Ben Finley News, Rumors, Updates - Akron Zips

Snags victory even with rough play Finley was 9-for-26 passing for 176 yards, one touchdown and one interception during Tuesday's 19-16 win against Bowling Green. He also had 12 rushes for 62 yards.

Impact Finley was abysmal against the Falcons efficiency-wise, finishing the matchup with a 34.6 percent completion rate and his second-worst passing yard total of the season. The veteran quarterback still did enough for the Zips to get a win, and he finished with his best rushing total of the year. Given that Finley is a redshirt senior and Akron only won five out of seven games this season, the victory was likely his last collegiate game. He finished the season completing 186 of 362 passes for 2,475 yards, 19 touchdowns and nine interceptions.

NOVEMBER 19, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Gant crosses 1,000-yard mark, Schramm makes 4 FGs in Akron's 19-16 win over Bowling Green

Matthew Schramm kicked four field goals, including a career-long 48-yarder, and Jordan Gant rushed for 86 yards to lead Akron over Bowling Green 19-16 in the final game of the seas...

NOVEMBER 19, 2025 • Associated Press

424 yards, three TDs in OT loss Finley completed 32 of 59 passes for 424 yards, three touchdowns and one interception during Tuesday's 42-35 overtime loss against Kent State. He also had 11 rushes for two yards.

Impact Finley recorded his highest pass-attempt total of the season, and this increased volume led to a career-high 424 passing yards. The starting quarterback's arm kept the Zips in the game for the entire showing, with every touchdown after their first coming from him. While he wasn't able to sneak out a win, he's been a passing powerhouse this season. He now leads the MAC conference with 2,299 passing yards and 18 touchdowns so far this campaign.

NOVEMBER 12, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Dru DeShields throws 5 TD passes, Kent State beats Akron 42-35 in OT

Dru DeShields threw touchdown passes to five different receivers, which included a 25-yarder to Ardell Banks on the first play of overtime, and Kent State beat Akron 42-35

NOVEMBER 12, 2025 • Associated Press

Another three-touchdown performance Finley completed 12 of 20 passes for 197 yards and two touchdowns during Tuesday's 44-10 victory versus Massachusetts. He also had four rushes for 28 yards with one touchdown.

Impact Finley was solid as both a passer and rusher once again for the Zips, and he led the squad to their second straight conference win. The starting quarterback has now logged three total touchdowns in three straight games, and he's thrown for 1,181 yards in his last five. He'll aim to stay hot as Akron heads into the final stretch of the season against Kent State next week and Bowling Green after that.

NOVEMBER 6, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Finley and Gant lead Akron to 44-10 victory over winless UMass

Ben Finley throws two touchdown passes and runs for a score as Akron beats winless Massachusetts 44-10 on Tuesday night

NOVEMBER 5, 2025 • Associated Press

Three total touchdowns over Bulls Finley was 17-for-32 passing for 230 yards, two touchdowns and one interception during Saturday's 24-16 win over Buffalo. He also had five rushes for 12 yards with one touchdown.

Impact Finley put together another great game in the win over the Bulls, throwing multiple touchdowns for the fifth time this season and logging his first rushing touchdown of the year. The starting quarterback has now led the Zips to two conference wins, and he'll look to increase that number against UMass after Akron's bye week.

OCTOBER 26, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Finley throws two TDs, runs for another in Akron's 24-16 win over Buffalo

Quarterback Ben Finley threw two touchdowns and added a rushing score in the second half to lead Akron over Buffalo 24-16 on Saturday afternoon

OCTOBER 25, 2025 • Associated Press

Mixed performance in loss Finley was 22-for-40 passing for 291 yards, three touchdowns and two interceptions during Saturday's 42-28 defeat versus Ball State. He also had nine rushes for 10 yards.

Impact Finley put out a solid 291 passing yards with three touchdowns, but he complimented these solid numbers with two interceptions and an eventual loss. The starting quarterback has failed to deliver for the Zips in back-to-back weeks, and Akron is now 1-3 in the MAC. Finley will aim to get his second conference win at Buffalo next weekend.

OCTOBER 19, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Mixed performance in loss Finley was 22-for-40 passing for 291 yards, three touchdowns and two interceptions during Saturday's 42-28 defeat versus Ball State. He also had nine rushes for 10 yards.

OCTOBER 19, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Horton's kickoff return ensures Ball State's 42-28 win over Akron

TJ Horton scored on a 90-yard kickoff return to seal Ball State's 42-28 win over Akron

OCTOBER 19, 2025 • Associated Press

Can't deliver in loss Finley completed 21 of 39 passes for 211 yards, one touchdown and one interception during Saturday's 20-7 loss versus Miami (OH). He also had five rushes for seven yards.

Impact Finley couldn't get things going for the Zips throughout most of the eventual loss, with his sole touchdown coming in the fourth quarter to Israel Polk off a five-yard toss. The starting quarterback also dished out his fourth interception of the season, putting him at an 8:4 TD:INT ratio so far this campaign. He'll look to lead Akron to their second conference win of the season next week at Ball State.

