KentSt 42, Akron 35 · Final

AWAY · 4-6 Kent State KENT 4-6

HOME · 4-7 Akron @ AKR 4-7

WEEK 12 · MAC FINAL FINAL 42 35 Akron, OH

WEEK 12 · MAC TUE, NOV 11 12:30 AM InfoCision Stadium-Summa Health Field, Akron

ESPNU AKR –6.5 · O/U 46.5

NOV 11 12:30A ESPNU AKR –6.5 · O/U 46.5

Kent State

4-6

Akron

4-7

Final · 42 - 35

WEEK 12 · MAC InfoCision Stadium-Summa Health Field, Akron

Tue, Nov 11 12:30 AM InfoCision Stadium-Summa Health Field, Akron

ESPNU AKR –6.5 · O/U 46.5

Recap

Kent State outlasted Akron 42-35 in a thrilling overtime battle at InfoCision Stadium, with quarterback Dru DeShields delivering a masterful five-touchdown performance through the air. The Golden Flashes built a commanding 35-17 lead early in the fourth quarter before the Zips stormed back with 18 unanswered points, including a clutch two-point conversion with just 1:59 remaining to force overtime. Kent State secured victory on their first overtime possession when DeShields connected with Ardell Banks on a decisive 25-yard touchdown strike.