Northern Illinois vs. Akron - November 14, 2024

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Zips logo, Zips 2-8, 1ST 6, 2ND 10, 3RD 0, 4TH 0, TOT 16

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Huskies logo, Huskies 6-4, 1ST 17, 2ND 6, 3RD 0, 4TH 6, TOT 29

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8:50[1st & 10 @ NIU 42] T.Rudolph rushed for 58 yards. TOUCHDOWN.

9:54[3rd & 10 @ NIU 40] B.Finley pass complete. Catch made by A.Norton for 40 yards. TOUCHDOWN.

12:32[4th & 4 @ AKR 15] K.Woodill 32 yard field goal attempt is good, Center-I.Hatfield, Holder-T.Foley.

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ESPN Insights

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Matthew Stafford found success keeping it short and quick in the first half as he averaged 3.1 air yards per completion. 🏈

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By the Belt: A MAC Sports Blog

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Eastern Michigan now sits alone atop the MAC standings at 3-0 after sneaking out of Akron with a 25-23 win on Saturday afternoon in a game where special teams played a vital role: https://t.co/PTYD0hD3Fb

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Akron Football

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Hang it in the Louvre 🎨🖼️ #GoZips #MakeTheClimb

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NIU Athletics

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Telly Johnson Jr. earns this week's @DriveToyota Touchdown of the Game! With his touchdown, Brian Bemis @ToyotaOfDekalb's donation has increased by $100, for a total of $800 this season! #GoHuskies | #DriveToyota

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🚨 Week 6 CFB AP Top 25 Poll

🤩 Georgia jumps to No. 1 📉 Oregon unranked 📳 Tap to tune in

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🚨 Week 6 CFB AP Top 25 Poll🤩 Georgia jumps to No. 1 📉 Oregon unranked 📲 Tap for full standings

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Shocking CFB Top 25 Shakeup 🔢Texas falls 6 spots after suffering upset loss. Tap for new projections after Week 6 📲

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CFP Title Race Is Wide Open 🏆After 6 weeks, there's still no clear No. 1 favorite. Multiple teams still have question marks 📲

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CFB Week 6 Predictions 🔮Picking winners of every game as season hits halfway mark 📲

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🚨 Week 5 CFB AP Top 25 Poll

😬 Gators drop 8 spots 📈 Bama just outside top 5 📲 Tap for full rankings

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🚨 Week 5 AP Top 25 Poll😬 Gators drop 8 spots 📈 Bama just outside top 5 📲 Tap for full rankings

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Massive Shakeup in CFB Top 25 List 🔢Florida and Mississippi State were both humbled after lopsided losses. Tap for new Top 5 📲

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CFB Week 5 Winners & Losers 📊🐐 Jeremiah enters GOAT convo? 🔻 Kamario's Heisman odds tank 📲 Full recap after Saturday

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Early CFP Projections ↕️Gators were rewarded for their marquee win over Ole Miss in AP's Top 25

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🚨 Week 4 CFB AP Top 25 Poll

📈 Florida jumps to top 10 😬 Michigan unranked again 📲 Tap for full standings

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🚨 Week 4 CFB AP Top 25 Poll📈 Florida jumps to top 10 😬 Michigan unranked again 📲 Tap for full standings

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New Top 5 in CFB Rankings 👀The top 2 teams from last week flip while Mississippi State SURGES. Full breakdown 📲

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New CFB Playoff Predictions 👀Ole Miss is the focal point in back-to-back weeks. Full breakdown 📲

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CFB Week 4 Predictions 🔮

Picks for this week's slate

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Week 4 CFB Predictions 🔮Picks for every game in STACKED weekend 📲

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Akron Fan OC in CFB 27 🤯Players can now start a dynasty with the fan who called the Zips' season-opening possession

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🚨 Week 4 CFB AP Top 25 Poll📈 Ole Miss in the top 5 🫣 Texas A&M drops 14 spots 📲 Tap for full standings

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🚨 Week 3 CFB AP Top 25 Poll

📈 Ole Miss in the top 5 🫣 Texas A&M drops 14 spots 📲 Tap for full standings

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🚨 Week 2 CFB AP Top 25 Poll

🤩 Texas jumps to No. 1 📉 Oregon & OU plummet 📳 Tap for full standings

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🚨 Week 2 CFB AP Top 25 Poll🤩 Texas jumps to No. 1 📉 Oregon & OU plummet 📲 Tap for full standings

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CFB Week 2 Winners & Losers 📊🦆 Oregon suffers major stunner 🤘 Texas' biggest comeback since 2007 📲 The chaos is officially back

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Akron Fan OC Drive Goes Bad 😭Zips may be re-thinking coaching staff move after this fumble 🎥

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🚨 First CFB AP Top 25 Poll

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🚨 New CFB Pregame ShowThis one is completely animated

Akron Starting RS Freshman QB

Pete Thamel

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Sources: Akron will start redshirt freshman Cibastian Broughton at quarterback at Wake Forest tonight. Projected QB starter Reese Poffenbarger is dealing with an NCAA eligibility issue, paving the way for Broughton’s first career college snaps.

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Akron Sells Out Suites 🫨Wild fan offensive coordinator promo helps Zips hit record ticket sales (FOS)

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You Could Design CFB Team's Opening Drive 🫵

Akron picking one season ticket holder to draw up plays to kick off season

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Seahawks Hire NIU HC

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BREAKING: NIU head coach Thomas Hammock is leaving for an administrative offensive assistant role with the Seattle Seahawks, @Brett_McMurphy reports. https://t.co/DJTbktl4wJ

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