Akron Zips @ Central Michigan Chippewas
Cent. Michigan 35, Akron 14
MOUNT PLEASANT, Mich. -- Zurlon Tipton rushed for three touchdowns, including a 72-yard run, to help Central Michigan beat Akron 35-14 on Saturday afternoon.
Tipton ran 72 yards up the sideline for his first touchdown of the game for Central Michigan (3-5, 1/3 Mid-American). He later had a 5-yard run and a 6-yard run for touchdowns. Tipton finished the game with 37 carries for 243 yards -- a career high. Central Michigan had a total of 264 yards on the ground.
Ryan Radcliff was 15 of 25 for 180 yards and two touchdowns. Titus Davis caught both TD passes -- one at 27 yards and another at 36.
Central Michigan led 14-7 at halftime, but Akron could only score seven more points.
Dalton Williams was 31 of 51 for 329 yards, including two touchdowns, for Akron (1-8, 0-5). Dee Frieson caught a 9-yard pass and Jerrod Dillard caught a 10-yard pass for touchdowns.
Game Information
Mount Pleasant, MI


2025 Standings
| 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 |
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