ncaaf Game Recap
Zips vs Eagles Final: 25-21 - Recap
Jordon Simmons ran for 109 yards as Akron handled Eastern Michigan by a score of 25-21 on Saturday at InfoCision Stadium-Summa Field.
Bettors who backed the Zips were also rewarded, as they covered the closing number as an underdog of +2.5 at sportsbooks. Over-Under bettors saw the total score go UNDER the closing total of 50.5.
Jordon Simmons rushed for 109 yards, while Charles Kellom added 65 yards in the win. Bobby Golden and Conner Cravaack added 61 and 32 receiving yards respectively.
Delbert Mimms III rushed for 52 yards for Eastern Michigan, while Elijah Jackson-Anderson added 41 yards. Cole Snyder threw for 346 yards for the Eagles, while receivers Oran Singleton and Terry Lockett Jr. had 102 and 98 yards respectively.
Akron lost the offensive yardage battle to Eastern Michigan 460-378 yards in Saturday's game. Eastern Michigan had more first downs as that total ended up 22-20.
Eastern Michigan lost the time of possession battle 43:22-30:15, leaving their defense on the field more than they wanted.
Next game, Akron takes its act home to face Buffalo looking for another win. For Eastern Michigan, they head home to face Toledo.