Central Michigan at Akron

Saturday, October 1, 2005

Central Michigan beat Akron 31–⁠17. It was their 16th meeting; after it, Central Michigan led the series 9–⁠6–⁠1.

AwayCentral Michigan6–⁠5 in 2005
31
HomeAkron7–⁠6 in 2005
17

FinalAttendance 10,093

Scoring by quarter

TeamQ1Q2Q3Q4Final
Central Michigan07101431
Akron1070017

Standouts

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Player stats

Central Michigan

PassingC/AttYdsTDInt
Kent Smith18/3322421
RushingCarYdsTDLong
Ontario Sneed21183159
Kent Smith133918
Justin Harper1707
Brian Brunner1505
ReceivingRecYdsTDLong
Justin Harper698035
Ontario Sneed677245
Damien Linson436025
Obed Cetoute1909
InterceptionsIntYdsTD
Jesse Dailey100
Curtis Cutts1380
Chris Wohlgamuth100

Akron

PassingC/AttYdsTDInt
Luke Getsy30/5727023
RushingCarYdsTDLong
Brett Biggs1469020
Dennis Kennedy517019
Luke Getsy4306
Joe McDaniel1101
ReceivingRecYdsTDLong
Domenik Hixon10138252
Jason Montgomery649012
Kris Kasparek128028
Brett Biggs91907
InterceptionsIntYdsTD
Brandon Anderson100

From CollegeFootballData’s box score. Names lead to each player’s page. ★ a career high on file.

Team stats

Central MichiganAkron
461Total yards360
224Passing yards281
237Rushing yards90
6.8Yards per pass4.7
6.1Yards per rush3.8
16First downs22
5–⁠17Third downs7–⁠20
0–⁠0Fourth downs1–⁠1
1Turnovers5
0–⁠0Penalties0–⁠0
17:06Possession19:08

Efficiency

Central MichiganAkron
30%Success rate31%
0.07EPA per play−0.02
1.23Explosiveness1.18
0.10Rushing EPA−0.07
0.05Passing EPA−0.00
23%Passing-down success24%
−0.39First-down EPA−0.31
0.30Second-down EPA0.03
0.56Third-down EPA0.40
4%Havoc by its defense1%

From CollegeFootballData.com: each offense’s efficiency, and the havoc each defense caused. The better side of each line is bold.

Before kickoff

Our ratings going in

Our ratings (scores only)

Akron 80% to win. Central Michigan pulled the upset.

