Akron Zips at Eastern Michigan Eagles
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Samson Evans accounts for 3 TDs to help Eastern Michigan beat Akron 30-27 in 2OT
Evans opened the first overtime running up the middle for an 11-yard touchdown. Akron answered with Tahj Bullock's 2-yard touchdown toss to Jake Newell followed by an Owen Wiley 36-yard field goal to begin the second OT.
Austin Smith then sealed it for the Eagles with a 3-yard touchdown pass to Jere Getzinger.
Evans finished with 71 yards rushing with a pair of 2-yard scoring runs in the second quarter for Eastern Michigan (5-6, 3-4 Mid-American Conference). Smith was 20-of-32 passing for 214 yards. Jesus Gomez kicked a 32-yard field goal with 10 seconds left in regulation to force overtime tied at 17-all.
Lorenzo Lingard and Bullock each had a short-yardage TD run in the second quarter for Akron (2-9, 1-6). Wiley's 23-yard field goal gave the Zips a 17-14 lead with 8:00 to play. Jeff Undercuffler Jr. was 19-of-26 passing for 223 yards for the Zips.
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- TV Channel: Zips at Eagles 2021 College Football, week 12, is broadcasted on CBSSN.
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Matchup Prediction
Scoring Summary
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TD | 2nd Period 11:27 | Tahj Bullock 1 Yd Run (Owen Wiley Kick) |
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TD | 2nd Period 5:00 | Samson Evans 2 Yd Run (Jesus Gomez Kick) |
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TD | 2nd Period 1:49 | Lorenzo Lingard 7 Yd Run (Owen Wiley Kick) |
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TD | 2nd Period 0:15 | Samson Evans 2 Yd Run (Jesus Gomez Kick) |
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FG | 4th Period 8:00 | Owen Wiley 23 Yd Field Goal |
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FG | 4th Period 0:10 | Jesus Gomez 32 Yd Field Goal |
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TD | 5 0:00 | Samson Evans 11 Yd Run (Jesus Gomez Kick) |
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TD | 5 0:00 | Jake Newell 2 Yd pass from Tahj Bullock (Owen Wiley Kick) |
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FG | 6 0:00 | Owen Wiley 36 Yd Field Goal |
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TD | 6 0:00 | Jere Getzinger 3 Yd pass from Austin Smith |
Statistics
 AKR |
 EMU |
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|---|---|---|
| 19 | 1st Downs | 22 |
| 12-19 | 3rd down efficiency | 6-14 |
| 1-1 | 4th down efficiency | 1-1 |
| 315 | Total Yards | 315 |
| 240 | Passing | 214 |
| 23-31 | Comp-Att | 20-32 |
| 7.7 | Yards per pass | 6.7 |
| 75 | Rushing | 101 |
| 41 | Rushing Attempts | 34 |
| 1.8 | Yards per rush | 3.0 |
| 8-87 | Penalties | 6-59 |
| 0 | Turnovers | 0 |
| 0 | Fumbles lost | 0 |
| 0 | Interceptions thrown | 0 |
| 34:18 | Possession | 25:42 |
Game Information
Location: Ypsilanti, MI
Attendance: 13,664 · Capacity:
Mid-American - East
| TEAM | OVR | CONF |
|---|---|---|
| Miami (OH) | 11-3 | 7-1 |
| Ohio | 10-3 | 6-2 |
| Bowling Green | 7-6 | 5-3 |
| Buffalo | 3-9 | 3-5 |
| Akron | 2-10 | 1-7 |
| Kent State | 1-11 | 0-8 |
Mid-American - West
| TEAM | OVER | CONF |
|---|---|---|
| Toledo | 11-3 | 8-0 |
| Northern Illinois | 7-6 | 5-3 |
| Eastern Michigan | 6-7 | 4-4 |
| Western Michigan | 4-8 | 3-5 |
| Ball State | 4-8 | 3-5 |
| Central Michigan | 5-7 | 3-5 |
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