Kent State Golden Flashes at Akron Zips
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Undercuffler's TD with 26 seconds left gives Akron a win over Kent State for the Wagon Wheel
Akron trailed 27-10 entering the fourth quarter. Undercuffler capped a 16-play, 87-yard drive with a 22-yard touchdown pass to Jasaiah Gathings. Akron's next scoring drive lasted just 99 seconds as Lorenzo Lingard rushed for a 37-yard score to get within 27-24 with 3:32 left.
Kent State went three-and-out to give the ball back to Akron with 3:09 left. The Zips went 57 yards in nine plays, with Lingard gaining 15 yards on four carries. Lingard also made a key catch to get inside the 10-yard line, setting up Undercuffler's 5-yard sneak for the lead.
CJ Nunnally IV ended the game with a sack before he raced to the end zone to celebrate with his teammates holding the Wagon Wheel.
It was Akron's first comeback victory of 17 points or more since 2018.
Undercuffler threw for 298 yards and two touchdowns for Akron (2-7, 1-4 Mid-American Conference). Lingard had 22 carries for 106 yards and a touchdown.
Tommy Ulatowski had three touchdown passes for Kent State (1-8, 0-5). Chrishon McCray had six catches for 161 yards and two touchdowns.
How To Watch
How can I watch Kent State Golden Flashes vs. Akron Zips?
- TV Channel: Golden Flashes at Zips 2021 College Football, week 10, is broadcasted on ESPNU.
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Matchup Prediction
Scoring Summary
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TD | 1st Period 6:21 | Tommy Ulatowski 5 Yd Run (Andrew Glass PAT failed) |
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TD | 1st Period 1:48 | Daniel George 14 Yd pass from Jeff Undercuffler Jr. (Owen Wiley Kick) |
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TD | 2nd Period 9:36 | Chrishon McCray 36 Yd pass from Tommy Ulatowski (Andrew Glass Kick) |
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FG | 2nd Period 6:50 | Owen Wiley 29 Yd Field Goal |
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TD | 2nd Period 0:38 | Luke Floriea 19 Yd pass from Tommy Ulatowski (Andrew Glass Kick) |
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TD | 3rd Period 10:18 | Chrishon McCray 27 Yd pass from Tommy Ulatowski (Andrew Glass Kick) |
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TD | 4th Period 9:12 | Jasaiah Gathings 22 Yd pass from Jeff Undercuffler Jr. (Owen Wiley Kick) |
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TD | 4th Period 3:32 | Lorenzo Lingard 37 Yd Run (Owen Wiley Kick) |
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TD | 4th Period 0:26 | Jeff Undercuffler Jr. 5 Yd Run (Owen Wiley Kick) |
Statistics
 KENT |
 AKR |
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|---|---|---|
| 16 | 1st Downs | 22 |
| 5-14 | 3rd down efficiency | 6-14 |
| 2-3 | 4th down efficiency | 1-2 |
| 346 | Total Yards | 393 |
| 229 | Passing | 298 |
| 15-23 | Comp-Att | 23-39 |
| 10.0 | Yards per pass | 7.6 |
| 117 | Rushing | 95 |
| 36 | Rushing Attempts | 29 |
| 3.3 | Yards per rush | 3.3 |
| 6-59 | Penalties | 3-35 |
| 0 | Turnovers | 0 |
| 0 | Fumbles lost | 0 |
| 0 | Interceptions thrown | 0 |
| 30:08 | Possession | 29:52 |
Game Information
Location: Akron, OH
Attendance: 8,113 · Capacity:
Mid-American - East
| TEAM | OVR | CONF |
|---|---|---|
| Miami (OH) | 11-3 | 7-1 |
| Ohio | 10-3 | 6-2 |
| Bowling Green | 7-6 | 5-3 |
| Buffalo | 3-9 | 3-5 |
| Akron | 2-10 | 1-7 |
| Kent State | 1-11 | 0-8 |
Mid-American - West
| TEAM | OVER | CONF |
|---|---|---|
| Toledo | 11-3 | 8-0 |
| Northern Illinois | 7-6 | 5-3 |
| Eastern Michigan | 6-7 | 4-4 |
| Western Michigan | 4-8 | 3-5 |
| Ball State | 4-8 | 3-5 |
| Central Michigan | 5-7 | 3-5 |
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