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ZIPS2018 FOOTBALL GAME NOTES

GAME 1 | at NEBRASKA

FOOTBALL118th Season | 63 All-Americans | 123 All-Conference Honorees | 16 NFL Draft Picks | 91 Zips in the Pros | MAC Champions (2005)

2015 Famous Idaho Potato Bowl Champions | MAC EAST Division Titles (2000, 2005, 2017)

GAME NOTES2018 AKRON SCHEDULEDate Opponent TV ................ Result9.1 at Nebraska 8 PM ET | FOX9.8 MORGAN STATE 3:30 PM | ESPN+ 9.15 at Northwestern 7:30 PM ET | | BTN 9.22 at Iowa State TBA10.6 *MIAMI [Homecoming] 3:30 PM | ESPN+ 10.13 *at Buffalo TBA10.20 *at Kent State 3:30 PM | ESPN+ 10.27 *CENTRAL MICHIGAN TBA11.1 *NORTHERN ILLINOIS 7 PM ET | U/CBS11.10 *at Eastern Michigan Noon | ESPN311.17 *BOWLING GREEN 3:30 PM |ESPN311.23 *at Ohio TBA | ESPNU/3/CBS11.30 MAC Championship 7 PM | ESPN2

Home games in CAPS*Mid-American Conference game

QUICK FACTSLocation: .......................................... Akron, Ohio 44325Population: .........................200,000 (5th largest in Ohio)Founded: ................................ 1870 as Buchtel CollegeEnrollment: ........................................................23,152Nickname: ............................................................... ZipsColors: ..................................... Blue (282) & Gold (871)Conference: ..................... Mid-American (East Division)Interim President: ..............................Dr. John C. GreenDirector of Athletics: ................................Larry WilliamsFaculty Athletics Representative: .Dr. Matthew JuravichAthletics Dept. Phone: ..........................(330) 972-7080Ticket Office: ........................1-888-99-AKRON (-25766)First Year of Football: .............................................1891All-Time Record: .... 518-539-36 [entering 118th season] All-Time MAC Record: ....................85-124 (26 yrs.)MAC Titles: ........................................................1 (2005)MAC East Division Titles:..............3 (2000, 2005, 2017)NCAA D-I Bowl Games: 3 (2005 Motor City, 2015 Potato, 2017 Boca Raton)Stadium: ...................... InfoCision Stadium - Summa Field Capacity: .......... 30,000 [official sellout is 27,881] Playing Surface: ......................................ProGrass Record at InfoCision Stadium: ......... 23-31 (9 yrs.) Press Box Phone ..........................(330) 972-2913

ATHLETICS COMMUNICATIONSCathy Bongiovi (Football Contact)Assistant Athletics Director for Communications Office Phone: ..............................(330) 972-6108 Cell Phone: .................................(234) 788-1497 Email: [email protected]

Brian Dennison (Secondary Football Contact)Assistant Director for Communications (330) 972-6292 | [email protected]

SEASON OPENERAKRON (0-0) at NEBRASKA (0-0)

Saturday, Sept. 1Memorial Stadium [85,458] | Lincoln, Neb.

8 PM ET | 7 PM CT | FOX

Television: FOX Tim Brando (pbp), Spencer Tillman (analyst), Holly Sonders (sideline)

Radio: Akron-IMG Sports Network Steve French (pbp), Brad Detwiler (analyst), Joe Dunn (sideline) WARF 1350 AM (flagship), WHK 1420 AM, WHKZ 1440 AM; iHeart Radio, TuneIn.com/Akron Zips

HEAD COACHESScott Frost (Nebraska ‘97) Terry Bowden (West Virginia ’78)Overall Record: 19-7 (Third season) Overall Record: 171-106-2 (25th season)Record at Nebraska: 0-0 (First season) Record at Akron: 31-44 (7th season)

ALL-TIME SERIESNebraska leads series, 1-0 Bowden vs. Nebraska: First MeetingLast Meeting: #6 Nebraska 59, Akron 14 August 30, 1997

AKRON FOOTBALL HAS:• Been selected to finish fourth in the MAC East in 2018 by the media and the coaches• Won at least five games for five consecutive seasons [2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017]• Claimed three consecutive victories in Wagon Wheel games [and four in the last five years]• Won the most consecutive games at InfoCision Stadium– Summa Field [4 and counting]• Appeared in a bowl twice in three seasons, a program first [2015, 2017]

A WIN WOULD GIVE AKRON:• Its first win over Nebraska in series history• Its first victory of the 2018 season• Its first road win of the season

THIS WEEKAkron opens the 2018 football season at perennial powerhouse Nebraska on Saturday, Sept. 1, at 7 p.m. CT (8 p.m. ET) at Memorial Stadium.

FOX will televise the contest with Tim Brando (play-by-play), Spencer Tillman (analyst), and Holly Sonders (sideline) calling the game.

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AKRON MEDIA OPPORTUNITIESAugust 27-Sept. 1

MONDAY Coach & Player Interviews after practice 11:15 a.m.

MAC Teleconference Terry Bowden 9:30 a.m.

Teleconference for Nebraska Media Terry Bowden 11:30 a.m.

TUESDAYCoach & Player Interviews after practice 11:15 a.m.

Bowden Weekly Media Conference Noon

WEDNESDAYCoach & Player Interviews after practice 11:15 a.m.

THURSDAYCoach Interviews only after practice 11:15 a.m.

Bowden Weekly Radio Show 7 p.m.

FRIDAY No media opportunities

SATURDAYGAME DAY Akron at Nebraska, 8 PM ET Postgame media interviewsSUNDAYOff

INTERVIEW REQUESTSAll interview requests for Akron players and coaches should be directed to Cathy Bongiovi ([email protected]) in Athletics Communications. Players are available on Tuesday-Wednesday-Thursday and postgame only.

Media planning to attend post-practice interviews should notify Athletics Communications by 5 p.m. the day before.

WEEKLY MEDIA CONFERENCETerry Bowden’s weekly media conference is held each week in the Team Room of Stile Field House (second floor).

2018 MEDIA GUIDECopies of Akron’s 2018 football media guide are now available. It is also available in PDF on our website at www.GoZips.com.

CREDENTIALSAll requests for home games must be made through Athletics Communications.

GoZips.comTwitter ..@AkronZips | @ZipsFB | #GoZips | #ZipsGamedayFacebook ................................Facebook.com/AkronZips ...........................................Facebook.com/ZipsFBYouTube ...............................YouTube.com/ZipsAthletics

The Zips’ radio broadcast will air on the Akron-IMG Sports Network [SportsRadio 1350 AM (WARF) in Ak-ron (flagship), 1420 WHK in Cleveland, 1440 WHKZ in Warren/Youngstown] with Steve French calling the action, Brad Detwiler providing analysis, and Joe Dunn with sideline report. The pregame show starts one hour prior to kickoff. A free audio stream is available at SportsRadio1350.com, iHeart Radio, and TuneIn.com/Akron Zips.

Under the guidance of seventh-year head coach Terry Bowden, Akron returns 58 letterwinners, includ-ing 15 starters, to its spread offense and 4-3 defense.

Akron returns senior RB Van Edwards (Cape Coral, Fla.) who rushed for 343 yards and two touch-downs on 94 carries in 2017. Under center, sophomore Kato Nelson (Hollywood, Fla.) went 70-of-140 for 989 yards and eight touchdowns last fall. Senior WR Kwadarrius Smith (Orlando, Fla.) is the top returning receiver with 726 yards and seven touchdowns on 34 receptions. Defensively, two-time first-team All-MAC LB Ulysees Gilbert III (Ocala, Fla.) returns for his senior season after leading the Zips with 141 tackles, 9.5 TFL, five sacks, five hurries, four break-ups, three interceptions, and a fumble recovery in 2017.

The Cornhuskers, under the guidance of first-year head coach Scott Frost, return 51 letterwinners, including 15 starters, to their multiple offensive and 3-4 defensive schemes. Frost, who was named the 2017 Consensus National Coach of the Year after guiding UCF to an undefeated (13-0) season, takes over the coaching reigns at his alma mater where hs was a two-time national champion quarterback.

Nebraska returns senior RB Devine Ozigbo, the 2017 team leader, who rusher for 493 yards and three touchdowns on 129 carries. The Huskers will be breaking in a new quarterback as no eligible player has ever taken a snap at the FBS level. True freshman Adrian Martinez is expected to get the starting nod with redshirt freshman Tristan Gebbia listed as his back-up. NU’s offensive linemen have combined for 60 career starts. At wide receiver, Nebraska returns the tandem of senior Stanley Morgan, Jr., and sophomore JD Spielman, who combined for 165.1 receiving yards per game last fall, the nation’s second-highest returning total. Morgan had 61 receptions for 986 yards and 10 touchdowns, while Spielman followed with 55 catches for 830 yards and two touchdowns. Defensively, senior LB Dedrick Young II is the top returning defender after finishing with 80 tackles last fall.

NCAA STATISTICAL COMPARISONNEBRASKA [0-0] 2017 FINAL STATS AKRON [0-0Rank (average) ........................................................ Category ...................................................... Rank (average)87 (385.0) ...........................................................Total Offense ...................................................... 121 (316.0) 119 (107.5) ......................................................Rushing Offense ................................................... 123 (105.4)27 (277.5) ........................................................ Passing Offense .................................................... 81 (210.6) 78 (127.80) ..................................................... Passing Efficiency ................................................. 91 (122.35)84 (25.8) .......................................................... Scoring Offense ..................................................... 107 (22.1)100 (436.2) ........................................................ Total Defense ..................................................... 103 (442.9) 114 (214.8) ..................................................... Rushing Defense .................................................. 105 (205.4)95 (138.26) .................................................Pass Efficiency Defense ............................................. 75 (131.75) 115 (36.4) ........................................................ Scoring Defense ....................................................... 73 (28.0)106 (-0.58) .......................................................Turnover Margin ....................................................... 19 (0.71)110 (0.756) ....................................................Red Zone Offense ................................................. 121 (0.727)102 (0.877) .....................................................Red Zone Defense ................................................... 36 (0.800)31 (22.61) ........................................................... Net Punting ...................................................... 101 (36.51)85 (6.20) .............................................................Punt Returns ........................................................ 126 (2.00)31 (22.61) ......................................................... Kickoff Returns .................................................... 114 (18.24)118 (1.17) .................................................................Sacks .............................................................. 106 (1.57)128 (3.7) ...........................................................Tackles For Loss ......................................................... 86 (5.3)

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AKRON-NEBRASKA CONNECTIONSAkron has no players from the state of Nebraska on its roster. However, Nebraska has two players from the state of Ohio– sophomore DB Tony Butler [Lakewood, Ohio | St. Edward HS], and redshirt freshman OL Matt Sichterman [Cincinnati, Ohio | Kings HS].

UA sophomore TE/DL Dylan Meeks (Orlando, Fla.) and NU’s freshman DB Braxton Clark were team-mates at Orlando’s Dr. Phillips HS. Zips’ sophomore Josh Ward (Delray Beach, Fla.) and Husker fresh-man RB Miles Jones both attended American Heritage HS. Nebraska freshman DB CJ Smith (West Palm Beach, Fla.) attended Oxbridge Academy, the practice site for Akron during the Boca Raton Bowl last December.

Nebraska defensive line coach Mike Dawson served as Akron’s linebackers coach for three seasons (2006-08) under head coach J.D. Brookhart.

Akron assistant athletic trainer Erik Spencer (Yankton, S.D.) holds degrees from both schools– a bach-elor’s from Nebraska in 2014 and a master’s from Akron in 2016.

AKRON-NEBRASKA: THE SERIESSaturday’s game is just the second meeting between Akron and Nebraska in series history which began in 1997. The Cornhuskers hold a 1-0 record over the Zips.

In the teams’ first meeting on August 30, 1997, sixth-ranked Nebraska claimed a 59-14 home victory in the season opener in front of its 215th consecutive sellout crowd of 75,124 at Memorial Stadium.

Current Nebraska head coach Scott Frost was the Cornhuskers’ quarterback who rushed for two touch-downs on the day. Freshman WR Matt Davison, now the Huskers’ Associate A.D. for Football, was the top receiver with three catches for 64 yards in his collegiate debut.

Nebraska compiled 644 total yards and averaged 8.6 yards per play while holding the Zips to 243 yards. Trailing 38-0 at halftime, Akron jumped on the scoreboard with touchdowns in the third and fourth quarters.

2018 OPPONENTS

0-0 overall | 0-0 Big TenLast: vs. AKRONNext: vs. Colorado

0-0 overall | 0-0 MEACLast: vs. TowsonNext: at AKRON

0-0 overall | 0-0 Big TenLast: at PurdueNext: vs. Duke

0-0 overall | 0-0 Big 12Last: vs. South Dakota StateNext: at Iowa

0-0 overall | 0-0 MACLast: vs. MarshallNext: vs. Cincinnati

0-0 overall | 0-0 MACLast: vs. Delaware StateNext: at Temple

0-0 overall | 0-0 MACLast: at IllinoisNext: vs. Howard

0-0 overall | 0-0 MACLast: at KentuckyNext: vs. Kansas

0-0 overall | 0-0 MACLast: at IowaNext: vs. Utah

0-0 overall | 0-0 MACLast: vs.MonmouthNext: at Purdue

0-0 overall | 0-0 MACLast: at OregonNext: vs. Maryland

0-0 overall | 0-0 MACLast: vs. HowardNext: at Virginia

NEBRASKA Cornhuskers

MORGAN STATE Bears

NORHTWESTERN Wildcats

IOWA STATE Cyclones

MIAMI (OHIO) RedHawks

BUFFALO Bulls

KENT STATE Golden Flashes

CENTRAL MICH Chippewas

NORTHERN ILLINOIS Huskies

EASTERN MICHIGAN Eagles

BOWLING GREEN Falcons

OHIO Bobcats

Scoring Summary1stNU FROST 26 yd. run (BROWN kick), 6:18NU MAKOVICKA 20 yd. run (BROWN kick)

2ndNU GREEN 7 yd. run (BROWN kick), 13:46NU BROWN 34 yd. field goalNU GREEN 45 yd. run (BROWN kick), 4:04NU FROST 5 yd. run (BROWN kick), 0:53

3rd NU MAKOVICKA 11 yr. run (BROWN kick)UA HUNTER 11 yd. run (STIDHAM kick)NU BUCKHALTER 8 yd. run (RETZLAFF kick) 4th NU BUCKHALTER 3 yd. run (RETZLAFF kick)UA BAILEY 69 yd. pass from WASHINGTON (STIDHAM kick)

Attendance: 75,124

Team Stats UA NURushing-Net Yards 99 472Passing Yards 144 172Comp-Att-Int 8-14-1 12-19-0Fumbles 0 1Penalties-Yards – 5-60

Rushing: Akron - Hunter 16-59, Reader 10-35, Rooney 3-8, Lomax 8-12, Lagasse 2-6, Gromek 2-0. NU - Frost 11-123, Green 9-102, London 5-79, Buckhalter 11-62, Makovicka 7-59, Newcombe 7-34, Legate 3-14, Runty 1-3, Cobb 1-2, Soucie 1-0.

Passing: Akron - Gromek 4-8-1-51, Washington 4-6-0-93. NU - Frost 7-13-0-67, London 4-5-0-90, Newcombe 1-1-0-15.

Receiving: Akron -Spencer 4-43, Whitt 2-31, Bailey 1-69, Reader 1-1 NU - Davison 3-64, Wiggins 2-25, Gibson 2-18, Jackson 1-17, Haafke 1-15, Legate 1-15, Applegate 1-9, Lake 1-9.

Last Meeting: #6 Nebraska 59, Akron 14 Memorial Stadium [August 30, 1997]

Akron 0 0 7 7 – 14#6 Nebraska 14 24 14 7 - 59

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SERIES INFORMATIONAkron all-time vs. Nebraska: 0-1Akron in games at Akron: 0-0Akron in games at Nebraska: 0-1Akron in games at a neutral site: 0-0First meeting in series: 1997, at Memorial Stadium, L, 14-59Last meeting in series: 1997, at Memorial Stadium, L, 14-59

SERIES HIGHSAkron ZipsRushing: Bo Hunter, 16-59, 1 TD (1997)Passing: James Washington, 4-6-0-93, 1 TD (1997)Receiving: Willie Spencer, 4-43 (1997)

Nebraska CornhuskersRushing: Scott Frost, 11-123, 2 TDs (1997)Passing: Scott Frost, 7-13-0-67 (1997)Receiving: Matt Davison, 3-64 (1997)

Year Site Result Akron Coach Nebraska Coach1997 Memorial Stadium L, 14-59 Lee Owens Tom Osborne

BIG CROWDS ON THE ROADAkron has faced its Top 10 biggest crowds on the road. At Michigan in 2013, an all-time high 107,120 fans attended the game at Michigan Sta-dium.

Last fall Akron opened the season No. 6 Penn State and played before a crowd of 101,684.

PRESEASON HONORSSix Zips were named to Athlon Sports’ 2018 presea-son All-Mid-American Conference teams. Earning preseason first-team All-MAC were seniors DE Jamal Davis II (Canton, Ohio), and LB Ulysees Gilbert III.

Second-team honorees were senior CB Kyron Brown (Boynton Beach, Fla.), junior CB Alvin Davis, Jr. (Fort Lauderdale, Fla.), and senior P Nick Gasser (Liberty Township, Ohio) Named to the preseason third-team was senior OL Kyle Ritz (Willoughby, Ohio).

2018 WATCH LISTSSenior LB Ulysees Gilbert III was named to the Watch Lists for the 24th Annual Chuck Bednarik Award, presented to the College Defensive Player of the Year, and the Bronko Nagurski Trophy, as the best defensive player in NCAA football.

Senior TE Brian Reinke (Akron, Ohio) is one of 169 nominees for the 2018 Allstate AFCA Good Works Team®, one of the most coveted off-the-field honors in college football, combining the demands of being a student-athlete and service to the community.

Senior WR Kwadarrius Smith was named to the 2018 Biletnikoff Award Preseason Watch List, which recognizes the outstanding FBS receiver in college football.

MAC STANDINGS

[PRESEASON]

East Division MAC Pct. Overall Pct.1. AKRON 0-0 .000 0-0 .000 Bowling Green 0-0 .000 0-0 .000 Buffalo 0-0 .000 0-0 .000 Kent State 0-0 .000 0-0 .000 Miami (Ohio) 0-0 .000 0-0 .000 Ohio 0-0 .000 0-0 .000

West Division MAC Pct. Overall Pct. Ball State 0-0 .000 0-0 .000 Central Michigan 0-0 .000 0-0 .000 Eastern Michigan 0-0 .000 0-0 .000 Northern Illinois 0-0 .000 0-0 .000 Toledo 0-0 .000 0-0 .000 Western Michigan 0-0 .000 0-0 .000

2018 MAC SCHEDULE

Thursday, Aug. 30Central Connecticut at Ball State 7 PM ESPN+

Friday , Aug. 31Syracuse at Western Michigan 6 PM CBS-SNMonmouth at Eastern Michigan 6:30 PM ESPN+

Saturday, Sept. 1 Kent State at Illinois Noon BTNHoward at Ohio 2 PM ESPN+Central Michigan at Kentucky 3:30 PM ESPNUMarshall at Miami, 3:30 PM ESPN+NIU at Iowa 3:30 PM BTNDelaware State at Buffalo 6 PM ESPNVMI at Toledo 7 PM ESPN3Akron at Nebraska 8 PM FOXBowling Green at Oregon 8 PM Pac-12

Saturday, Sept. 8Eastern Michigan at Purdue Noon BTNWestern Michigan at Michigan Noon FS1Kansas at Central Michigan 3 PM ESPN+Ball State at Notre Dame 3:30 PM NBCBuffalo at Temple 3:30 PM ESPN3Howard at Kent State 3:30 PM ESPN+Morgan State at Akron 3:30 PM ESPN+Maryland at Bowling Green 6 PM ESPN+Utah at NIU 7:30 PM ESPNewsCincinnati at Miami 8 PM Raycom/

LARGEST ROAD CROWDS ................. [2009 – present]1. 107,120 at Michigan L, 24-28 ..... Sept. 14, 20132. 105,001 at Ohio State L, 0-42 ..........Sept. 3, 20113. 104,968 at Penn State L, 7-31 ..........Sept. 5, 20094. 101,684 at #6 Penn State L, 0-52 ..........Sept. 2, 20175. 97,354 at Penn State L, 3-21 ..........Sept. 6, 20146. 85,370 at Oklahoma L, 3-41 ..........Sept. 5, 20157. 81,719 at Tennessee L, 26-47 ......Sept. 22, 20128. 77,331 at #10 Wisconsin L, 10-54 ......Sept. 10, 20169. 64,014 at Kentucky L, 10-47 ......Sept. 18, 201010. 42,258 at Indiana L, 20-35 ......Sept. 25, 2010

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Senior CB Kyron Brown has been named to the 2018 Paycom Jim Thorpe Award Preseason Watch List

For the third consecutive year, senior P/H Kyle Foster (Parkersburg, W.Va.) was named a preseason candidate for the 2018 Peter Mortell Holder of the Year Award.

POMP & CIRCUMSTANCETwelve Zips competing this fall already have their bachelor’s degrees: S Jamal Baggett (sports man-agement/marketing), LB Nathan Bischof (sport management), DE Walter Brady (leisure, sport & tourism from MTSU), CB Kyron Brown (political science/criminal justice), OL Nick Fazio (mechanical engineering), P/H Kyle Foster (sport management), QB Robbie Kelley (business management from Quincy), TE Darryl Long (sport management), WR Brandon Mitchell (criminal justice), TE Brian Re-inke (sport management), OL Kyle Ritz (biomedical engineering), and WR Mykel Traylor-Bennett (organizational supervision). The 12 Zips rank fifth nationally with players with degrees. UAB leads the country with 19 graduated players on its roster.

TRAYLOR-BENNETT RECEIVES SIXTH YEAR OF ELIGIBILITYThe NCAA has granted University of Akron football player Mykel Traylor-Bennett (Columbus, Ohio) a sixth year of eligibility after missing the 2017 season. Named the team’s Offensive MVP following spring drills, the wide receiver-turned-tight-end suffered a knee injury in the 2017 spring game and missed the 2017 season. He played in nine games with two starts at receiver in 2016, grabbing nine receptions for 97 yards and a touchdown. Traylor-Bennett earned a bach-elor’s degree in Summer 2017 and is pursuing a master’s degree in sport science and coaching.

TRANSFERS JOIN ZIPSTwo student-athletes have transferred to Akron to finish their playing careers. Redshirt senior DE Walter Brady (Florence, Ala.) was an Honorable Mention All-C-USA selection who came from Middle Tennessee State. He previously attended Missouri. Redshirt sophomore WR Jonah Morris [Akron, Ohio | Hoban HS] returns to the city of Akron after spending two seasons at Indiana. Both players are eligible to play immediately.

