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1 FOOTBALL GAME NOTES GAME 11 BGSU 118th 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) 2018 AKRON SCHEDULE Date Opponent TV... Result 9.1 at Nebraska FOX...cancelled 9.8 MORGAN STATE ESPN+...W, at Northwestern BTN...W, at Iowa State FSN... L, *MIAMI [Homecoming] ESPN+... L, *at Buffalo CBS-SN... L, *at Kent State ESPN+.W, OT *CENTRAL MICHIGAN ESPN3...W, *NORTHERN ILLINOIS CBS-SN... L, *at Eastern Michigan ESPN3... L, *BOWLING GREEN 3:30 PM ESPN *at Ohio Noon CBS-SN 12.1 at South Carolina Noon SEC Home games in CAPS *Mid-American Conference game QUICK FACTS Location:... Akron, Ohio Population:...200,000 (5th largest in Ohio) Founded: as Buchtel College Enrollment:...23,152 Nickname:... Zips Colors:... Blue (282) & Gold (871) Conference:... Mid-American (East Division) Interim President:...Dr. John C. Green Director of Athletics:...Larry Williams Faculty Athletics Representative:..Dr. Matthew Juravich Athletics Dept. Phone:...(330) Ticket Office: AKRON (-25766) First Year of Football: All-Time Record: [118th season] All-Time MAC Record: (27th season) 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: (10th yr.) Press Box Phone...(330) ATHLETICS COMMUNICATIONS Cathy Bongiovi (Football Contact) Assistant Athletics Director for Communications Office Phone:...(330) Cell Phone:...(234) cathyb@uakron.edu BOWLING GREEN (2-8, 1-5 MAC) at AKRON (4-5, 2-4 MAC) SENIOR DAY Saturday, Nov. 17 InfoCision Stadium Summa Field [30,000] Akron, OH 3:30 PM ET ESPN3 Television: Radio: ESPN3 Michael Reghi (pbp), John Gregory (analyst) 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 COACHES Carl Pelini (Youngstown 89) Terry Bowden (West Virginia 78) Interim Head Coach Overall Record: (25th season) Record at Akron: (7th season) ALL-TIME SERIES Bowling Green leads series, 16-8 Bowden vs. Bowling Green: 1-5 Last Meeting: Akron 34, BGSU 23 Perry Stadium, Sept. 30, 2017 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 [ ] Claimed four consecutive victories in Wagon Wheel games [and five in the last six years] Appeared in a bowl twice in three seasons, a program first [2015, 2017] A WIN WOULD GIVE AKRON: Its third win in Mid-American Conference play Its second home win in Mid-American Conference play Its fifth victory of the 2018 season Its third home win on the 2018 season Its second consecutive win over Bowling Green in series play THIS WEEK Akron closes out its home slate on Senior Day with Bowling Green on Saturday, Nov. 17, with a 3:30 p.m. contest at InfoCision Stadium Summa Field. ZIPS

2 AKRON MEDIA OPPORTUNITIES Nov NCAA STATISTICAL COMPARISON MONDAY Off MAC Teleconference Terry Bowden TUESDAY Coach & Player Interviews after practice Bowden Weekly Media Conference WEDNESDAY Coach & Player Interviews after practice THURSDAY Coach & Player Interviews after practice Bowden Weekly Radio Show 9:30 a.m. 10:45 a.m. Noon 10:45 a.m. 10:45 a.m. 7 p.m. Bowling Green [2-8] AKRON [4-5] Rank (average)... Category... Rank (average) 100 (365.9)...Total Offense (295.3) 120 (112.0)...Rushing Offense (105.6) 46 (253.9)... Passing Offense (189.8) 60 (137.72)... Passing Efficiency (108.67) 91 (25.7)... Scoring Offense (21.1) 116 (467.2)... Total Defense (378.4) 128 (296.0)... Rushing Defense (175.2) 105 (148.02)...Pass Efficiency Defense (117.74) 127 (43.0)... Scoring Defense (25.3) 103 (-0.50)...Turnover Margin (-0.89) 110 (0.774)...Red Zone Offense... 