ncaaf Game Recap
Recap - Eagles Defeat Akron 34-28
Samson Evans ran for 133 yards as Eastern Michigan handled Akron by a score of 34-28 on Tuesday at Summa Field at InfoCision Stadium.
The winning margin fell right on the closing number of -6.0, meaning the game was a push for bettors. Those betting OVER the total were also victorious as the final score equalled an OVER play.
Samson Evans rushed for 133 yards, while Austin Smith added 18 yards in the win. Dylan Drummond and Tanner Knue added 90 and 41 receiving yards respectively.
Cam Wiley rushed for 144 yards for Akron, while DJ Irons added 32 yards. DJ Irons threw for 90 yards for the Zips, while receivers Alex Adams and Daniel George had 102 and 57 yards respectively.
Eastern Michigan lost the offensive yardage battle to Akron 386-345 yards in Tuesday's game. Akron had more first downs as that total ended up 25-22.
The time of possession battle favored Akron as their offense was on the field for 39:02, longer than the 20:58 of their opponents.
Eastern Michigan looks to continue their winning ways next game with a battle against Kent State. Akron will aim to get back on the winning track at Buffalo.