ZIPS QUICK HITS• Ten of Akron’s starters on defense are seniors.• Five of Akron’s 2018 opponents— Northwestern (Music City), Iowa State (Liberty), Central Michigan

(Famous Idaho Potato), Northern Illinois (Quick Lane), and Ohio (Bahamas)— participated in bowls in 2017.

• Akron has 37 student-athletes on its roster from the state of Ohio; 28 of those live within a 30-mile radius to campus.

NATIONAL POLLS

[PRESEASON]

Assoc. Press Rank AmwayWriters’ Poll Coaches’ PollAlabama (42) 1 Alabama (61) Clemson (18) 2 Clemson (3) Georgia 3 Ohio State (1) Wisconsin (1) 4 Georgia Ohio State 5 Oklahoma Washington 6 WashingtonOklahoma 7 Wisconsin Miami 8 Miami Auburn 9 Penn StatePenn State 10 Auburn Michigan State 11 Notre DameNotre Dame 12 Michigan StateStanford 13 StanfordMichigan 14 MichiganUSC 15 USCTCU 16 TCU West Virginia 17 Virginia Tech Mississippi State 18 Mississippi State Florida State 19 Florida State Virginia Tech 20 West Virginia South Florida 21 Texas Boise State 22 Boise StateTexas 23 UCFOregon 24 Louisiana State Louisiana State 25 Oklahoma State

Associated Press Writers’ PollAlso Receiving Votes: South Carolina 96, Florida 68, Utah 60, Oklahoma State 51, Florida Atlantic 38, Arizona 28, NC State 22, Texas A&M 21, Boston College 18, Northwestern 13, Kansas State 10, Iowa State 8, Houston 6, Memphis 3, Iowa 2, Troy 2, Fresno State 1, Arkansas State 1, Kentucky 1.

Amway Coaches’ Poll:ARV: South Carolina 138, Florida 135, Oregon 105, Utah 81, Texas A&M 67, Northwestern 67, Kansas State 35, Florida Atlantic 27, Memphis 23, Boston College 23, NC State 22, Arkansas State 19, Troy 19, Appalachian State 16, San Diego State 15, Kentucky 8, Iowa State 8, Iowa 8, Washington State 7, South Florida 6, Duke 5, Fresno State 4, Louisville 3, Arizona 2, Houston 2, Army 1, Northern Illinois 1.

2018 Akron opponents in Bold

AMONG MID-AMERICAN CONFERENCE COACHES

1. TERRY BOWDEN, AKRON .................1712. Frank Solich, Ohio .................................... 1563. Chris Creighton, EMU .............................. 1534. Lance Leipold, Buffalo .............................. 1225. Chuck Martin, Miami ................................. 906. Rod Carey, NIU ........................................... 447. John Bonamego, CMU ............................... 21 8. Jason Candle, Toledo ............................... 10 9. Mike Neu, Ball State ....................................6 Mike Jinks, BGSU ........................................6 Tim Lester, WMU ............................................. 612. Sean Lewis, Kent State ..................First season

AMONG ACTIVE DIVISION I COACHES (Minimum five years as FBS head coach; record at four-year colleges only)

1. Brian Kelly, Notre Dame ........................... 2402. Nick Saban, Alabama ............................... 2183. Bill Snyder, Kansas State .......................... 210 4. Paul Johnson, Georgia Tech ........................1825. Urban Meyer, Ohio State ............................1776. TERRY BOWDEN, AKRON ................... 1717. Mark Richt, Miami [Fla.] ..............................1648. Gary Patterson, TCU .....................................1609. Kirk Ferentz, Iowa ........................................154

HEAD COACH TERRY BOWDENIn his seventh season at Akron, head coach Terry Bowden is the dean of the Mid-American Confer-ence coaches with the most career wins (171). Nationally, Bowden ranks sixth among active coaches in career wins. His complete bio is on p. 12.

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2018 HONORS

CB Kyron BrownPaycom Jim Thorpe Award Preseason Watch ListPreseason second-team All-MAC by Athlon Sports

CB Alvin Davis, Jr.Preseason second-team All-MAC by Athlon Sports

DE Jamal Davis IIPreseason first-team All-MAC by Athlon Sports

P/H Kyle FosterPreseason Peter Mortell Holder of the Year candidate

P Nick GasserPreseason second-team All-MAC by Athlon Sports

LB Ulysees Gilbert IIIChuck Bednarik Award Watch ListBronko Nagurski Trophy Watch ListPreseason first-team All-MAC by Athlon Sports

DL Brian ReinkeAllstate AFCA Good Works Team nominee

OL Kyle RitzPreseason third-team All-MAC by Athlon Sports

WR Kwadarrius SmithBiletnikoff Award Preseason Watch List

• In 2018, Akron opens its 10th season playing on-campus at InfoCision Stadium – Summa Field. The Zips have a 23-31 record at the venue and are riding a stadium record four-game winning streak.

MAC PREDICTIONSFor the second consecutive year, Akron was selected to finish fourth in the Mid-American Conference East Division this fall by both the media and the 12 head coaches. Defending East champion Akron earned 74 points. Ohio was picked first, followed by Buffalo, Miami, and Akron. Bowling Green and Kent State rounded out the picks.

In the West Division, Northern Illinois was selected first, followed by Toledo, Western Michigan and East-ern Michigan. Central Michigan and Ball State rounded out the predictions.

The Ohio Bobcats were also predicted to win the 2018 MAC Championship Game which will be held on Friday, Nov. 30, at 7 p.m. at Ford Field in Detroit.

MAC EAST PRESEASON MAC WEST PRESEASON 1. Ohio (21) 1. Northern Illinois (15) 2. Buffalo (1) 2. Toledo (7) 3. Miami (2) 3. Western Michigan (1) 4. AKRON 4. Eastern Michigan 5. Bowling Green 5. Central Michigan (1) 6. Kent State 6. Ball State

HOMECOMING & FAMILY WEEKEND SET FOR OCT. 5-7Homecoming and Family Weekend at the University of Akron have been set for Oct. 5-7, 2018. In the annual Homecoming football game, the Zips will host Miami (Ohio) on Saturday, Oct. 6, at 3:30 p.m. The 2018 Hall of Fame Class will be introduced at halftime. AMATO RETIRES IN OFF-SEASONOn February 26, 2018, associate head coach and defensive coordinator Chuck Amato decided to retire from coaching. In 2017, the 71-year old legend completed his sixth season at Akron and his 45th year in the collegiate coaching ranks, which included serving as head coach at North Carolina State and as a long-time assistant coach at Florida State.

NEW COACHES ON THE SIDELINESPrior to the start of spring practice, head coach Terry Bowden welcomed Kory Gribbin, Joe Tresey, and Marcus Wattley to his coaching staff. Gribbin coaches the tight ends/H-backs and assist with special teams. Tresey serves as co-defensive coordinator and takes over the linebackers, while Wattley coaches the defensive ends.

Other staff changes included:• Todd Stroud was promoted to associate head coach and defensive coordinator. • Jeff Bowden added offensive passing game coordinator to his duties.• Trent Boykin added offensive running game coordinator and take over the running backs.• Otis Mounds added recruiting coordinator duties. • Mike Woodford was promoted to special teams coordinator.

SENIOR STATUSAkron’s 31 members of the 2018 Senior Class may leave campus as the all-time most productive class in program history. In the past three seasons, they were a part of the re-building process, helping the Zips to at least five wins (20 total) each year. The Zips became bowl eligible twice in three seasons, a program first. They claimed the 2017 MAC East title and three consecutive Wagon Wheel trophies.

UP NEXTAkron returns to InfoCision Stadium– Summa Field for its home opener on Saturday, Sept. 8, with Mor-gan State. Kickoff is set for 3:30 p.m. on ESPN+.

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OFFENSENELSON TO LEAD QUARTERBACKSSophomore QB Kato Nelson (Hollywood, Fla.) returns to lead the Zips for the second consecutive sea-son. As a redshirt freshman in 2017, the three-star recruit took over the quarterback reigns and started the last five games, leading Akron to appearances in the MAC Championship game and the Boca Raton Bowl. In 10 games, Nelson was 70-of-140 for 989 yards and eight touchdowns. He rushed 95 times for 198 yards and a touchdown.

Nelson will be backed up by redshirt freshman Alex Ramart (Richmond, Texas), who sat our last year as a true freshman, and by redshirt senior Robbie Kelley (Springfield, Ill.), who went 12-of-26 for 179 yards and two touchdowns in seven games off the bench in 2017.

Providing support are redshirt freshman Drew Hodgson (Dublin, Ohio) and true freshman T.J. Desh-ields (Beloit, Ohio).

SENIOR MENTORS YOUNG BACKFIELDTwo-year starter Van Edwards, Jr., (Cape Coral, Fla.) returns for his season with a young troupe. The Zips’ top rusher with 492 yards and three touchdowns on 100 carries in 2016, he had 343 yards and two touchdowns on 94 carries in 2017.

Redshirt junior Deltron Sands (Fort Lauderdale, Fla.), who suffered a season-ending injury last fall, is excited to hit the grid iron. In 10 games, Sands had 173 yards and two touchdowns on 25 carries.

Also expected to carry the ball are junior Chuck Turfe (Canton, Mich.), redshirt freshman Jemarulin Suggs (Akron, Ohio), and freshmen Abraham Alce (Immokalee, Fla.), Devanier Floyd (Akron, Ohio), and Keyondre White (Fort Lauderdale, Fla.).

NEW RECEIVING CORPSWith the graduation of A.J. Coney and Austin Wolf, two redshirt seniors are the only familiar faces among the wide receivers. Expected to earn a starting role is Kwadarrius Smith (Orlando, Fla.), who had 34 receptions for a team-high 726 yards and a team-best seven touchdowns in 2017. He averaged 21.4 yards per reception and 51.9 yards per game. Smith was the Zips’ scoring leader with 42 points.

After rehabbing an injury suffered in the 2017 spring game, Mykel Traylor-Bennett (Columbus, Ohio) is ready for his senior season. The wide receiver-turned tight end is now back at receiver. He had 97 yards and a touchdown in 2016.

Looking to step up and make big plays are redshirt sophomore Jonah Morris, who transferred from Indiana, and sophomore Andre Williams (Orlando, Fla.), who played in 12 games as a true freshman. Also expected to contribute are sophomore Dustin Burkhart (Akron, Ohio), junior Jaquavis Dixon (Oviedo, Fla.), junior Devon Jones (Akron, Ohio), redshirt freshman M.J. McGriff (Vero Beach, Fla.), freshman Timothy Scippio (Fort Lauderdale, Fla.), sophomore Nate Stewart (Bethlehem, Pa.), and redshirt freshman Malik Wooldridge (Akron, Ohio).

EXPERIENCED TIGHT ENDSSenior Newman Williams (Akron, Ohio) and junior Brandon Junk (Clearwater, Fla.) are expected to compete starting roles at tight end. In 2017, Williams played in eight games with four starts, while Junk played in 12 games with four starts.

Joining the tight end ranks this fall are redshirt junior Nick Johns (Leesburg, Va.), who played quar-terback last fall, and senior Brian Reinke (Akron, Ohio), who started all 14 games last fall at defensive end. Redshirt freshman Maverick Wolfley (Morgantown, W.Va.) is ready to take the field as a Zip.

CURRENT STREAKSGames Started 15 16 17 18 TotalOL Kyle Ritz, Sr. 5 12 14 31 LB Ulysees Gilbert, Sr. – 12 14 26LB Brian Bell, Sr. - 10 11 21DL Brock Boxen, Sr. 2 6 13 21CB Alvin Davis, Jr. 7 12 19CB Kyron Brown, Sr. 1 14 15OL Trevor Brown, Jr. 1 14 15DB Jordan George, Sr. 5 9 14TE Brian Reinke, Sr. 14 14CB Darian Dailey, R-Sr. 13 13 TE Newman Williams, Sr. 2 5 4 11 RB Van Edwards, Sr. 7 3 10

Consecutive Games Started 16 17 18 TotalLB Ulysees Gilbert, Sr. 12 14 26OL Kyle Ritz, Sr. 12 14 26

100-Yard Rushing GamesVan Edwards (2015-present) 1 at Ball State, 10/22/16 112

100-Yard Receiving GamesKwadarrius Smith (2016-present) 3 at Troy, 9/23/17 103 vs. Ohio, 11/14/17 132 vs. Toledo, 12/2/17 114

100-Yard Kickoff Return GamesVan Edwards (2016) 1 at Kent State, 10/2/16 156

Zips LIVE, presented by Lee Hyder and Associates, is Akron’s radio show airing live from the Spaghetti Ware-house (510 South Main Street) with head coach Terry Bowden and host Bill Morgan.

The weekly hour-long radio show covering Zips Athlet-ics airs locally on Akron-IMG Sports Network flagship Fox Sports Radio 1350 AM (WARF). Podcasts are avail-able on GoZips.com and iHeart Radio.

Zips LIVE will be re-played weekly two hours prior to kickoff of that week’s football game.

Zips Live ScheduleThursday, Aug. 30 (Nebraska) Thursday, Sept. 6 (Morgan State) Thursday, Sept. 13 (Northwestern) Thursday, Sept. 20 (Iowa State)

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EXPERIENCED O-LINE TO PROVIDE PROTECTIONWhat a difference a year makes! Five new starters took the line to start the 2016 with a combined nine total starts. In 2017, four of five linemen returned to their starting roles.

The 2018 offensive line will be anchored by senior RG Kyle Ritz (Willoughby, Ohio), who has started 31 career games, sophomore LG Brandon Council (Tar Heel, N.C.), and junior LT Trevor Brown (Clinton, Md.). The trio has combined for 55 starts.

New to the starting line-up are senior RT Undrea Bullard (St. Petersburg, Fla.) and redshirt sophomore C Bryce Petersen (McKinleyville, Calif.).

DEFENSEDOWN THE LINEOnce again, the Zips’ front four is stacked with experienced upperclassmen– all seniors! At tackle, senior Brock Boxen (New Galilee, Pa.) returns to his starting role. In 2017, he played in all 14 games and finished with 34 tackles, including 11 solo stops.

Senior Brennan Williams (Akron, Ohio) takes over at nose tackle following the graduation of Darius Copeland. Williams saw action in all 14 games in 2017.

Preseason first-team All-MAC honoree Jamal Davis II (Canton, Ohio) is returning to his starting role at defensive end. Last fall, Davis was the top lineman on defense with 69 tackles, a team-best 15.5 TFL, two sacks, five hurries, and a forced fumble in 14 games.

On the other end, senior Brian Reinke, who started all 14 games in 2017, moved to tight end during training camp. Taking over his duties will be either junior Josh Ward (Delray Beach, Fla.) or redshirt senior transfer Walter Brady. Ward saw action in all 14 games last fall and finished with 25 tackles, three hurries, and a break-up. Brady started nine games last fall for Middle Tennessee en route to Honor-able Mention All-C-USA honors. He finished with 38 tackles, including 5.0 TFL, 3.5 sacks, seven hurries, and four break-ups.

Expected to see playing time on the defensive front four are junior Davon’te Jest (Ocala, Fla.), sopho-more Dylan Meeks (Orlando, Fla.), and sophomore Justin Sampson (Akron, Ohio).

SOLID SENIOR LINEBACKERS The Zips’ linebackers return a solid core, led by two-time first-team All-MAC senior Ulysees Gilbert (Ocala, Fla.). In his second season as a starter in 2017, Gilbert was the Zips’ top defender with 141 tackles (58 more than the next Zip), 9.5 TFL, a team-best five sacks, five hurries, four break-ups, three interceptions, and a fumble recovery. He also scored two touchdowns for 12 points.

In the middle, senior Brian Bell (Valdosta, Ga.) returns to his starting role. In 2017, he had 57 tackles, including 4.5 TFL, and a fumble recovery.

Senior DeMarcus Lloyd (Vienna, Ga.) will battle redshirt junior James King (Miami, Fla.) for the third starting role.

Also expected to see playing time are senior Nathan Bischof (Akron, Ohio), junior John Lako (Mon-roe, Mich.), sophomore Bubba Arslanian (Aurora, Ohio), sophomore DeMarcus Glover (St. Peters-burg, Fla.),

2018 WEEKLY MEDIA CONFERENCE

Akron head coach Terry Bowden will meet with the media on Tuesdays at Noon each week prior to Zips’ games. All media conferences will be held in the Football Team Room in the Stile Field House (289 South Union).

Parking is a available in Lot 6 (west side of stadium) or along Vine Street with gameday parking passes.

Game 1: at Nebraska Tuesday, August 28 Game 2: MORGAN STATE Tuesday, Sept. 4 Game 3: at Northwestern Tuesday, Sept. 11 Game 4: at Iowa State Tuesday, Sept. 18 Game 5: MIAMI (Ohio) Tuesday, Oct. 2 Game 6: at Buffalo Tuesday, Oct. 9 Game 7: at Kent State Tuesday, Oct. 16Game 8: CENTRAL MICHIGAN Tuesday, Oct. 23Game 9: NORTHERN ILLINOIS Monday, Oct. 29 Game 10: at Eastern Michigan Tuesday, Nov. 6Game 11: BOWLING GREEN Tuesday, Nov. 13 Game 12: at Ohio Monday, Nov. 19MAC Championship Monday, Nov. 26

2018 WEEKLY MAC COACHES’ CALL

The Mid-American Conference football coaches will be available each Monday for a weekly media conference call. Please call Cathy Bongiovi (Akron) or Ken Mather (MAC) for phone access number.

9:30-9:38 Terry Bowden, Akron 9:38-9:46 Jason Candle, Toledo9:46-9:54 Rod Carey, Northern Illinois9:54-10:02 Chris Creighton, Eastern Michigan10:02-10:10 John Bonamego, Central Michigan

10:18-10:26 Frank Solich, Ohio10:26-10:34 Chuck Martin, Miami10:34-10:42 Sean Lewis, Kent State 10:42-10:50 Lance Leipold, Buffalo10:50-10:58 Mike Jinks, Bowling Green10:58-11:06 Mike Neu, Ball State11:06-11:14 Tim Lester, Western Michigan

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SECONDARY TO NONEPerhaps the Zips’ strongest unit this fall, the secondary returns all four starters. Entering his senior sea-son is S Alvin Davis (Fort Lauderdale, Fla.), who finished second on defense in 2017 with 83 tackles, two break-ups, a TFL, an interception, a forced fumble, and a fumble recovery.

Redshirt senior Shawn Featherstone (Pittsburgh, Pa.) returns for a second year to his starting role at safety. In 2017, he joined the starting line-up and was sixth on defense with 67 tackles, two intercep-tions, two break-ups, a forced fumble, a fumble recovery, and a hurry.

Other safeties expected in the rotation include senior Jamal Baggett (Oak Park, Ill.), Jordan George (Dayton, Ohio), sophomore Zaire Jacobs (Miami Gardens, Fla.), and freshman Reggie Corner, Jr., (Canton, Ohio).

At corner, seniors Kyron Brown (Boynton Beach, Fla.) and Darian Dailey (Bradenton, Fla.) return to their starting roles. In 2017, Brown had 49 tackles, a team-high 11 break-ups, two interceptions for a team-best 108 return yards, a forced fumble, and a fumble recovery. Dailey played in all 14 games and finished with 42 tackles, seven break-ups, a fumble recovery, and an interception.

Providing support will be redshirt junior Denzel Butler (Fort Lauderdale, Fla.), junior Mark Ellis (Wil-liamstown, N.J.), redshirt Jeffrey Lubin (Hollywood, Fla.), and senior Hugh Cade (Akron, Ohio).

SPEEDY RETURNERSSophomore WR Andre Williams is expected to return punts this fall, while senior RB Van Edwards, Jr., and senior S Shawn Featherstone will handle kickoff returns. Last fall, Edwards had 19 kickoff returns for 375 yards, averaging 19.7 yards per return.

SPECIAL TEAMSSENIORS LEAD KICKING UNITSenior Nick Gasser (Liberty Township, Ohio) and redshirt senior Tom O’Leary (Tucker, Ga.) will share kicking duties once again. In 2017, Gasser kicked off 60 times for 3,483 yards (58.0 avg.). He made 13-of-14 PAT and 3-of-6 field goals for 22 points.

O’Leary had scored 35 points. He made 26-of-27 extra points and three field goals.

Gasser returns to punt for the Zips for the third straight season. In 14 games last fall, Gasser punted 85 times for 3,588 yards (42.2 avg.).

For the fourth consecutive season, senior Kyle Foster (Parkersburg, W.Va.) returns to handle the hold-ing. He has been named to the Peter Mortell Holder of the Year Watch List for the third time.

The Zips must replace four-year long snapper Michael Buddenberg, who holds the record for most games played (51) in program history. The prime candidate is redshirt freshman Cameron Lyons (Morgantown, W.Va.).

2018 ZIPS UNDER TERRY BOWDENAt home .............................................................. 0-0On the road ......................................................... 0-0At neutral sites ..................................................... 0-0

On television (live) .............................................. 0-0In non-televised games ....................................... 0-0

On natural grass .................................................. 0-0On artificial surface .............................................. 0-0

In day games ....................................................... 0-0In night games (6 p.m.+) ................................... 0-0

When winning coin toss ...................................... 0-0When opponent wins toss ................................... 0-0

In overtime games .............................................. 0-0In games decided by 3 pts or less ....................... 0-0In gamed decided by 7 pts or less ...................... 0-0

In September....................................................... 0-0In October ............................................................ 0-0In November ....................................................... 0-0In December .........................................................0-0

Against ranked opponents .................................. 0-0Against non-ranked opponents ........................... 0-0

Coming off a win ................................................. 0-0Coming off a loss ................................................. 0-0

When scoring first .............................................. 0-0When opponent scores first ................................ 0-0

When leading at the half .................................... 0-0When trailing at the half ..................................... 0-0When tied at the half .......................................... 0-0

When scoring 0-9 points ..................................... 0-0When opp. scores 0-9 pts .................................... 0-0When scoring 10-19 points ................................. 0-0When opp. scores 10-19 pts ................................ 0-0When scoring 20-29 points ................................. 0-0When opp. scores 20-29 pts ................................ 0-0When scoring 30+ points ................................... 0-0When opp. scores 30+pts ................................... 0-0

With 100-yard rusher .......................................... 0-0When opp. has 100-yard rusher .......................... 0-0With no 100-yard rusher ..................................... 0-0

With 100-yard receiver ........................................ 0-0When opp. has 100-yard receiver ....................... 0-0With no 100-yard receiver ................................... 0-0

With 300-yard passer .......................................... 0-0When opp. has 300-yard passer .......................... 0-0With no 300-yard passer .................................... 0-0

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ON THE SIDELINESTHERE IS NO PLACE LIKE HOMEAkron begins its 10th season in 2018 on campus at InfoCision Stadium – Summa Field. The Zips have a 23-31 record at the venue (a record 5-1 in 2017) and are riding a stadium record four-game winning streak. Attendance from each of the six Zips’ home games in 2017 ranks among the Top 15 best at-tended games since the stadium opened in 2009. The Zips’ average attendance (9,232) ranked No. 2 nationally in the NCAA’s list of largest increase in attendance from the previous season.

