Akron Zips @ Northwestern Wildcats
Game Leaders

277
K. NelsonQB
17/28, 2 TD
277

383
C. ThorsonQB
33/52, 3 TD, 2 INT
383

53
V. Edwards Jr.RB
14 CAR
53

82
J. LarkinRB
22 CAR, 2 TD
82

90
K. SmithWR
6 REC
90

125
C. GreenWR
11 REC, 2 TD
125

1
J. WardDE
1

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12
J. LakoLB
7 SOLO
12

8
J. McGeeS
6 SOLO
8
Team Stats
367
Total Yards
491
1
Turnovers
3
15
1st Downs
29
15-140
Penalties
3-35
4/16
3rd Down
6/18
1/4
4th Down
1/5
30:10
Possession
29:50
Game Information
Evanston, IL

BTN

Team Stats
| 1st Downs | 15 | 29 |
| 3rd down efficiency | 4-16 | 6-18 |
| 4th down efficiency | 1-4 | 1-5 |
| Total Yards | 367 | 491 |
| Passing | 277 | 405 |
| Comp/Att | 17/28 | 37/58 |
| Yards per pass | 9.9 | 7.0 |
| Interceptions thrown | 0 | 2 |
| Rushing | 90 | 86 |
| Rushing Attempts | 36 | 36 |
| Yards per rush | 2.5 | 2.4 |
| Penalties | 15-140 | 3-35 |
| Turnovers | 1 | 3 |
| Fumbles lost | 1 | 1 |
| Interceptions thrown | 0 | 2 |
| Possession | 30:10 | 29:50 |
AKRON @ NW Videos
Akron forces fumble and recovers for TD
- 0:38
Akron gets 97-yard pick-6
- 0:58
NW RB spins off tackle and scores TD
- 0:31
2025 Standings
FBS
| Mid-American ConferenceMid-American Conference | CONF | OVR |
|---|---|---|
| Western Michigan | 7-1 | 10-4 |
| Ohio | 6-2 | 9-4 |
| Toledo | 6-2 | 8-5 |
| Miami (OH) | 6-2 | 7-7 |
| Central Michigan | 5-3 | 7-6 |
| Akron | 4-4 | 5-7 |
| Buffalo | 4-4 | 5-7 |
| Kent State | 4-4 | 5-7 |
| Eastern Michigan | 3-5 | 4-8 |
| Ball State | 3-5 | 4-8 |
| Bowling Green | 2-6 | 4-8 |
| Northern Illinois | 2-6 | 3-9 |
| Massachusetts | 0-8 | 0-12 |
FBS
| Big Ten ConferenceBig Ten Conference | CONF | OVR |
|---|---|---|
| Indiana | 9-0 | 16-0 |
| Ohio State | 9-0 | 12-2 |
| Oregon | 8-1 | 13-2 |
| USC | 7-2 | 9-4 |
| Michigan | 7-2 | 9-4 |
| Iowa | 6-3 | 9-4 |
| Washington | 5-4 | 9-4 |
| Illinois | 5-4 | 9-4 |
| Minnesota | 5-4 | 8-5 |
| Nebraska | 4-5 | 7-6 |
| Northwestern | 4-5 | 7-6 |
| UCLA | 3-6 | 3-9 |
| Penn State | 3-6 | 7-6 |
| Rutgers | 2-7 | 5-7 |
| Wisconsin | 2-7 | 4-8 |
| Michigan State | 1-8 | 4-8 |
| Maryland | 1-8 | 4-8 |
| Purdue | 0-9 | 2-10 |
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2d

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2d
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