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Akron football score vs. Eastern Michigan. Zips lose on late field goal
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Rudy Kessinger's 48-yard field goal with 1:50 to play lifted Eastern Michigan to a 25-23 Mid-American Conference win over the Akron Zips on Saturday, Oct. 10, at InfoCision Stadium.
The Zips (1-5, 0-2) still had a chance to win their Homecoming game, and drove 46 yards to the Eagles 29-yard-line in nine plays, but Matthew Schramm missed a 47-yard field goal with 19 seconds remaining.
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The loss spoiled outstanding performances by Akron running back Jordan Gant and quarterback Brayden Roggow . Gant ran for 117 yards on 22 carries and Roggow completed 17 of 24 passes for 229 yards and three touchdowns without an interception.
Akron quarterback Brayden Roggow throws a pass against Eastern Michigan on Oct. 10, 2026, in Akron.
(Kristin Bauer, Special to the Beacon Journal)
A University of Akron cheerleader performs during pregame before the Zips took on Eastern Michigan on Oct. 10, 2026, in Akron.
(Kristin Bauer, Special to the Beacon Journal)
Akron wide receiver Marcel Williams (2) goes into the end zone for a touchdown against Eastern Michigan on Oct. 10, 2026, in Akron.
(Kristin Bauer, Special to the Beacon Journal)
Akron wide receiver Marcel Williams scores a touchdown against Eastern Michigan on Oct. 10, 2026, in Akron.
(Kristin Bauer, Special to the Beacon Journal)
Eastern Michigan quarterback Noah Kim throws a pass against Akron on Oct. 10, 2026, in Akron.
(Kristin Bauer, Special to the Beacon Journal)
Akron strength and conditioning coach Orie Sahlfeld celebrates by giving wide receiver Marcel Williams a tire necklace after Williams scored a touchdown against Eastern Michigan on Oct. 10, 2026, in Akron.
(Kristin Bauer, Special to the Beacon Journal)
Akron running back Jordan Gant (1) carries the ball as Eastern Michigan's Ronn Hardin (88) pursues him Oct. 10, 2026, in Akron.
(Kristin Bauer, Special to the Beacon Journal)
Akron running back Jordan Gant (1) tries to avoid Eastern Michigan defensive lineman Hector Gonzalez on Oct. 10, 2026, in Akron.
(Kristin Bauer, Special to the Beacon Journal)
Akron kicker Matthew Schramm boots an extra point as teammate Joseph Castle (95) holds the ball against Eastern Michigan on Oct. 10, 2026, in Akron.
(Kristin Bauer, Special to the Beacon Journal)
Eastern Michigan University wide receiver Quinn Fracassi (4) is brought down by two Akron defenders on Oct. 10, 2026, in Akron.
(Kristin Bauer, Special to the Beacon Journal)
Akron quarterback Brayden Roggow (6) hands the ball off to running back Jordan Gant against Eastern Michigan on Oct. 10, 2026, in Akron.
(Kristin Bauer, Special to the Beacon Journal)
Akron defensive end Kurtis Waye (90) dives as Eastern Michigan quarterback Noah Kim (1) throws the ball away on Oct. 10, 2026, in Akron.
(Kristin Bauer, Special to the Beacon Journal)
Akron defensive back Mehki Flowers (2) tackles Eastern Michigan running back Joey Mattord on Oct. 10, 2026, in Akron.
(Kristin Bauer, Special to the Beacon Journal)
Akron safety Terence Thomas (15) breaks up a pass intended for Eastern Michigan wide receiver Nate Lyman on Oct. 10, 2026, in Akron.
(Kristin Bauer, Special to the Beacon Journal)
Akron football coach Joe Moorhead leads the Zips during a game against Eastern Michigan on Oct. 10, 2026, in Akron.
(Kristin Bauer, Special to the Beacon Journal)
The University of Akron marching band plays during the second quarter of the Zips' Homecoming game against Eastern Michigan on Oct. 10, 2026, in Akron.
