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Akron Defeats Utah State 23-21In Famous Idaho Potato Bowl

2015 Famous Idaho Potato Bowl: Tuesday, December 22

Akron 23, Utah State 21
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BOISE, Ida. — The Akron Zips claimed their first FBS bowl win in school history with a 23-21 defeat of Utah State at Albertsons Stadium on Tuesday afternoon before a crowd of 18,876.

Finishing on a five-game winning streak, Akron improved to 8-5 overall, the most wins in a season since moving into FBS play in 1987. The Aggies finished the season at 6-7 overall.

Senior PK Robert Stein (Cincinnati, Ohio) was named the bowl's Most Valuable Player.