Akron Pushes MAC-Leading Ohio Before Falling 28-20 on Tuesday Night

The University of Akron Athletics

November 03 | Football

Gant rushes for 112 yards, Broughton throws for 232 in return as Zips outgain Bobcats

All season long, Akron (1-8, 0-5 MAC) has been victimized by the big play, and Ohio took advantage with scoring plays of 91 and 60 yards in the fourth quarter, along with a 45-yard interception return for a touchdown in the first quarter, to improve to 8-2 overall and remain unbeaten in league play at 5-0.

The final score told only part of the story as Akron ran 79 offensive plays, gained 392 total yards and held a 26-12 advantage in first downs against the league leaders. The Zips controlled possession for 35:46 and moved the ball consistently into Ohio…