Akron Zips at Kent State Golden Flashes
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Dru DeShields throws 4 TDs passes, runs for another score; Kent State beats Akron 35-20
Akron (1-7. 0-4) has lost six straight.
DeShields was 18-of-33 passing for 294 yards and threw scoring strikes of 1, 55 and 19 yards to Harris.
Hunter Hopperton caught a 2-yard touchdown pass that gave Kent State (3-5, 2-2 Mid-American Conference) its first lead at 21-17 late in the third quarter and the Zips trailed the rest of the way.
Jordan Gant had 162 yards rushing and two touchdowns on 28 carries for the Zips. Kyan Mason added seven receptions for 129 yards.
Kent State: Plays Friday at Sacramento State.
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Scoring Summary
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TD | 1st Period 6:25 | Jordan Gant 6 Yd Run (Aidan Stire Kick) |
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TD | 2nd Period 0:36 | Wayne Harris 1 Yd pass from Dru DeShields (Tommy Newcomb Kick) |
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TD | 3rd Period 8:47 | Jordan Gant 5 Yd Run (Aidan Stire Kick) |
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TD | 3rd Period 6:27 | Wayne Harris 55 Yd pass from Dru DeShields (Tommy Newcomb Kick) |
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FG | 3rd Period 2:37 | Aidan Stire 40 Yd Field Goal |
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TD | 3rd Period 1:12 | Hunter Hopperton 2 Yd pass from Dru DeShields (Tommy Newcomb Kick) |
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TD | 4th Period 6:40 | Wayne Harris 19 Yd pass from Dru DeShields (Tommy Newcomb Kick) |
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TD | 4th Period 4:54 | Dru DeShields 1 Yd Run (Tommy Newcomb Kick) |
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FG | 4th Period 1:12 | Aidan Stire 50 Yd Field Goal |
Statistics
 AKR |
 KENT |
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|---|---|---|
| 26 | 1st Downs | 21 |
| 7-13 | 3rd down efficiency | 4-11 |
| 0-1 | 4th down efficiency | 2-3 |
| 422 | Total Yards | 376 |
| 275 | Passing | 294 |
| 20/34 | Comp/Att | 18/33 |
| 8.1 | Yards per pass | 8.9 |
| 147 | Rushing | 82 |
| 37 | Rushing Attempts | 26 |
| 4.0 | Yards per rush | 3.2 |
| 15-165 | Penalties | 3-35 |
| 2 | Turnovers | 1 |
| 1 | Fumbles lost | 1 |
| 1 | Interceptions thrown | 0 |
| 34:01 | Possession | 25:59 |
Game Information
Location: Kent, OH
Attendance: 12,375 · Capacity:
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