Every drive

Akron end zoneCentral Michigan end zoneQ1 AkronResult not recordedQ1 Central MichiganPunt, 4 playsQ1 AkronField goal, 14 playsQ1 Central MichiganPunt, 3 playsQ1 AkronTouchdown pass, 8 playsQ1 Central MichiganInterception, 7 playsQ1 AkronInterception, 2 playsQ2 Central MichiganMissed FG, 4 playsQ2 AkronPunt, 6 playsQ2 Central MichiganPunt, 5 playsQ2 AkronPunt, 3 playsQ2 Central MichiganTouchdown pass, 3 playsQ2 AkronTouchdown pass, 5 playsQ2 Central MichiganPunt, 3 playsQ2 AkronMissed FG, 15 playsQ2 Central MichiganEnd of half, 1 playQ3 AkronPunt, 3 playsQ3 Central MichiganTouchdown run, 5 playsQ3 AkronPunt, 8 playsQ3 Central MichiganPunt, 3 playsQ3 AkronInterception, 3 playsQ3 Central MichiganField goal, 4 playsQ3 AkronPunt, 3 playsQ3 Central MichiganPunt, 3 playsQ3 AkronPunt, 3 playsQ3 Central MichiganPunt, 3 playsQ4 AkronPunt, 3 playsQ4 Central MichiganTouchdown run, 4 playsQ4 AkronFumble, 1 playQ4 Central MichiganMissed FG, 4 playsQ4 AkronResult not recorded, 3 playsQ4 Central MichiganTouchdown pass, 9 playsQ4 AkronInterception, 3 playsQ4 Central MichiganEnd of game, 10 plays
Solid bars scored; an outline in the other team’s color marks points the defense scored. Akron drives left to right, Central Michigan right to left.
  1. Q1 AkronResult not recorded, 0 yards
  2. Q1 Central MichiganPunt, 4 plays, 18 yards
  3. Q1 AkronField goal, 14 plays, 69 yards
  4. Q1 Central MichiganPunt, 3 plays, 7 yards
  5. Q1 AkronTouchdown pass, 8 plays, 82 yards
  6. Q1 Central MichiganInterception, 7 plays, 60 yards
  7. Q1 AkronInterception, 2 plays, 20 yards
  8. Q2 Central MichiganMissed FG, 4 plays, 0 yards
  9. Q2 AkronPunt, 6 plays, 29 yards
  10. Q2 Central MichiganPunt, 5 plays, 18 yards
  11. Q2 AkronPunt, 3 plays, 3 yards
  12. Q2 Central MichiganTouchdown pass, 3 plays, 58 yards
  13. Q2 AkronTouchdown pass, 5 plays, 73 yards
  14. Q2 Central MichiganPunt, 3 plays, 9 yards
  15. Q2 AkronMissed FG, 15 plays, 52 yards
  16. Q2 Central MichiganEnd of half, 1 play, 0 yards
  17. Q3 AkronPunt, 3 plays, −5 yards
  18. Q3 Central MichiganTouchdown run, 5 plays, 65 yards
  19. Q3 AkronPunt, 8 plays, 20 yards
  20. Q3 Central MichiganPunt, 3 plays, 4 yards
  21. Q3 AkronInterception, 3 plays, 2 yards
  22. Q3 Central MichiganField goal, 4 plays, 8 yards
  23. Q3 AkronPunt, 3 plays, 8 yards
  24. Q3 Central MichiganPunt, 3 plays, 8 yards
  25. Q3 AkronPunt, 3 plays, 7 yards
  26. Q3 Central MichiganPunt, 3 plays, 6 yards
  27. Q4 AkronPunt, 3 plays, −6 yards
  28. Q4 Central MichiganTouchdown run, 4 plays, 77 yards
  29. Q4 AkronFumble, 1 play, −11 yards
  30. Q4 Central MichiganMissed FG, 4 plays, 7 yards
  31. Q4 AkronResult not recorded, 3 plays, 2 yards
  32. Q4 Central MichiganTouchdown pass, 9 plays, 75 yards
  33. Q4 AkronInterception, 3 plays, 17 yards
  34. Q4 Central MichiganEnd of game, 10 plays, 37 yards