OCTOBER 12, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Finn paces Miami of Ohio past Akron in 20-7 win as RedHawks keep MAC win streak going

Dequan Finn threw for 203 yards and a touchdown and Miami of Ohio used the second half to pull away from Akron for a 20-7 win

OCTOBER 11, 2025 • Associated Press

Finley throws for 3 TDs as Akron fends off Central Michigan 28–22

Ben Finley threw three touchdown passes and backup Michael Johnson Jr. added another as Akron held off Central Michigan 28-22 on Saturday

OCTOBER 4, 2025 • Associated Press

Three touchdowns in conference win Finley completed 18 of 29 passes for 252 yards, three touchdowns and one interception during Saturday's 28-22 victory against Central Michigan.

Impact Finley logged arguably his most impressive game of the season in his return to the field, logging his most passing touchdowns and second-high yardage total of the year. The 6-foot-3 quarterback also led the Zips to their first conference win of the year. They'll aim to continue this momentum against Miami-Ohio this upcoming Saturday.

OCTOBER 4, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Three touchdowns in conference win Finley completed 18 of 29 passes for 252 yards, three touchdowns and one interception during Saturday's 28-22 victory against Central Michigan.

OCTOBER 4, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Back in action vs. CMU Finley (lower body) is active for Saturday's game against Central Michigan, Brett McMurphy of On3.com reports.

Impact Finley missed last week's outing against Toledo, but he'll make his return to the field in Akron's second conference game of the year. The starting quarterback has completed 55 of 117 passes for 694 yards with four touchdowns and two interceptions this season. He'll look to get the Zips their second win of the season in the home outing.

OCTOBER 4, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Dealing with lower body injury Finley's ailment is a lower body injury, per the Akron Beacon-Journal.

Impact Finely missed Week 5 against Toledo, and now we know that it's a lower body injury for the Zips' starting quarterback. He's gotten off to a shaky start this season, tossing for 694 yards, four touchdowns and two interceptions while completing just 47 percent of his passes. If Finley can't go again, expect Michael Johnson to get the start once again.

OCTOBER 1, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Out Saturday Finley (undisclosed) is out for Saturday's game at Toledo.

Impact Finley, who started the team's first four games, will miss Saturday's MAC opener due to an undisclosed injury. His injury will likely push Michael Johnson into the starting lineup who is more of a dual threat player compared to Finley.

SEPTEMBER 27, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Two touchdowns in blowout win Finley was 13-for-23 passing for 219 yards, two touchdowns and one interception during Saturday's 51-7 victory against Duquesne.

Impact Finley got things going for the Zips in the blowout win and didn't have to do much after. The starting quarterback dished out two passing touchdowns before eventually being pulled for his backups to get some game reps. Finley will look to keep Akron rolling in a conference opener at Toledo this upcoming Saturday.

SEPTEMBER 21, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Two touchdowns in blowout win Finley was 13-for-23 passing for 219 yards, two touchdowns and one interception during Saturday's 51-7 victory against Duquesne.

SEPTEMBER 21, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Gant rushes for 161 yards, 3 TDs and Akron defeats Duquesne 51-7

Jordan Gant rushed for three first-half touchdowns, leading Akron to a 51-7 victory over Duquesne

SEPTEMBER 21, 2025 • Associated Press

282 passing yards not enough Finley completed 19 of 35 passes for 282 yards and two touchdowns during Saturday's 31-28 defeat versus UAB. He also had 10 rushes for 10 yards.

Impact Finley put together his best game of the season in the loss to the Blazers, amassing 282 passing yards and throwing for two touchdowns. The starting quarterback has unfortunately led his team to three straight losses, though, but the team should return to more normalcy of opponents in the coming weeks. Finley will look to stay hot as the Zips take on Duquesne this upcoming Saturday.

SEPTEMBER 14, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Kitna's throws for 341 yards and 2 TDs, Beebe scores on KO return to help UAB beat Akron 31-28

Jalen Kitna throws for 341 yards and two touchdowns as UAB beats Akron 31-28 on Saturday night

SEPTEMBER 14, 2025 • Associated Press

54 passing yards in total blowout Finley completed 7 of 21 passes for 54 yards during Saturday's 68-0 loss versus Nebraska.

Impact Finley, along with Akron's entire team, couldn't do much in the total blowout at the hands of the Cornhuskers. The 6-foot-3 quarterback finished the outing with just 54 passing yards, which is his second-worst total of his career. He'll look to move on and forget the past at UAB this upcoming Saturday.

SEPTEMBER 7, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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Gant crosses 1,000-yard mark, Schramm makes 4 FGs in Akron's 19-16 win over Bowling Green

Dru DeShields throws 5 TD passes, Kent State beats Akron 42-35 in OT

Finley and Gant lead Akron to 44-10 victory over winless UMass

Finley throws two TDs, runs for another in Akron's 24-16 win over Buffalo

Horton's kickoff return ensures Ball State's 42-28 win over Akron

Finn paces Miami of Ohio past Akron in 20-7 win as RedHawks keep MAC win streak going

Finley throws for 3 TDs as Akron fends off Central Michigan 28–22

Gant rushes for 161 yards, 3 TDs and Akron defeats Duquesne 51-7

Kitna's throws for 341 yards and 2 TDs, Beebe scores on KO return to help UAB beat Akron 31-28