Undercuffler throws 3 TD passes, Akron gets first MAC win
— Jeff Undercuffler threw for 312 yards and three touchdowns, leading Akron to a 44-12 victory over Northern Illinois on Saturday in the season finale for both teams.
NCAA - Football
FINAL
Akron Zips
44
Northern Illinois Huskies
12
| 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AKR | 0 | 20 | 7 | 17 | 44 |
| NIU | 6 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 12 |
Huskie Stadium · 6,288 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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Field Goal 3:28 44-12
John Richardson 24 Yd Field Goal
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Field Goal 7:07 44-9
Cory Smigel 31 Yd Field Goal
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Touchdown 13:07 41-9
Tyson Durant 76 Yd Interception Return (Cory Smigel Kick)
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Touchdown 14:55 34-9
Clyde Price III 8 Yd Run (Cory Smigel Kick)
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Field Goal 6:05 27-9
John Richardson 34 Yd Field Goal
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Touchdown 10:45 27-6
Alex Adams 61 Yd pass from Jeff Undercuffler Jr. (Cory Smigel Kick)
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Field Goal 0:22 20-6
Cory Smigel 31 Yd Field Goal
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Touchdown 3:33 17-6
Alex Adams 4 Yd pass from Jeff Undercuffler Jr. (Cory Smigel Kick)
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Touchdown 6:26 10-6
Daniel George 15 Yd pass from Jeff Undercuffler Jr. (Cory Smigel Kick)
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Field Goal 12:22 3-6
Cory Smigel 33 Yd Field Goal
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Field Goal 0:20 0-6
John Richardson 32 Yd Field Goal
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Field Goal 6:51 0-3
John Richardson 22 Yd Field Goal
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AKR
7 plays, 37 yards, 3:25 · End of Game
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NIU 3:28
8 plays, 32 yards, 2:51 · Field Goal
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Field Goal 3:28 44-12
John Richardson 24 Yd Field Goal
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NIU 6:19
3 plays, 3 yards, 0:48 · Punt
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AKR 7:07
8 plays, 54 yards, 3:43 · Field Goal
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Field Goal 7:07 44-9
Cory Smigel 31 Yd Field Goal
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NIU 10:50
7 plays, 14 yards, 2:16 · Punt
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NIU 13:07
9 plays, 51 yards, 1:48 · Interception Touchdown
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Touchdown 13:07 41-9
Tyson Durant 76 Yd Interception Return (Cory Smigel Kick)
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AKR 14:55
11 plays, 88 yards, 6:01 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 14:55 34-9
Clyde Price III 8 Yd Run (Cory Smigel Kick)
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NIU 6:05
12 plays, 59 yards, 4:40 · Field Goal
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Field Goal 6:05 27-9
John Richardson 34 Yd Field Goal
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AKR 10:45
3 plays, 73 yards, 1:17 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 10:45 27-6
Alex Adams 61 Yd pass from Jeff Undercuffler Jr. (Cory Smigel Kick)
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NIU 12:02
3 plays, -4 yards, 1:02 · Punt
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AKR 13:04
3 plays, 7 yards, 1:56 · Punt
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NIU
1 play, -1 yard, 0:16 · End of Half
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AKR 0:22
11 plays, 78 yards, 1:32 · Field Goal
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Field Goal 0:22 20-6
Cory Smigel 31 Yd Field Goal
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NIU 1:54
3 plays, 4 yards, 1:34 · Punt
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AKR 3:33
5 plays, 35 yards, 2:19 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 3:33 17-6
Alex Adams 4 Yd pass from Jeff Undercuffler Jr. (Cory Smigel Kick)
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NIU 5:52
3 plays, 1 yard, 0:27 · Interception
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AKR 6:26
10 plays, 84 yards, 4:28 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 6:26 10-6
Daniel George 15 Yd pass from Jeff Undercuffler Jr. (Cory Smigel Kick)
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NIU 10:54
3 plays, 3 yards, 1:28 · Punt
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AKR 12:22
7 plays, 59 yards, 2:58 · Field Goal
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Field Goal 12:22 3-6
Cory Smigel 33 Yd Field Goal
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NIU 0:20
12 plays, 33 yards, 5:33 · Field Goal
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Field Goal 0:20 0-6
John Richardson 32 Yd Field Goal
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AKR 5:53
3 plays, 14 yards, 0:58 · Interception
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NIU 6:51
13 plays, 53 yards, 5:35 · Field Goal
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Field Goal 6:51 0-3
John Richardson 22 Yd Field Goal
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AKR 12:26
4 plays, 8 yards, 1:20 · Downs
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NIU 13:46
3 plays, 3 yards, 1:14 · Punt
Showing the last 36 of 36 events.
Team Stats
AKR
NIU
29
1st Downs
17
3-9
3rd down efficiency
4-18
0-1
4th down efficiency
3-3
512
Total Yards
261
312
Passing
172
21/32
Comp/Att
17/38
9.8
Yards per pass
4.5
200
Rushing
89
37
Rushing Attempts
38
5.4
Yards per rush
2.3
8-45
Penalties
7-80
2
Turnovers
2
1
Fumbles lost
0
1
Interceptions thrown
2
30:09
Possession
29:51
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