The 30,000-seat stadium features 17 suites, state-of-the-art video board, and 80,000 square feet of academic space used daily by all University students. Additionally, the Sport Science and Wellness Education Department conducts classes on two levels, and the University’s Alumni Association resides there as well.

ZIPS IN THE COMMUNITYWhile most students were enjoying their summers at home, several members of the football team remained in Akron for the summer and putting their free time to good use. They combined to work on a community service project each week with a goal of 1,000 volunteer hours. Among the projects they worked were: filled orders at the Akron-Canton Regional Foodbank, diced onions and weeded flower gardens at the Haven of Rest, and taught children at Camp Learn-A-Lot. This fall the Zips will continue weekly visits to Akron Children’s Hospital on Fridays before home games.

GROSSMAN NABS PURSE SNATCHER IN VEGASRedshirt junior WR Jason Grossman (Culver City, Calif.) ran down a purse snatcher in Las Vegas on May 13 while taking in a basketball game with his father. Grossman ran down the suspect, tackled him, and subdued him until police arrived. Read the full story at: https://gozips.com/news/2018/6/13/footballs-grossman-runs-down-purse-snatcher.aspx

2017 SEASON REVIEWUnder the guidance of sixth-year head coach Terry Bowden, Akron finished the 2017 campaign at 7-7 overall and 6-2 in MAC play after a 50-3 loss to Florida Atlantic in the Cheribundi Tart Cherry Boca Raton Bowl. In the final NCAA rankings, Akron was No. 7 in interceptions (19), No. 8 in defensive touchdowns (4), No. 19 in turnover margin (0.71), and No. 36 in red zone defense (0.800). Individually, DB Jordan George (Dayton, Ohio) was No. 11 in interceptions (5), while LB Ulysees Gilbert III was ranked No. 15 in total tackles (10.0). WR Kwadarrius Smith was No. 9 in yards per reception (21.35).

ZIPS IN THE NFLSix former Zips are currently listed on NFL rosters (as of August 2018)– LB Jatavis Brown (Los Angeles Chargers), LB/DE Nordly Capi (Buffalo Bills), DB Bryce Jones (Houston Texans), LB Justin March-Lil-lard (Dallas Cowboys), WR JoJo Natson (New York Jets), and WR Austin Wolf (Arizona Cardinals).

CRYSTAL CLINIC WAGON WHEEL CHALLENGEFor the third consecutive year, Akron claimed the wagon wheel win over Kent State in the Crystal Clinic Orthopaedic Center Wagon Wheel Challenge. The 14-sport rivalry series between Akron and Kent State is based on a time-honored competition for an historic wooden wagon wheel trophy awarded originally in 1945 to the winner of the annual Akron-Kent State football game.

Since the 2011-12 academic year, the rivalry was broadened to include 14 NCAA varsity sports, with victories in each sport adding one point to the challenge standings. To learn more about the rivalry and follow the results and standings, visit:

www.WagonWheelChallenge.com

AKRON IN THE MAC STATS[Top 5 finishes only][2017 FINAL]

Interceptions1. Akron ..................................................... 19

First Downs4. Akron ................................................. 18.3

Third-Down Conversions4. Akron ................................................. 39.4

Turnover Margin1. Akron ................................................. +10

Red Zone Defense4. Akron ................................................. 78.4

INDIVIDUALSReceiving Yards Per Game10. Kwadarrius Smith ............................... 51.9

Punting6. Nick Gasser ........................................ 42.2

Tackles2. Ulysees Gilbert .................................. 10.030. Alvin Davis........................................... 5.945. Shawn Featherstone............................. 5.246. Jordan George ..................................... 5.148. John Lako ............................................ 4.9 Jamal Davis ......................................... 4.9

Sacks10. Ulysees Gilbert ................................... 0.43

Tackles for Loss7. Jamal Davis ....................................... 1.1116. Ulysees Gilbert .................................. 0.68

Passes Defended9. Kyron Brown ....................................... 0.93

Interceptions5. Jordan George .................................. 0.36

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JOLLY ROGERAt the 2018 Mid-American Conference Football Media Day on July 24, Commissioner Jon Steinbrech-er announced that every time this season a MAC team beats a Power 5 team, the school will fly a spe-cially made pirate flag on campus.

MORE ZIP QUICK HITS• Three Zips are dads. Senior OL Undrea Bullard has an infant son named Kyrie, senior PK/P

James Fonseca has a one-year old son named J.J., while senior WR Mykel Traylor-Bennett has a five-year old daughter named La’Niya.

• Akron sports two sets of brothers on this year’s roster: senior LB Nathan Bischof and freshman LB Brandon Bischof; and sophomore DL DeAndre Brimage and freshman WR Daishawn Brim-age.

• Redshirt freshman LS Cameron Lyons is the son of Shane Lyons, the director of athletics at West Virginia.

• Senior TE Darryl Long’s younger brother Dominique is a sophomore safety at Michigan State.• Senior TE Brian Reinke’s mother Katie (Connor) ‘90 played volleyball at Akron.• Video coordinator Hunter Bowden is the son of Jeff Bowden, nephew of Terry Bowden, and

grandson of Bobby Bowden.• Third-year offensive line coach Brett Ekkens is the youngest o-line coach in the country at 28

(birthdate is 10-16-89).

BOWDEN AMONG NATION’S VOTERSFor the sixth consecutive season Akron head coach Terry Bowden was a voting member for the weekly Amway Coaches’ Poll.

DID YOU KNOW ? ? ?• Akron football is one of a very few programs in the country that practices in the mornings to

accommodate the upperclassmen’s afternoon class schedule.• Zippy is just one of eight female-gendered college mascots in Division I athletics. Do you know the

other seven? (YoUDee, the Delaware Blue Hen; Mrs. Wuf of N.C. State; Lucy Lobo of New Mexico; Sue E. Pig of Arkansas; Miss Pawla of South Alabama, Kate the Lion of Hofstra; and Wilma Wildcat of Arizona).

• Akron was the first school to jump from Division I-AA football (now called FCS) to I-A (now called FBS). The Zips made the move in 1987.

• Hall of Fame coach John Heisman coached football from 1893-94 for Buchtel College (Akron’s original name). The Cleveland native went on to take Georgia Tech to the national championship in 1917. The Heisman Trophy, given to the nation’s most outstanding college player, is named in his honor.

• On Sept. 12, 2015, an 8-ft., 750-lb. bronze statue of Heisman was unveiled at InfoCision Stadium (outside Gate 1).

• Only one player in school history has had his number retired– #89 Chris Angeloff. The junior tight end collapsed and died of cardiac arrest during UA’s 20-8 victory over Marshall on Sept. 6, 1975. The Chris Angeloff Scholarship was created in his honor.

• Three players, two coaches, and two teams are members of Akron’s Ring of Honor: Coach Jim Dennison, Chris Angeloff, 1968 team, and the 1976 team (all inducted in 2003); Jason Taylor (2004); Gordon Larson (2005); and Charlie Frye (2015).

• Head coach Terry Bowden is the son of former Florida State coach Bobby Bowden and the brother of former Clemson head coach Tommy Bowden.

IN-SEASON BIRTHDAYS

AUGUST1 Coach Otis Mounds ................................... 466 WR M.J. McGriff, Soph. ............................. 219 LB Ulysees Gilbert III, Sr. ........................... 2111 Coach Joe Tresey ....................................... 60 13 CB Hugh Cade, R-Jr. .................................. 2114 LB DeMarkus Glover, Soph. ....................... 2018 LB Youssef Barakat, Jr. ............................... 2122 WR Jacquavis Dixon, Jr. ............................ 2229 DB Denzel Butler, R-Jr. .............................. 22

SEPTEMBER4 Coach Mike Woodford ............................... 5911 P Jonah Wieland, R-Fr. .............................. 1917 TE Darryl Long, R-Jr.................................... 23 PK Tom O’Leary, R-Sr. ................................ 23 WR Malik Wooldridge, R-Fr. ..................... 2019 QB Kato Nelson, Soph. .............................. 2125 OL Eric Bentley, Fr. ..................................... 19

OCTOBER1 H/P Kyle Foster, Sr. .................................... 232 DL Brennan Williams, Sr. ........................... 2310 OL Austin Sample, Soph. ........................... 2112 OL Shawn Muldowney, R-Fr. ...................... 20 OL Kyle Ritz, Sr. .......................................... 2314 OL Rueben Durkee, R-Fr. ........................... 2016 Coach Brett Ekkens .................................... 2922 DB Rich Hall, Fr. ......................................... 1925 RB Van Edwards, Jr., Sr. ............................. 2227 OL Brye Petersen, Soph. ............................ 2030 DB Jeffrey Lubin, R-Fr. ............................... 20

NOVEMBER1 TE Nick Johns, R-Jr..................................... 224 LS Peyton Coffman, Soph. ......................... 205 RB Chuck Turfe, Jr. ..................................... 229 TE Newman Williams, Sr. .......................... 2312 TE Mykel Traylor Bennett, R-Sr. .................. 2413 Coach Trent Boykin .................................... 4815 RB Deltron Sands, R-Jr. ............................. 2216 DB Jordyn Riley, R-Fr. ................................ 2022 LB Brandon Bischof, Fr. ............................. 2024 QB Robbie Kelley, R-Sr. ............................. 23

DECEMBER4 PK James Fonseca, R-Sr. ............................ 236 DL Brian Reinke, Sr. ................................... 239 DL Davon’te Jest, Jr. .................................. 2117 Coach Todd Stroud .................................... 5620 WR Kwadarrius Smith, R-Sr. ...................... 2421 S Jamal Baggett, Sr. .................................. 2322 DB Reggie Corner, Jr., Fr. .......................... 2028 DL Brock Boxen, Sr. .................................... 2329 LB Josh Ward, Jr. ....................................... 2230 Coach Jeff Bowden .................................... 5931 TE Maverick Wolfley, R-Fr. ......................... 21

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The Dean of all Mid-American Conference coaches with 171 career wins, Akron’s Terry Bowden enters his seventh season in 2018 at the helm of the UA program. He was named the Zips’ 27th all-time head coach on Dec. 22, 2011, but he is just the seventh person to hold the position since 1960.

Owning a 171-106-2 record over a 24-year collegiate coaching career, Bowden ranks sixth nationally among active Division I head coaches in career wins (171).

Bowden has been responsible for miraculous turnarounds almost everywhere he has coached and has once again done it at The University of Akron.

In 2017, the Zips (7-7 overall, 6-2 MAC) soared to first place in the MAC East with huge victories over Ohio and Kent State to claim the division title and a spot in the MAC Championship game for the second time in program history and first time since 2005. Akron also advanced to an FBS bowl for the second time in three years, another program first. After opening MAC play at 3-0 for the first time, UA went on to win five home games at InfoCision Stadium– Summa Field, the most in a single season since the stadium opened in 2009. The Zips won their third consecutive Wagon Wheel (and fourth in last five years) over rival Kent State.

Four Zips earned All-MAC recognition with Ulysees Gilbert III capturing first-team honors for the second consecutive year. Alvin Davis, Jr., garnered second-team All-MAC honors. Tra’Von Chapman and Jamal Davis II were third-team All-MAC honorees.

In 2016, Bowden led UA to a 5-7 overall record, finishing just one play away from back-to-back bowl appearances. The Zips won their second consecutive Wagon Wheel (and third in last four years) over rival Kent State. Akron led the MAC in punt returns (17.53) which also ranked third nationally.

In 2015, Bowden guided the Zips to an 8-5 overall record and a second-place finish in the MAC (5-3) East en route to the program’s first winning season and bowl appear-ance since 2005. Ranked No. 2 nationally by Phil Steele as the Most Improved Team, Akron captured its first-ever bowl victory in the Football Bowl Subdivision (FBS) era (since 1987) with a 23-21 win over Utah State in the Famous Idaho Potato Bowl on Dec. 22. UA won the 500th game in program history with a 35-14 victory at Louisiana on Sept. 26, 2015, while closing out the season with five consecutive wins. The Zips shut out rival Kent State, 20-0, in the home finale to regain possession of the coveted Wagon Wheel. The eight wins on the season were the most in the FBS era.

In 2014, Bowden guided the Zips to a 5-7 overall for the second consecutive season. With 10 victories over the last two seasons, the Zips totaled more wins than the previ-ous three seasons combined.

In 2013, Bowden led UA to its highest win total since 2008 by going 5-7 overall and 4-4 against the MAC, as well as ending the year by winning three straight and four of its last five games. The Zips went 3-3 at home, including a 31-29 win over Toledo in the season finale and a 16-7 victory over neighborhood rival Kent State to regain possession of the coveted wooden Wagon Wheel.

TERRY

BOWDENHead Coach |Co-Offensive CoordinatorSeventh Season at Akron25th Season OverallWest Virginia ‘78

THE TERRY BOWDEN FILECOLLEGIATE HEAD COACHING RECORDYear School Record • Notable1983 Salem 3-71984 Salem 8-3 • WVIAC Champions1983 Salem 8-3 • WVIAC ChampionsSalem Totals (three seasons) 19-13-0 1987 Samford 9-11988 Samford 5-6 • Transition to I-AA1989 Samford 4-71990 Samford 6-4-1 1991 Samford 12-2 • Division I-AA Playoffs-Semifinals1992 Samford 9-3 • Division I-AA Playoffs-First Rd.Samford Totals (six seasons) 45-23-1 1993 Auburn 11-0 • National Champions (NCF)1994 Auburn 9-1-1 • No. 9 AP Final Ranking1995 Auburn 8-4 • Outback Bowl Appearance1996 Auburn 8-4 • Independence Bowl Win1997 Auburn 10-3 • Peach Bowl Win1998 Auburn 1-5 Auburn Totals (six seasons) 47-17-1 2009 North Alabama 11-2 • Division II Playoffs-Quarterfinals2010 North Alabama 9-4 • Division II Playoffs-Second Rd.2011 North Alabama 9-3 • Division II Playoffs-Second Rd.UNA Totals (three seasons) 29-9 2012 Akron 1-11 • 0-8 in MAC play2013 Akron 5-7 • 4-4 in MAC play2014 Akron 5-7 • 3-5 in MAC play2015 Akron 8-5 • 5-3 in MAC play • Potato Bowl Win2016 Akron 5-7 • 3-5 in MAC play2017 Akron 7-7 • 6-2 in MAC play • Boca Raton BowlAkron Totals (six seasons) 31-44 21-27 MAC (.413) Career Totals (24 seasons) 171-106-2 (.616)

COACHING HONORS1993 Southeastern Conference Coach of the Year Walter Camp Coach of the Year Scripps Howard Coach of the Year Football News Coach of the Year Toyota Coach of the Year Paul “Bear” Bryant Award (Football Writers Association)2009 Gulf South Conference Co-Coach of the Year

COLLEGIATE PLAYING CAREER1977-78 Football (West Virginia)

In 2012, Bowden, serving as offensive coordinator, ushered in a spread offense that resulted in an aerial attack responsible for a school-record and MAC season-high 30 passing touchdowns. The offense, which was conducted in a hurry-up no-huddle style, was led by QB Dalton Williams, who set the program’s single-season record for touchdown passes (25) and pass completions (326-for-522), while compiling the third most passing yards (3,387) in a season in school history.

Bowden, who served as a studio analyst and color commentator with ABC Sports’ col-lege football for 10 years, was the head coach at Auburn from 1993-98 and spent the three seasons prior to coming to Akron at Division II North Alabama. Bowden was an assistant coach at Akron in 1986 under then Zips’ head coach Gerry Faust.

As a student-athlete at West Virginia, Bowden lettered two years as a running back (1977-78), held a 3.65 grade-point average in accounting, the highest GPA on the football team, and graduated Magna Cum Laude. He did post graduate work at Ox-ford University in England, and earned a Juris Doctorate from the Florida State School of Law in 1982, while a graduate assistant coach with the Seminoles.

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A DECADENOT LIKELY TO BE DUPLICATED

Feats that may never be repeated ...

1993Bobby [Florida State] and Terry [Auburn] were the first father-son combo in NCAA Division I history to serve as head coaches at the same time.

1999Bobby [Florida State] and Tommy [Clemson] were the first father-son combo in NCAA Division I history to coach against each other as head coaches.

Decade of the 1990sAll three Bowden head coaches– Terry [Auburn 1993], Tommy [Tulane 1998], and Bobby [Florida State 1999]– led their teams to undefeated seasons and were named the National Coach of the Year at a Division I school.

WINNINGEST FAMILY IN D-I COLLEGE FOOTBALLBOBBY BOWDEN, father .......Career (44 seasons) 377-129-4 (.743) 31 bowls, 2 national championships TOMMY BOWDEN, brother ...Career (12 seasons) 90-49 (.647) 9 bowlsTERRY BOWDEN, Akron* .......Career (24 seasons) 171-106-2 (.616) 5 bowls..........................................Bowden Family Total 638 -284-6 (.691) 45 bowls, 2 national championships

BrothersMack Brown, Texas ...................Career (30 seasons) 244-122-1 (.916) 21 bowls, 1 national championship Watson Brown, Tenn. Tech .......Career (32 seasons) 136-211-1 (.391) 1 bowl ............................................. Brown Family Total 380-333-2 (.533) 22 bowls, 1 national championship

BrothersVince Dooley, Georgia .............Career (25 seasons) 201-77-10 (.715) 20 bowls, 1 national championship Bill Dooley, Wake Forest ..........Career (26 seasons) 162-126-5 (.625) 10 bowls ............................................ Dooley Family Total 363-203-15 (.638) 30 bowls, 1 national championship

Father / SonLou Holtz, South Carolina ........Career (33 seasons) 249-132-7 (.651) 22 bowls, 1 national championship Skip Holtz, Louisiana Tech* ......Career (16 seasons) 126-98 (.563) 9 bowls ............................................... Holtz Family Total 375-230-7 (.619) 31 bowls, 1 national championship

BrothersHoward Jones, USC .................Career (29 seasons) 191-64-21 (.730) 5 bowls, 5 national championships T.A. Dwight (Tad) Jones, Yale ....Career (12 seasons) 69-24-6 (.727) 1 national championship ..................................... Jones Family Total 260-88-27 (.729) 5 bowls, 6 national championships

BrothersBob Stoops, Oklahoma ............Career (17 seasons) 190-48 (.798) 18 bowls, 1 national championship Mark Stoops, Kentucky* ............Career (3 seasons) 26-39 (.400) 2 bowlsMike Stoops, Arizona ................Career (8 seasons) 41-50 (.451) 3 bowls.............................................Stoops Family Total 257-137 (.662) 23 bowls, 1 national championship

Father / SonJack Harbaugh, Western Ky. ....Career (19 seasons) 116-95-3 (.543) 1 national championshipJim Harbaugh, Michigan* .........Career (8 seasons) 86-38 (.694) 5 bowls.......................................Harbaugh Family Total 202-133-3 (.602) 6 bowls, 1 national championship

Father / SonSpike Dykes, Texas Tech ...........Career (13 seasons) 82-67-1 (.550) 7 bowlsSonny Dykes, Cal* .....................Career (6 seasons) 46-52 (.477) 2 bowls.....................................Dykes Family Total 128-117-1 (.526) 9 bowls

BrothersBobby Petrino, Louisville* .......Career (11 seasons) 117-48 (.709) 11 bowlsPaul Petrino, Idaho* ..................Career (3 seasons) 18-41 (.313) 1 bowl............................................Petrino Family Total 135-89 (.602) 12 bowls

*active coach Most recent school is listed only

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STROUDAssociate Head Coach |Defensive Coord. | Tackles

Florida State ‘85

7th Season at Akron | 33rd season overallGameday: Field

7th Season at Akron | 10th season overallGameday: Booth

3rd Season at Akron | 34th season overallGameday: Booth

A.J.

