Akron Zips at Central Michigan Chippewas
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Angel Flores has TD pass, scoring run as Central Michigan beats Akron 41-17 in MAC opener
The Chippewas (3-2) trailed 7-0 before scoring 21 unanswered points in the second quarter.
Flores tied the game on a 55-yard touchdown run before connecting with Shawn Foster II for a 48-yard score to give Central Michigan the lead. Brock Townsend added a 5-yard touchdown run with 18 seconds left in the half to make it 21-7.
Nick Woodford scored on a 27-yard run early in the third quarter before Jayden Clerveaux added a 23-yard touchdown run, the first of his career, to extend the lead to 35-10.
Central Michigan rushed for 332 yards and four touchdowns. Clerveaux finished with 82 yards on 12 carries.
Chippewas backup Jadyn Glasser connected with Langston Lewis for a 71-yard touchdown in the fourth quarter.
Brayden Roggow threw for 180 yards and a touchdown for Akron (1-4) but was intercepted three times. Jordan Gant rushed for 102 yards and a score.
Akron: Hosts Eastern Michigan next Saturday.
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How To Watch
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- TV Channel: Zips at Chippewas 2021 College Football, week 5, is broadcasted on ESPN+.
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Scoring Summary
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TD | 2nd Period 13:59 | J. Gant run for 9 yds, for a TD (M. Schramm KICK) |
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TD | 2nd Period 10:37 | Angel Flores 55 Yd Run (Caden VanHuis Kick) |
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TD | 2nd Period 7:32 | Shawn Foster II 48 Yd pass from Angel Flores (Caden VanHuis Kick) |
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TD | 2nd Period 0:18 | Brock Townsend 5 Yd Run (Caden VanHuis Kick) |
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TD | 3rd Period 11:34 | Nick Woodford 27 Yd Run (Caden VanHuis Kick) |
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FG | 3rd Period 7:43 | Matthew Schramm 29 Yd Field Goal |
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TD | 3rd Period 3:35 | Jayden Clerveaux 23 Yd Run (Caden VanHuis Kick) |
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TD | 4th Period 5:32 | Langston Lewis 71 Yd pass from Jadyn Glasser (Caden VanHuis PAT failed) |
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TD | 4th Period 0:33 | B. Roggow pass to B. Hills for 8 yds, for a TD (M. Schramm KICK) |
Statistics
 AKR |
 CMU |
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|---|---|---|
| 20 | 1st Downs | 20 |
| 6-14 | 3rd down efficiency | 3-9 |
| 0-0 | 4th down efficiency | 2-2 |
| 340 | Total Yards | 481 |
| 180 | Passing | 149 |
| 15/31 | Comp/Att | 8/17 |
| 5.8 | Yards per pass | 8.8 |
| 160 | Rushing | 332 |
| 36 | Rushing Attempts | 45 |
| 4.4 | Yards per rush | 7.4 |
| 6-58 | Penalties | 7-76 |
| 2 | Turnovers | 1 |
| 0 | Fumbles lost | 1 |
| 2 | Interceptions thrown | 0 |
| 30:40 | Possession | 29:20 |
Game Information
Location: Mount Pleasant, MI
Attendance: 20,102 · Capacity:
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