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Zips Fall 26-3 Against Kent State - Game Recap
Will Matthews scampered through the Akron defense for 126 yards as Kent State handed the Zips a 26-3 defeat on Saturday at InfoCision Stadium-Summa Field.
Kent State was the ATS victor, as they covered the -14.5-point spread as a favorite. Over-Under bettors who played UNDER the total of 57.5 were rewarded at the payout window.
Will Matthews rushed for 126 yards, while Dustin Crum added 82 yards in the win. Isaiah McKoy and Antwan Dixon added 80 and 38 receiving yards respectively.
Kato Nelson rushed for 64 yards for Akron, while Michiah Burton added 21 yards. Robbie Kelley threw for 0 yards for the Zips, while receivers Nate Stewart and Michael Mathison had 71 and 57 yards respectively.
Akron was outgained by Kent State 382-297 yards in Saturday's match, while the important battle of first downs was won 24-18 by the Golden Flashes.
Akron led the time of possession tally, as the game finished as a 30:26-29:28 split in that important category.
Kent State heads into a 8 battle against Ohio. Akron, meanwhile, will have their next action against Buffalo.