MILWEEOffensive Coordinator | Quarterbacks

North Alabama ‘09

JOE

TRESEYco-Defensive Coordinator | Linebackers

Ohio State ‘82

COACHING STAFF

JEFF

BOWDENOffensive Passing Game Coordinator | Wide Receivers

Florida State ‘83

7th Season at Akron | 35th season overallGameday: Field

7th Season at Akron | 23rd season overallGameday: Booth

3rd Season at Akron | 3rd season overallGameday: Field

TRENT

BOYKINOffensive Running Game Coord.| Running Backs

Youngstown State ‘95

BRETT

EKKINSOffensive Line | Asst.Recruiting Coordinator

Mount Union ‘12

KORY

GRIBBINTight Ends | H-Backs | Asst.Special Teams Coordinator

Westminster ‘14


5th Season at Akron | 14th season overallGameday: Booth

1st Season at Akron | 15th season overallGameday: Field

OTIS

MOUNDSDefensive Passing Game Coord. | Defensive Backs |Recruiting CoordinatorAuburn ‘03

MARCUS

WATTLEYDefensive Ends | Academic Liaison

Akron ‘12

MIKE

WOODFORDSpecial Teams Coordinator

Arizona ‘82


ANDREW

HAUSERGraduate Assistant– Defense

Akron ‘17

JASEON

HERCHEKGraduate Assistant– Offense

Akron ‘17

TY

HUNDLEYGraduate Assistant– Defense

Akron ‘17

XAVIER

QUIGLEYGraduate Assistant– Offense

Akron ‘18

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GAME 1 | at NEBRASKADEPTH CHART

OFFENSE (Spread)Quarterback 1 Kato Nelson (So., 6-1, 215) 12 Alex Ramart (R-Fr., 6-3, 225) Running Back 7 Van Edwards (Sr., 5-9, 200) 4 Deltron Sands (R-Jr., 5-8, 195) 11 Keyondre White (Fr., 5-10, 225) Tight End 35 Newman Williams (Sr., 6-2, 260) 26 Maverick Wolfley (R-Fr., 6-3, 260)OR 94 Brian Reinke (Sr., 6-4, 255)

X- Wide Receiver 15 Nate Stewart (So., 6-2, 215) 88 Timothy Scippio (Fr., 6-2, 195)

Y- Wide Receiver 19 Andre Williams (So., 5-10, 185) 17 Daishawn Brimage (fr., 6-0, 195) 80 M.J. McGriff (So., 5-8, 190) Z- Wide Receiver 9 Jonah Morris (R-So., 6-4, 200) 2 Mykel Traylor-Bennett (R-Sr., 6-3, 230) 82 Jeremiah Knight (Fr., 5-11, 195)

H- Wide Receiver 3 Kwadarrius Smith (R-Sr., 5-9, 170) 14 Dustin Burkhart (So., 6-0, 195) 18 Malik Wooldridge (R-Fr., 5-9, 180)

Left Tackle 59 Trevor Brown (Jr., 6-5, 300) 50 Undrea Bullard (Sr., 6-6, 305)

Left Guard 72 Hunter Corne (R-Fr., 6-4, 305 68 Eric Bentley (Fr., 6-2, 290)

Center 53 Bryce Petersen (R-So., 6-2, 300) 69 R.J. Kelly (Fr., 6-3, 300)

Right Guard 66 Kyle Ritz (Sr., 6-5, 315) 62 Vincent Fonte (Fr., 6-4, 280)

Right Tackle) 56 Brandon Council (So., 6-4, 325) 71 Shawn Muldowney (R-Fr., 6-4, 300)OR 65 Landon Forman (Jr., 6-5, 280)

DEFENSE (4-3)Defensive End 9 Jamal Davis II (R-Sr., 6-4, 240) 16 Justin Sampson (So., 6-2, 230) 44 Dylan Meeks (So., 6-2, 250) Defensive Tackle 50 Brock Boxen (Sr., 6-3, 295) 90 Matt Hanson (R-Fr., 6-3, 245)OR 79 Andy Jean-Baptiste (R-Jr., 6-5, 275)

Nose Tackle 97 Brennan Williams (Sr., 6-1, 295) 11 Davon’te Jest (Jr., 6-1, 300)

Defensive End 8 Josh Ward (Jr., 6-2, 240) 56 Walter Brady (R-Sr., 6-3, 267) 44 Dylan Meeks (So., 6-2, 250)

SAM Linebacker 5 Ulysees Gilbert III (Sr., 6-1, 230) 40 John Lako (Jr., 6-2, 230) MIKE Linebacker 10 Brian Bell (Sr., 6-3, 235) 27 Bubba Arslanian (R-Fr., 6-1, 220) 3 DeMarkus Glover (So., 6-1, 220)

WILL Linebacker 34 DeMarcus Lloyd (R-Sr., 6-0, 215) 32 James King (R-Jr., 6-2, 210) Field Cornerback 24 Darian Dailey (R-Sr., 5-11, 180) 13 Denzel Butler (R-Jr., 5-9, 185)

Free Safety 1 Alvin Davis (Jr., 5-9, 175) 7 Jordan George (Sr., 6-0, 205)

Rover 2 Shawn Featherstone (R-Sr., 6-2, 190) 31 Jamal Baggett (Sr., 5-11, 195)

Boundary Cornerback 4 Kyron Brown (Sr., 6-1, 195) 6 Jordyn Riley (R-Fr., 5-10, 190)

SPECIALISTSKicker 47 Jerry Fitschen (Jr., 6-0, 210)OR 37 Tom O’Leary (R-Sr., 5-11, 195)

Punter 48 Nick Gasser (Sr., 6-0, 180) 47 Jerry Fitschen (Jr., 6-0, 210)

Long Snapper 17 Cameron Lyons (R-Fr., 6-1, 235) 61 Peyton Coffman (So., 5-11, 205)

Holder 41 Kyle Foster (Sr., 6-2, 190) 12 Alex Ramart (R-Fr., 6-3, 225)

Punt Returner 19 Andre Williams (So., 5-10, 185) 2 Shawn Featherstone (R-Sr., 6-2, 190)

Kickoff Returner 7 Van Edwards, Jr. (Sr., 5-9, 200) 2 Shawn Featherstone (R-Sr., 6-2, 190)

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1 Alvin Davis, Jr. CB Jr. 5-9 1751 Kato Nelson QB So. 6-1 215 2 Mykel Traylor-Bennett WR R-Sr. 6-3 230 2 Shawn Featherstone DB R-Sr. 6-2 190 3 Kwadarrius Smith WR R-Sr. 5-9 170 3 DeMarkus Glover LB So. 6-1 220 4 Deltron Sands RB R-Jr. 5-8 1954 Kyron Brown CB Sr. 6-1 195 5 Ulysees Gilbert III LB Sr. 6-1 230 6 Nick Johns TE R-Jr. 6-3 240 6 Jordyn Riley DB R-Fr. 5-10 190 7 Van Edwards, Jr. RB Sr. 5-9 200 7 Jordan George DB Sr. 6-0 200 8 Josh Ward LB Jr. 6-2 2408 T.J. Deshields QB Fr. 6-3 185 9 Jamal Davis II DE R-Sr. 6-4 2409 Jonah Morris WR R-So. 6-4 200 10 Brian Bell LB Sr. 6-3 235 10 Robbie Kelley QB R-Sr. 6-2 215 11 Keyondre White RB Fr. 5-10 225 11 Davon’te Jest DL Jr. 6-1 300 12 Alex Ramart QB R-Fr. 6-3 225 12 DeAndre Brimage DL So. 6-0 290 13 Darryl Long TE R-Jr. 6-4 250 13 Abraham Alce RB Fr. 6-0 22413 Denzel Butler DB R-Jr. 5-9 18514 Dustin Burkhart WR So. 6-0 195 15 Nate Stewart WR So. 6-2 215 15 Jeffrey Lubin DB R-Fr. 6-2 185 16 Jaquavis Dixon WR Jr. 6-2 200 16 Justin Sampson DE So. 6-2 230 17 Cameron Lyons LS R-Fr. 6-1 235 17 Daishawn Brimage WR Fr. 6-0 195 18 Malik Wooldridge WR R-Fr. 5-9 180 19 Andre Williams WR So. 5-10 185 19 Drew Hodgson QB R-Fr. 6-3 210 19 Sammy Laster LB R-Fr. 5-11 175 20 Zaire Jacobs DB So. 5-11 195 21 Tyler Gilchrist S So. 5-10 195 21 Reggie Corner, Jr. DB Fr. 5-9 195 22 Brandon Bischof LB Fr. 6-1 220 22 Devanier Floyd RB Fr. 5-9 200 23 Nathan Bischof LB Sr. 6-2 210 23 Gavin Blunt WR Fr. 6-2 195 24 Darian Dailey CB R-Sr. 5-11 180 25 Caleb Green RB R-Sr. 6-0 210 26MaverickWolfley TE R-Fr. 6-3 26026 Rich Hall DB Fr. 6-1 200 27 Bubba Arslanian LB R-Fr. 5-9 220 28 Mark Ellis CB Jr. 5-11 180 28 Jemarulin Suggs RB R-Fr. 5-11 174 29 Jalen Hooks S Fr. 6-2 170 30 Chuck Turfe RB Jr. 5-11 195 31 Jamal Baggett S Sr. 5-9 195 32 James King LB R-Jr. 6-2 210 34 DeMarcus Lloyd LB R-Sr. 6-0 215 35 Newman Williams TE Sr. 6-2 260 37 Tom O’Leary PK R-Sr. 5-11 195 37 Jerome Cooper RB R-Fr. 5-11 210 38 Jonah Wieland P R-Fr. 6-1 210 38 Dayvon Robinson DB R-Fr. 6-1 200 39 Jason Grossman WR R-Jr. 5-11 165

NUMERICAL ROSTERNo. Name Pos. Yr. Ht. Wt. Hometown / High School / Previous School13 Abraham Alce RB Fr. 6-0 224 Immokalee, Fla. | Immokalee27 Bubba Arslanian LB R-Fr. 5-9 220 Aurora, Ohio | Aurora31 Jamal Baggett S Sr. 5-9 195 Oak Park, Ill. | Oak Park-River Forest 43 Youssef Barakat LB Jr. 5-10 210 Akron, Ohio | St. Vincent-St. Mary65 Kyle Bauman LS Fr. 5-11 250 North Royalton, Ohio | North Royalton 10 Brian Bell LB Sr. 6-3 235 Valdosta, Ga. | Lowndes68 Eric Bentley OL Fr. 6-2 290 Akron, Ohio | St. Vincent-St. Mary22 Brandon Bischof LB Fr. 6-1 220 Akron, Ohio | St. Vincent-St. Mary23 Nathan Bischof LB Sr. 6-2 210 Akron, Ohio | St. Vincent-St. Mary23 Gavin Blunt WR Fr. 6-2 195 Aurora, Ohio | Aurora 50 Brock Boxen DL Sr. 6-3 295 New Galilee, Pa. | Beaver Falls 51 Jake Bracher LB Fr. 6-0 209 Mason, Ohio | William Mason56 Walter Brady DE R-Sr. 6-3 267 Florence, Ala. | Florence | MTSU | Missouri17 Daishawn Brimage WR Fr. 6-0 195 Akron, Ohio | East12 DeAndre Brimage DL So. 6-0 290 Akron, Ohio | East4 Kyron Brown CB Sr. 6-1 195 Boynton Beach, Fla. | Boynton Beach 59 Trevor Brown OL Jr. 6-5 300 Clinton, Md. | Wise | Jireh Prep50 Undrea Bullard OL Sr. 6-6 305 St. Petersburg, Fla. | Gibbs 14 Dustin Burkhart WR So. 6-0 195 Akron, Ohio | Coventry13 Denzel Butler DB R-Jr. 5-9 185 Fort Lauderdale, Fla. | Coral Springs Charter | WV Wesleyan46 Hugh Cade IV CB R-Jr. 5-8 165 Akron, Ohio | Buchtel 61 Peyton Coffman LS So. 5-11 205 Grand Blanc, Mich. | Fenton37 Jerome Cooper RB R-Fr. 5-11 210 Detroit, Mich. | Stevenson72 Hunter Corne OL R-Fr. 6-4 305 Dunnellon, Fla. | Dunnellon21 Reggie Corner, Jr. DB Fr. 5-9 195 Canton, Ohio | McKinley56 Brandon Council OL So. 6-4 325 Tar Heel, N.C. | West Bladen | Jireh Prep24 Darian Dailey CB R-Sr. 5-11 180 Sarasota, Fla. | Manatee | Rutgers1 Alvin Davis, Jr. CB Jr. 5-9 175 Fort Lauderdale, Fla. | Saint Thomas Aquinas9 Jamal Davis II DE R-Sr. 6-4 240 Canton, Ohio | McKinley | Pittsburgh8 T.J. Deshields QB Fr. 6-3 185 Beloit, Ohio | West Branch52 Zach DiLauro LB Fr. 5-10 215 Akron, Ohio | Springfield16 Jaquavis Dixon WR Jr. 6-2 200 Oviedo, Fla. | Hagerty64 Rueben Durkee OL R-Fr. 6-5 285 Akron, Ohio | Firestone7 Van Edwards, Jr. RB Sr. 5-9 200 Cape Coral, Fla. | Island Coast28 Mark Ellis CB Jr. 5-11 180 Williamstown, N.J. | Williamstown | West Virginia63 Nick Fazio OL Sr. 6-3 305 Streetsboro, Ohio | Streetsboro | Charleston2 Shawn Featherstone DB R-Sr. 6-2 190 Pittsburgh, Pa. | Penn Hills47 Jerry Fitschen PK/P R-So. 6-0 210 Orange, Calif. | Orange Lutheran22 Devanier Floyd RB Fr. 5-9 200 Akron, Ohio | East49 James Fonseca PK/P R-Sr. 5-11 165 Fontanay, Calif. | Summit | Riverside City College62 Vincent Fonte OL Fr. 6-4 275 Copley, Ohio | Copley74 Landon Forman OL Jr. 6-5 280 Kingfisher, Okla. | Kingfisher | Northeastern Okla. A&M41 Kyle Foster P Sr. 6-2 190 Parkersburg, W.Va. | Parkersburg48 Nick Gasser PK/P Sr. 6-0 180 Liberty Township, Ohio | Lakota East 7 Jordan George DB Sr. 6-0 200 Dayton, Ohio | Archbishop Alter5 Ulysees Gilbert III LB Sr. 6-1 230 Ocala, Fla. | Trinity Catholic21 Tyler Gilchrist S So. 5-10 195 Akron, Ohio | Hoban 3 DeMarkus Glover LB So. 6-1 220 St. Petersburg, Fla. | Northside Christian25 Caleb Green RB R-Sr. 6-0 210 Powell, Ohio | Buckeye Valley | CC of San Francisco39 Jason Grossman WR R-Jr. 5-11 165 Culver City, Calif. | Culver City26 Rich Hall DB Fr. 6-1 200 Pompano Beach, Fla. | Coconut Creek90 Matt Hanson DL R-Fr. 6-3 245 Fort Lauderdale, Fla. | Western67 Logan Hawkins DL Fr. 6-2 270 Harrison City, Pa. | Penn-Trafford19 Drew Hodgson QB R-Fr. 6-3 210 Dublin, Ohio | Dublin Coffman29 Jalen Hooks S Fr. 6-2 170 Warren, Ohio | Harding20 Zaire Jacobs DB So. 5-11 195 Miami Gardens, Fla. | St. Thomas Aquinas79 Andy Jean-Baptiste DL R-Jr. 6-5 275 Miami, Fla. | Miami Edison11 Davon’te Jest DL Jr. 6-1 300 Ocala, Fla. | Forest6 Nick Johns TE R-Jr. 6-3 240 Leesburg, Va. | Gonzaga | Northeastern Okla. A&M83 De’von Jones WR R-Jr. 6-4 210 Akron, Ohio | Coventry75 Devin Jordan OL Fr. 6-6 250 Fort Lauderdale, Fla. | Dillard45 Brandon Junk TE Jr. 6-2 245 Clearwater, Fla. | Central Catholic

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40 John Lako LB Jr. 6-2 230 41 Kyle Foster P Sr. 6-2 190 43 Youssef Barakat LB Jr. 5-10 210 44 Dylan Meeks TE/DL So. 6-2 250 45 Brandon Junk TE So. 6-2 245 46 Hugh Cade IV CB R-Jr. 5-8 165 47 Jerry Fitschen PK/P R-So. 6-0 210 48 Nick Gasser PK/P Sr. 6-0 180 49 James Fonseca PK/P R-Sr. 5-11 165 50 Brock Boxen DL Sr. 6-3 295 50 Undrea Bullard OL Sr. 6-6 305 51 Jake Bracher LB Fr. 6-0 209\52 Zach DiLauro LB Fr. 5-10 21553 Bryce Petersen OL So. 6-2 30055 R.J. Kelly OL Fr. 6-3 300 56 Brandon Council OL So. 6-4 325 56 Walter Brady DE R-Sr. 6-3 26757 Jonathan Neeley OL So. 6-5 310 59 Trevor Brown OL Jr. 6-5 300 60 Dean Ramicone LB Jr. 6-0 215 61 Peyton Coffman LS So. 5-11 205 62 Vincent Fonte OL Fr. 6-4 275 63 Nick Fazio OL Sr. 6-3 305 64 Rueben Durkee OL R-Fr. 6-5 28565 Kyle Bauman LS Fr. 5-11 25066 Kyle Ritz OL Sr. 6-5 315 67 Logan Hawkins DL Fr. 6-2 270 68 Eric Bentley OL Fr. 6-2 29069 Hunter Meyer OL Fr. 5-10 235 71 Shawn Muldowney II OL R-Fr. 6-4 300 72 Hunter Corne OL R-Fr. 6-4 30573 Dakota Peters OL Fr. 6-6 270 74 Landon Forman OL Jr. 6-5 280 75 Devin Jordan OL Fr. 6-6 250 76 Rich Kallay OL Jr. 6-5 320 78 Austin Sample OL So. 6-3 300 79 Andy Jean-Baptiste DL R-Jr. 6-5 275 80 M.J. McGriff WR So. 5-8 19081 Brandon Mitchell WR R-Sr. 6-2 22082 Jeremiah Knight WR Fr. 5-11 195 83 De’von Jones WR R-Jr. 6-4 21084 Kenyatis Lewis, Jr. WR Fr. 5-9 16085 Trevon Richardson WR R-So. 5-8 17588 Timothy Scippio WR Fr. 6-2 195 90 Matt Hanson DL R-Fr. 6-3 24592 Michael Stuhldreer DL Jr. 6-0 280 94 Brian Reinke TE Sr. 6-4 255 97 Brennan Williams DL Sr. 6-1 295

PRONUNCIATION GUIDEDe’von Jones Da-VaughnRich Kallay Kay-LayJohn Lako LAKE-ohAlex Ramart ruh-martBrian Reinke RINE-keyJemarulin Suggs juh-marlinMykel Traylor-Bennett MichaelChuck Turfe TUR-feeJoe Tresey TRAY-see

NUMERICAL ROSTER76 Rich Kallay OL Jr. 6-5 320 Largo, Fla. | Central Catholic 10 Robbie Kelley QB R-Sr. 6-2 215 Springfield, Ill. | Rochester | Quincy55 R.J. Kelly OL Fr. 6-3 300 Akron, Ohio | Archbishop Hoban32 James King LB R-Jr. 6-2 210 Miami, Fla. | Booker T. Washington | Miami (Fla.)82 Jeremiah Knight WR Fr. 5-11 195 Jefferson, Ohio | Jefferson Area40 John Lako LB Jr. 6-2 230 Monroe, Mich. | St. Mary Catholic19 Sammy Laster LB R-Fr. 5-11 175 Miami Gardens, Fla. | Miami Central84 Kenyatis Lewis, Jr. WR Fr. 5-9 160 Miami, Fla. | Sunset34 DeMarcus Lloyd LB R-Sr. 6-0 215 Vienna, Ga. | Dooly County | Butler County CC13 Darryl Long TE R-Jr. 6-4 250 Columbus, Ohio | Westerville South | Kentucky15 Jeffrey Lubin DB R-Fr. 6-2 185 Hollywood, Fla. | South Broward17 Cameron Lyons LS R-Fr. 6-1 235 Morgantown, W.Va. | Morgantown80 M.J. McGriff WR So. 5-8 190 Vero Beach, Fla. | Vero Beach44 Dylan Meeks TE/DL So. 6-2 250 Orlando, Fla. | Dr. Phillips69 Hunter Meyer OL Fr. 5-10 235 Hubbard, Ohio | Hubbard81 Brandon Mitchell WR R-Sr. 6-2 220 Pittsburgh, Pa. | Fox Chapel9 Jonah Morris WR R-So. 6-4 200 Akron, Ohio | Hoban | Indiana71 Shawn Muldowney II OL R-Fr. 6-4 300 Diamond, Ohio | Southeast57 Jonathan Neeley OL So. 6-5 310 Youngstown, Ohio | Ursuline1 Kato Nelson QB So. 6-1 215 Hollywood, Fla. | Flanagan37 Tom O’Leary PK R-Sr. 5-11 195 Tucker, Ga. | St. Pius X Catholic73 Dakota Peters OL Fr. 6-6 270 New Castle, Pa. | Shenango 53 Bryce Petersen OL So. 6-2 300 McKinleyville, Calif. | McKinleyville | River City College 12 Alex Ramart QB R-Fr. 6-3 225 Richmond, Texas | Foster60 Dean Ramicone LB Jr. 6-0 215 Brunswick, Ohio | Brunswick 94 Brian Reinke TE Sr. 6-4 255 Akron, Ohio | Copley Senior85 Trevon Richardson WR R-So. 5-8 175 Kent, Ohio | Roosevelt6 Jordyn Riley DB R-Fr. 5-10 190 Citra, Fla. | North Marion66 Kyle Ritz OL Sr. 6-5 315 Willoughby, Ohio | Willoughby South 38 Dayvon Robinson DB R-Fr. 6-1 200 Paterson, N.J. | Kennedy78 Austin Sample OL So. 6-3 300 Sylvania, Ohio | Northview16 Justin Sampson DE So. 6-2 230 Akron, Ohio | St. Vincent-St. Mary4 Deltron Sands RB R-Jr. 5-8 195 Ft. Lauderdale, Fla. | Saint Thomas Aquinas | Oregon St.88 Timothy Scippio WR Fr. 6-2 195 Fort Lauderdale, Fla. | Dillard3 Kwadarrius Smith WR R-Sr. 5-9 170 Orlando, Fla. | First Academy | Missouri 15 Nate Stewart WR So. 6-2 215 Bethlehem, Pa. | Pius X92 Michael Stuhldreer DL Jr. 6-0 280 Grosse Pointe, Mich. | Grosse Pt. South | Dakota College28 Jemarulin Suggs RB R-Fr. 5-11 174 Akron, Ohio | East2 Mykel Traylor-Bennett WR R-Sr. 6-3 230 Columbus, Ohio | Reynoldsburg 30 Chuck Turfe RB Jr. 5-11 195 Canton, Mich. | Canton8 Josh Ward LB Jr. 6-2 240 Delray Beach, Fla. | American Heritage 11 Keyondre White RB Fr. 5-10 225 Fort Lauderdale, Fla. | Dillard38 Jonah Wieland P R-Fr. 6-1 210 Hudson, Ohio | Hudson19 Andre Williams WR So. 5-10 185 Orlando, Fla. | Winter Park97 Brennan Williams DL Sr. 6-1 295 Akron, Ohio | Firestone35 Newman Williams TE Sr. 6-2 260 Akron, Ohio | St. Vincent-St. Mary 26 Maverick Wolfley TE R-Fr. 6-3 260 Morgantown, W.Va. | Morgantown | West Virginia18 Malik Wooldridge WR R-Fr. 5-9 180 Akron, Ohio | St. Vincent-St. Mary

COACHING STAFFTerry Bowden (West Virginia ‘78), Head Coach | co-Offensive CoordinatorTodd Stroud, Associate Head Coach | Defensive Coordinator | Defensive TacklesA.J. Milwee, Offensive Coordinator | QuarterbacksJoe Tresey, co-Defensive Coordinator | LinebackersJeff Bowden, Offensive Passing Game Coordinator | Wide ReceiversTrent Boykin, Offensive Running Game Coordinator | Running BacksBrett Ekkens, Offensive Line | Assistant Recruiting CoordinatorKory Gribbin, Tight Ends | H-Backs | Assistant Recruiting CoordinatorOtis Mounds, Defensive Passing Game Coordinator | Defensive Backs | Recruiting CoordinatorMarcus Wattley, Defensive Ends | Academic Liaison Mike Woodford, Special Teams Coordinator Andrew Hauser (Defense), Jason Herchek (Offense), Ty Hundley (Defense), Xavier Quigley (Offense), Graduate Assistants

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#14 WR DUSTIN BURKHART

Receptions ................................................. 1 vs. UAPB, 9-9-17 Yards ........................................................ 25 vs. UAPB, 9-9-17 Long ......................................................... 25 vs. UAPB, 9-9-17 TD ............................................................................................

