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Totals 86 yards in finale Gant posted 22 carries for 86 yards and hauled in 0 of 1 targets for zero yards during Tuesday's 19-16 victory versus Bowling Green.

Impact Gant recorded his fourth straight game with more than 20 carries against the Falcons, and he complemented the high volume with his seventh game of the year, surpassing 80 yards. The redshirt junior rusher will now close out the season with 213 attempts for 1,032 yards and six touchdowns. He'll have one year of eligibility remaining.

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

Another high volume performance Gant tallied 22 rushes for 96 yards and one touchdown and reeled in all two targets for 14 yards during Tuesday's 42-35 overtime defeat versus Kent State.

Impact Gant recorded his third straight game with over 20 rushing attempts, and this high volume led to another great performance. The starting running back logged his sixth rushing touchdown of the year, and he paced 90 yards for the fourth straight week. He's now rushed 191 times for 944 yards and six touchdowns on the year, which are all career highs.

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

Rushing maniac vs. Minutemen Gant had 28 carries for 153 yards and two touchdowns and gathered in 0 of 1 targets for zero yards during Tuesday's 44-10 win over Massachusetts.

Impact Gant was a force against a struggling Minutemen squad, punching in two touchdowns and surpassing 150 rushing yards for the third time this season. The starting running back has struggled to find the end zone in a lot of games this season, so his multi-touchdown performance was a breath of fresh air. Gant now has 90 or more rushing yards in his last three games. He'll take on a tougher defense in Kent State next week.

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

Huge workload in win Gant compiled 25 rushes for 92 yards during Saturday's 24-16 victory over Buffalo.

Impact Gant logged his second-highest carry total in the win over the Bulls, and he delivered them for 92 yards. The starting running back has still seen the end zone in just one game this season, but his workhorse role should hopefully give him some touchdowns in the coming weeks.

OCTOBER 26, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

94 yards over Cards Gant compiled 19 carries for 94 yards and caught 2 of 3 targets for five yards during Saturday's 42-28 defeat to Ball State.

Impact Gant was a force against the Cardinals, logging his second-highest attempts of the year and nearly reaching 100 yards. The starting quarterback has now surpasses 90 rushing yards in three games this season. He'll look to keep his involvement high at Buffalo next Saturday.

OCTOBER 19, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

94 yards over Cards Gant compiled 19 carries for 94 yards and caught 2 of 3 targets for five yards during Saturday's 42-28 defeat to Ball State.

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

Low output in defeat Gant compiled 14 carries for 35 yards during Saturday's 20-7 loss to Miami (OH).

Impact Gant continued to lead the Zips' backfield, but he couldn't even come close to last week's 176-yard game with just 35 yards against the RedHawks. The 5-foot-10 rusher still is positioned as the RB1 for Akron, so he'll aim to do more at Ball State next Saturday.

OCTOBER 12, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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

32 rushes in win Gant had 32 rushes for 176 yards during Saturday's 28-22 win against Central Michigan.

Impact Gant had monster volume in the win over the Chippewas, with his highest usage of the year by a wide margin. The 5-foot-10 running back outpaced all other rushers by a lot, especially since starting running back Sean Patrick (undisclosed) was sidelined again and he recorded a crazy 32 rushes. Gant will aim to stay involved, with or without Patrick in the game, versus Miami-Ohio this upcoming Saturday.

OCTOBER 4, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Monster game in blowout win Gant tallied 13 carries for 161 yards and three touchdowns and gathered in 0 of 1 targets for zero yards during Saturday's 51-7 victory versus Duquesne.

Impact Gant was a force in the win over Duquesne, finishing the game with his first touchdown of the season and hat trick of his career. The 5-foot-10 running back's performance was definitely aided by the nature of the blowout, but he did showcase some impressive skills. He'll look to stay involved at Toledo this upcoming Saturday.

SEPTEMBER 21, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Monster game in blowout win Gant tallied 13 carries for 161 yards and three touchdowns and gathered in 0 of 1 targets for zero yards during Saturday's 51-7 victory versus 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

Jordan Gant's late 19-yard TD run helps give Tennessee State 13-9 victory over Charleston Southern

Jordan Gant scored on a 19-yard run with 46 seconds remaining to give Tennessee State a 13-9 victory over Charleston Southern

SEPTEMBER 29, 2024 • Associated Press

Gant's 4 TD runs propel Tennessee State to 54-0 win over D-II's Lincoln (CA)

Freshman Jordan Gant had four touchdown runs and Tennessee State drubbed Division II-member Lincoln of California 54-0 in a game that was called after three quarters

OCTOBER 21, 2023 • Associated Press

Gant runs for 2 touchdowns, helps lead Tennessee State to 27-20 win over Kennesaw State

Jordan Gant ran for two touchdowns and Tennessee State handed Kennesaw State its fifth straight loss, 27-20

OCTOBER 7, 2023 • Associated Press

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