Akron Zips at Miami (OH) RedHawks
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Rodney Nelson has 142 rushing yards and 2 TDs, Miami (Ohio) beats Akron 34-14
Miami (4-3, 2-1 Mid-American Conference) has won back-to-back games for the first time this season.
Caleb Heavner threw a 27-yard touchdown pass to Damarion Witten that made it 17-7 just before halftime.
After Kellan McLaughlin, who made a 24-yard field goal in the second quarter, kicked a 28-yard field goal with 3:32 remaining in the third quarter, Myrick's pick-6 made it 27-7 just 46 seconds later.
Brandon Hills returned the ensuing kickoff 71 yards to the 28 to set up a 10-yard rushing touchdown by Jordan Gant.
Akron (1-6, 0-3) has lost five in a row.
Brayden Roggow was 22-of-38 passing for 234 yards and a 6-yard touchdown pass that opened the scoring and capped an 11-play, 97-yard drive with 5:18 left in the first quarter, but also threw four interceptions.
Miami (Ohio): Plays next Saturday at Central Michigan.
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How To Watch
How can I watch Akron Zips vs. Miami (OH) RedHawks?
- TV Channel: Zips at RedHawks 2021 College Football, week 7, is broadcasted on ESPN+.
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Scoring Summary
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TD | 1st Period 5:18 | Marcel Williams 6 Yd pass from Brayden Roggow (Matthew Schramm Kick) |
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TD | 1st Period 1:11 | Rodney Nelson 9 Yd Run (Kellan McLaughlin Kick) |
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FG | 2nd Period 2:29 | Kellan McLaughlin 28 Yd Field Goal |
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TD | 2nd Period 1:16 | Damarion Witten 27 Yd pass from Caleb Heavner (Kellan McLaughlin Kick) |
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FG | 3rd Period 3:32 | Kellan McLaughlin 24 Yd Field Goal |
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TD | 3rd Period 2:46 | Blayne Myrick 36 Yd Interception Return (Kellan McLaughlin Kick) |
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TD | 3rd Period 0:49 | Jordan Gant 10 Yd Run (Aidan Stire Kick) |
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TD | 4th Period 13:57 | Rodney Nelson 58 Yd Run (Kellan McLaughlin Kick) |
Statistics
 AKR |
 M-OH |
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|---|---|---|
| 14 | 1st Downs | 16 |
| 6-17 | 3rd down efficiency | 2-9 |
| 1-2 | 4th down efficiency | 0-1 |
| 315 | Total Yards | 389 |
| 234 | Passing | 65 |
| 22/38 | Comp/Att | 8/16 |
| 6.2 | Yards per pass | 4.1 |
| 81 | Rushing | 324 |
| 32 | Rushing Attempts | 35 |
| 2.5 | Yards per rush | 9.3 |
| 7-51 | Penalties | 4-40 |
| 4 | Turnovers | 1 |
| 0 | Fumbles lost | 0 |
| 4 | Interceptions thrown | 1 |
| 32:04 | Possession | 27:56 |
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