Eastern Michigan defeats Akron 25-23 in Mid-American Conference matchup

Eastern Michigan defeated the University of Akron 25-23 in a Mid-American Conference matchup held during Akron's homecoming on Saturday. The Eagles (4-3, 3-0 MAC) secured the win by scoring 12 of the final 18 points of the game.

Key performances for Eastern Michigan included Rudy Kessinger, who converted four field goals, including a decisive 48-yard kick with 1:50 remaining in the fourth quarter. Quarterback Noah Kim contributed 277 passing yards and a touchdown pass to Harold Mack.

Akron (1-5, 0-2 MAC) initially took a 23-22 lead late in the fourth quarter following a 27-yard touchdown pass from Brayden Roggow to Marquese Williams. Despite a final drive that reached the Eastern Michigan 29-yard line, Akron's 47-yard field goal attempt missed with 19 seconds left. Individual highlights for the Zips included 117 rushing yards from Jordan Gant and two touchdown receptions by Marcel Williams.