It was a harrowing day for the Akron Zips (2-4, 1-1 MAC) in the first half of the proceedings, as the offense collectively picked up -14 yards on their first 12 plays of the game, and the defense allowed BGSU to climb up to a quick 13-0 lead with 6:28 remaining in the second quarter.
But something ignited the Zips on the next possession, as starting QB Kato Nelson pulled together a string of aggressive throws downfield, including a 75-yard nullified touchdown and a 46-yard reception to get Akron inside the BGSU end, to set up a drive which would culminate in a Blake Hester touchdown to bring the score to 13-7 with just six minutes remaining.