(Kristin Bauer, Special to the Beacon Journal)
Akron running back Jordan Gant (2) tries to get away from Eastern Michigan defensive lineman Marvell Eggleston (43) and defensive back Bryce Llewellyn (6) on Oct. 10, 2026, in Akron.
(Kristin Bauer, Special to the Beacon Journal)
University of Akron junior ROTC student Liadan Conner-Park reacts to the cannon fire celebrating a touchdown by Zips wide receiver Marquese Williams against Eastern Michigan on Oct. 10, 2026, in Akron.
(Kristin Bauer, Special to the Beacon Journal)
The University of Akron marching band performs during pregame before the Zips played Eastern Michigan on Oct. 10, 2026, in Akron.
(Kristin Bauer, Special to the Beacon Journal)
The University of Akron marching band performs during pregame before the Zips played Eastern Michigan on Oct. 10, 2026, in Akron.
(Kristin Bauer, Special to the Beacon Journal)
Akron's Aamii Branch (9), Tairan Davis Jr., Mahki Flowers (20) and Zach Hobson (4) celebrate after Davis intercepted an Eastern Michigan pass on Oct. 10, 2026, in Akron.
(Kristin Bauer, Special to the Beacon Journal)
Akron wide receiver Marquese Williams (24) runs to the end zone for a touchdown after catching a pass against Eastern Michigan on Oct. 10, 2026, in Akron.
(Kristin Bauer, Special to the Beacon Journal)
Fans cheer as the Akron Zips take on Eastern Michigan in their Homecoming game Oct. 10, 2026, in Akron.
(Kristin Bauer, Special to the Beacon Journal)
Fans cheer as the Akron Zips take on Eastern Michigan in their Homecoming game Oct. 10, 2026, in Akron.
(Kristin Bauer, Special to the Beacon Journal)
Akron quarterback Brayden Roggow (6) hands the ball off to Jordan Gant (1) during the Zips' Homecoming game against Eastern Michigan on Oct. 10, 2026, in Akron.
(Kristin Bauer, Special to the Beacon Journal)
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Akron quarterback Brayden Roggow throws a pass against Eastern Michigan on Oct. 10, 2026, in Akron.
(Kristin Bauer, Special to the Beacon Journal)
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Akron quarterback Brayden Roggow throws a pass against Eastern Michigan on Oct. 10, 2026, in Akron.
(Kristin Bauer, Special to the Beacon Journal)
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A University of Akron cheerleader performs during pregame before the Zips took on Eastern Michigan on Oct. 10, 2026, in Akron.
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Akron wide receiver Marcel Williams (2) goes into the end zone for a touchdown against Eastern Michigan on Oct. 10, 2026, in Akron.
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Akron wide receiver Marcel Williams scores a touchdown against Eastern Michigan on Oct. 10, 2026, in Akron.
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Eastern Michigan quarterback Noah Kim throws a pass against Akron on Oct. 10, 2026, in Akron.
(Kristin Bauer, Special to the Beacon Journal)
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Akron strength and conditioning coach Orie Sahlfeld celebrates by giving wide receiver Marcel Williams a tire necklace after Williams scored a touchdown against Eastern Michigan on Oct. 10, 2026, in Akron.
(Kristin Bauer, Special to the Beacon Journal)
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Akron running back Jordan Gant (1) carries the ball as Eastern Michigan's Ronn Hardin (88) pursues him Oct. 10, 2026, in Akron.
(Kristin Bauer, Special to the Beacon Journal)
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Akron running back Jordan Gant (1) tries to avoid Eastern Michigan defensive lineman Hector Gonzalez on Oct. 10, 2026, in Akron.
(Kristin Bauer, Special to the Beacon Journal)
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Akron kicker Matthew Schramm boots an extra point as teammate Joseph Castle (95) holds the ball against Eastern Michigan on Oct. 10, 2026, in Akron.