7 (.938) 95 (0.870)...Red Zone Defense (0.821) 82 (36.60)... Net Punting (37.02) 103 (6.07)...Punt Returns (8.79) 120 (16.94)... Kickoff Returns (16.62) 121 (1.10)...Sacks (1.78) 128 (3.2)...Tackles For Loss (6.7) FRIDAY SATURDAY GAME DAY SUNDAY No media opportunities BGSU at Akron 3:30 PM ESPN3 Postgame media interviews No media opportunities INTERVIEW REQUESTS All interview requests for Akron players and coaches should be directed to Cathy Bongiovi (cathyb@uakron. edu) 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 CONFERENCE Terry Bowden s weekly media conference is held each week in the Team Room of Stile Field House (second floor) MEDIA GUIDE Copies of Akron s 2018 football media guide are now available. It is also available in PDF on our website at CREDENTIALS All requests for home games must be made through Athletics Communications. ESPN3 will televise the contest with Michael Reghi (play-by-play) and John Gregory (analyst) calling the game. The Zips radio broadcast will air on the Akron-IMG Sports Network [SportsRadio 1350 AM (WARF) in Akron (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 stands 4-5 overall and 2-4 in MAC play after a 27-7 loss at Eastern Michigan on Nov. 10. UA returns 58 letterwinners, including 15 starters, to its spread offense and 4-3 defense. Senior RB Van Edwards, Jr. (Cape Coral, Fla.) is the Zips top rusher, gaining 470 yards and three touchdown on 118 carries. Under center, sophomore QB Kato Nelson (Hollywood, Fla.) is 123-of- 234 for 1,647 yards and 11 touchdowns, while redshirt freshman QB Alex Ramart (Richmond, Texas) is 9-of-32 for 61 yards and a touchdown. Sophomore WR Andre Williams (Orlando, Fla.) is the top receiver with 544 yards and five touchdowns on 37 receptions. Defensively, junior LB John Lako (Monroe, Mich.) is the top Zip with 102 tackles, 7.5 TFL, three break-ups, a fumble recovery, and a hurry. In the NCAA statistics, Akron is ranked No. 3 in defensive touchdowns (4), No. 7 in red zone offense (0.938), and No. 36 in fumbles recovered (8). Individually, junior CB Alvin Davis, Jr. (Fort Lauderdale, Fla.) is No. 3 in interceptions per game (0.5) and No. 7 in total interceptions (4). Freshman Jeremiah Knight (Jefferson, Ohio) is No. 3 in punt return touchdowns (1). Junior LB John Lako is No. 7 in solo tackles (6.4) and No. 10 in total tackles (11.3). Senior PK Nick Gasser (Liberty Township, Ohio) is No. 20 in field goals (1.44). The Falcons, under the guidance of interim head coach/defensive coordinator Carl Pelini, stand 2-8 overall and 1-5 in MAC play after win at Central Michigan on Nov. 10. Bowling Green returns 37 letterwinners, including 14 starters, to its multiple offensive and multiple defensive schemes. GoZips.com #GoZips #ZipsGameday Facebook...Facebook.com/AkronZips...Facebook.com/ZipsFB YouTube...YouTube.com/ZipsAthletics Sophomore RB Andrew Clair is BGSU s top rusher with 577 yards and five touchdowns on 117 carries. Under center, sophomore QB Jarret Doege is 215-of-345 for 2,398 yards and 24 touchdowns. Senior WR Scott Miller is the leading receiver with 933 yards and seven touchdowns on 61 receptions. Defensively, senior LB Brandon Harris has 108 tackles, 3.5 TFL, two hurries, a break-up, and a sack. 2

3 2018 OPPONENTS MORGAN STATE Bears 3-7 overall 2-4 MEAC Last: W, 9-0 vs. Delaware State. Next: at Norfolk State NORTHWESTERN Wildcats 6-4 overall 6-1 Big Ten Champs Last: W, at Iowa Next: at Minnesota IOWA STATE Cyclones 6-3 overall 5-2 Big 12 Last: W, vs. Baylor Next: at Texas MIAMI (OHIO) RedHawks BUFFALO Bulls 4-6 overall 4-2 MAC Last: W, vs. Ohio Next: at NIU (Nov. 14) 9-1 overall 6-0 MAC Last: W, vs. Kent State Next: at Ohio (Nov. 14) KENT STATE Golden Flashes 2-8 overall 1-5 MAC Last: L, at Buffalo Next: vs. Toledo (Nov. 15) CENTRAL MICH Chippewas 1-10 overall 0-7 MAC Last: