Akron Zips at Buffalo Bulls
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Finley throws two TDs, runs for another in Akron's 24-16 win over Buffalo
The Zips (3-6, 2/3 Mid-American) were down 10-3 coming out of halftime. Finley found Kyan Mason for a 9-yard touchdown to tie the score, and Conner Cravaack on a 5-yard throw into the end zone to take the lead. Finley's 38-yard run made it 24-13 for Akron.
Finley went 17-for-32, with 230 yards in the air and 12 yards on the ground. The win snapped a seven-game losing streak against Buffalo (4-4, 3-1) dating back to 2017.
Gage Summers intercepted the ball with 33 seconds left on the clock to seal the victory for Akron. The Zips’ defense forced five turnovers, the most in a game since 2021.
Bulls quarterback Ta'Quan Roberson had 266 yards and one touchdown, and was intercepted and sacked four times.
How To Watch
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- TV Channel: Zips at Bulls 2021 College Football, week 9, is broadcasted on ESPN+.
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Scoring Summary
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FG | 1st Period 9:37 | Matthew Schramm 44 Yd Field Goal |
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SF | 1st Period 3:44 | Jonathan Capo Safety |
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TD | 2nd Period 0:09 | Patrick Clacks III 1 Yd pass from Ta'Quan Roberson (Ta'Quan Roberson Pass to Marcus Velez for Two-Point Conversion) |
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TD | 3rd Period 10:57 | Kyan Mason 9 Yd pass from Ben Finley (Matthew Schramm Kick) |
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FG | 3rd Period 7:17 | Jack Howes 21 Yd Field Goal |
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TD | 3rd Period 4:54 | Conner Cravaack 5 Yd pass from Ben Finley (Matthew Schramm Kick) |
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TD | 4th Period 11:46 | Ben Finley 38 Yd Run (Matthew Schramm Kick) |
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FG | 4th Period 6:04 | Jack Howes 35 Yd Field Goal |
Statistics
 AKR |
 BUFF |
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|---|---|---|
| 18 | 1st Downs | 19 |
| 2-14 | 3rd down efficiency | 2-12 |
| 1-2 | 4th down efficiency | 0-2 |
| 325 | Total Yards | 357 |
| 230 | Passing | 266 |
| 17/32 | Comp/Att | 23/36 |
| 7.2 | Yards per pass | 7.4 |
| 95 | Rushing | 91 |
| 41 | Rushing Attempts | 34 |
| 2.3 | Yards per rush | 2.7 |
| 7-48 | Penalties | 6-70 |
| 3 | Turnovers | 5 |
| 2 | Fumbles lost | 1 |
| 1 | Interceptions thrown | 4 |
| 30:22 | Possession | 29:38 |
Game Information
Location: Buffalo, NY
Attendance: 12,491 · Capacity:
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