Akron demolished Duquesne 51-7 in a game that was never close, with the Zips building a commanding 38-0 halftime lead. Running back Jordan Gant powered the offensive onslaught with three rushing touchdowns, while quarterback Ben Finley connected for a pair of scoring strikes. The Zips' defense contributed with Malcom DeWalt IV's 22-yard pick-six in the second quarter, holding the Dukes scoreless until midway through the third period.