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Jordan Gant - Efficient performance despite loss Gant totaled 16 rushes for 112 yards and one touchdown and gathered in 2 of 4 targets for 17 yards during Tuesday's 28-20 loss to Ohio.

Impact Gant averaged a season-high seven yards per rush on 16 carries during Tuesday's loss to the Bobcats. The running back has rushed for at least 100 yards in four of his last five games. The Florida native put his team ahead early in the fourth quarter on a one-yard run. Through nine games, the senior tailback has compiled 143 carries for 730 yards and seven touchdowns, along with 19 receptions for 156 yards.

3 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Cibastian Broughton - First start since Sept. 19 Broughton completed 22 of 34 passes for 232 yards and one interception during Tuesday's 28-20 loss to Ohio. He also had 20 rushes for 20 yards.

Impact After missing the previous five games with a knee injury, Broughton returned to action and completed 64.7 percent of his 34 passes in Tuesday's loss to the Bobcats. The quarterback threw his first interception, a costly first-quarter turnover that led to a pick-six. In four starts this year, the Florida native is 75-for-100 passing with four touchdowns and one interception, along with 50 carries for 190 yards.

3 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Duncan Brune's 91-yard TD rallies Ohio over Akron 28-20

Duncan Brune had a 91-yard touchdown run with 3:57 remaining, and Ohio answered Akron’s fourth-quarter rally to beat the Zips 28-20 on Tuesday night

4 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

Brayden Roggow - Won't start Tuesday Roggow won't start Tuesday against Ohio, Brett McMurphy of On3.com reports.

Impact Roggow was ineffective in a Week 8 loss to Kent State before the bye week, completing 20 of 34 passes for 275 yards and one interception. He'll be replaced by freshman Cibastian Broughton, who has missed the Zips' last five games since suffering a knee injury against Minnesota on Sept. 19.

4 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Cibastian Broughton - Starting against Ohio Broughton is starting at quarterback for Akron against Ohio on Tuesday, according to Brett McMurphy of On3.com.

Impact Broughton cleared the injury report in Week 8 against Kent State while battling a knee issue, but he did not start under center. It appears he had a chance to fully recover during the team's previous bye week, and he will reclaim the starting role against Ohio. In three appearances this season, the quarterback has completed 53 of 66 attempts for 380 yards and four touchdowns. Brayden Roggow, who relieved him during his absence, will presumably serve as the backup signal-caller.

4 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Cameron Monteiro - Ruled out for Tuesday Monteiro (undisclosed) will not play in Tuesday's game versus Ohio, per the MAC availability report.

Impact Monteiro has yet to log any action this season with Akron. The wideout will sit out another contest as he tends to an undisclosed injury. His next chance to play is against Western Michigan next Tuesday.

4 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Elijah Alexander - Ruled out for Tuesday Alexander (undisclosed) has been ruled out for Tuesday's clash with Ohio, per the MAC availability report.

Impact Alexander will sit out his first contest of the season for Akron. The tight end has been a reliable target this season, hauling in 16 receptions for 133 yards and three touchdowns across eight games. Backup Conner Cravaack is in line for an expanded role in his absence.

4 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Kyan Mason - Leading receiver in loss Mason caught 7 of 12 targets for 129 yards during Saturday's 35-20 loss to Kent State.

Impact After being targeted 12 times, Mason reeled in 129 yards, a season high, in Saturday's loss to the Golden Flashes. The wide receiver has 25 catches for 334 yards this season.

OCTOBER 25 • ROTOWIRE

Jordan Gant - Headlines offense in loss Gant accrued 28 carries for 162 yards and two touchdowns and reeled in 3 of 4 targets for 18 yards during Saturday's 35-20 defeat against Kent State.

Impact Gant recorded his third game with at least 100 rushing yards during Saturday's loss to the Golden Flashes. The running back crossed the goal line twice, registering his first multi-score game of the campaign. The Florida native opened the scoring with a six-yard run in the first and followed it up with a five-yard touchdown in the third quarter. The senior has 127 carries for 618 yards and six touchdowns this year.

OCTOBER 25 • ROTOWIRE

Brayden Roggow - Ineffective during loss Roggow completed 20 of 34 passes for 275 yards and one interception during Saturday's 35-20 loss against Kent State.

Impact Roggow completed 58.8 percent of his 34 passes during Saturday's loss to the Golden Flashes. The quarterback registered his ninth interception after failing to complete a touchdown pass for the first time since Sept. 26. This year, the Ohio native has 1,343 passing yards, seven touchdowns and nine interceptions.

OCTOBER 25 • ROTOWIRE

Dru DeShields throws 4 TDs passes, runs for another score; Kent State beats Akron 35-20

Dru DeShields threw four touchdown passes and added a rushing touchdown, Wayne Harris had nine receptions for 156 yards and three TDs, and Kent State beat Akron 35-20

OCTOBER 24 • Associated Press

Cameron Monteiro - Will be available versus Kent Monteiro (undisclosed) will be in uniform for Saturday's clash with Kent, per the MAC availability report.

Impact Monteiro was deemed questionable throughout the week as he worked his way back from an undisclosed injury but appears to be ready to roll in this contest. The redshirt sophomore wide receiver has yet to play this season and will aim to make the most of any opportunities that come his way.

OCTOBER 24 • ROTOWIRE

Yaseen DeReese - Ruled out versus Kent DeReese will not play in Saturday's matchup versus Kent, per the MAC availability report.

