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Ohio Defeats Akron 55-34 - Recap
Ohio's aerial attack produced 427 yards and the Bobcats produced a 55-34 victory over Akron on Saturday at Frank Solich Field at Peden Stadium.
Bettors who backed the Bobcats were also rewarded, as they covered the closing number as a favorite of -9.5 at sportsbooks. Over-Under bettors saw the total score go OVER the closing total of 59.0.
Kurtis Rourke completed 24 of 27 pass attempts for 427 yards for the Bobcats in the win.
Clyde Price III rushed for 39 yards for Akron, while DJ Irons added 23 yards. DJ Irons threw for 418 yards for the Zips, while receivers Shocky Jacques-Louis and Daniel George had 152 and 108 yards respectively.
Akron was outgained by Ohio 561-478 yards in Saturday's match, while the important battle of first downs was won 33-25 by the Zips.
The time of possession battle favored Akron as their offense was on the field for 32:24, longer than the 27:36 of their opponents.
Next game, Ohio takes its act on the road to face Western Michigan looking for another win. For Akron, they head home to face Central Michigan.