#7 RB VAN EDWARDS

Rushes .................................... 20 vs. Bowling Green, 11-9-16Yards ............................................. 112 at Ball State, 10-22-16Long ................................................ 45 at Ball State, 10-22-16TD ................................ 1 (5X), last at Bowling Green, 9-30-17Receptions ............................2 (twice), last vs. Toledo, 12-2-17Yards ................................................ 27 at Kent State, 10-1-16 Long ................................................. 27 at Kent State, 10-1-16TD .......................................................1 at Kent State, 10-1-16KOR ..........................................................5 vs. Ohio, 11-14-17KOR Yards ...................................... 156 at Kent State, 10-1-16KOR Long ......................................... 75 at Kent State, 10-1-16

#6 TE NICK JOHNS

Completions .................................. 1 at #6 Penn State, 9-2-17 Attempts ........................................ 2 at #6 Penn State, 9-2-17 Passing Yards ................................. 4 at #6 Penn State, 9-2-17 TD ............................................................................................ Long Pass ....................................... 4 at #6 Penn State, 9-2-17

#83 WR DEVON JONES

Receptions ............................................................................... Yards ........................................................................................ Long ......................................................................................... TD ............................................................................................Tackles ....................................................... 1 vs. UAPB, 9-9-17Solo ......................................................................................... Asst. .......................................................... 1 vs. UAPB, 9-9-17

#45 TE BRANDON JUNK

Receptions ........................ 1 (twice), last vs. Buffalo, 10-28-17 Yards ........................................................ 10 vs. UAPB, 9-9-17 Long ......................................................... 10 vs. UAPB, 9-9-17 TD ............................................................................................

#10 QB ROBBIE KELLEY

Completions ........................ 5 (twice), last vs. Toledo, 12-2-17Attempts ................................................. 9 vs. Toledo, 12-2-17 Passing Yards ...................................... 86 at Toledo, 10-21-17 TD ........................................ 1 (twice), last vs. Toledo, 12-2-17 Long Pass ............................................ 47 at Toledo, 10-21-17Rushes ..................................... 1 at Florida Atlantic, 12-19-17 Yards ........................................ 0 at Florida Atlantic, 12-19-17Long ......................................... 0 at Florida Atlantic, 12-19-17 TD ............................................................................................

#44 TE/DL DYLAN MEEKS

Rushes ..................................................................................... Yards ........................................................................................ Long ......................................................................................... TD ............................................................................................Receptions ...............................................................................Yards ........................................................................................Long .........................................................................................TD ............................................................................................Tackles ................................. 1 (twice), last vs. Toledo, 12-2-17Solo ......................................1 (twice), last vs. Toledo, 12-2-17Asst. .........................................................................................

#1 QB KATO NELSON

Completions ......................................... 22 vs. Ohio, 11-14-17Attempts ............................ 38 (twice), last vs. Ohio, 11-14-17 Passing Yards ...................................... 322 vs. Ohio, 11-14-17TD ........................................................... 4 vs. Ohio, 11-14-17Long Pass .............................................. 71 vs. Ohio, 11-14-17Rushes ....................... 19 (twice), last vs. Kent State, 11-21-17Yards ..................................................... 45 vs. Ohio, 11-14-17 Long ............................................. 24 vs. Kent State, 11-21-17 TD .............................................................1 at Miami, 11-7-17

#4 RB DELTRON SANDS

Rushes .............................. 7 (twice), last vs. Buffalo, 10-28-17Yards ................................................. 70 vs. Buffalo, 10-28-17 Long ............................... 32 (twice), last vs. Buffalo, 10-28-17 TD ....................................1 (twice), last vs. Ball State, 10-7-17Receptions ........................................... 2 vs. Buffalo, 10-28-17 Yards .........................................................2 at Miami, 11-7-17Long ......................................................................................... TD ............................................................................................KOR ............................................. 3 at Bowling Green, 9-30-17 KOR Yards ............................... 79, at Bowling Green, 9-30-17 KOR Long ................................. 34 at Bowling Green, 9-30-17

#3 WR KWADARRIUS SMITH

Receptions ............................................... 6 at Miami, 11-7-17Yards ................................................... 132 vs. Ohio, 11-14-17Long ...................................................... 71 vs. Ohio, 11-14-17 TD ........................................................... 2 vs. Ohio, 11-14-17KOR ..................................... 2 at Western Michigan, 10-15-17KOR Yards ......................... 46 at Western Michigan, 10-15-17KOR Long .......................... 29 at Western Michigan, 10-15-17

#15 WR NATE STEWART

Receptions ............................... 1 (3X), last vs. Toledo, 12-2-17Yards .............................................. 32 vs. Iowa State, 9-16-17 Long ............................................... 32 vs. Iowa State, 9-16-17 TD ............................................................................................

#30 RB CHUCK TURFE

Rushes ..................................... 5 at Florida Atlantic, 12-19-17 Yards ...................................... 17 at Florida Atlantic, 12-19-17 Long ................................................... 8 vs. Ball State, 10-7-17 TD ............................................................................................Tackles ..................................... 1 (3X), last vs. Toledo, 12-2-17Solo ........................................................ 1 vs. Toledo, 12-2-17Asst. ..................................... 1 (twice), last vs. Ohio, 11-14-17

#19 WR ANDRE WILLIAMS

Receptions ............................................... 2 at Miami, 11-7-17 Yards .................................................... 37 vs. Toledo, 12-2-17 Long ..................................................... 37 vs. Toledo, 12-2-17TD ............................................................................................Rushes ........................................... 1 at #6 Penn State, 9-2-17Yards .............................................. 7 at #6 Penn State, 9-2-17 Long ............................................... 7 at #6 Penn State, 9-2-17 TD ............................................................................................ Tackles ............................................. 1 vs. Iowa State, 9-16-17Solo ................................................. 1 vs. Iowa State, 9-16-17Asst. .........................................................................................

#35 TE NEWMAN WILLIAMS

Receptions ......................... 2 (3X), last at Ball State, 10-22-16 Yards ...................................... 32 vs. Savannah State, 9-19-15Long ....................................... 16 vs. Savannah State, 9-19-15TD ................................................... 1 vs. Kent State, 11-27-15

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DEFENSE#31 S JAMAL BAGGETT

Tackles ..................................... 4 at Florida Atlantic, 12-19-17Solo ......................................... 2 at Florida Atlantic, 12-19-17 Asst. ....................... 2 (twice), last at Florida Atlantic, 12-19-17Sacks ........................................... 0.5 vs. Kent State, 11-21-17TFL ............................................... 0.5 vs. Kent State, 11-21-17PBU ......................................................... 1 vs. Ohio, 11-14-17

#10 LB BRIAN BELL

Tackles ................................................. 11 vs. Toledo, 11-2-16 Solo ........................................................ 7 vs. Toledo, 11-2-16 Asst. ..................................... 4 (twice), last vs. Toledo, 11-2-16TFL ..................................... 2.0 vs. Appalachian State, 9-24-16FR............................................................... vs. Toledo, 12-2-17QBH ........................................................ 1 vs. Miami, 10-8-16KOR .............................................................. 1 at Troy, 9-23-17KOR Yards ................................................................................KOR Long .................................................................................

#23 LB NATHAN BISCHOF

Tackles ......................................................... 3 at Troy, 9-23-17Solo ..................... 2 (5X), last at Western Michigan, 10-15-17Asst. ........................................ 2 (twice), last vs. UAPB, 9-9-17Sacks ............................................... 1.0 vs. Ball State, 10-7-17TFL ................. 1.0 (twice), last at Western Michigan, 10-15-17FR............................................................ 1 vs. Miami, 10-8-16PBU .................................................... 1 vs. Ball State, 10-7-17

#50 DT BROCK BOXEN

Tackles .......................................................... 6 vs. VMI, 9-3-16Solo .............................................................. 4 vs. VMI, 9-3-16 Asst. ................................................ 5 vs. Kent State, 11-21-17Sacks ..... 1.0 (twice), last vs. #23 Western Michigan, 10-15-16TFL ..................................... 1.5 (twice), last vs. Miami, 10-8-16FF ...................................................... 1 vs. Pittsburgh, 9-12-15QBH ..................................................... 2 at Marshall, 9-17-16 Blocked FG .................................................... 1 vs. VMI, 9-3-16

#12 DL DeANDRE BRIMAGE

Tackles ....................................................... 1 vs. UAPB, 9-9-17Solo ......................................................................................... Asst. ............................................................ 1 vs. UAPB, 9-9-17

#4 CB KYRON BROWN

Tackles ................................................ 9 vs. Buffalo, 10-28-17Solo ......................................... 6 at Florida Atlantic, 12-19-17Asst. .................................................... 5 vs. Buffalo, 10-28-17TFL .......................1.0 (twice), last at Florida Atlantic, 12-19-17INT ........................1 (5X), last at Western Michigan, 10-15-17INT TD .......................................... 1 at Bowling Green, 9-30-17PBU .......................................................... 4 at Miami, 11-7-17FF ..................................................... 1 vs. Iowa State, 9-16-17FR............................................................ 1 vs. Toledo, 12-2-17

#13 DB DENZEL BUTLER

Tackles ................................................ 7 vs. Buffalo, 10-28-17Solo .................................................... 5 vs. Buffalo, 10-28-17 Asst. ............................................................. 3 at Troy, 9-23-17INT .................................................. 1 vs. Kent State, 11-21-17Sacks ..................................... 1.0 at Florida Atlantic, 12-19-17TFL ......................................... 1.0 at Florida Atlantic, 12-19-17FR..................................................................1 at Troy, 9-23-17PBU .......................................... 1 (3X), last vs. Ohio, 11-14-17

#46 CB HUGH CADE

Tackles ....................................................... 1 vs. UAPB, 9-9-17Solo ........................................................... 1 vs. UAPB, 9-9-17 Asst. .........................................................................................

#24 CB DARIAN DAILEY

Tackles ............................................. 6 vs. Iowa State, 9-16-17 Solo ......................................... 4 (3X), last vs. Toledo, 12-2-17Asst. .................................3 (twice), last vs. Ball State, 10-7-17TFL .................................. 1.0 at Western Michigan, 10-15-17INT .................................. 1 (twice), last vs. Ball State, 10-7-17FR............................................................ 1 vs. Toledo, 12-2-17PBU .................................. 1 (7X), last vs. Kent State, 11-21-17

#1 CB ALVIN DAVIS

Tackles ............................................ 15 at Ball State, 10-22-16Solo ................................. 10 at Western Michigan, 10-15-17Asst. .................................................. 7 at Ball State, 10-22-16TFL ................................................... 1 at #6 Penn State, 9-2-17INT .................................................. 1 vs. Kent State, 11-21-17FF ..................................................... 1 vs. Iowa State, 9-16-17FR............................. 1 (twice), last at Bowling Green, 9-30-17PBU ........................1 3X), last at Western Michigan, 10-15-17QBH ......................................... 1 at Florida Atlantic, 12-19-17

#9 DE JAMAL DAVIS II

Tackles ................................... 10 at Florida Atlantic, 12-19-17 Solo ........................................................ 8 vs. Toledo, 12-2-17Asst. ....................................................... 7 at Toledo, 10-21-17Sacks ............................ 1.0 (twice), last vs. Ball State, 10-7-17 TFL ........................................................... 3.5 vs. UAPB, 9-9-17FF .................................................... 1 vs. Kent State, 11-21-17QBH ........................................ 1 (3X), last vs. Toledo, 12-2-17

#28 CB MARK ELLIS

Tackles ............................................... 1 vs. Ball State, 10-7-17Solo ................................................... 1 vs. Ball State, 10-7-17 Asst. .........................................................................................

#2 DB SHAWN FEATHERSTONE

Tackles ....................................................... 11 at Troy, 9-23-17Solo ...................................... 7 (3X), last vs. Buffalo, 10-28-17Asst. ..................................................... 8 at Marshall, 9-17-16 TFL .............................................................. 1.0 vs. VMI, 9-3-16INT ....................................... 1 (twice), last vs. Ohio, 11-14-17FF ............................................... 1 at Bowling Green, 9-30-17FR ...........................................................1 vs. Ohio, 11-14-17PBU ..........................................1 (3X), last at Toledo, 10-21-17QBH ...................................1 (twice), last vs. Buffalo, 10-28-17

#7 CB JORDAN GEORGE

Tackles ............................................... 11 vs. Buffalo, 10-28-17Solo .................................................... 8 vs. Buffalo, 10-28-17Asst. .................................... 6 (twice), last vs. Toledo, 11-2-16 TFL ................................. 1.0 (7X), last vs. Kent State, 11-21-17INT ........................................... 1 (6X), last vs. Toledo, 12-2-17FF ............................................... 1 at Bowling Green, 9-30-17PBU ............................................................. 2 at Troy, 9-23-17

#5 LB ULYSEES GILBERT III

Tackles ............................................ 17 at Ball State, 10-22-16Solo ................................................. 10 at Kent State, 10-1-16Asst. ................................................ 12 at Ball State, 10-22-16Sacks ...................................... 2.0 vs. Bowling Green, 11-9-16INT ............................................1 (3X), last vs. Toledo, 12-2-17INT TD .......................................................... 1 vs. UAPB, 9-9-17TFL ................................. 3.0 (4X), last vs. Kent State, 11-21-17FF ............................ 1 (twice), last vs. Bowling Green, 11-9-16FR.................................................... 1 vs. Kent State, 11-21-17FR TD ............................................... 1 vs. Kent State, 11-21-17PBU ...................................... 2 (twice), last vs. Toledo, 12-2-17QBH ................................ 2 (twice), last vs. Ball State, 10-7-17PR ........................................................ 1 at Marshall, 9-17-16PR TD ................................................ 1 1 at Marshall, 9-17-16

#21 S TYLER GILCHRIST

Tackles ............................................... 2 vs. Ball State, 10-7-17Solo ................................................... 2 vs. Ball State, 10-7-17Asst. .........................................................................................

#3 LB DEMARKUS GLOVER

Tackles .................................... 1 (4X), last at Toledo, 10-21-17Solo ........................................ 1 (3X), last at Toledo, 10-21-17 Asst. ........................................... 1at Bowling Green, 9-30-17

#20 DB ZAIRE JACOBS

Tackles ..................................... 2 at Florida Atlantic, 12-19-17Solo ....................... 1 (twice), last at Florida Atlantic, 12-19-17 Asst. ...................... 1 (twice), last at Florida Atlantic, 12-19-17

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#40 LB JOHN LAKO

Tackles ...................... 13 vs. #23 Western Michigan, 10-15-16 Solo ........................................... 7 at Bowling Green, 9-30-17 Asst. ......................... 11 vs. #23 Western Michigan, 10-15-16Sacks ......................... 0.5 (twice), last vs. Kent State, 11-21-17INT ...................................1 (twice), last vs. Ball State, 10-7-17INT TD ..................................................1 vs. Ball State, 10-7-17TFL ....................................................1.5 vs. Ball State, 10-7-17FF ......................................... 1 (twice), last vs. Toledo, 12-2-17PBU ......................................................... 1 vs. Miami, 10-8-16QBH ...................................... 1 (twice), last at Miami, 11-7-17

#34 LB DEMARCUS LLOYD

Tackles .................................... 5 (twice), last vs. UAPB, 9-9-17Solo ........................................ 3 (twice), last vs. UAPB, 9-9-17Asst. ..................................................... 3 at Marshall, 9-17-16Sacks ....................................................... 0.5 vs. UAPB, 9-9-17TFL ....................................................... 1.5 vs. Miami, 10-8-16INT ........................................................1 at Marshall, 9-17-16QBH ......................................................1 at Marshall, 9-17-16

#94 DL BRIAN REINKE

Tackles ...................................... 5 (3X), last at Miami, 11-7-17Solo ...................................... 3 (twice), last at Miami, 11-7-17Asst. ................................................... 4 vs. Ball State, 10-7-17Sacks .......................................... 1.5 vs. Kent State, 11-21-17TFL ............................................... 2.0 vs. Kent State, 11-21-17PBU ............................................ 1 at Bowling Green, 9-30-17QBH ..................................... 1 (twice), last vs. Toledo, 12-2-17

#16 DE JUSTIN SAMPSON

Tackles ......................... 2 (twice), last vs. Kent State, 11-21-17Solo ................................................ 2 vs. Kent State, 11-21-17 Asst. ......................................................................................... Sacks ......................... 1.0 (twice), last vs. Kent State, 11-21-17 TFL ............................. 1.0 (twice), last vs. Kent State, 11-21-17FF .................................................... 1 vs. Kent State, 11-21-17QBH ................................................ 1 vs. Kent State, 11-21-17

#52 JOSH WARD

Tackles ................................ 4 (twice), last at Toledo, 10-21-17Solo ................................ 2 (twice), last vs. Ball State, 10-7-17Asst. .....................................3 (twice), last at Toledo, 10-21-17 TFL ............................ 1.0 (twice), last at #6 Penn State, 9-2-17Sacks ..................................................... 1.0 at Ohio, 11-22-16FF .............................................................. 1 at Ohio, 11-22-16PBU ............................................ 1 at Bowling Green, 9-30-17QBH .......................... 1 (3X), last at Florida Atlantic, 12-19-17

#97 DL BRENNAN WILLIAMS

Tackles ................................. 4 vs. Appalachian State, 9-24-16Solo .............................................. 2 (4X), last at Troy, 9-23-17Asst. ................................................ 3 vs. Kent State, 11-21-17Sacks ......................................1.0 vs. Savannah State, 9-19-15 TFL ................................................ 1.5 vs. Kent State, 11-21-17FR.......................................... 1 vs. Appalachian State, 9-24-16QBH ...................................... 1 (twice), last vs. Ohio, 11-14-17

SPECIALISTS#47 P JERRY FITSCHEN

Punts .............................................................1 vs. VMI, 9-3-16Yards ........................................................... 29 vs. VMI, 9-3-16Game Avg. ............................................... 29.0 vs. VMI, 9-3-16Long ............................................................ 20 vs. VMI, 9-3-16Inside 20 .................................................................................

Kickoffs ..........................................................1 vs. VMI, 9-3-16 Yards ........................................................... 56 vs. VMI, 9-3-16 Game Avg. .............................................. 56.0 vs. VMI, 9-3-16

#49 P JAMES FONSECA

Punts .......................................................... 1 vs. UAPB, 9-9-17Yards .........................................................15 vs. UAPB, 9-9-17Game Avg. .............................................15.0 vs. UAPB, 9-9-17Long ..........................................................15 vs. UAPB, 9-9-17Inside 20 .................................................................................

#41 H/P KYLE FOSTERTackles .................................................... 1 vs. Toledo, 12-2-17Solo ......................................................................................... Asst. ........................................................ 1 vs. Toledo, 12-2-17

#48 PK/P NICK GASSER

Punts ........................................... 11 at #6 Penn State, 9-2-17Yards .......................................... 435 at #6 Penn State, 9-2-17Game Avg. ................................ 45.9 vs. Kent State, 11-21-17Long ................................................. 59 vs. Ball State, 10-7-17Inside 20 ........................................ 5 vs. Kent State, 11-21-17

Kickoffs ...................................................... 9 vs. UAPB, 9-9-17Yards ...................................................... 551 vs. UAPB, 9-9-17 Game Avg. .................................. 65.0 at Ball State, 10-22-16

Field Goals Made ....... 1 (3X), last at Florida Atlantic, 12-19-17 FG Attempted ...........................2 at Florida Atlantic, 12-19-17Long ............................................. 45 vs. Kent State, 11-21-17Consecutive FG ...................................................................... 1

PAT Made ............................. 4 (twice), last vs. Toledo, 12-2-17PAT Attempted ..................... 4 (twice), last vs. Toledo, 12-2-17Consecutive PAT .................................................................. 13

Tackles ..................................... 1 (twice), last vs. UAPB, 9-9-17Solo ......................................... 1 (twice), last vs. UAPB, 9-9-17Asst. .........................................................................................

