Central Michigan runs over Akron 45-24 in MAC opener
David Moore threw for 316 yards and a pair of touchdowns in his Central Michigan debut to lead the Chippewas to a 45-24 victory over Akron on Saturday in a Mid-Athletic Conference opener.
NCAA - Football
FINAL
Akron Zips
24
Central Michigan Chippewas
45
| 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AKR | 0 | 10 | 0 | 14 | 24 |
| CMU | 3 | 24 | 3 | 15 | 45 |
Kelly/Shorts Stadium · 18,641 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 1:56 24-45
Kobe Lewis 2 Yd Run (Ryan Tice Kick)
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Touchdown 3:44 24-38
Nate Stewart 7 Yd pass from Kato Nelson (Jerry Fitschen Kick)
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Touchdown 7:39 17-38
Kobe Lewis 11 Yd Run (David Moore Pass to Kalil Pimpleton for Two-Point Conversion)
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Touchdown 11:15 17-30
Brandon Junk 3 Yd pass from Kato Nelson (Jerry Fitschen Kick)
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Field Goal 6:00 10-30
Ryan Tice 35 Yd Field Goal
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Touchdown 0:02 10-27
Maverick Wolfley 5 Yd pass from Kato Nelson (Jerry Fitschen Kick)
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Touchdown 0:37 3-27
Kalil Pimpleton 35 Yd pass from David Moore (Ryan Tice Kick)
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Field Goal 3:35 3-20
Ryan Tice 43 Yd Field Goal
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Field Goal 7:48 3-17
Jerry Fitschen 40 Yd Field Goal
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Touchdown 11:23 0-17
Tony Poljan 2 Yd pass from David Moore (Ryan Tice Kick)
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Touchdown 14:15 0-10
Kobe Lewis 4 Yd Run (Ryan Tice Kick)
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Field Goal 6:12 0-3
Ryan Tice 24 Yd Field Goal
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CMU
0 plays, 0 yards, 0:00
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AKR
7 plays, 22 yards, 1:56 · Downs
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CMU 1:56
2 plays, 45 yards, 0:12 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 1:56 24-45
Kobe Lewis 2 Yd Run (Ryan Tice Kick)
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AKR 2:08
4 plays, -1 yard, 1:36 · Downs
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AKR 3:44
7 plays, 42 yards, 2:13 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 3:44 24-38
Nate Stewart 7 Yd pass from Kato Nelson (Jerry Fitschen Kick)
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CMU 5:57
1 play, 15 yards, 0:16 · Fumble
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AKR 6:13
4 plays, 0 yards, 1:26 · Fumble
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CMU 7:39
7 plays, 75 yards, 3:36 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 7:39 17-38
Kobe Lewis 11 Yd Run (David Moore Pass to Kalil Pimpleton for Two-Point Conversion)
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AKR 11:15
15 plays, 80 yards, 5:17 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 11:15 17-30
Brandon Junk 3 Yd pass from Kato Nelson (Jerry Fitschen Kick)
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CMU 1:32
4 plays, -5 yards, 2:11 · Punt
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AKR 3:43
3 plays, 1 yard, 2:17 · Punt
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CMU 6:00
12 plays, 60 yards, 5:24 · Field Goal
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Field Goal 6:00 10-30
Ryan Tice 35 Yd Field Goal
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AKR 11:24
3 plays, 9 yards, 2:08 · Punt
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CMU 13:32
3 plays, 3 yards, 1:28 · Punt
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CMU
1 play, -1 yard, 0:02 · End of Half
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AKR 0:02
4 plays, 55 yards, 0:35 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 0:02 10-27
Maverick Wolfley 5 Yd pass from Kato Nelson (Jerry Fitschen Kick)
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CMU 0:37
7 plays, 79 yards, 1:27 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 0:37 3-27
Kalil Pimpleton 35 Yd pass from David Moore (Ryan Tice Kick)
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AKR 2:04
4 plays, 20 yards, 1:31 · Punt
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CMU 3:35
9 plays, 50 yards, 4:13 · Field Goal
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Field Goal 3:35 3-20
Ryan Tice 43 Yd Field Goal
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AKR 7:48
7 plays, 46 yards, 3:35 · Field Goal
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Field Goal 7:48 3-17
Jerry Fitschen 40 Yd Field Goal
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CMU 11:23
3 plays, 5 yards, 1:26 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 11:23 0-17
Tony Poljan 2 Yd pass from David Moore (Ryan Tice Kick)
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AKR 12:49
3 plays, 5 yards, 1:26 · Interception
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CMU 14:15
8 plays, 78 yards, 3:19 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 14:15 0-10
Kobe Lewis 4 Yd Run (Ryan Tice Kick)
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AKR 2:34
8 plays, 14 yards, 3:38 · Punt
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CMU 6:12
7 plays, 57 yards, 2:25 · Field Goal
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Field Goal 6:12 0-3
Ryan Tice 24 Yd Field Goal
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AKR 8:37
3 plays, 2 yards, 1:27 · Punt
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CMU 10:04
5 plays, 37 yards, 2:51 · Punt
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AKR 12:55
5 plays, 7 yards, 2:05 · Punt
Showing the last 40 of 40 events.
Team Stats
AKR
CMU
16
1st Downs
21
4-16
3rd down efficiency
6-13
1-5
4th down efficiency
1-1
326
Total Yards
533
282
Passing
344
29/47
Comp/Att
21/32
6.0
Yards per pass
10.8
42
Rushing
189
29
Rushing Attempts
34
1.4
Yards per rush
5.6
8-50
Penalties
7-70
2
Turnovers
1
1
Fumbles lost
1
1
Interceptions thrown
0
31:10
Possession
28:50
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