L, vs. Bowling Green Next: at Toledo (Nov. 23) NORTHERN ILLINOIS Huskies 6-3 overall 5-0 MAC Last: W, vs. Toledo Next: vs. Miami (Nov. 14) EASTERN MICHIGAN Eagles 6-5 overall 4-3 MAC Last: W, 27-7 vs. AKRON Next: at Kent State (Nov. 23) BOWLING GREEN Falcons OHIO Bobcats 2-8 overall 1-5 MAC Last: W, at Central Mich. Next: at AKRON 6-4 overall 4-2 MAC Last: L, at Miami Next: vs. Buffalo (Nov. 14) SOUTH CAROLINA Gamecocks 5-4 overall 4-4 SEC Last: L, at #18/21 Florida Next: vs. Chattanooga Last Meeting: Akron 34, Bowling Green 23 Doyt L. Perry Stadium [Sept. 30, 2017] Scoring Summary 1st UA Coney 4 yd. pass from Woodson (O Leary kick), 11:44 BG Domer 2 yd. run (Suder kick blocked), 8:13 UA Wolf 43 yd. pass from Woodson (O Leary kick failed), 5:59 2nd UA Edwards 3 yd. run (O Leary kick), 9:38 BG Folkertsma 17 yd. pass from Morgan (Suder kick), 6:10 3rd BG Clair 26 yd. pass from Morgan (Suder kick), 13:11 BG Suder 25 yd. field goal, 7:02 UA Woodson 11 yd. run (O Leary kick), 4:17 4th UA Akron Bowling Green K. Brown 38 yd. interception return (O Leary kick), 8:59 Attendance: 15,111 In the NCAA stats, Bowling Green ranks No. 20 in blocked punts (1) and No. 36 in fumbles recovered (8). Individually, sophomore QB Jarret Doege is No. 10 in passing touchdowns (24), No. 16 in points per game (16.2), and No. 16 in points responsible for (162). Senior LB Brandon Harris is 11 in solo tackles (6.0) and No. 14 in total tackles (10.8). SENIOR STATUS Prior to the home finale with Bowling Green, Akron will honor the 29 members of its Senior Class S Jamal Baggett, LB Brian Bell, LB Nathan Bischof, DL Brock Boxen, DE Walter Brady, CB Kyron Brown, OL Undrea Bullard, DB Denzel Butler, CB Darian Dailey, DE Jamal Davis II, RB Van Edwards, Jr., CB Mark Ellis, OL Nick Fazio, PK James Fonseca, H/P Kyle Foster, PK/P Nick Gasser, DB Jordan George, LB Ulysees Gilbert III, RB Caleb Green, LB Travonte Junius, QB Robbie Kelley, WR Brandon Mitchell, PK Tom O Leary, TE Brian Reinke, OL Kyle Ritz, WR Kwadarrius Smith, WR Mykel Traylor-Bennett, DL Brennan Williams, and TE Newman Williams. This is the third five-year graduating class to play under head coach Terry Bowden at Akron. The 2018 Senior Class may leave campus as the all-time most productive class in program history. In the past three-plus seasons, they were a part of the re-building process, helping the Zips to at least five wins [2015 (8), 2016 (5), 2017 (7), 2018 (4) = 24 total] each year. The Zips became bowl eligible twice in three seasons, a program first. They claimed the 2017 MAC East title and four consecutive Wagon Wheel trophies. Twelve of the seniors have already earned their undergraduate degrees and are pursuing master s degrees. Individually, the Zips have re-written the record books and climbed the career charts while racking up weekly honors. Off the field, they ve represented UA in the community with several activities, including game week visits to Akron Children s Hospital. Congratulations, Seniors! 3 Team Stats AKRON BGSU First Downs Rushing-Net Yards Passing Yards Comp-Att-Int Total Offense Punts-Avg Fumbles-Lost Penalties-Yards Possession Time 29:36 30:24 Rushing: Akron - Edwards 14-70, Morgan 11-50, Nelson 4-27, Woodson 8-24, Ball 3-7. BGSU - Cleveland 20-94, Domer 4-42, Clair 4-27, Skattebo 1-8, Wilson 3-7, Loy 3-3, Morgan 6-0. Passing: Akron - Woodson , Nelson BGSU - Morgan , Doege , Wilcox Receiving: Akron - Coney 5-42, Wolf 3-68, Chapman 2-23, Booker 1-18, K. Smith 1-15, Gladney 1-13, Morgan 1-4. BGSU - Miller 10-55, Redding 4-36, Cleveland 3-15, Clair 2-33, Guyton 2-10, Doege 1-81, Folkertsma 1-17, Morris 1-6, Phouthavong 1-5.

