Robert Morris Colonials at Akron Zips
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Akron beats Robert Morris 45-10 behind Cibastian Broughton’s 4 TD passes
Longtime Akron season ticket holder Marty Whims II helped call the plays on the first possession, but it ended when wide receiver Marcel Williams fumbled at the Colonials’ 37-yard line. David Johnson recovered the ball after Tasheen Howard and Jake Lopinto forced the fumble.
Broughton was 23-of-27 passing for 227 yards. The redshirt freshman completed his first 12 passes, including three touchdowns. Sean Patrick got the Zips on the board with a 41-yard catch midway through the first quarter while Elijah Alexander and Miles Burris also scored in the first half.
Alexander had five catches for 55 yards, including two scores. Jordan Gant rushed for 81 yards on 10 carries, including a TD.
The Zips (1-1) then scored on their next three possessions to take control of the game as they had a 21-10 lead at halftime.
Backup QB Brayden Roggow ran for a 15-yard TD in the fourth quarter.
Carson Haggard completed 19 of 28 passes for 179 yards for the Colonials (2-1). Galen Combs had nine receptions for 119 yards, including a 43-yard touchdown catch in the second quarter that tied the game at 7-all.
Akron: At Minnesota next Saturday.
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Scoring Summary
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TD | 1st Period 3:52 | Sean Patrick 41 Yd pass from Cibastian Broughton (Matthew Schramm Kick) |
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TD | 2nd Period 14:51 | Galen Combs 43 Yd pass from Carson Haggard (Lucca Valens Kick) |
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TD | 2nd Period 13:19 | Elijah Alexander 25 Yd pass from Cibastian Broughton (Matthew Schramm Kick) |
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TD | 2nd Period 5:45 | Miles Burris 6 Yd pass from Cibastian Broughton (Matthew Schramm Kick) |
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FG | 2nd Period 0:00 | Lucca Valens 22 Yd Field Goal |
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FG | 3rd Period 8:55 | Matthew Schramm 38 Yd Field Goal |
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TD | 3rd Period 5:21 | Jordan Gant 1 Yd Run (Matthew Schramm Kick) |
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TD | 4th Period 11:45 | Elijah Alexander 3 Yd pass from Cibastian Broughton (Matthew Schramm Kick) |
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TD | 4th Period 3:27 | Brayden Roggow 15 Yd Run (Aidan Stire Kick) |
Statistics
 RMU |
 AKR |
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|---|---|---|
| 12 | 1st Downs | 28 |
| 4-12 | 3rd down efficiency | 5-11 |
| 0-0 | 4th down efficiency | 1-2 |
| 194 | Total Yards | 523 |
| 180 | Passing | 282 |
| 20/30 | Comp/Att | 28/33 |
| 6.0 | Yards per pass | 8.5 |
| 14 | Rushing | 241 |
| 19 | Rushing Attempts | 39 |
| 0.7 | Yards per rush | 6.2 |
| 1-10 | Penalties | 8-68 |
| 2 | Turnovers | 1 |
| 2 | Fumbles lost | 1 |
| 0 | Interceptions thrown | 0 |
| 24:46 | Possession | 35:14 |
Game Information
Location: Akron, OH
Attendance: 10,032 · Capacity:
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