Ohio reaches bowl eligibility with a 52-3 win against Akron
Nathan Rourke threw for 308 yards and four touchdowns and Ohio routed Akron 52-3 on Tuesday night.
NCAA - Football
FINAL
Ohio Bobcats
52
Akron Zips
3
| 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| OHIO | 14 | 17 | 7 | 14 | 52 |
| AKR | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
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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 6:41 52-3
Ja'Vahri Portis 3 Yd Run (Louie Zervos Kick)
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Touchdown 12:03 45-3
Nathan Rourke 1 Yd Run (Louie Zervos Kick)
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Touchdown 12:06 38-3
O'Shaan Allison 7 Yd Run (Louie Zervos Kick)
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Touchdown 0:44 31-3
Shane Hooks 11 Yd pass from Nathan Rourke (Louie Zervos Kick)
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Touchdown 9:15 24-3
Ryan Luehrman 9 Yd pass from Nathan Rourke (Louie Zervos Kick)
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Field Goal 14:55 17-3
Louie Zervos 40 Yd Field Goal
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Touchdown 4:59 14-3
Shane Hooks 39 Yd pass from Nathan Rourke (Louie Zervos Kick)
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Field Goal 7:20 7-3
Cory Smigel 25 Yd Field Goal
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Touchdown 9:55 7-0
DL Knock 53 Yd pass from Nathan Rourke (Louie Zervos Kick)
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OHIO
6 plays, 26 yards, 4:08 · End of Game
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AKR 4:08
5 plays, 13 yards, 2:22 · Interception
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OHIO 6:41
8 plays, 55 yards, 4:32 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 6:41 52-3
Ja'Vahri Portis 3 Yd Run (Louie Zervos Kick)
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AKR 11:13
2 plays, -5 yards, 0:50 · Interception
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OHIO 12:03
14 plays, 80 yards, 7:53 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 12:03 45-3
Nathan Rourke 1 Yd Run (Louie Zervos Kick)
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AKR 4:56
10 plays, 31 yards, 4:25 · Punt
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OHIO 9:21
3 plays, 2 yards, 0:57 · Punt
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AKR 10:18
3 plays, -5 yards, 1:40 · Punt
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OHIO 12:06
7 plays, 80 yards, 2:48 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 12:06 38-3
O'Shaan Allison 7 Yd Run (Louie Zervos Kick)
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AKR
1 play, -1 yard, 0:44 · End of Half
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OHIO 0:44
5 plays, 69 yards, 1:16 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 0:44 31-3
Shane Hooks 11 Yd pass from Nathan Rourke (Louie Zervos Kick)
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AKR 2:00
3 plays, 5 yards, 1:31 · Punt
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OHIO 3:31
7 plays, 27 yards, 3:28 · Punt
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AKR 6:59
3 plays, 2 yards, 2:16 · Punt
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OHIO 9:15
9 plays, 70 yards, 4:11 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 9:15 24-3
Ryan Luehrman 9 Yd pass from Nathan Rourke (Louie Zervos Kick)
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AKR 13:26
4 plays, 5 yards, 1:21 · Punt
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OHIO 14:55
6 plays, 59 yards, 2:27 · Field Goal
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Field Goal 14:55 17-3
Louie Zervos 40 Yd Field Goal
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AKR 2:22
3 plays, 0 yards, 0:26 · Punt
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OHIO 2:48
3 plays, 19 yards, 1:10 · Fumble
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AKR 3:58
3 plays, -2 yards, 1:01 · Punt
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OHIO 4:59
5 plays, 73 yards, 2:15 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 4:59 14-3
Shane Hooks 39 Yd pass from Nathan Rourke (Louie Zervos Kick)
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AKR 7:20
5 plays, 10 yards, 1:44 · Field Goal
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Field Goal 7:20 7-3
Cory Smigel 25 Yd Field Goal
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OHIO 9:04
1 play, -11 yards, 0:12 · Fumble
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AKR 9:16
3 plays, 0 yards, 0:31 · Punt
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OHIO 9:55
1 play, 53 yards, 0:11 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 9:55 7-0
DL Knock 53 Yd pass from Nathan Rourke (Louie Zervos Kick)
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AKR 10:06
3 plays, 5 yards, 1:25 · Punt
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OHIO 11:31
3 plays, 6 yards, 1:54 · Punt
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AKR 13:25
5 plays, 13 yards, 1:35 · Punt
Showing the last 37 of 37 events.
Team Stats
OHIO
AKR
25
1st Downs
7
10-15
3rd down efficiency
2-13
0-0
4th down efficiency
0-0
603
Total Yards
74
352
Passing
33
22/31
Comp/Att
4/27
11.4
Yards per pass
1.2
251
Rushing
41
46
Rushing Attempts
25
5.5
Yards per rush
1.6
6-51
Penalties
4-39
2
Turnovers
2
2
Fumbles lost
0
0
Interceptions thrown
2
37:34
Possession
22:26
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