Play by play

1st quarter6 drives, then Akron 10, Central Michigan 0
Akron Result not recorded
0:00Jason Swiger kickoff for 63 yards returned by Brian Brunner for 29 yards to the CMich 31.
Central Michigan Punt, 4 plays
14:481st & 10 at own 31Ontario Sneed rush for 10 yards to the CMich 41 for a 1ST down.
14:361st & 10 at own 41Centrl Michigan penalty 5 yard false start accepted, no play.
14:141st & 15 at own 36Kent Smith pass incomplete to Justin Harper.
14:082nd & 15 at own 36Justin Harper rush for 7 yards to the CMich 43.
13:573rd & 8 at own 43Kent Smith rush for 6 yards to the CMich 49.
13:274th & 2 at own 49Anthony Mikulec punt for 35 yards downed at the Akron 16.
Akron Field goal, 14 plays
13:211st & 10 at own 16Luke Getsy pass complete to Domenik Hixon for 11 yards to the Akron 27 for a 1ST down.
12:421st & 10 at own 27Luke Getsy pass complete to Brett Biggs for a loss of 1 yard to the Akron 26.
12:102nd & 11 at own 26Brett Biggs rush for 2 yards to the Akron 28.
11:323rd & 9 at own 28Luke Getsy pass complete to Jason Montgomery for 12 yards to the Akron 40 for a 1ST down.
11:051st & 10 at own 40Luke Getsy pass incomplete.
10:572nd & 10 at own 40Dennis Kennedy rush for 19 yards to the CMich 41 for a 1ST down.
10:271st & 10 at opp 41Luke Getsy pass incomplete.
10:182nd & 10 at opp 41Dennis Kennedy rush for 1 yard to the CMich 40.
9:403rd & 9 at opp 40Luke Getsy pass complete to Jabari Arthur for 17 yards to the CMich 23 for a 1ST down.
9:131st & 10 at opp 23Luke Getsy pass complete to Jason Montgomery for 11 yards to the CMich 12 for a 1ST down.
8:411st & 10 at opp 12Luke Getsy pass complete to Dennis Kennedy for a loss of 2 yards to the CMich 14.
8:002nd & 12 at opp 14Brett Biggs rush for a loss of 1 yard to the CMich 15.
7:293rd & 13 at opp 15Luke Getsy pass incomplete to Kris Kasparek.
7:224th & 13 at opp 15Jason Swiger 32 yard field goal GOOD.Akron 3, Central Michigan 0
7:17Jason Swiger kickoff for 58 yards returned by Michael Jean for 17 yards to the CMich 24.
Central Michigan Punt, 3 plays
7:041st & 10 at own 24Ontario Sneed rush for 2 yards to the CMich 26.
6:402nd & 8 at own 26Kent Smith pass incomplete to Justin Harper.
6:283rd & 8 at own 26Brian Brunner rush for 5 yards to the CMich 31.
5:584th & 3 at own 31Anthony Mikulec punt for 51 yards, returned by Domenik Hixon for no gain to the Akron 18.
Akron Touchdown pass, 8 plays
5:481st & 10 at own 18Luke Getsy pass complete to Jason Montgomery for 3 yards to the Akron 21.
5:112nd & 7 at own 21Luke Getsy pass incomplete to Domenik Hixon.
5:033rd & 7 at own 21Luke Getsy pass complete to Kris Kasparek for 29 yards to the 50 yard line for a 1ST down.
4:361st & 10 at the 50Brett Biggs rush for 20 yards to the CMich 30 for a 1ST down.
4:131st & 10 at opp 30Luke Getsy pass incomplete to Jason Montgomery.
4:052nd & 10 at opp 30Brett Biggs rush for 2 yards to the CMich 28.
3:203rd & 8 at opp 28Luke Getsy rush for 6 yards to the CMich 22.
2:384th & 2 at opp 22Luke Getsy pass complete to Domenik Hixon for 22 yards for a TOUCHDOWN, Centrl Michigan penalty pass interference on Troy Doane declined.Akron 9, Central Michigan 0
2:38Jason Swiger extra point GOOD.Akron 10, Central Michigan 0
2:381st & 0 at own 35Akron penalty 15 yard personal foul accepted.
2:30Jason Swiger kickoff for 69 yards returned by Michael Jean for 28 yards to the CMich 39.
Central Michigan Interception, 7 plays
2:191st & 10 at own 39Kent Smith rush for 4 yards to the CMich 43.
2:122nd & 6 at own 43Ontario Sneed rush for 21 yards to the Akron 36 for a 1ST down.
1:591st & 10 at opp 36Kent Smith sacked by Jermaine Reid at the Akron 42 for a loss of 6 yards.