4 MAC STANDINGS [as of Nov. 11, 2018] East Division MAC Pct. Overall Pct. 1. Buffalo Ohio Miami (Ohio) AKRON Kent State Bowling Green West Division MAC Pct. Overall Pct. 1. Northern Illinois Western Michigan Eastern Michigan Toledo Ball State Central Michigan MAC SCHEDULE Tuesday, Nov. 13 *Western Michigan at Ball State 6 PM ESPN2 Wednesday, Nov. 14 *Buffalo at Ohio 7 PM ESPN2 *Miami at NIU 8 PM ESPNU AKRON-BGSU: THE SERIES Saturday s game is the 25th meeting between Akron and Bowling Green in series history, which began in The Falcons lead, In MAC games only (since 1992), BGSU leads, Last fall, the Akron Zips led all but 2:36 en route to a win over Bowling Green in the Mid-American Conference opener on Saturday evening at Doyt Perry Stadium. With the win, Akron snapped BGSU s eight-game series winning streak. The Zips reached the end zone five times as senior QB Thomas Woodson led the offense with 168 yards in the air, completing 13- of-24 passes with two touchdowns. He added an 11-yard touchdown run and totaled 24 yards on the ground on eight attempts. Woodson s main target was senior WR A.J. Coney who caught five passes for 42 yards with a touchdown. Senior WR Austin Wolf (Lebanon, Ohio) followed three catches and 68 yards receiving, including a 43-yard long touchdown reception. All-Time Series vs. Bowling Green 1941 H 8 0 W 1985 A L 1989 A W 1992 H 3 24 L 1993 A 7 49 L 1994 H 0 45 L 1995 A L 1996 H W 1997 H L 1998 A L 1999 H W 2000 A W 2001 H L 2005 A W 2006 H W 2007 A L 2008 H L 2009 A L 2012 H L 2013 A L 2014 H L 2015 A L 2016 H L 2017 A W On the ground, junior RB Van Edwards, Jr. carried the load. Edwards gained 70 yards on 14 attempts with a touchdown, while senior RB Manny Morgan picked up 51 yards on 11 rushing attempts. In addition, senior RB Warren Ball left the game with an injury after three carries. In 2016, erasing an 18-point deficit in the second half wasn t enough as the Akron Zips fell short to Bowling Green, 38-28, on Senior Night at InfoCision Stadium Summa Field. Bowling Green controlled the first half. However, Akron scored 18 unanswered points, tying the game with 10:48 left in the fourth quarter. Seven minutes later, the Falcons regained the lead with a 27-yard field goal. On the ensuing kickoff, BGSU recovered a fumble, which led to a 22-yard touchdown run by Donovan Wilson. Because of two injuries in the first half, Akron was forced to use three quarterbacks on the final showing at InfoCision Stadium. QB Thomas Woodson opened the game behind center, but was injured on the final play of the first series. Thursday, Nov. 15 *Toledo at Kent State 6 PM CBS-SN Saturday, Nov. 17 *Bowling Green at Akron 3:30 PM ESPN3 Tuesday, Nov. 20 *Ball State at Miami 7 PM ESPNU/+ *NIU at Western Michigan 7 PM ESPNU/+ Friday, Nov. 23 *Akron at Ohio Noon CBS-SN *Buffalo at Bowling Green Noon ESPNU *Central Michigan at Toledo Noon ESPN3 *Eastern Michigan at Kent State Noon ESPN3 Friday, Nov Marathon MAC Football Championship Game East Division Champion vs. West Division Champion (Ford Field in Detroit, Mich.) 7 PM ESPN2 Junior QB Tra Von Chapman took over the duties, throwing for 58 yards on 7-of-14 attempts while gaining 14 yards on the ground on six attempts with a touchdown. On the final offensive play of the first half, Chapman left the field and never returned. The last time at Perry Stadium on Oct. 17, 2015, Akron fell to Bowling Green, 59-10, as the Falcons posted 31-unanswered second-half points. Woodson completed 13-of-28 passes for 91 yards and a touchdown. Senior RB Conor Hundley was the top rusher with 15 carries for 69 yards. Sophomore WR Jerome Lane led all Zip receivers with four catches for 45 yards. Defensively, senior LB Dylan Evans was the team leader with 11 tackles, while senior LBs Jatavis Brown and Darryl Monroe had nine tackles each. SERIES INFORMATION Akron all-time vs. Bowling Green: 8-16 Akron in games at Akron: 4-8 Akron in games at Bowling Green: 4-8 Akron in games at a neutral site: 0-0 4

