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Bowling Green Falcons vs Akron Zips Recap - Falcons Win 27-20

Harold Fannin Jr. was good for 135 receiving yards on Saturday as the Falcons grabbed a 27-20 win over the Zips at InfoCision Stadium-Summa Field.

Bowling Green did not, however, defeat the Zips against the spread, which closed at -17.0 at most sportsbooks. Totals bettors, meanwhile, saw the game go UNDER the closing number of 48.5.

Jaison Patterson rushed for 52 yards, while Harold Fannin Jr. added 37 yards in the win. Harold Fannin Jr. and Finn Hogan added 135 and 67 receiving yards respectively.

Jordon Simmons rushed for 73 yards for Akron, while Ben Finley added 32 yards. Ben Finley threw for 206 yards for the Zips, while receivers Adrian Norton and Jordon Simmons had 78 and 32 yards respectively.

Bowling Green outgained Akron 386-321 yards in the game, while the battle of first downs was won 20-15 by the Falcons.

Bowling Green lost the time of possession battle 25:02-19:58, leaving their defense on the field more than they wanted.

Bowling Green heads into a 7 battle against NIU. Akron, meanwhile, will have their next action against Western Michigan.