1:322nd & 16 at opp 42Kent Smith pass complete to Justin Harper for 36 yards to the Akron 6 for a 1ST down.
1:091st & goal at opp 6Kent Smith pass complete to Damien Linson for 2 yards to the Akron 4.
0:302nd & goal at opp 4Ontario Sneed rush for 3 yards to the Akron 1.
0:003rd & goal at opp 1Kent Smith pass intercepted by Brandon Anderson at the Akron 0, returned for no gain to the Akron 20.
2nd quarter10 drives, then Akron 17, Central Michigan 7
Akron Interception, 2 plays
14:511st & 10 at own 20Brett Biggs rush for 5 yards to the Akron 25.
14:132nd & 5 at own 25Centrl Michigan penalty 15 yard pass interference accepted, no play.
14:011st & 10 at own 40Luke Getsy pass intercepted by Curtis Cutts at the CMich 36, returned for 38 yards to the Akron 26.
Central Michigan Missed FG, 4 plays
13:561st & 10 at opp 26Kent Smith pass incomplete to Damien Linson.
13:442nd & 10 at opp 26Kent Smith pass complete to Ontario Sneed for no gain to the Akron 26.
13:193rd & 10 at opp 26Kent Smith pass incomplete to Obed Cetoute.
13:144th & 10 at opp 26Rick Albreski 44 yard field goal MISSED.
Akron Punt, 6 plays
13:061st & 10 at own 26Brett Biggs rush for 15 yards to the Akron 41 for a 1ST down.
12:331st & 10 at own 41Luke Getsy pass complete to Brett Biggs for a loss of 5 yards to the Akron 36.
12:032nd & 10 at own 36Luke Getsy pass complete to Jason Montgomery for 12 yards to the Akron 48 for a 1ST down.
11:481st & 10 at own 48Brett Biggs rush for a loss of 1 yard to the Akron 47.
11:092nd & 11 at own 47Luke Getsy pass complete to Domenik Hixon for 9 yards to the CMich 44.
10:343rd & 2 at opp 44Luke Getsy pass complete to Brett Biggs for a loss of 1 yard to the CMich 45.
9:564th & 3 at opp 45Billy Sullivan punt for 45 yards for a touchback.
Central Michigan Punt, 5 plays
9:381st & 10 at own 20Kent Smith pass complete to Justin Harper for 9 yards to the CMich 29.
9:212nd & 1 at own 29Ontario Sneed rush for 3 yards to the CMich 32 for a 1ST down.
9:061st & 10 at own 32Kent Smith pass incomplete to Damien Linson.
8:502nd & 10 at own 32Kent Smith pass complete to Ontario Sneed for 1 yard to the CMich 33.
8:223rd & 9 at own 33Kent Smith pass complete to Damien Linson for 5 yards to the CMich 38.
7:534th & 4 at own 38Anthony Mikulec punt for 44 yards, fair catch by Domenik Hixon at the Akron 18.
Akron Punt, 3 plays
7:401st & 10 at own 18Brett Biggs rush for 3 yards to the Akron 21.
7:072nd & 7 at own 21Luke Getsy pass incomplete to Jason Montgomery.
6:583rd & 7 at own 21Luke Getsy pass incomplete to Domenik Hixon.
6:484th & 7 at own 21Billy Sullivan punt for 37 yards punt out-of-bounds at the CMich 42.
Central Michigan Touchdown pass, 3 plays
6:421st & 10 at own 42Kent Smith pass incomplete to Damien Linson.
6:352nd & 10 at own 42Kent Smith pass complete to Justin Harper for 13 yards to the Akron 45 for a 1ST down.
6:111st & 10 at opp 45Kent Smith pass complete to Ontario Sneed for 45 yards for a TOUCHDOWN.Akron 10, Central Michigan 6
6:11Rick Albreski extra point GOOD.Akron 10, Central Michigan 7
6:05Rick Albreski kickoff for 53 yards returned by Domenik Hixon for 15 yards to the Akron 27.
Akron Touchdown pass, 5 plays
5:561st & 10 at own 27Brett Biggs rush for 3 yards to the Akron 30.
5:232nd & 7 at own 30Luke Getsy pass complete to Brett Biggs for 2 yards to the Akron 32.
4:413rd & 5 at own 32Luke Getsy pass complete to Domenik Hixon for 6 yards to the Akron 38 for a 1ST down.
4:341st & 10 at own 38Brett Biggs rush for 10 yards to the Akron 48 for a 1ST down.
4:101st & 10 at own 48Luke Getsy pass complete to Domenik Hixon for 52 yards for a TOUCHDOWN.Akron 16, Central Michigan 7
4:10Jason Swiger extra point GOOD.Akron 17, Central Michigan 7
