
Penalties
8-60
3
Turnovers
1
1
Fumbles lost
0
2
Interceptions thrown
1
29:02
Possession
30:58
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