(Kristin Bauer, Special to the Beacon Journal)
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Eastern Michigan University wide receiver Quinn Fracassi (4) is brought down by two Akron defenders on Oct. 10, 2026, in Akron.
(Kristin Bauer, Special to the Beacon Journal)
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Akron quarterback Brayden Roggow (6) hands the ball off to running back Jordan Gant against Eastern Michigan on Oct. 10, 2026, in Akron.
(Kristin Bauer, Special to the Beacon Journal)
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Akron defensive end Kurtis Waye (90) dives as Eastern Michigan quarterback Noah Kim (1) throws the ball away on Oct. 10, 2026, in Akron.
(Kristin Bauer, Special to the Beacon Journal)
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Akron defensive back Mehki Flowers (2) tackles Eastern Michigan running back Joey Mattord on Oct. 10, 2026, in Akron.
(Kristin Bauer, Special to the Beacon Journal)
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Akron safety Terence Thomas (15) breaks up a pass intended for Eastern Michigan wide receiver Nate Lyman on Oct. 10, 2026, in Akron.
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Akron football coach Joe Moorhead leads the Zips during a game against Eastern Michigan on Oct. 10, 2026, in Akron.
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The University of Akron marching band plays during the second quarter of the Zips' Homecoming game against Eastern Michigan on Oct. 10, 2026, in Akron.
(Kristin Bauer, Special to the Beacon Journal)
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Akron running back Jordan Gant (2) tries to get away from Eastern Michigan defensive lineman Marvell Eggleston (43) and defensive back Bryce Llewellyn (6) on Oct. 10, 2026, in Akron.
(Kristin Bauer, Special to the Beacon Journal)
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University of Akron junior ROTC student Liadan Conner-Park reacts to the cannon fire celebrating a touchdown by Zips wide receiver Marquese Williams against Eastern Michigan on Oct. 10, 2026, in Akron.
(Kristin Bauer, Special to the Beacon Journal)
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The University of Akron marching band performs during pregame before the Zips played Eastern Michigan on Oct. 10, 2026, in Akron.
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The University of Akron marching band performs during pregame before the Zips played Eastern Michigan on Oct. 10, 2026, in Akron.
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Akron's Aamii Branch (9), Tairan Davis Jr., Mahki Flowers (20) and Zach Hobson (4) celebrate after Davis intercepted an Eastern Michigan pass on Oct. 10, 2026, in Akron.
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Akron wide receiver Marquese Williams (24) runs to the end zone for a touchdown after catching a pass against Eastern Michigan on Oct. 10, 2026, in Akron.
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Fans cheer as the Akron Zips take on Eastern Michigan in their Homecoming game Oct. 10, 2026, in Akron.
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Fans cheer as the Akron Zips take on Eastern Michigan in their Homecoming game Oct. 10, 2026, in Akron.
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Akron quarterback Brayden Roggow (6) hands the ball off to Jordan Gant (1) during the Zips' Homecoming game against Eastern Michigan on Oct. 10, 2026, in Akron.
(Kristin Bauer, Special to the Beacon Journal)
Roggow's third TD pass was a 27-yard strike to Marquese Williams to cap a nine-play, 92-yard drive and gave the Zips a 23-22 lead with 6:27 to play. After a two-point conversion try failed, the Eagles (4-3, 3-0) answered with a 42-yard drive to set up Kessinger's game-winning kick.
Marcel Williams led the Zips with five catches for 89 yards and TDs of 15 and 40 yards, both in the first half to put UA in front 14-13 at halftime.
Donelius Johnson and Mehki Flowers stood out for the Zips on defense. Johnson had a game-high 16 tackles, including nine solo, and Flowers stuffed the stat sheet with 15 tackles, nine solo, a fumble recovery and a pass breakup.
Akron travels to Miami (3-3, 1-1) next Saturday, Oct. 17.
This article originally appeared on Akron Beacon Journal: Akron football score vs. Eastern Michigan. Zips lose on late field goal