4:03Jason Swiger kickoff for 63 yards returned by Michael Jean for 28 yards to the CMich 30.
Central Michigan Punt, 3 plays
3:581st & 10 at own 30Kent Smith pass incomplete to Andre Moore.
3:512nd & 10 at own 30Kent Smith pass incomplete to Damien Linson.
3:413rd & 10 at own 30Kent Smith pass complete to Obed Cetoute for 9 yards to the CMich 39.
3:074th & 1 at own 39Anthony Mikulec punt for 43 yards, fair catch by Domenik Hixon at the Akron 18.
Akron Missed FG, 15 plays
3:011st & 10 at own 18Luke Getsy pass incomplete to Jabari Arthur.
2:532nd & 10 at own 18Luke Getsy pass complete to Jason Montgomery for 6 yards to the Akron 24.
2:463rd & 4 at own 24Luke Getsy rush for 6 yards to the Akron 30 for a 1ST down.
2:261st & 10 at own 30Luke Getsy pass complete to Domenik Hixon for 5 yards to the Akron 35.
2:202nd & 5 at own 35Luke Getsy pass complete to Domenik Hixon for 16 yards to the CMich 49 for a 1ST down.
1:471st & 10 at opp 49Akron penalty 15 yard face mask accepted, no play.
1:491st & 25 at own 36Luke Getsy pass complete to Brett Biggs for 7 yards to the Akron 43.
1:492nd & 18 at own 43Timeout AKRON, clock 01:49.
1:332nd & 18 at own 43Luke Getsy pass incomplete.
1:253rd & 18 at own 43Luke Getsy pass incomplete.
1:144th & 18 at own 43Centrl Michigan penalty 15 yard roughing the kicker accepted, no play.
1:001st & 10 at opp 42Luke Getsy pass complete to Brett Biggs for 3 yards to the CMich 39.
0:452nd & 7 at opp 39Luke Getsy pass complete to Domenik Hixon for 5 yards to the CMich 34.
0:403rd & 2 at opp 34Brett Biggs rush for 4 yards to the CMich 30 for a 1ST down.
0:341st & 10 at opp 30Luke Getsy pass incomplete to Jabari Arthur.
0:202nd & 10 at opp 30Luke Getsy pass incomplete.
0:153rd & 10 at opp 30Luke Getsy pass incomplete to Kris Kasparek.
0:154th & 10 at opp 30Timeout CENTRL MICHIGAN, clock 00:15.
0:094th & 10 at opp 30Jason Swiger 47 yard field goal MISSED.
Central Michigan End of half, 1 play
0:001st & 10 at own 30Team rush for no gain to the CMich 30.
Q3 14:53Rick Albreski kickoff for 57 yards returned by Domenik Hixon for 33 yards to the Akron 41.
3rd quarter10 drives, then Tied at 17
Akron Punt, 3 plays
14:441st & 10 at own 41Brett Biggs rush for a loss of 6 yards to the Akron 35.
14:072nd & 16 at own 35Luke Getsy rush for 1 yard to the Akron 36.
13:323rd & 15 at own 36Luke Getsy pass incomplete to Domenik Hixon.
13:214th & 15 at own 36Billy Sullivan punt for 38 yards, returned by Damien Linson for 9 yards to the CMich 35.
Central Michigan Touchdown run, 5 plays
13:161st & 10 at own 35Kent Smith pass incomplete.
13:042nd & 10 at own 35Ontario Sneed rush for 59 yards to the Akron 6 for a 1ST down.
12:421st & goal at opp 6Kent Smith pass complete to Damien Linson for 3 yards to the Akron 3.
12:142nd & goal at opp 3Kent Smith rush for 2 yards to the Akron 1.
11:443rd & goal at opp 1Kent Smith rush for 1 yard for a TOUCHDOWN.Akron 17, Central Michigan 13
11:44Rick Albreski extra point GOOD.Akron 17, Central Michigan 14
11:44Rick Albreski kickoff for 54 yards returned by Domenik Hixon for 28 yards to the Akron 39, Akron penalty 20 yard holding accepted.
Akron Punt, 8 plays
11:231st & 10 at own 19Brett Biggs rush for 5 yards to the Akron 24.
10:502nd & 5 at own 24Brett Biggs rush for 14 yards to the Akron 38 for a 1ST down.
10:181st & 10 at own 38Luke Getsy pass complete to Jason Montgomery for 5 yards to the Akron 43.
9:412nd & 5 at own 43Brett Biggs rush for 1 yard to the Akron 44.
9:033rd & 4 at own 44Luke Getsy pass complete to Brett Biggs for 5 yards to the Akron 49 for a 1ST down.
8:361st & 10 at own 49Luke Getsy pass incomplete to Domenik Hixon.
8:322nd & 10 at own 49Luke Getsy pass incomplete.
