Jordan Gant News, Rumors, Updates - Akron Zips

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.

5 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

5 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

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

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

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

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

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

Season-high in rushing yards Gant compiled 17 carries for 102 yards and one touchdown during Saturday's 41-17 defeat to Central Michigan.

Impact Despite the blowout loss, Gant marked his season-high and led the team in rushing yards (102) Saturday against the Chippewas. The running back opened the scoring for the Zips after a nine-yard run in the second quarter. The Florida native has 62 rushes for 293 yards and three touchdowns this season.

OCTOBER 3 • ROTOWIRE

Rushes for 80 yards Gant recorded 19 rushes for 80 yards and one touchdown and reeled in 1 of 2 targets for six yards during Saturday's 38-10 loss versus UNLV.

Impact Gant led the Zips in rushing with 80 yards on the ground Saturday against UNLV. The running back has two games this season with at least 80 rushing yards. Through four games, the Florida native has attempted 44 rushes for 187 yards and two touchdowns.

SEPTEMBER 27 • ROTOWIRE

Jai'Den Thomas has 167 total yards and 3 touchdowns to lead UNLV past Akron 38-10

Jackson Arnold threw for 290 yards and three touchdowns, Jai’Den Thomas had 167 total yards and three touchdowns, and UNLV beat Akron 38-10 on Saturday

SEPTEMBER 26 • Associated Press

Bounces back in home opener Gant logged 12 rushes for 81 yards and one touchdown and reeled in all four targets for 20 yards during Saturday's 45-10 win against Robert Morris.

Impact After gaining just 15 yards on the ground during the season opener against Wake Forest a week ago, Gant turned it around in Week 2. The running back led the Zips in rushing yards (81) during a 35-point win over Robert Morris. Gant made his way across the goal line with a one-yard touchdown to extend Akron's lead to 21 late in the third quarter.

SEPTEMBER 13 • ROTOWIRE

Four And Out: Akron 'OC For A Day' Contest Winner Sees Drive End In Heartbreak

Marty Whims II got to experience the joy and frustration of being the offensive coordinator for the Akron Zips on Saturday afternoon. Check...

SEPTEMBER 12 • FOX SPORTS

Four And Out: Akron 'OC For A Day' Contest Winner Sees Drive End In Heartbreak

Akron beats Robert Morris 45-10 behind Cibastian Broughton's 4 TD passes

Cibastian Broughton passed for four touchdowns and Akron defeated Robert Morris 45-10 in its home opener

SEPTEMBER 12 • Associated Press

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

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