Rourke, Bangura help lead Ohio to 55-34 win over Akron
— Kurtis Rourke passed for three touchdowns, Sieh Bangura ran for three and added another receiving and Ohio beat Akron 55-34 on Saturday.
NCAA - Football
FINAL
Akron Zips
34
Ohio Bobcats
55
| 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AKR | 0 | 13 | 7 | 14 | 34 |
| OHIO | 14 | 14 | 20 | 7 | 55 |
Peden Stadium · 23,108 att.
Match Report
Last five matches
| Date | Opp | Result | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| 10/3/26 | @ Central Michigan Chippewas | L 17-41 | NCAAF |
| Full Schedule | |||
Play by Play
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Touchdown 3:08 34-55
Sieh Bangura 6 Yd Run (Nathanial Vakos Kick)
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Touchdown 5:24 34-48
Clyde Price III 1 Yd Run (Noah Perez Kick)
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Touchdown 14:54 27-48
Clyde Price III 3 Yd Run (Noah Perez Kick)
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Touchdown 4:54 20-48
Jack McCrory 13 Yd Fumble Return (Nathanial Vakos Kick)
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Touchdown 5:13 20-41
Sieh Bangura 25 Yd pass from Kurtis Rourke (Nathanial Vakos PAT failed)
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Touchdown 9:14 20-35
Sam Wiglusz 30 Yd pass from Kurtis Rourke (Nathanial Vakos Kick)
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Touchdown 11:38 20-28
Clyde Price III 4 Yd Run (Noah Perez Kick)
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Touchdown 0:00 13-28
Sieh Bangura 1 Yd Run (Nathanial Vakos Kick)
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Touchdown 0:45 13-21
DJ Irons 18 Yd Run (Noah Perez Kick)
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Field Goal 6:28 6-21
Noah Perez 42 Yd Field Goal
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Touchdown 9:29 3-21
Sieh Bangura 12 Yd Run (Nathanial Vakos Kick)
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Field Goal 13:26 3-14
Noah Perez 25 Yd Field Goal
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Touchdown 3:31 0-14
Nolan McCormick 8 Yd Run (Nathanial Vakos Kick)
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Touchdown 14:48 0-7
Sam Wiglusz 75 Yd pass from Kurtis Rourke (Nathanial Vakos Kick)
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OHIO
3 plays, -9 yards, 1:40 · End of Game
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AKR 1:40
6 plays, 28 yards, 1:21 · Interception
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OHIO 3:08
4 plays, 48 yards, 2:15 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 3:08 34-55
Sieh Bangura 6 Yd Run (Nathanial Vakos Kick)
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AKR 5:24
13 plays, 83 yards, 6:24 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 5:24 34-48
Clyde Price III 1 Yd Run (Noah Perez Kick)
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OHIO 11:48
5 plays, 21 yards, 3:00 · Punt
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AKR 14:54
10 plays, 72 yards, 4:54 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 14:54 27-48
Clyde Price III 3 Yd Run (Noah Perez Kick)
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AKR 4:54
2 plays, -6 yards, 0:13 · Fumble Return Touchdown
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Touchdown 4:54 20-48
Jack McCrory 13 Yd Fumble Return (Nathanial Vakos Kick)
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OHIO 5:13
6 plays, 65 yards, 2:13 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 5:13 20-41
Sieh Bangura 25 Yd pass from Kurtis Rourke (Nathanial Vakos PAT failed)
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AKR 7:26
5 plays, 15 yards, 1:42 · Punt
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OHIO 9:14
5 plays, 60 yards, 2:16 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 9:14 20-35
Sam Wiglusz 30 Yd pass from Kurtis Rourke (Nathanial Vakos Kick)
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AKR 11:38
10 plays, 65 yards, 3:22 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 11:38 20-28
Clyde Price III 4 Yd Run (Noah Perez Kick)
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OHIO
6 plays, 78 yards, 0:41 · Touchdown
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AKR 0:45
9 plays, 83 yards, 1:46 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 0:00 13-28
Sieh Bangura 1 Yd Run (Nathanial Vakos Kick)
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Touchdown 0:45 13-21
DJ Irons 18 Yd Run (Noah Perez Kick)
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OHIO 2:31
9 plays, 63 yards, 3:52 · Downs
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AKR 6:28
7 plays, 51 yards, 3:01 · Field Goal
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Field Goal 6:28 6-21
Noah Perez 42 Yd Field Goal
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OHIO 9:29
7 plays, 89 yards, 3:50 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 9:29 3-21
Sieh Bangura 12 Yd Run (Nathanial Vakos Kick)
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AKR 13:26
10 plays, 61 yards, 4:59 · Field Goal
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Field Goal 13:26 3-14
Noah Perez 25 Yd Field Goal
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OHIO 3:31
12 plays, 63 yards, 7:06 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 3:31 0-14
Nolan McCormick 8 Yd Run (Nathanial Vakos Kick)
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AKR 10:37
10 plays, 43 yards, 4:06 · Downs
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OHIO 14:48
1 play, 75 yards, 0:12 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 14:48 0-7
Sam Wiglusz 75 Yd pass from Kurtis Rourke (Nathanial Vakos Kick)
Showing the last 34 of 34 events.
Team Stats
AKR
OHIO
33
1st Downs
25
3-10
3rd down efficiency
2-7
3-4
4th down efficiency
1-2
478
Total Yards
561
418
Passing
427
43/54
Comp/Att
24/27
7.7
Yards per pass
15.8
60
Rushing
134
26
Rushing Attempts
31
2.3
Yards per rush
4.3
3-22
Penalties
6-47
2
Turnovers
0
1
Fumbles lost
0
1
Interceptions thrown
0
32:24
Possession
27:36
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