8:323rd & 10 at own 49Akron penalty 5 yard false start accepted.
8:263rd & 15 at own 44Luke Getsy pass incomplete to Joe Mcdaniel.
8:264th & 15 at own 44Akron penalty 5 yard false start accepted.
8:204th & 20 at own 39Billy Sullivan punt for 13 yards.
Central Michigan Punt, 3 plays
7:591st & 10 at own 48Ontario Sneed rush for 2 yards to the 50 yard line.
7:372nd & 8 at the 50Ontario Sneed rush for 2 yards to the Akron 48.
7:103rd & 6 at opp 48Kent Smith pass incomplete to Damien Linson.
7:014th & 6 at opp 48Anthony Mikulec punt for 48 yards for a touchback.
Akron Interception, 3 plays
6:521st & 10 at own 20Luke Getsy pass incomplete.
6:412nd & 10 at own 20Luke Getsy pass complete to Brett Biggs for 2 yards to the Akron 22.
6:043rd & 8 at own 22Luke Getsy pass intercepted by Chris Wohlgamuth at the Akron 23, returned for no gain to the Akron 23.
Central Michigan Field goal, 4 plays
5:571st & 10 at opp 23Kent Smith pass complete to Ontario Sneed for 8 yards to the Akron 15.
5:512nd & 2 at opp 15Ontario Sneed rush for no gain to the Akron 15.
5:163rd & 2 at opp 15Timeout CENTRL MICHIGAN, clock 05:16.
5:163rd & 2 at opp 15Timeout AKRON, clock 05:16.
5:113rd & 2 at opp 15Kent Smith pass incomplete to Obed Cetoute.
5:064th & 2 at opp 15Rick Albreski 32 yard field goal GOOD.Tied at 17
5:06Rick Albreski kickoff for 65 yards for a touchback.
Akron Punt, 3 plays
5:001st & 10 at own 20Luke Getsy pass incomplete.
4:552nd & 10 at own 20Luke Getsy pass complete to Domenik Hixon for 6 yards to the Akron 26.
4:423rd & 4 at own 26Luke Getsy pass complete to Dennis Kennedy for 2 yards to the Akron 28.
4:064th & 2 at own 28Billy Sullivan punt for 45 yards, returned by Damien Linson for 4 yards to the CMich 31.
Central Michigan Punt, 3 plays
3:581st & 10 at own 31Kent Smith rush for 2 yards to the CMich 33.
3:472nd & 8 at own 33Ontario Sneed rush for 1 yard to the CMich 34.
3:093rd & 7 at own 34Kent Smith rush for 5 yards to the CMich 39.
2:344th & 2 at own 39Anthony Mikulec punt for 39 yards.
Akron Punt, 3 plays
2:241st & 10 at own 22Dennis Kennedy rush for 1 yard to the Akron 23.
1:442nd & 9 at own 23Luke Getsy pass complete to Domenik Hixon for 6 yards to the Akron 29.
1:093rd & 3 at own 29Luke Getsy pass incomplete to Jason Montgomery.
0:584th & 3 at own 29Billy Sullivan punt for 42 yards.
Central Michigan Punt, 3 plays
0:321st & 10 at own 29Kent Smith pass complete to Jacob Brown for 3 yards to the CMich 32.
0:002nd & 7 at own 32Kent Smith pass complete to Justin Harper for 3 yards to the CMich 35.
Q4 14:543rd & 4 at own 35Kent Smith pass incomplete.
Q4 14:464th & 4 at own 35Anthony Mikulec punt for 29 yards, returned by Domenik Hixon for 6 yards to the Akron 42.
4th quarter8 drives, then Central Michigan 31, Akron 17
Akron Punt, 3 plays
14:191st & 10 at own 42Brett Biggs rush for no gain, fumbled at the Akron 42, forced by Temirez Williams, recovered by Akron at the Akron 42.
13:542nd & 10 at own 42Brett Biggs rush for a loss of 6 yards to the Akron 36.
13:213rd & 16 at own 36Luke Getsy pass incomplete.
13:074th & 16 at own 36Billy Sullivan punt for 53 yards, returned by Damien Linson for 12 yards to the CMich 23.
Central Michigan Touchdown run, 4 plays
12:571st & 10 at own 23Ontario Sneed rush for 2 yards to the CMich 25.
12:242nd & 8 at own 25Kent Smith pass incomplete.
12:183rd & 8 at own 25Kent Smith pass complete to Duane Brooks for 25 yards to the 50 yard line for a 1ST down.
12:081st & 10 at the 50Ontario Sneed rush for 50 yards for a TOUCHDOWN.Central Michigan 23, Akron 17
12:08Rick Albreski extra point GOOD.Central Michigan 24, Akron 17