Impact DeReese will be forced to sit out of this contest as he tends to an undisclosed injury. The freshman tight end will aim to be available for next week's meeting with Ohio.

OCTOBER 24 • ROTOWIRE

Sean Patrick - Available Saturday Patrick (undisclosed) is good to go for Saturday's contest versus Kent, per the MAC availability report.

Impact Patrick carried the questionable tag throughout the week as he tended an undisclosed injury but appears to be ready to go. The redshirt sophomore running back has totaled 41 carries for 221 yards and will aim to make an impact with his opportunities.

OCTOBER 24 • ROTOWIRE

Cibastian Broughton - Active Saturday Broughton (knee) is good to go for Saturday's clash with Kent, per the MAC availability report.

Impact Broughton, who has missed the last three games with a knee injury, will be available for Saturday's matchup against the Golden Flashes. With Reese Poffenbarger (not injury related) inactive and Brayden Roggow struggling under center, Broughton appears to have a good chance to see the field against Kent State.

OCTOBER 24 • ROTOWIRE

Jordan Gant - Leading rusher in loss Gant compiled 15 rushes for 46 yards and one touchdown and gathered in 2 of 6 targets for seven yards during Saturday's 34-14 loss versus Miami (OH).

Impact Despite averaging just 3.1 yards per rush on 15 carries, Gant led the team in yards (46) during Saturday's blowout loss to the RedHawks. The running back crossed the goal line on a 10-yard rush late in the third quarter to cut the lead. The Florida native has 99 carries for 456 yards and four touchdowns.

OCTOBER 18 • ROTOWIRE

Brayden Roggow - Throws four picks in loss Roggow was 22-for-38 passing for 234 yards, one touchdown and four interceptions during Saturday's 34-14 loss against Miami (OH). He also had 11 rushes for 10 yards.

Impact Roggow threw a career-high four interceptions and just one passing touchdown in Saturday's 20-point loss to the RedHawks. The quarterback now has 1,068 passing yards, seven touchdowns and eight interceptions in seven games this season.

OCTOBER 18 • ROTOWIRE

Cameron Monteiro - Will not play Saturday Monteiro (undisclosed) will miss Saturday's game versus Miami (OH), per the MAC availability report.

Impact Monteiro will have to put his season debut on hold as he continues to be held out due to an undisclosed injury. He will aim to be available for next week's meeting with Kent.

OCTOBER 17 • ROTOWIRE

Sean Patrick - Won't play Saturday Patrick (undisclosed) is out for Saturday's game versus Miami (OH), per the MAC availability report.

Impact Patrick is set to miss his first game of the season for Akron. The running back, through six games, has notched 41 attempts for 221 yards. Marquese Williams is in line to fill his role in the backfield.

OCTOBER 17 • ROTOWIRE

Cibastian Broughton - Won't play Saturday Broughton (knee) will miss Saturday's game versus Miami (OH), per the MAC availability report.

Impact Broughton will miss his third consecutive game due to injury, and it's unclear when he'll be cleared to return to action. Look for Brayden Roggow to draw another start in his place.

OCTOBER 17 • ROTOWIRE

Marcel Williams - Scores twice in win Williams hauled in 5 of 7 targets for 89 yards and two touchdowns during Saturday's 25-23 loss against Eastern Michigan.

Impact Williams reeled in his first two scores of the campaign during Saturday's narrow loss to the Eagles. The wide receiver caught a 15-yard pass from Brayden Roggow in the first quarter to cross the goal line, then caught a 40-yard pass in the second quarter to take the lead. The Florida native has 25 catches for 290 yards and two touchdowns this campaign.

OCTOBER 11 • ROTOWIRE

Jordan Gant - Season-high in rushing yards in loss Gant had 22 carries for 117 yards and caught all three targets for 21 yards during Saturday's 25-23 defeat to Eastern Michigan.

Impact Gant posted back-to-back weeks with at least 100 rushing yards during Saturday's loss to the Eagles. The running back averaged 5.3 yards per rush on 22 carries. The Florida native has 84 carries for 410 yards and three touchdowns this campaign.

OCTOBER 11 • ROTOWIRE

Brayden Roggow - Thrives despite loss Saturday Roggow was 17-for-24 passing for 229 yards and three touchdowns during Saturday's 25-23 defeat to Eastern Michigan.

Impact After a three-turnover performance a week ago, Roggow threw three touchdowns in Saturday's narrow loss to the Eagles. The quarterback recorded his first start without a turnover since he inherited the starter role on Sept. 26. The Ohio native has thrown for 834 passing yards, six touchdowns, and four interceptions so far this campaign.

OCTOBER 11 • ROTOWIRE

Kessinger's 4 FGs, Kim's TD pass push Eastern Michigan over Akron 25-23

Rudy Kessinger made four field goals, including a 48-yarder with 1:50 remaining, and Noah Kim threw for 277 yards and a touchdown as Eastern Michigan rallied past Akron 25-23 on Sa...

OCTOBER 10 • Associated Press

How to watch Eastern Michigan vs Akron: Live stream NCAA College Football, TV channel The Eastern Michigan Eagles will try to remain perfect in MAC play when they visit the Akron Zips on Saturday afternoon at InfoCision Stadiu...

OCTOBER 10 • THEBIGLEAD.COM

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Duncan Brune's 91-yard TD rallies Ohio over Akron 28-20

Dru DeShields throws 4 TDs passes, runs for another score; Kent State beats Akron 35-20

Kessinger's 4 FGs, Kim's TD pass push Eastern Michigan over Akron 25-23