5 NATIONAL POLLS [Nov. 12, 2018] Assoc. Press Rank Amway Writers Poll Coaches Poll Alabama (61) 1 Alabama (64) Clemson 2 Clemson (1) Notre Dame 3 Notre Dame Michigan 4 Michigan Georgia 5 Georgia Oklahoma 6 Oklahoma West Virginia 7 West Virginia Washington State 8 Ohio State Ohio State 9 Washington State Louisiana State 10 Louisiana State UCF 11 UCF Syracuse 12 Syracuse Texas 13 Utah State Utah State 14 Texas Florida 15 Penn State Penn State 16 Florida Washington 17 Washington Iowa State 18 Iowa State Cincinnati 19 Utah Kentucky 20 Cincinnati Utah 21 Kentucky Boston College 22 Boston College Boise State 23 Mississippi State Northwestern 24 Boise State Mississippi State 25 UAB Associated Press Writers Poll Also Receiving Votes: Army 128, UAB 78, Fresno State 61, Michigan State 31, NC State 30, Buffalo 29, Pittsburgh 28, Duke 20, Texas A&M 16, Iowa 8, Arizona State 6, Stanford 3, Auburn 3, Troy 1. HEAD COACH TERRY BOWDEN In his seventh season at Akron, head coach Terry Bowden is the dean of the Mid-American Conference coaches with the most career wins (175). Nationally, Bowden ranks sixth among active coaches in career wins. His complete bio is on p. 17. AMONG MID-AMERICAN CONFERENCE COACHES 1. TERRY BOWDEN, AKRON Frank Solich, Ohio Chris Creighton, EMU Lance Leipold, Buffalo Chuck Martin, Miami Rod Carey, NIU John Bonamego, CMU Jason Candle, Toledo Tim Lester, WMU Mike Neu, Ball State Sean Lewis, Kent State...2 AMONG ACTIVE DIVISION I COACHES (Minimum five years as FBS head coach; record at four-year colleges only) 1. Brian Kelly, Notre Dame Nick Saban, Alabama Bill Snyder, Kansas State Paul Johnson, Georgia Tech Urban Meyer, Ohio State TERRY BOWDEN, AKRON Mark Richt, Miami [Fla.] Kirk Ferentz, Iowa First meeting in series: 1941, at Akron, W, 8-0 Last meeting in series: 2017, at Perry Stadium, W, LAST GAME Akron football dropped a 27-7 decision at Eastern Michigan in Mid-American Conference action on a frigid Saturday afternoon at Rynearson Stadium. The Eagles racked up 384 yards of total offense, while the Zips struggled offensively, gaining just 90 yards playing without their starting quarterback sophomore Kato Nelson. On the ground, senior RB Van Edwards, Jr. led UA with 53 rushing yards. In his first collegiate start, redshirt freshman QB Alex Ramart went 4-of-15 for 29 yards. In the air, senior WR Kwadarrius Smith (Orlando, Fla) was the top receiver with two receptions for 22 yards. Defensively, senior LB Ulysees Gilbert III (Ocala, Fla.) was the top Zip with 11 tackles, including a TFL. For the Eagles, RB Ian Eriksen ran for 96 yards and a touchdown on 15 carries. QB Tyler Wiegers went 15-of-23 for 129 yards. Mathew Sexton led the EMU receivers with 55 yards on five catches. Amway Coaches Poll: ARV: Northwestern 87, Fresno State 64, Army 58, Buffalo 56, Virginia 44, Duke 38, NC State 37, Pittsburgh 30, Texas A&M 29, Michigan State 20, Auburn 19, Troy 17, Appalachian State 14, Missouri 13, San Diego State 10, Wisconsin 7, Arizona State 2, Tennessee Akron opponents in Bold In the second quarter, freshman Jeremiah Knight (Jefferson, Ohio) returned a punt 70 yards for his first career touchdown. UA came within three, 10-7, at intermission despite just one first down and 14 yards of total offense. POSTGAME NOTES Redshirt freshman QB Alex Ramart made his first collegiate start under center. On the day, he went 4-of-15 for 29 yards. Senior DE Jamal Davis II (Canton, Ohio) had a sack in the first half for a loss of three yards. It was his fourth sack this fall. Freshman WR Jeremiah Knight scored his first collegiate touchdown in the second quarter with a 70-yard punt return. The last time UA returned a punt for a TD was in 2016 as JoJo Natson returned a punt 79 yards at Buffalo ( ). On the opening kickoff of the third quarter, junior DB Alvin Davis, Jr. (Fort Lauderdale, Fla.) forced a fumble, the third of his career, while redshirt junior Hugh Cade (Akron, Ohio) recovered, the first time in his career. 5