12:01Rick Albreski kickoff for 55 yards returned by Domenik Hixon for 14 yards to the Akron 24.
Akron Fumble, 1 play
12:011st & 10 at own 24Luke Getsy rush for a loss of 12 yards, fumbled at the Akron 13, forced by Mark Angelocci, recovered by Dan Bazuin at the Akron 13.
Central Michigan Missed FG, 4 plays
11:441st & 10 at opp 13Ontario Sneed rush for a loss of 1 yard to the Akron 14.
11:122nd & 10 at opp 14Kent Smith rush for 3 yards to the Akron 11.
10:313rd & 7 at opp 11Kent Smith rush for 5 yards to the Akron 6.
10:264th & 2 at opp 6Rick Albreski 24 yard field goal MISSED.
Akron Result not recorded, 3 plays
10:201st & 10 at own 35Luke Getsy pass incomplete to Jason Montgomery.
10:092nd & 10 at own 35Luke Getsy pass complete to Brett Biggs for 2 yards to the Akron 37.
9:333rd & 8 at own 37Luke Getsy pass incomplete to Domenik Hixon.
9:304th & 8 at own 37Billy Sullivan punt for 38 yards, fair catch by Damien Linson at the CMich 25.
Central Michigan Touchdown pass, 9 plays
9:191st & 10 at own 25Kent Smith pass complete to Justin Harper for 6 yards to the CMich 31.
8:402nd & 4 at own 31Kent Smith pass complete to Ontario Sneed for 13 yards to the CMich 44 for a 1ST down.
8:021st & 10 at own 44Kent Smith sacked by Jerell Ringer at the CMich 42 for a loss of 2 yards.
7:532nd & 12 at own 42Kent Smith pass incomplete.
7:473rd & 12 at own 42Kent Smith pass complete to Justin Harper for 33 yards to the Akron 25 for a 1ST down.
7:211st & 10 at opp 25Ontario Sneed rush for 5 yards to the Akron 20.
6:502nd & 5 at opp 20Kent Smith rush for 8 yards to the Akron 12 for a 1ST down.
6:221st & 10 at opp 12Ontario Sneed rush for 2 yards to the Akron 10.
5:462nd & 8 at opp 10Kent Smith pass complete to Ontario Sneed for 10 yards for a TOUCHDOWN.Central Michigan 30, Akron 17
5:46Rick Albreski extra point GOOD.Central Michigan 31, Akron 17
5:36Rick Albreski kickoff for 52 yards returned by Domenik Hixon for 50 yards to the CMich 37.
Akron Interception, 3 plays
5:301st & 10 at opp 37Luke Getsy pass complete to Johnny Long for 17 yards to the CMich 20 for a 1ST down.
5:121st & 10 at opp 20Luke Getsy pass incomplete.
5:122nd & 10 at opp 20Luke Getsy pass intercepted by Jesse Dailey at the CMich 16, returned for no gain to the CMich 16.
Central Michigan End of game, 10 plays
5:041st & 10 at own 16Ontario Sneed rush for 2 yards to the CMich 18.
5:042nd & 8 at own 18Timeout CENTRL MICHIGAN, clock 05:04.
3:442nd & 8 at own 18Ontario Sneed rush for 4 yards to the CMich 22.
3:153rd & 4 at own 22Ontario Sneed rush for 6 yards to the CMich 28 for a 1ST down.
3:111st & 10 at own 28Ontario Sneed rush for 2 yards to the CMich 30.
3:112nd & 8 at own 30Timeout AKRON, clock 03:11.
3:032nd & 8 at own 30Ontario Sneed rush for 3 yards to the CMich 33.
3:033rd & 5 at own 33Timeout AKRON, clock 03:03.
2:563rd & 5 at own 33Kent Smith rush for 8 yards to the CMich 41 for a 1ST down.
2:341st & 10 at own 41Ontario Sneed rush for 4 yards to the CMich 45.
1:372nd & 6 at own 45Troy Doane rush for 5 yards to the 50 yard line.
1:013rd & 1 at the 50Kent Smith rush for 4 yards to the Akron 46 for a 1ST down.
0:311st & 10 at opp 46Team rush for a loss of 1 yard to the Akron 47.

Play-by-play from CollegeFootballData.com, as its scorers wrote it. The clock is the time left in the quarter; the spot is from the side of the team with the ball.

Central Michigan leads 19–⁠8–⁠1 in 28 meetings, counting the 12 since this game.

Recent meetings
2026Central Michigan 41, Akron 17
2025Akron 28, Central Michigan 22
2023Central Michigan 17, Akron 10
2022Central Michigan 28, Akron 21
2019Central Michigan 45, Akron 24
2018Akron 17, Central Michigan 10

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