| Box Score | 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th | Final |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Akron | 7 | 13 | 14 | 13 | 48 |
| Northern Illinois | 0 | 6 | 3 | 14 | 23 |
Akron Beats Huskies 48-23
In a game that was much closer than the score would indicate, Akron topped Northern Illinois 48-23. Of note, Drew Kelly set the NCAA record for a 97 yard kickoff return for a touchdown and Naren Herat threw for 4 touchdowns.
Players of the Game
Akron
Naren Herat
, QB
| Game Statistics | ||
|---|---|---|
| Category | Akron | Northern Illinois |
| First Downs | 15 | 17 |
| Total Offense | 402 | 390 |
| Rushes-YDS | 33-143 | 34-119 |
| Passing YDS | 259 | 271 |
| Turnovers | 0 | 2 |
| Total Yards | 549 | 411 |
| T.O.P. | 14:18 | 09:42 |