#37 PK TOM O’LEARY

Kickoffs .............................................. 11 at Marshall, 9-17-16 Yards ................................................ 648 at Marshall, 9-17-16 Game Avg. ............ 65.0 vs. #23 Western Michigan, 10-15-16

Field Goals Made .... 2 (twice), last vs. Bowling Green, 11-9-16FG Attempted ................................ 2 (4X), last at Troy, 9-23-17 Long ................................................. 48 vs. Ball State, 10-7-17Consecutive FG ...................................................................... 0

PAT Made ..............................................8 at Marshall, 9-17-16PAT Attempted ......................................9 at Marshall, 9-17-16Consecutive PAT .................................................................. 13

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GAME 1 | at NEBRASKA2017 PLAYER PARTICIPATION 2017 CAREER MAC BOWLNO. PLAYER GP-GS GP-GS PSU UAPB ISU TROY BGSU BSU WMU TOLEDO BUFF MIAMI OHIO KSU TOLEDO FAU31 BAGGETT, Jamal 11-0 19-0 XXX XXX ... ... ... XXX XXX XXX XXX XXX XXX XXX XXX XXX34 BALL, Warren 5-5 40-7 * RB RB RB RB RB ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ...1D BELL, Brian 14-11 38-21 XXX XXX XXX SAM SAM SAM SAM SAM SAM SAM SAM SAM SAM SAM21 BICKLEY, Fransohn 8-2 31-10 WR ... XXX ... ... XXX XXX WR XXX ... ... ... XXX XXX23 BISCHOF, Nathan 14-2 34-2 SAM SAM XXX XXX XXX XXX XXX XXX XXX XXX XXX XXX XXX XXX36 BOOKER, Kobie $ 12-3 12-3 ... ... XXX XXX XXX XXX TE XXX XXX TE XXX TE XXX XXX50 BOXEN, Brock 14-13 31-21 XXX NT DT DT DT DT DT DT DT DT DT DT DT DT2G BRIMAGE, DeAndre $ 4-0 4-0 ... XXX XXX ... ... ... XXX XXX ... ... ... ... ... ...4 BROWN, Kyron 14-14 39-15 CB CB CB CB CB CB CB CB CB CB CB CB CB CB59 BROWN, Trevor 14-14 19-15 LT LT LT LT LT LT LT LT LT LT LT LT LT LT88 BUDDENBERG, Michael 14-0 51-0 XXX XXX XXX XXX XXX XXX XXX XXX XXX XXX XXX XXX XXX XXX5H BULLARD, Undrea 3-0 7-0 ... ... ... XXX ... XXX ... XXX ... ... ... ... ... ...14 BURKHART, Dustin $ 12-0 12-0 XXX XXX XXX XXX XXX XXX XXX ... ... XXX XXX XXX XXX XXX13 BUTLER, Denzel 14-2 14-2 XXX XXX XXX S XXX XXX XXX S XXX XXX XXX XXX XXX XXX46 CADE, Hugh 2-0 2-0 ... XXX ... ... ... XXX ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ...91 CAMARA, Ibrahima 14-11 24-16 DT XXX XXX NT NT NT NT NT NT NT NT NT XXX NT5 CHAPMAN, Tra’Von 14-6 26-12 WR XXX XXX WR XXX WR XXX WR WR XXX WR XXX XXX XXX11 CONEY, A.J. 14-13 38-19 WR WR WR WR WR WR WR WR WR XXX WR WR WR WR8 COPELAND, Darius 12-4 42-16 NT XXX NT ... XXX XXX DT XXX XXX XXX XXX ... NT XXX6G COUNCIL, Brandon # 10-9 10-9 XXX LG ... ... ... ... 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XXX XXX XXX XXX XXX XXX XXX XXX XXX XXX XXX XXX ...3G SANDS, Deltron 10-1 10-1 XXX XXX XXX XXX XXX XXX XXX XXX XXX RB ... ... ... ...3 SMITH, Kwadarrius 14-8 24-9 XXX WR WR XXX XXX XXX WR WR XXX WR XXX WR WR WR15 STEWART, Nate # 8-0 8-0 XXX XXX XXX ... ... ... ... XXX ... XXX ... XXX XXX XXX30 TURFE, Chuck 13-0 14-0 ... XXX XXX XXX XXX XXX XXX XXX XXX XXX XXX XXX XXX XXX52 WARD, Josh 14-1 26-1 XXX XXX XXX XXX XXX XXX XXX XXX XXX XXX DE XXX XXX XXX19 WILLIAMS, Andre $ 12-0 12-0 XXX XXX XXX XXX ... ... XXX XXX XXX XXX XXX XXX XXX XXX97 WILLIAMS, Brennan 14-1 28-2 XXX DT XXX XXX XXX XXX XXX XXX XXX XXX XXX XXX XXX XXX35 WILLIAMS, Newman 8-4 23-11 TE ... TE TE TE ... ... ... ... ... XXX XXX XXX XXX82 WOLF, Austin 12-11 42-23 ... ... XXX WR WR WR WR WR WR WR WR WR WR WR4 WOODSON, Thomas 10-9 39-29 QB QB QB QB QB QB QB QB QB ... ... ... XXX ...17 YOUNG, Anthony 8-0 20-1 XXX XXX XXX XXX XXX XXX XXX XXX ... ... ... ... ... ... XXX – Played POS – Position Started ... – Did Not Play # – Redshirt Freshman $ – True Freshman * includes participation from other D-I schools

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OFFENSE (SPREAD)Game LT LG C RG RT X-WR TE/H Y-WR H-WR/Z-WR QB RBat Penn State T. Brown Ericksen Gauthney Ritz Letuli Bickley N. Williams Coney Chapman Woodson BallUAPB T. Brown Council Ericksen Ritz Letuli K. Smith Edwards (RB) Coney Gladney Woodson BallIowa State T. Brown Ericksen Quigley Ritz Letuli K. Smith N. Williams Coney Gladney Woodson Ballat Troy T. Brown Ericksen Gauthney Ritz Letuli Wolf N. Williams Coney Chapman Woodson Ballat BGSU T. Brown Ericksen Gauthney Ritz Letuli Wolf N. Williams Coney Gladney Woodson BallBall State T. Brown Ericksen Gauthney Ritz Letuli Wolf Chapman (WR) Coney Gladney Woodson Edwardsat WMU T. Brown Council Ericksen Ritz Letuli Wolf Booker Coney K. Smith Woodson Edwardsat Toledo T. Brown Council Ericksen Ritz Letuli Wolf Chapman (WR) Coney K. Smith Woodson Bickley (WR)Buffalo T. Brown Council Ericksen Ritz Letuli Wolf Morgan (RB) Coney Chapman Woodson Edwardsat Miami T. Brown Council Ericksen Ritz Letuli Wolf Booker Junk (TE) K. Smith Nelson SandsOhio T. Brown Council Ericksen Ritz Letuli Wolf Junk Coney Chapman Nelson MorganKent State T. Brown Council Ericksen Ritz Letuli Wolf Booker Coney K. Smith Nelson Morganvs. Toledo T. Brown Council Ericksen Ritz Letuli Wolf Junk Coney K. Smith Nelson Morganat FAU T. Brown Council Ericksen Ritz Letuli Wolf Junk Coney K. Smith Nelson Morgan

DEFENSE (4-3)Game DE DT NT DE SAM MIKE WILL CB FS ROV CB at Penn State J. Davis Camara Copeland Reinke Bischof Hauser Gilbert Dailey A. Davis Guiser K. BrownUAPB J. Davis B. Williams Boxen Reinke Bischof Hauser Gilbert Dailey A. Davis Guiser K. BrownIowa State J. Davis Boxen Copeland Reinke George (CB) Hauser Gilbert Dailey A. Davis Guiser K. Brownat Troy J. Davis Boxen Camara Reinke Bell Hauser Gilbert Dailey George Butler K. Brownat BGSU J. Davis Boxen Camara Reinke Bell Hauser Gilbert Dailey A. Davis Featherstone K. BrownBall State Moore Boxen Camara Reinke Bell Hauser Gilbert Dailey A. Davis Featherstone K. Brownat WMU J. Davis Boxen Camara Reinke Bell Hauser Gilbert Dailey A. Davis Copeland (DT) K. Brownat Toledo J. Davis Boxen Camara Reinke Bell Hauser Gilbert George A. Davis Butler K. BrownBuffalo J. Davis Boxen Camara Reinke Bell Hauser Gilbert Dailey A. Davis George K. Brownat Miami J. Davis Boxen Camara Reinke Bell Hauser Gilbert Dailey A. Davis George K. BrownOhio Ward Boxen Camara Reinke Bell Hauser Gilbert Dailey A. Davis George K. BrownKent State J. Davis Boxen Camara Reinke Bell Hauser Gilbert Dailey A. Davis George K. Brownvs. Toledo J. Davis Boxen Copeland Reinke Bell Hauser Gilbert Dailey A. Davis George K. Brownat FAU J. Davis Boxen Camara Reinke Bell Hauser Gilbert Dailey Featherstone George K. Brown

AKRON STATISTICAL LEADERSGame Rushing (Att.-Yds.TD) Passing (C-A-I-Y-TD) Receiving (Att.-Yds.-TD) Tackles (S-A-T)at Penn State Kato Nelson (9-39-0) Thomas Woodson (12-23-1-71-0) Tra’Von Chapman (3-10-0) Zach Guiser (8-2-10) UAPB Warren Ball (20-146-3) Thomas Woodson (15-21-0-166-1) Tra’Von Chapman (5-55-0) Ulysees Gilbert (6-4-10)Iowa State Warren Ball (11-40-0) Thomas Woodson (25-40-1-240-2) Tra’Von Chapman (8-53-0) Ulysees Gilbert (4-8-12)at Troy Warren Ball (28-112-1) Thomas Woodson (20-40-2-268-1) Kwadarrius Smith (4-103-1) Shawn Featherstone (7-4-11)at BGSU Van Edwards (14-70-1) Thomas Woodson (13-24-1-168-2) A.J. Coney (5-42-1) Ulysees Gilbert (8-3-11)Ball State Deltron Sands (6-52-1) Thomas Woodson (17-30-0-211-2) A.J. Coney (6-90-0) Gilbert (8-5-13), Hauser (7-6-13) at WMU Manny Morgan (12-53-1) Thomas Woodson (13-24-1-127-1) A.J. Coney (3-38-0) Alvin Davis (10-2-12) at Toledo Van Edwards (9-25-0) Thomas Woodson (18-33-1-205-2) Tra’Von Chapman (6-70-1) Gilbert (3-5-8), Camara (2-6-8), J.Davis (1-7-8)Buffalo Deltron Sands (7-70-0) Thomas Woodson (21-29-1-286-3) A.J. Coney (7-91-0) Jordan George (8-3-11)at Miami Manny Morgan (10-41-0) Kato Nelson (19-38-0-218-1) Kwadarrius Smith (6-69-0) Alvin Davis (7-2-9)Ohio Manny Morgan (14-55-1) Kato Nelson (22-38-0-322-4) Tra’Von Chapman (7-58-0) Ulysees Gilbert (3-8-11)Kent State Van Edwards (9-55-0) Kato Nelson (6-20-1-69-1) Manny Morgan (2-4-0) Ulysees Gilbert (6-8-14)vs. Toledo Manny Morgan (11-51-1) Kato Nelson (8-18-0-177-2) Kwadarrius Smith (3-114-1) Gilbert (5-5-10), George (5-5-10)at FAU Manny Morgan (17-41-0) Kato Nelson (9-15-0-80-0) Austin Wolf (3-26-0) Ulysees Gilbert (3-10-13)

2017 AKRON FOOTBALL SCHEDULE | RESULTSDate Opponent W/L Score Overall MAC Time AttendanceSept. 2 at #6 Penn State [ABC] L 0-52 0-1 – 3:25 101,684Sept. 9 ARKANSAS PINE BLUFF [ESPN3] W 52-3 1-1 – 3:18 17,464Sept. 16 IOWA STATE [CBS-SN] L 14-41 1-2 – 3:34 22,811Sept. 23 at Troy [ESPN3] L 17-22 1-3 – 3:43 27,324Sept. 30 *at Bowling Green [ESPN3] W 34-23 2-3 1-0 3:18 15,111Oct. 7 *BALL STATE [Homecoming] [ESPN3] W 31-3 3-3 2-0 3:03 20,199Oct. 15 *at Western Michigan [stream] W 14-13 4-3 3-0 3:07 5,000Oct. 21 *at Toledo [ESPN3] L 21-48 4-4 3-1 3:15 20,414Oct. 28 *BUFFALO [CBS-SN] W 21-20 5-4 4-1 3:15 17,427Nov. 7 *at Miami (Ohio) [ESPN2] L 14-24 5-5 4-2 3:23 12,813Nov. 14 *OHIO [ESPN2] W 37-34 6-5 5-2 3:50 17,832Nov. 21 *KENT STATE [ESPNU] W 24-14 7-5 6-2 3:13 21,683Dec. 2 MAC Championship Game vs. Toledo L 28-45 7-6 6-2 3:54 16,225Dec. 19 Boca Raton Bowl Game– at Florida Atlantic L 3-50 7-7 6-2 3:13 25,912

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Team Statistics AKRON OPPSCORING 310 392 Points Per Game 22.1 28.0 Points Off Turnovers 94 65FIRST DOWNS 256 328 R u s h i n g 90 151 P a s s i n g 136 146 P e n a l t y 30 31RUSHING YARDAGE 1475 2867 Yards gained rushing 1850 3171 Yards lost rushing 375 304 Rushing Attempts 459 570 Average Per Rush 3.2 5.0 Average Per Game 105.4 204.8 TDs Rushing 14 24PASSING YARDAGE 2949 3333 C o m p - A t t - I n t 242-447-11 285-460-19 Average Per Pass 6.6 7.2 Average Per Catch 12.2 11.7 Average Per Game 210.6 238.1 TDs Passing 24 24TOTAL OFFENSE 4424 6200 Total Plays 906 1030 Average Per Play 4.9 6.0 Average Per Game 316.0 442.9KICK RETURNS: #-Yards 33-602 46-924PUNT RETURNS: #-Yards 6-12 23-330INT RETURNS: #-Yards 19-398 11-85KICK RETURN AVERAGE 18.2 20.1PUNT RETURN AVERAGE 2.0 14.3INT RETURN AVERAGE 20.9 7.7FUMBLES-LOST 12-6 16-8PENALTIES-Yards 88-873 90-877 Average Per Game 62.4 62.6PUNTS-Yards 88-3603 55-2112 Average Per Punt 40.9 38.4 Net punt average 36.5 36.4KICKOFFS-Yards 60-3483 79-4797 Average Per Kick 58.0 60.7 Net kick average 37.7 39.5TIME OF POSSESSION/Game 2 8 : 4 5 3 1 : 1 53RD-DOWN Conversions 80/203 65/190 3rd-Down Pct 39% 34%4TH-DOWN Conversions 7/15 17/28 4th-Down Pct 47% 61%SACKS BY-Yards 22-135 38-243MISC YARDS 0 41TOUCHDOWNS SCORED 42 49FIELD GOALS-ATTEMPTS 6-13 17-28ON-SIDE KICKS 0-1 0-0RED-ZONE SCORES (24-33) 73% (44-55) 80%RED-ZONE TOUCHDOWNS (20-33) 61% (34-55) 62%PAT-ATTEMPTS (40-42) 95% (45-47) 96%ATTENDANCE 117416 219826 Games/Avg Per Game 6/19569 7/31404 Neutral Site Games 1/16225

Score by Quarters 1st 2nd 3rd 4th OT TotalAkron 78 106 35 91 0 310Opponents 107 113 97 75 0 392

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Rushing gp-gs att gain loss net avg td lg avg/gMORGAN, Manny 14-6 116 468 34 434 3.7 4 42 31.0EDWARDS, Van 14-3 94 361 18 343 3.6 2 24 24.5BALL, Warren 5 - 5 75 361 29 332 4.4 4 32 66.4NELSON, Kato 10-5 95 354 156 198 2.1 1 24 19.8SANDS, Deltron 10-1 25 174 1 173 6.9 2 32 17.3TURFE, Chuck 12-0 7 31 0 31 4.4 0 8 2.6WILLIAMS, Andre 12-0 1 7 0 7 7.0 0 7 0.6TEAM 6 - 0 2 0 8 -8 -4.0 0 0 -1.3KELLEY, Robbie 7 - 0 1 0 10 -10 -10.0 0 0 -1.4WOODSON, Thomas 10-9 43 94 119 -25 -0.6 1 12 -2.5Total 14 459 1850 375 1475 3.2 14 42 105.4Opponents 14 570 3171 304 2867 5.0 24 80 204.8

Passing gp-gs effic comp-att-int pct yds td lg avg/gWOODSON, Thomas 10-9 121.03 159-278-9 57.2 1777 14 45 177.7NELSON, Kato 10-5 125.34 70-140-2 50.0 989 8 71 98.9KELLEY, Robbie 7 - 0 129.37 12-26-0 46.2 179 2 47 25.6JOHNS, Nick 8 - 0 66.80 1-2-0 50.0 4 0 4 0.5CHAPMAN, Tra'Von 14-6 0.00 0-1-0 0.0 0 0 0 0.0Total 14 122.35 242-447-11 54.1 2949 24 71 210.6Opponents 14 131.78 285-460-19 62.0 3333 24 63 238.1

Receiving gp-gs no. yds avg td lg avg/gCHAPMAN, Tra'Von 14-6 53 475 9.0 2 30 33.9CONEY, A.J. 14-13 43 551 12.8 3 33 39.4SMITH, Kwadarrius 14-8 34 726 21.4 7 71 51.9WOLF, Austin 12-11 33 476 14.4 5 43 39.7BICKLEY, Fransohn 8 - 2 12 155 12.9 1 23 19.4MORGAN, Manny 14-6 12 58 4.8 0 13 4.1GLADNEY, Kevin 13-4 10 116 11.6 1 36 8.9BOOKER, Kobie 12-3 8 126 15.8 4 25 10.5EDWARDS, Van 14-3 8 33 4.1 0 13 2.4YOUNG, Anthony 8 - 0 7 60 8.6 0 17 7.5BALL, Warren 5 - 5 7 18 2.6 1 11 3.6WILLIAMS, Andre 12-0 4 70 17.5 0 37 5.8STEWART, Nate 8 - 0 3 45 15.0 0 32 5.6SANDS, Deltron 10-1 3 2 0.7 0 2 0.2JUNK, Brandon 12-4 2 14 7.0 0 10 1.2WILLIAMS, Newman 8 - 4 2 -1 -0.5 0 2 -0.1BURKHART, Dustin 12-0 1 25 25.0 0 25 2.1Total 14 242 2949 12.2 24 71 210.6Opponents 14 285 3333 11.7 24 63 238.1

Punt Returns no. yds avg td lgCONEY, A.J. 4 6 1.5 0 4FEATHERSTONE, Sha 2 6 3.0 0 4Total 6 12 2.0 0 4Opponents 23 330 14.3 1 61

Interceptions no. yds avg td lgGEORGE, Jordan 5 58 11.6 0 28GILBERT, Ulysees 3 69 23.0 1 30LAKO, John 2 35 17.5 1 35FEATHERSTONE, Sha 2 86 43.0 0 45BROWN, Kyron 2 108 54.0 1 70DAILEY, Darian 1 40 40.0 0 40HAUSER, Andrew 1 0 0.0 0 0GUISER, Zach 1 0 0.0 0 0DAVIS, Alvin 1 2 2.0 0 2BUTLER, Denzel 1 0 0.0 0 0Total 19 398 20.9 3 70Opponents 11 85 7.7 0 39

Kick Returns no. yds avg td lgEDWARDS, Van 19 375 19.7 0 28SANDS, Deltron 8 184 23.0 0 34BOOKER, Kobie 2 29 14.5 0 18MORGAN, Manny 1 5 5.0 0 5BELL, Brian 1 -1 -1.0 0 0CONEY, A.J. 1 2 2.0 0 2GAUTHNEY, LaVonne 1 8 8.0 0 8Total 33 602 18.2 0 34Opponents 46 924 20.1 0 50

Fumble Returns no. yds avg td lgDAVIS, Alvin 1 16 16.0 0 16GILBERT, Ulysees 1 40 40.0 1 40Total 2 56 28.0 1 40Opponents 1 7 7.0 0 7

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PATScoring td fg kick rush rcv pass dxp saf ptsSMITH, Kwadarrius 7 - - - - - - - 42O'LEARY, Tom - 3-7 26-27 - - - - - 35WOLF, Austin 5 - - - - - - - 30BALL, Warren 5 - - - - - - - 30MORGAN, Manny 4 - - - - - - - 24BOOKER, Kobie 4 - - - - - - - 24GASSER, Nick - 3-6 13-14 - - - - - 22CONEY, A.J. 3 - - - - - - - 18SANDS, Deltron 2 - - - - - - - 12EDWARDS, Van 2 - - - - - - - 12GILBERT, Ulysees 2 - - - - - - - 12CHAPMAN, Tra'Von 2 - - - - - - - 12WOODSON, Thomas 1 - - - - - - - 6NELSON, Kato 1 - - - - - - - 6GLADNEY, Kevin 1 - - - - - - - 6BICKLEY, Fransohn 1 - - - - - - - 6BROWN, Kyron 1 - - - - - - - 6LAKO, John 1 - - - - - - - 6GINGERICH, Zach - - 1-1 - - - - - 1Total 42 6-13 40-42 - - - - - 310Opponents 49 17-28 45-47 1-1 - 0-1 - - 392

Total Offense g plays rush pass total avg/gWOODSON, Thomas 10 321 -25 1777 1752 175.2NELSON, Kato 10 235 198 989 1187 118.7MORGAN, Manny 14 116 434 0 434 31.0EDWARDS, Van 14 94 343 0 343 24.5BALL, Warren 5 75 332 0 332 66.4SANDS, Deltron 10 25 173 0 173 17.3KELLEY, Robbie 7 27 -10 179 169 24.1TURFE, Chuck 12 7 31 0 31 2.6WILLIAMS, Andre 12 1 7 0 7 0.6JOHNS, Nick 8 2 0 4 4 0.5TEAM 6 2 -8 0 -8 -1.3Total 14 906 1475 2949 4424 316.0Opponents 14 1030 2867 3333 6200 442.9

Field Goals fg pct. 01-19 20-29 30-39 40-49 50-99 lg blkO'LEARY, Tom 3-7 42.9 0-0 1-1 1-3 1-3 0-0 48 0GASSER, Nick 3-6 50.0 2-2 0-0 0-2 1-2 0-0 45 1

FG Sequence Akron OpponentsPenn State - 39,(47)Arkansas Pine Bluff (34) (25)Iowa State - (40),(40),25Troy (28),34 (22),32Bowling Green 47 (25)Ball State (48) (31)Western Michigan - 25,(49),49,(35)Toledo 40 (40),55,(29)Buffalo 37 (37),(36),46Miami 31 (28)OHIO (19) (19),(46)KENT STATE (45) 52Toledo 42 33,(47)Florida Atlantic 38,(19) 44,45

Numbers in (parentheses) indicate field goal was made.

