Kent State defeats Akron 35-20 in Battle for the Wagon Wheel

Kent State secured a 35-20 victory over Akron in the 69th Battle for the Wagon Wheel. Despite Akron outgaining the Golden Flashes 422-376 in total offense, Kent State scored 21 unanswered points in the fourth quarter to pull away.

Akron's Jordan Gant led the offense with 162 rushing yards and two touchdowns on 28 carries. Quarterback Brayden Roggow completed 20 of 34 passes for 275 yards, while Kyan Mason recorded 129 receiving yards.

Kent State's offense was powered by quarterback Dru DeShields, who threw three touchdown passes, including two to Wayne Harris. Harris finished the game with 156 receiving yards. DeShields also added a rushing touchdown to seal the win.