Punting no. yds avg lg tb fc i20 50+ blkGASSER, Nick 85 3588 42.2 59 3 28 27 16 2TEAM 2 0 0.0 0 0 0 0 0 0FONSECA, James 1 15 15.0 15 0 0 0 0 0Total 88 3603 40.9 59 3 28 27 16 2Opponents 55 2112 38.4 56 5 25 14 4 0

Kickoffs no. yds avg tb ob retn net ydlnGASSER, Nick 60 3483 58.0 12 1Total 60 3483 58.0 12 1 20.1 37.7 27Opponents 79 4797 60.7 43 3 18.2 39.5 25

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All Purpose g rush rcv pr kr ir total avg/gEDWARDS, Van 14 343 33 0 375 0 751 53.6SMITH, Kwadarr 14 0 726 0 0 0 726 51.9CONEY, A.J. 14 0 551 6 2 0 559 39.9MORGAN, Man 14 434 58 0 5 0 497 35.5WOLF, Austin 12 0 476 0 0 0 476 39.7CHAPMAN, Tra' 14 0 475 0 0 0 475 33.9SANDS, Deltron 10 173 2 0 184 0 359 35.9BALL, Warren 5 332 18 0 0 0 350 70.0NELSON, Kato 10 198 0 0 0 0 198 19.8BOOKER, Kobie 12 0 126 0 29 0 155 12.9BICKLEY, Frans 8 0 155 0 0 0 155 19.4GLADNEY, Kevi 13 0 116 0 0 0 116 8.9BROWN, Kyron 14 0 0 0 0 108 108 7.7FEATHERSTON 13 0 0 6 0 86 92 7.1WILLIAMS, Andr 12 7 70 0 0 0 77 6.4GILBERT, Ulyse 14 0 0 0 0 69 69 4.9YOUNG, Anthon 8 0 60 0 0 0 60 7.5GEORGE, Jorda 14 0 0 0 0 58 58 4.1STEWART, Nat 8 0 45 0 0 0 45 5.6DAILEY, Darian 14 0 0 0 0 40 40 2.9LAKO, John 14 0 0 0 0 35 35 2.5TURFE, Chuck 12 31 0 0 0 0 31 2.6BURKHART, Du 12 0 25 0 0 0 25 2.1JUNK, Brandon 12 0 14 0 0 0 14 1.2GAUTHNEY, La 9 0 0 0 8 0 8 0.9DAVIS, Alvin 14 0 0 0 0 2 2 0.1BELL, Brian 14 0 0 0 -1 0 -1 -0.1WILLIAMS, New 8 0 -1 0 0 0 -1 -0.1TEAM 6 -8 0 0 0 0 -8 -1.3KELLEY, Robbie 7 -10 0 0 0 0 -10 -1.4WOODSON, Th 10 -25 0 0 0 0 -25 -2.5Total 14 1475 2949 12 602 398 5436 388.3Opponents 14 2867 3333 330 924 85 7539 538.5

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The Automated ScoreBookAkron Overall Defensive Statistics (2017 FINAL STATISTICS)

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Tackles Sacks Pass defense Fumbles blkd# Defensive Leaders gp-gs ua a tot tfl/yds no-yds int-yds brup qbh rcv-yds ff kick saf5D GILBERT, Ulysees 14-14 65 76 141 9.5-44 5.0-22 3-69 4 5 1-40 . . .1 DAVIS, Alvin 14-12 55 28 83 1.0-6 . 1-2 2 . 1-16 1 . .7D GEORGE, Jordan 14-9 43 28 71 3.0-10 . 5-58 3 . . 1 . .9D DAVIS, Jamal 14-12 39 30 69 15.5-48 2.0-14 . . 5 . 1 . .40 LAKO, John 14-0 35 34 69 4.5-13 1.0-8 2-35 . 4 . 2 . .2 FEATHERSTONE, Sha 13-3 38 29 67 2.0-2 . 2-86 2 1 1-0 1 . .1D BELL, Brian 14-11 33 24 57 4.5-11 . . . . 1-0 . . .42 HAUSER, Andrew 14-14 26 27 53 2.5-8 . 1-0 . . . 1 1 .4D BROWN, Kyron 14-14 36 13 49 2.0-3 . 2-108 11 . 1-0 1 . .94 REINKE, Brian 14-14 21 27 48 7.5-21 3.5-11 . 1 2 . . . .24 DAILEY, Darian 14-13 30 12 42 1.0-5 . 1-40 7 . 1-0 . . .13 BUTLER, Denzel 14-2 24 15 39 2.0-4 1.0-3 1-0 3 . 1-0 . . .91 CAMARA, Ibrahima 14-11 19 18 37 2.0-8 1.0-7 . 1 1 . 1 . .50 BOXEN, Brock 14-13 11 23 34 . . . . 1 . . . .52 WARD, Josh 14-1 12 13 25 1.0-6 . . 1 3 . . . .23 BISCHOF, Nathan 14-2 12 5 17 2.0-9 1.0-5 . 1 . . . . .32 GUISER, Zach 3-3 14 2 16 1.0-3 . 1-0 1 . . . . .56 MOORE, Deon'Tae 12-2 6 9 15 3.0-23 3.0-23 . . . 1-0 . . .97 WILLIAMS, Brennan 14-1 5 8 13 2.0-12 0.5-5 . . 2 . . . .8 COPELAND, Darius 12-4 7 4 11 1.0-1 . . 1 1 . 1 . .25 JUNIUS, Travonte 13-0 7 3 10 . . . . . . . . .31 BAGGETT, Jamal 11-0 4 6 10 0.5-4 0.5-4 . 1 . . . . .6F SAMPSON, Justin 11-0 4 3 7 2.5-22 2.5-22 . . 1 . 1 . .4F LLOYD, DeMarcus 3-0 4 3 7 2.0-11 0.5-6 . . . . . . .1F KISH, Michael 10-0 3 2 5 1.0-3 . . . . . . . .3D GLOVER, DeMarkus 8-0 4 1 5 . . . . . . . . .22 HAYES, Mikee 14-0 3 2 5 0.5-0 . . 1 . . . . .20 JACOBS, Zaire 7-0 2 2 4 . . . . . . . . .30 TURFE, Chuck 12-0 1 2 3 . . . . . . . . .88 BUDDENBERG, Micha 14-0 3 . 3 . . . . . . . . .9 MORGAN, Manny 14-6 1 1 2 . . . . . . . . .48 GASSER, Nick 14-0 2 . 2 . . . . . . . . .44 MEEKS, Dylan 14-0 2 . 2 . . . . . . . . .18 GILCHRIST, Tyler 3-0 2 . 2 . . . . . . . . .74 QUIGLEY, Xavier 12-1 1 . 1 . . . . . . . . .8F ELLIS, Mark 2-0 1 . 1 . . . . . . . . .TM TEAM 6-0 1 . 1 . . . . . . 1 . .11 CONEY, A.J. 14-13 1 . 1 . . . . . . . . .19 WILLIAMS, Andre 12-0 1 . 1 . . . . . . . . .51 JONES, Devon 11-0 . 1 1 0.5-5 0.5-5 . . . . . . .2G BRIMAGE, DeAndre 4-0 . 1 1 . . . . . . . . .46 CADE, Hugh 2-0 1 . 1 . . . . . . . . .41 FOSTER, Kyle 12-0 . 1 1 . . . . . . . . .3G SANDS, Deltron 10-1 . 1 1 . . . . . . . . .

Total 14 579 454 1033 74-282 22-135 19-398 40 26 8-56 12 1 .Opponents 14 415 530 945 93-370 38-243 11-85 50 29 6-7 9 3 .

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TEAM STATISTICS

Rushing Receiving Passing Kick Returns Punt Returns totDate Opponent no. yds td lg no. yds td lg cmp-att-int yds td lg no. yds td lg no. yds td lg offSep 02 at Penn State 34 73 0 13 14 86 0 13 14-29-1 86 0 13 4 77 0 24 0 0 0 0 159Sep 09 ARKANSAS PINE BLUFF 44 267 5 32 17 197 1 25 17-26-0 197 1 25 1 27 0 27 2 3 0 4 464Sep 16 IOWA STATE 24 38 0 19 27 293 2 45 27-44-2 293 2 45 1 23 0 23 0 0 0 0 331Sep 23 at Troy 35 99 1 16 20 268 1 42 20-40-2 268 1 42 1 -1 0 0 0 0 0 0 367Sep 30 at Bowling Green 40 178 2 24 14 183 2 43 14-25-1 183 2 43 4 90 0 34 0 0 0 0 361Oct 07 BALL STATE 31 134 1 32 18 249 2 38 18-31-0 249 2 38 0 0 0 0 2 7 0 4 383Oct 15 at Western Michigan 31 88 1 29 13 127 1 21 13-24-1 127 1 21 3 51 0 29 0 0 0 0 215Oct 21 at Toledo 24 42 0 9 23 291 3 47 23-40-1 291 3 47 3 66 0 25 0 0 0 0 333Oct 28 BUFFALO 25 76 0 32 21 286 3 41 21-29-1 286 3 41 4 88 0 28 0 0 0 0 362Nov 07 at Miami 30 55 1 15 19 218 1 30 19-38-0 218 1 30 4 56 0 23 0 0 0 0 273Nov 14 OHIO 32 121 1 21 22 322 4 71 22-38-0 322 4 71 6 90 0 22 1 2 0 0 443Nov 21 KENT STATE 39 122 1 42 6 69 1 25 6-20-1 69 1 25 2 35 0 26 1 0 0 0 191Dec 02 vs Toledo 33 113 1 12 18 283 3 59 18-42-1 283 3 59 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 396Dec 19 at Florida Atlantic 37 69 0 14 10 77 0 20 10-21-0 77 0 20 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 146Akron 459 1475 14 42 242 2949 24 71 242-447-11 2949 24 71 33 602 0 34 6 12 0 4 4424Opponents 570 2867 24 80 285 3333 24 63 285-460-19 3333 24 63 46 924 0 50 23 330 1 61 6200

Games: 14 • Avg/rush: 3.2 • Avg/catch: 12.2 • Pass effic: 122.35 • KR avg: 18.2 • PR avg: 2.0 • All purpose avg/game: 388.3 • Total offense avg/gm: 316.0

Tackles Sacks Fumble Pass Defense blkd PAT Attempts offDate Opponent ua a total tfl-yds no-yds ff fr-yds int-yds qbh brup kick kick rush rcv saf t/o ptsSep 02 at Penn State 35 18 53 7.0-29 0.0-0 0 0-0 1-0 0 1 0 0-0 0 0 0 0 0Sep 09 ARKANSAS PINE BLUFF 34 26 60 10.0-53 5.0-39 0 0-0 2-30 1 2 0 7-7 0 0 0 7 52Sep 16 IOWA STATE 42 28 70 4.0-7 0.0-0 2 0-0 0-0 0 4 0 2-2 0 0 0 0 14Sep 23 at Troy 38 32 70 3.0-10 1.0-7 1 1-0 0-0 3 6 0 2-2 0 0 0 3 17Sep 30 at Bowling Green 55 26 81 4.0-29 2.0-16 3 2-16 2-48 3 3 1 4-5 0 0 0 14 34Oct 07 BALL STATE 53 36 89 6.0-37 5.0-36 0 0-0 3-75 3 3 0 4-4 0 0 0 7 31Oct 15 at Western Michigan 55 30 85 7.0-24 2.0-6 1 0-0 1-70 0 3 0 2-2 0 0 0 7 14Oct 21 at Toledo 32 48 80 3.0-4 0.0-0 0 0-0 1-14 0 1 0 3-3 0 0 0 0 21Oct 28 BUFFALO 51 32 83 4.0-11 1.0-5 0 0-0 1-0 1 3 0 3-3 0 0 0 7 21Nov 07 at Miami 36 20 56 0.0-0 0.0-0 0 0-0 2-41 2 5 0 2-2 0 0 0 7 14Nov 14 OHIO 31 38 69 5.0-7 0.0-0 0 1-0 2-73 1 5 0 4-5 0 0 0 21 37Nov 21 KENT STATE 32 42 74 12.0-48 5.0-23 2 1-40 2-2 4 2 0 3-3 0 0 0 14 24Dec 02 vs Toledo 43 26 69 3.0-8 0.0-0 3 3-0 2-45 5 2 0 4-4 0 0 0 7 28Dec 19 at Florida Atlantic 42 52 94 6.0-15 1.0-3 0 0-0 0-0 3 0 0 0-0 0 0 0 0 3Akron 579 454 1033 74.0-282 22.0-135 12 8-56 19-398 26 40 1 40-42 0 0 0 94 310Opponents 415 530 945 93.0-370 38.0-243 9 6-7 11-85 29 50 3 45-47 1 0 0 65 392

Punting Field Goals KickoffsDate Opponent no. yds avg long blkd tb fc 50+ i20 md-att long blkd no. yds avg tb obSep 02 at Penn State 11 435 39.5 47 0 0 2 0 2 0-0 0 0 1 65 65.0 0 0Sep 09 ARKANSAS PINE BLUFF 3 89 29.7 37 0 0 1 0 1 1-1 34 0 9 551 61.2 3 0Sep 16 IOWA STATE 7 279 39.9 47 0 1 1 0 2 0-0 0 0 3 160 53.3 0 0Sep 23 at Troy 5 229 45.8 56 0 0 3 1 2 1-2 28 0 4 248 62.0 0 0Sep 30 at Bowling Green 4 172 43.0 53 0 0 1 1 2 0-1 0 0 6 347 57.8 0 0Oct 07 BALL STATE 6 270 45.0 59 0 1 3 2 2 1-1 48 0 6 366 61.0 2 0Oct 15 at Western Michigan 7 253 36.1 47 0 0 4 0 1 0-0 0 0 3 133 44.3 0 0Oct 21 at Toledo 4 173 43.2 53 0 0 2 1 1 0-1 0 0 4 194 48.5 0 0Oct 28 BUFFALO 4 167 41.8 52 0 0 2 1 2 0-1 0 0 4 241 60.2 1 0Nov 07 at Miami 6 274 45.7 55 0 0 3 1 1 0-1 0 0 3 178 59.3 1 0Nov 14 OHIO 8 277 34.6 50 1 1 3 1 1 1-1 19 0 7 414 59.1 2 0Nov 21 KENT STATE 9 367 40.8 58 1 0 2 3 5 1-1 45 0 4 225 56.2 1 0Dec 02 vs Toledo 7 299 42.7 51 0 0 1 3 2 0-1 0 1 4 240 60.0 1 1Dec 19 at Florida Atlantic 7 319 45.6 58 0 0 0 2 3 1-2 19 0 2 121 60.5 1 0Akron 88 3603 40.9 59 2 3 28 16 27 6-13 48 1 60 3483 58.0 12 1Opponents 55 2112 38.4 56 0 5 25 4 14 17-28 49 0 79 4797 60.7 43 3

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OPPONENT STATISTICS

Rushing Receiving Passing Kick Returns Punt Returns totDate Opponent no. yds td lg no. yds td lg cmp-att-int yds td lg no. yds td lg no. yds td lg offSep 02 at Penn State 34 247 4 80 21 322 2 43 21-31-1 322 2 43 1 20 0 20 5 130 1 61 569Sep 09 ARKANSAS PINE BLUFF 34 41 0 20 14 127 0 20 14-25-2 127 0 20 6 70 0 22 1 2 0 2 168Sep 16 IOWA STATE 37 191 3 32 24 317 2 43 24-33-0 317 2 43 3 34 0 20 3 17 0 17 508Sep 23 at Troy 29 179 2 48 28 314 1 47 28-42-0 314 1 47 4 105 0 28 1 8 0 8 493Sep 30 at Bowling Green 41 181 1 39 25 195 2 31 25-39-2 195 2 31 6 164 0 50 2 27 0 24 376Oct 07 BALL STATE 44 155 0 19 24 221 0 31 24-46-3 221 0 31 4 108 0 36 0 0 0 0 376Oct 15 at Western Michigan 53 244 0 23 17 182 1 50 17-29-1 182 1 50 3 25 0 24 1 15 0 15 426Oct 21 at Toledo 43 303 1 20 18 323 5 40 18-28-1 323 5 40 3 83 0 40 1 0 0 0 626Oct 28 BUFFALO 34 141 2 14 34 313 0 40 34-50-1 313 0 40 3 56 0 24 0 0 0 0 454Nov 07 at Miami 34 176 0 17 19 244 3 30 19-32-2 244 3 30 2 40 0 23 0 0 0 0 420Nov 14 OHIO 43 282 3 68 10 113 1 27 10-23-2 113 1 27 5 122 0 36 2 15 0 4 395Nov 21 KENT STATE 45 161 1 28 9 85 1 21 9-19-2 85 1 21 3 39 0 23 1 0 0 0 246Dec 02 vs Toledo 39 254 2 54 23 307 4 29 23-37-2 307 4 29 2 32 0 18 3 66 0 48 561Dec 19 at Florida Atlantic 60 312 5 26 19 270 2 63 19-26-0 270 2 63 1 26 0 26 3 50 0 24 582Opponents 570 2867 24 80 285 3333 24 63 285-460-19 3333 24 63 46 924 0 50 23 330 1 61 6200Akron 459 1475 14 42 242 2949 24 71 242-447-11 2949 24 71 33 602 0 34 6 12 0 4 4424

Games: 14 • Avg/rush: 5.0 • Avg/catch: 11.7 • Pass effic: 131.78 • KR avg: 20.1 • PR avg: 14.3 • All purpose avg/game: 538.5 • Total offense avg/gm: 442.9

Tackles Sacks Fumble Pass Defense blkd PAT Attempts offDate Opponent ua a total tfl-yds no-yds ff fr-yds int-yds qbh brup kick kick rush rcv saf t/o ptsSep 02 at Penn State 22 56 78 14.0-36 3.0-13 1 0-0 1-0 3 3 0 7-7 0 0 0 7 52Sep 09 ARKANSAS PINE BLUFF 23 60 83 2.0-9 0.0-0 0 0-0 0-0 3 2 0 0-0 0 0 0 0 3Sep 16 IOWA STATE 32 28 60 11.0-43 5.0-29 1 1-0 2-58 0 3 0 5-5 0 0 0 10 41Sep 23 at Troy 32 40 72 4.0-11 2.0-9 0 1-0 2-0 4 5 0 1-2 0 0 0 0 22Sep 30 at Bowling Green 42 26 68 4.0-11 1.0-7 3 2-7 1-0 1 3 0 2-3 0 0 0 13 23Oct 07 BALL STATE 26 42 68 7.0-14 2.0-6 0 0-0 0-0 1 2 0 0-0 0 0 0 0 3Oct 15 at Western Michigan 29 32 61 6.0-21 2.0-10 0 0-0 1-0 1 2 0 1-1 0 0 0 7 13Oct 21 at Toledo 31 34 65 2.0-12 1.0-11 1 1-0 1-0 3 4 0 6-6 0 0 0 14 48Oct 28 BUFFALO 30 24 54 4.0-23 1.0-13 1 0-0 1-0 0 2 0 2-2 0 0 0 0 20Nov 07 at Miami 35 36 71 7.0-39 6.0-34 0 0-0 0-0 5 5 0 3-3 0 0 0 0 24Nov 14 OHIO 36 32 68 4.0-11 0.0-0 0 0-0 0-0 0 5 1 4-4 0 0 0 0 34Nov 21 KENT STATE 23 40 63 11.0-68 6.0-55 1 0-0 1-19 0 1 1 2-2 0 0 0 7 14Dec 02 vs Toledo 26 44 70 6.0-25 4.0-23 1 1-0 1-8 5 10 1 6-6 0 0 0 7 45Dec 19 at Florida Atlantic 28 36 64 11.0-47 5.0-33 0 0-0 0-0 3 3 0 6-6 1 0 0 0 50Opponents 415 530 945 93.0-370 38.0-243 9 6-7 11-85 29 50 3 45-47 1 0 0 65 392Akron 579 454 1033 74.0-282 22.0-135 12 8-56 19-398 26 40 1 40-42 0 0 0 94 310

Punting Field Goals KickoffsDate Opponent no. yds avg long blkd tb fc 50+ i20 md-att long blkd no. yds avg tb obSep 02 at Penn State 2 100 50.0 56 0 1 0 1 0 1-2 47 0 9 561 62.3 4 1Sep 09 ARKANSAS PINE BLUFF 5 193 38.6 48 0 0 2 0 0 1-1 25 0 2 111 55.5 0 1Sep 16 IOWA STATE 3 120 40.0 46 0 0 3 0 0 2-3 40 0 8 520 65.0 7 0Sep 23 at Troy 4 172 43.0 52 0 1 1 1 0 1-2 22 0 5 297 59.4 4 0Sep 30 at Bowling Green 5 205 41.0 48 0 0 3 0 2 1-1 25 0 5 282 56.4 1 0Oct 07 BALL STATE 7 255 36.4 43 0 0 3 0 4 1-1 31 0 2 130 65.0 2 0Oct 15 at Western Michigan 3 74 24.7 28 0 0 0 0 2 2-4 49 0 4 229 57.2 1 0Oct 21 at Toledo 1 45 45.0 45 0 0 0 0 1 2-3 40 0 9 580 64.4 6 0Oct 28 BUFFALO 4 144 36.0 51 0 0 3 1 2 2-3 37 0 5 279 55.8 1 0Nov 07 at Miami 5 180 36.0 47 0 2 1 0 1 1-1 28 0 4 239 59.8 0 0Nov 14 OHIO 4 154 38.5 44 0 0 3 0 0 2-2 46 0 7 396 56.6 1 0Nov 21 KENT STATE 8 321 40.1 56 0 1 3 1 0 0-1 0 0 3 184 61.3 1 0Dec 02 vs Toledo 3 115 38.3 46 0 0 3 0 2 1-2 47 0 8 520 65.0 8 0Dec 19 at Florida Atlantic 1 34 34.0 34 0 0 0 0 0 0-2 0 0 8 469 58.6 7 1Opponents 55 2112 38.4 56 0 5 25 4 14 17-28 49 0 79 4797 60.7 43 3Akron 88 3603 40.9 59 2 3 28 16 27 6-13 48 1 60 3483 58.0 12 1

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RED ZONE STATISTICS

The Automated ScoreBookAkron Red-Zone Results (2017 FINAL STATISTICS)

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Times Times Total Rush Pass FGs Failed to score inside RZDate Opponent Score In RZ Scored Pts TDs TDs TDs Made FGA Down Int Fumb Half GameSep 02, 2017 at Penn State L 0-52 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0Sep 09, 2017 ARKANSAS PINE BLUFF W 52-3 7 7 45 6 5 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0Sep 16, 2017 IOWA STATE L 14-41 1 1 7 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0Sep 23, 2017 at Troy L 17-22 5 2 10 1 1 0 1 1 0 1 1 0 0Sep 30, 2017 at Bowling Green W 34-23 3 3 21 3 2 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0Oct 07, 2017 BALL STATE W 31-3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0Oct 15, 2017 at Western Michigan W 14-13 2 2 14 2 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0Oct 21, 2017 at Toledo L 21-48 1 1 7 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0Oct 28, 2017 BUFFALO W 21-20 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0Nov 07, 2017 at Miami L 14-24 2 1 7 1 1 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0Nov 14, 2017 OHIO W 37-34 3 3 17 2 1 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0Nov 21, 2017 KENT STATE W 24-14 2 1 7 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0Dec 02, 2017 vs Toledo L 28-45 4 2 14 2 1 1 0 1 1 0 0 0 0Dec 19, 2017 at Florida Atlantic L 3-50 2 1 3 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 0

Totals 33 24 152 20 13 7 4 5 1 1 1 1 024 of 33 (72.7%)

Opponents Inside Akron Red-Zone

Times Times Total Rush Pass FGs Failed to score inside RZDate Opponent Score In RZ Scored Pts TDs TDs TDs Made FGA Down Int Fumb Half GameSep 02, 2017 at Penn State L 0-52 6 5 35 5 3 2 0 0 0 1 0 0 0Sep 09, 2017 ARKANSAS PINE BLUFF W 52-3 1 1 3 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0Sep 16, 2017 IOWA STATE L 14-41 5 4 28 4 3 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 0Sep 23, 2017 at Troy L 17-22 3 2 10 1 1 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 0Sep 30, 2017 at Bowling Green W 34-23 3 3 16 2 1 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0Oct 07, 2017 BALL STATE W 31-3 3 1 3 0 0 0 1 0 2 0 0 0 0Oct 15, 2017 at Western Michigan W 14-13 4 1 3 0 0 0 1 1 1 1 0 0 0Oct 21, 2017 at Toledo L 21-48 4 4 24 3 1 2 1 0 0 0 0 0 0Oct 28, 2017 BUFFALO W 21-20 5 4 20 2 2 0 2 0 0 1 0 0 0Nov 07, 2017 at Miami L 14-24 3 3 17 2 0 2 1 0 0 0 0 0 0Nov 14, 2017 OHIO W 37-34 4 4 24 3 2 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0Nov 21, 2017 KENT STATE W 24-14 2 2 14 2 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0Dec 02, 2017 vs Toledo L 28-45 6 4 28 4 1 3 0 1 0 0 1 0 0Dec 19, 2017 at Florida Atlantic L 3-50 6 6 43 6 4 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

Totals 55 44 268 34 19 15 10 4 3 3 1 0 044 of 55 (80.0%)

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GAME SUPERLATIVESThe Automated ScoreBook

Akron Game Superlatives (2017 FINAL STATISTICS)All games

INDIVIDUAL GAME HIGHS

Rushes 28 BALL, Warren at Troy (Sep 23, 2017)Yards Rushing 146 BALL, Warren vs Arkansas Pine Bluff (Sep 09, 2017)TD Rushes 3 BALL, Warren vs Arkansas Pine Bluff (Sep 09, 2017)Long Rush 42 MORGAN, Manny vs KENT STATE (Nov 21, 2017)Pass attempts 40 WOODSON, Thomas vs Iowa State (Sep 16, 2017)

40 WOODSON, Thomas at Troy (Sep 23, 2017)Pass completions 25 WOODSON, Thomas vs Iowa State (Sep 16, 2017)Yards Passing 322 NELSON, Kato vs OHIO (Nov 14, 2017)TD Passes 4 NELSON, Kato vs OHIO (Nov 14, 2017)Long Pass 71 NELSON, Kato vs OHIO (Nov 14, 2017)Receptions 8 CHAPMAN, Tra'Von vs Iowa State (Sep 16, 2017)Yards Receiving 132 SMITH, Kwadarrius vs OHIO (Nov 14, 2017)TD Receptions 2 SMITH, Kwadarrius vs OHIO (Nov 14, 2017)Long Reception 71 SMITH, Kwadarrius vs OHIO (Nov 14, 2017)Field Goals 1 O'LEARY, Tom vs Arkansas Pine Bluff (Sep 09, 2017)

1 O'LEARY, Tom at Troy (Sep 23, 2017)1 O'LEARY, Tom vs Ball State (Oct 07, 2017)1 GASSER, Nick vs OHIO (Nov 14, 2017)1 GASSER, Nick vs KENT STATE (Nov 21, 2017)1 GASSER, Nick at Florida Atlantic (Dec 19, 2017)

Long Field Goal 48 O'LEARY, Tom vs Ball State (Oct 07, 2017)Punts 11 GASSER, Nick at Penn State (Sep 02, 2017)Punting Avg 45.9 GASSER, Nick vs KENT STATE (Nov 21, 2017)Long Punt 59 GASSER, Nick vs Ball State (Oct 07, 2017)Punts inside 20 5 GASSER, Nick vs KENT STATE (Nov 21, 2017)Long Punt Return 4 FEATHERSTONE, Shawn vs Arkansas Pine Bluff (Sep 09, 2017)

4 CONEY, A.J. vs Ball State (Oct 07, 2017)Long Kickoff Return 34 SANDS, Deltron at Bowling Green (Sep 30, 2017)Tackles 14 GILBERT, Ulysees vs KENT STATE (Nov 21, 2017)Sacks 1.5 REINKE, Brian vs KENT STATE (Nov 21, 2017)Tackles For Loss 3.5 DAVIS, Jamal vs Arkansas Pine Bluff (Sep 09, 2017)Interceptions 1 GUISER, Zach at Penn State (Sep 02, 2017)

1 GILBERT, Ulysees vs Arkansas Pine Bluff (Sep 09, 2017)1 LAKO, John vs Arkansas Pine Bluff (Sep 09, 2017)1 BROWN, Kyron at Bowling Green (Sep 30, 2017)1 GEORGE, Jordan at Bowling Green (Sep 30, 2017)1 DAILEY, Darian vs Ball State (Oct 07, 2017)1 LAKO, John vs Ball State (Oct 07, 2017)1 HAUSER, Andrew vs Ball State (Oct 07, 2017)1 BROWN, Kyron at Western Michigan (Oct 15, 2017)1 GILBERT, Ulysees at Toledo (Oct 21, 2017)1 GEORGE, Jordan vs Buffalo (Oct 28, 2017)1 FEATHERSTONE, Shawn at Miami (Nov 07, 2017)1 GEORGE, Jordan at Miami (Nov 07, 2017)1 GEORGE, Jordan vs OHIO (Nov 14, 2017)1 FEATHERSTONE, Shawn vs OHIO (Nov 14, 2017)1 DAVIS, Alvin vs KENT STATE (Nov 21, 2017)1 BUTLER, Denzel vs KENT STATE (Nov 21, 2017)1 GILBERT, Ulysees vs Toledo (Dec 02, 2017)1 GEORGE, Jordan vs Toledo (Dec 02, 2017)

The Automated ScoreBookAkron Game Superlatives (2017 FINAL STATISTICS)

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OPPONENT INDIVIDUAL GAME HIGHS

Rushes 31 FRANKLIN, Jarvi, at Western Michigan (Oct 15, 2017)Yards Rushing 180 SWANSON, Terry, vs Toledo (Dec 02, 2017)TD Rushes 3 SINGLETARY, D, at Florida Atlantic (Dec 19, 2017)Long Rush 80 Barkley, Saquon, at Penn State (Sep 02, 2017)Pass attempts 50 JACKSON, Tyree, vs Buffalo (Oct 28, 2017)Pass completions 34 JACKSON, Tyree, vs Buffalo (Oct 28, 2017)Yards Passing 317 Park, Jacob, vs Iowa State (Sep 16, 2017)TD Passes 5 WOODSIDE, Logan, at Toledo (Oct 21, 2017)Long Pass 63 DRISKEL, Jason, at Florida Atlantic (Dec 19, 2017)Receptions 10 MILLER, Scott, at Bowling Green (Sep 30, 2017)Yards Receiving 118 JOHNSON, Di., vs Toledo (Dec 02, 2017)TD Receptions 2 Gesicki, Mike, at Penn State (Sep 02, 2017)

2 JOHNSON,Jon'Vea, at Toledo (Oct 21, 2017)2 JOHNSON, Di., vs Toledo (Dec 02, 2017)2 WRIGHT, Willie, at Florida Atlantic (Dec 19, 2017)

Long Reception 63 SOLOMON, Kamrin, at Florida Atlantic (Dec 19, 2017)Field Goals 2 Owens, Garrett, vs Iowa State (Sep 16, 2017)

2 GRANT, Josh, at Western Michigan (Oct 15, 2017)2 VEST, Jameson, at Toledo (Oct 21, 2017)2 MITCHESON, Adam, vs Buffalo (Oct 28, 2017)2 Zervos, Louie, vs OHIO (Nov 14, 2017)

Long Field Goal 49 GRANT, Josh, at Western Michigan (Oct 15, 2017)Punts 8 ADAMS, Derek, vs KENT STATE (Nov 21, 2017)Punting Avg 50.0 Gillikin, Blake, at Penn State (Sep 02, 2017)Long Punt 56 Gillikin, Blake, at Penn State (Sep 02, 2017)

56 ADAMS, Derek, vs KENT STATE (Nov 21, 2017)Punts inside 20 4 SNYDER, Nathan, vs Ball State (Oct 07, 2017)Long Punt Return 61 Thompkins, D., at Penn State (Sep 02, 2017)Long Kickoff Return 50 CLAIR, Andrew, at Bowling Green (Sep 30, 2017)Tackles 14 Hagan, Javon, vs OHIO (Nov 14, 2017)Sacks 3.0 COSTIN, Doug, at Miami (Nov 07, 2017)Tackles For Loss 3.0 Chavis, Tyrell, at Penn State (Sep 02, 2017)

3.0 Harvey, Willie, vs Iowa State (Sep 16, 2017)3.0 COSTIN, Doug, at Miami (Nov 07, 2017)3.0 Robbins, Kevin, vs OHIO (Nov 14, 2017)3.0 ADENIYI, O., vs Toledo (Dec 02, 2017)

Interceptions 2 Weatherspoon, K, at Troy (Sep 23, 2017)


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TEAM GAME HIGHS

Rushes 44 vs Arkansas Pine Bluff (Sep 09, 2017)Yards Rushing 267 vs Arkansas Pine Bluff (Sep 09, 2017)Yards Per Rush 6.1 vs Arkansas Pine Bluff (Sep 09, 2017)TD Rushes 5 vs Arkansas Pine Bluff (Sep 09, 2017)Pass attempts 44 vs Iowa State (Sep 16, 2017)Pass completions 27 vs Iowa State (Sep 16, 2017)Yards Passing 322 vs OHIO (Nov 14, 2017)Yards Per Pass 9.9 vs Buffalo (Oct 28, 2017)TD Passes 4 vs OHIO (Nov 14, 2017)Total Plays 75 at Troy (Sep 23, 2017)

75 vs Toledo (Dec 02, 2017)Total Offense 464 vs Arkansas Pine Bluff (Sep 09, 2017)Yards Per Play 6.7 vs Buffalo (Oct 28, 2017)Points 52 vs Arkansas Pine Bluff (Sep 09, 2017)Sacks By 5 vs Arkansas Pine Bluff (Sep 09, 2017)

5 vs Ball State (Oct 07, 2017)5 vs KENT STATE (Nov 21, 2017)

First Downs 27 vs Arkansas Pine Bluff (Sep 09, 2017)Penalties 16 vs OHIO (Nov 14, 2017)Penalty Yards 167 vs OHIO (Nov 14, 2017)Turnovers 3 vs Iowa State (Sep 16, 2017)

3 at Troy (Sep 23, 2017)3 at Bowling Green (Sep 30, 2017)

Interceptions By 3 vs Ball State (Oct 07, 2017)Punts 11 at Penn State (Sep 02, 2017)Punting Avg 45.8 at Troy (Sep 23, 2017)Long Punt 59 vs Ball State (Oct 07, 2017)Punts inside 20 5 vs KENT STATE (Nov 21, 2017)Long Punt Return 4 vs Arkansas Pine Bluff (Sep 09, 2017)

4 vs Ball State (Oct 07, 2017)


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OPPONENT TEAM GAME HIGHS

Rushes 60 at Florida Atlantic (Dec 19, 2017)Yards Rushing 312 at Florida Atlantic (Dec 19, 2017)Yards Per Rush 7.3 at Penn State (Sep 02, 2017)TD Rushes 5 at Florida Atlantic (Dec 19, 2017)Pass attempts 50 vs Buffalo (Oct 28, 2017)Pass completions 34 vs Buffalo (Oct 28, 2017)Yards Passing 323 at Toledo (Oct 21, 2017)Yards Per Pass 11.5 at Toledo (Oct 21, 2017)TD Passes 5 at Toledo (Oct 21, 2017)Total Plays 90 vs Ball State (Oct 07, 2017)Total Offense 626 at Toledo (Oct 21, 2017)Yards Per Play 8.8 at Toledo (Oct 21, 2017)Points 52 at Penn State (Sep 02, 2017)Sacks By 6 at Miami (Nov 07, 2017)

6 vs KENT STATE (Nov 21, 2017)First Downs 35 at Toledo (Oct 21, 2017)Penalties 16 at Troy (Sep 23, 2017)Penalty Yards 163 at Troy (Sep 23, 2017)Turnovers 5 vs Toledo (Dec 02, 2017)Interceptions By 2 vs Iowa State (Sep 16, 2017)

2 at Troy (Sep 23, 2017)Punts 8 vs KENT STATE (Nov 21, 2017)Punting Avg 50.0 at Penn State (Sep 02, 2017)Long Punt 56 at Penn State (Sep 02, 2017)

56 vs KENT STATE (Nov 21, 2017)Punts inside 20 4 vs Ball State (Oct 07, 2017)Long Punt Return 61 at Penn State (Sep 02, 2017)

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BY AKRON100 Yards Rushing 112, Warren Ball at Troy, 9-23-17150 Yards Rushing 151, Jawon Chisholm vs. Kent State, 11-08-13175 Yards Rushing 184, Jawon Chisholm at Kent State, 11-28-14200 Yards Rushing 277, Dennis Kennedy vs. Eastern Mich., 10-18-0825+ Rushing Attempts 28, Warren Ball at Troy, 9-23-1730+ Rushing Attempts 32, Alex Allen vs. Buffalo, 11-26-102 Touchdowns Rushing Donnell Alexander vs. Buffalo, 11-21-153 Touchdowns Rushing Warren Ball vs UAPB, 9-9174+ Touchdowns Rushing 5, Bobby Hendry vs. Eastern Mich., 11-24-0150-Yard Run 55, Jawon Chisholm vs. James Madison, 9-7-1360-Yard Run 61, Manny Morgan at Marshall, 9-17-1670-Yard Run 70 (TD), by Tra’Von Chapman vs. Miami (Ohio), 10-8-1680-Yard Run 80 (TD), Jawon Chisholm at Kent State, 11-28-1490-Yard Run 91, Alex Allen vs. Miami (Ohio), 11-17-10Two Players 100 Rushing Yards (each) Nate Burney (119) and Alex Allen (110) vs. Gardner-Webb, 9-11-10250 Yards Passing 286, Thomas Woodson vs. Buffalo, 10-28-17300 Yards Passing 322, Kato Nelson vs. Ohio, 11-14-17400 Yards Passing 407, Thomas Woodson vs. VMI, 9-3-1620 Pass Completions 22, Kato Nelson vs. Ohio, 11-14-1730 Pass Completions 30, Thomas Woodson vs. Ball State, 10-7-1740 Pass Attempts 40, Thomas Woodson at Troy, 9-23-1750 Pass Attempts *62, Kyle Pohl vs. Bowling Green, 11-04-142 Touchdown Passes Kato Nelson vs. Toledo, 12-2-173 Touchdown Passes Thomas Woodson vs. Buffalo, 10-28-174 Touchdown Passes Kato Nelson vs. Ohio, 11-14-175 Touchdown Passes Dalton Williams at FIU, 9-8-126 Touchdown Passes % Thomas Woodson vs. VMI, 9-3-162 Interceptions Thrown Thomas Woodson at Troy, 9-23-173 Interceptions Thrown Kyle Pohl vs. Bowling Green, 11-4-144 Interceptions Thrown Thomas Woodson at Ball State, 10-25-14300 Yards Total Offense 314, Thomas Woodson vs. Toledo, 11-2-16350 Yards Total Offense 367, Kato Nelson vs. Ohio, 11-14-17400 Yards Total Offense 420, Thomas Woodson vs. VMI, 9-3-16 100 Yards Receiving 114, Kwadarrius Smith vs. Toledo, 12-2-17150 Yards Receiving 196, Jerome Lane vs. VMI, 9-3-16200 Yards Receiving 223, Jabari Arthur vs. Western Michigan, 10-6-0710 Receptions 10, JoJo Natson vs. Appalachian State, 9-24-1610+ Receptions 11, Marquelo Suel at Kent State, 11-3-1250-Yard Reception 59, Kwadarrius Smith vs. Toledo, 12-2-17 60-Yard Reception 64 (TD), Jerome Lane (Tyrell Goodman) vs. Bowling Green, 11-9-1670-Yard Reception 71 (TD), Kwadarrius Smith (Kato Nelson) vs. Ohio, 11-14-1780-Yard Reception 80, Andre Jones (Alex Allen) vs. Northern Ill., 10-31-0990-Yard Reception 91, Jerome Lane (Thomas Woodson) vs. Toledo, 11-2-162 Touchdowns Receiving Kwadarrius Smith vs. Ohio, 11-14-173 Touchdowns Receiving JoJo Natson vs. VMI, 9-3-16Two Players 100 Yards Receiving (each) JoJo Natson (134) and Jerome Lane (115) at Marshall, 9-17-16150 Yard Rusher and 150 Yard Receiver in Same Game #Jawon Chisholm (188 rushing) and Keith Sconiers (154 receiving) vs. VMI, 9-24-11Kickoff Return for TD Dashan Miller (98 yards) vs. Syracuse, 10-24-09Free Kick Return for TD 89, Andre Jones (78) and Alphonso Owen (11) vs. Western Michigan, 10-6-07100-Yard Kickoff Return Jamie Goodwin at Connecticut, 10-25-03100+ Yards in Kickoff Return Yardage 156, Van Edwards at Kent State, 10-1-16Punt Return for TD JoJo Natson (79 yards) at Buffalo, 10-27-1670-Yard Punt Return Domenik Hixon (85 yards) vs. Ball State, 10-23-04200 All-Purpose Yards 200, Jawon Chisholm at Kent State, 11-28-14250 All-Purpose Yards 263, Dennis Kennedy vs. Buffalo, 11-13-08Interception for TD John Lako (35 yds.) vs. Ball State,10-7-17Intercepted 2+ Passes 2, Justin March (one for TD) at Michigan, 9-14-13Fumble Return for TD Ulysees Gilbert (40 yards) vs. Kent State, 11-21-17Blocked a Field Goal Brock Boxen (44-yard att.) vs. VMI, 9-3-16Blocked 2 Field Goals Nick Rossi (46-yard att.) and Anthony Holmes (40-yard att.) at Northern Ill., 10-12-13Blocked a PAT Andrew Hauser at Bowling Green, 9-30-17Blocked a Punt Zach Guiser at Marshall, 9-17-16Blocked Punt Returned for TD Ulysees Gilbert (30 yds.) at Marshall, 9-17-16Had a 2-Pt Conversion Tyrell Goodman pass to Jerome Lane vs. BGSU, 11-9-16Had a Defensive 2-Pt. Conversion Shawn Lemon (98 yds) vs. Toledo, 11-5-0850-Yard Field Goal 50, Robert Stein at Miami (Ohio), 11-14-15 55-Yard Field Goal 56, Daron Alcorn vs. Toledo, 9-12-92UA Recorded a Safety Andrew Hauser at Eastern Michigan, 10-10-15

AKRON TEAM500 Yards Total Offense 529 at Ball State, 10-22-16600 Yards Total Offense 626 vs. Savannah State, 9-19-15700 Yards Total Offense *753 vs Morgan State , 9-15-12300 Yards Rushing Offense 339 vs. Eastern Michigan, 10-18-08400 Yards Rushing Offense 440 vs. Liberty, 10-12-02500 Yards Rushing Offense 503 vs. Northern Arizona, 9-28-91300 Yards Passing Offense 322 vs. Ohio, 11-14-17400 Yards Passing Offense 425 vs. VMI, 9-3-16500 Yards Passing Offense *^565 vs. Morgan State, 9-15-12Scored an OFF, DEF and ST Touchdown at Marshall, 9-17-16

BY OPPONENT100 Yards Rushing 124, Devin Singletary, Florida Atlantic, 12-19-17150 Yards Rushing 180, Terry Swanson, Toledo, 12-2-17200 Yards Rushing 243, Zurlon Tipton, Central Michigan, 10-27-12250 Yards Rushing 282, Jordan Johnson, Buffalo, 10-27-16300 Yards Rushing 376, Travis Prentice, Miami (Ohio), 11-6-9920 Rushing Attempts 26, Devin Singletary, Florida Atlantic, 12-19-1730 Rushing Attempts 31, Jarvion Franklin, Western Michigan, 10-15-1740 Rushing Attempts 42, Garrett Wolfe, Northern Illinois, 12-1-053 Touchdowns Rushing Devin Singletary, Florida Atlantic, 12-19-174+ Touchdowns Rushing 5, Thomas Hammock, Northern Ill., 10-14-0070-Yard Run 80, Saquon Barkley, #6 Penn State, 9-2-17Two Players 100 Yards Rushing (each) 119, Donovan Green, 116, Fred Coppet, Bowling Green, 11-9-16300 Yards Passing 307, Logan Woodside, Toledo, 12-2-17400 Yards Passing 413, Chase Litton, Marshall, 9-17-16500 Yards Passing 516, Zac Dysert, Miami (Ohio), 9-29-1220 Pass Completions 23, Logan Woodside, Toledo, 12-2-1730 Pass Completions 34, Tyree Jackson, Buffalo, 10-28-1740 Pass Attempts 41, Jack Milas, Ball State, 10-7-1750 Pass Attempts 57, Chase Litton, Marshall, 9-17-164 Touchdown Passes Chase Litton, Marshall, 9-17-165 Touchdown Passes Logan Woodside, Toledo, 10-21-175+ Touchdown Passes 6, Zac Dysert, Miami (Ohio), 9-29-123 Interceptions Thrown Chase Litton, Marshall, 9-17-16500 Yards Total Offense 514, Dan LeFevour, Central Mich., 11-23-07600 Yards Total Offense 624, Zac Dysert, Miami (Ohio), 9-29-12100 Yards Receiving 118, Diontae Johnson, Toledo, 12-2-17 103, Jon’Vea Johnson, Toledo, 12-2-17150 Yards Receiving 181, Justin Rankin, Kent State, 10-1-16200 Yards Receiving 214, Lee Evans, Wisconsin, 9-6-0310 Receptions Scott Miller, Bowling Green, 9-30-1710+ Receptions 11, Hunter Sharp, Utah State, 12-22-153 Touchdown Receptions Jake Stoneburner, Ohio State, 9-3-1160-Yard Reception 63, Kamrin Solomon, Florida Atlantic, 12-19-1770-Yard Reception 78, Rokeem Williams, Miami (Ohio), 11-14-1590-Yard Reception 91, Breshad Perriman, UCF, 8-29-13 Two Players Receiving 100 Yards (each) Diontae Johnson (118) and Jon’Vea Johnson (103),Toledo, 12-2-17Kickoff Return for TD Dervon Wallace (91 yards), Western Mich., 10-23-10Punt Return for TD DeAndre Thompkis (61 yards), #6 Penn State, 9-2-1770-Yard Punt Return Stafford Owens (81 yards), Ohio, 11-13-04Had 2 Interceptions 2, Byron Moore, Tennessee, 9-29-12Returned Interception for TD Marshall Taylor, Miami (Ohio), 11-14-15Had 3 Interceptions Brian Lainhart, Kent State, 10-4-08Fumble Return for TD Taylor Royster (0 yards), BGSU, 11-4-1475-Yard Fumble Return for TD 99, Quan Dillahunt, Howard, 9-20-03Blocked a Field Goal Nate Childress, Toledo, 12-2-17Blocked a PAT Boomer Mays, Northern Ill., 10-12-13Blocked a Punt 2, Tony Reid, Miami (Ohio), 11-14-15Blocked Punt Returned for TD Melvin Payne, Ohio, 10-10-09Had a 2-Pt. Conversion Riley Neal (rush), Ball State, 10-22-16 50-Yard Field Goal Kaleb Patterson (52 yards), Miami (Ohio), 10-19-13500 Yards Total Offense 561, Toledo, 12-2-17600 Yards Total Offense 622, Toledo, 11-2-16700 Yards Total Offense 705, Miami (Ohio), 9-29-12Less Than 200 Yards of Total Offense 127, Morgan State, 9-12-09UA Allowed a Safety at #10 Wisconsin, 9-10-16

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