6 2018 HONORS S Jamal Baggett CoSIDA-Google Cloud Academic All-America nominee LB Nathan Bischof CoSIDA-Google Cloud Academic All-America nominee LB Brian Bell MAC Defensive Player of the Week by College Sports Madness, Sept. 17 CB Kyron Brown Paycom Jim Thorpe Award Preseason Watch List Preseason second-team All-MAC by Athlon Sports AKRON ADDS GAME WITH SOUTH CAROLINA The University of Akron and the University of South Carolina have agreed to play a football game on Dec. 1, 2018, at Noon in Williams-Brice Stadium. The game replaces UA s Sept. 1 contest at Nebraska, which was canceled due to lightning, and USC s Sept. 15 contest against Marshall, which was canceled due to Hurricane Florence. The game will be televised on the SEC Network Alternate channel and can be streamed on SEC Network+ and the ESPN App on connected devices. The game will be broadcast on the Akron-IMG Sports Network (radio). This is the first meeting between the schools on the gridiron. POWER-FUL SCHEDULE For the first time in its FBS history (since 1987), Akron (MAC) has scheduled four Power 5 schools in one season. The Zips, who have played two Power 5 teams in one season several times since 1987, have faced Northwestern (Big Ten) and Iowa State (Big 12) so far, going 1-1. UA upset Big Ten West champion Northwestern, in Evanston, Ill. Because the season opener at Nebraska (Big Ten) was cancelled due to lightning, the Zips scheduled a game at South Carolina (SEC) for the end of the season [Dec. 1]. Playing three Power 5 teams in one season will be a program first. CB Alvin Davis, Jr. Bronko Nagurski National Defensive Player of the Week, Sept. 18 Chuck Bednarik National Defensive Player of the Week, Sept. 18 MAC Defensive Player of the Week, Sept. 17 Summa Health Student-Athlete of the Week, Sept. 17 Chuck Bednarik Award Watch List Preseason second-team All-MAC by Athlon Sports DE Jamal Davis II Preseason first-team All-MAC by Athlon Sports RB Van Edwards, Jr. Summa Health Student-Athlete of the Week, Sept. 10 POMP & CIRCUMSTANCE Twelve Zips competing this fall already have their bachelor s degrees: S Jamal Baggett (sports management/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 Reinke (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. ZIPS QUICK HITS The players elected seniors CB Kyron Brown, LB Ulysees Gilbert III, and OL Kyle Ritz as team captains for the 2018 season. 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 (as of Nov. 11) This fall, six of Akron s 2018 opponents are bowl eligible already Northwestern, Iowa State, Buffalo, Northern Illinois, Eastern Michigan, and Ohio. P/H Kyle Foster Semifinalist, Peter Mortell Holder of the Year CoSIDA-Google Cloud Academic All-America nominee Preseason Peter Mortell Holder of the Year candidate P Nick Gasser MAC Special Teams Player of the Week, Sept. 10, Sept. 24 Preseason second-team All-MAC by Athlon Sports Akron has 37 student-athletes on its roster from the state of Ohio; 28 of those live within a 30-mile radius to campus. UP NEXT Akron closes out the regular season with two road games. The first stop is Ohio on Friday, Nov. 23. The Zips then travel to South Carolina on Saturday, Dec. 1, for a Noon game. 6

7 2018 HONORS OFFENSE LB Ulysees Gilbert III Chuck Bednarik Award Watch List Bronko Nagurski Trophy Watch List Preseason first-team All-MAC by Athlon Sports LB John Lako MAC Defensive Player of the Week, Oct. 28 MAC Defensive Player of the Week by College Sports Madness, Oct. 28 MAC Scholar-Athlete of the Week, Sept. 19, Oct. 31 CoSIDA-Google Cloud Academic All-America nominee QB Kato Nelson Davey O Brien Great 8 List Week 3, Sept. 17 DL Brian Reinke Allstate AFCA Good Works Team nominee OL Kyle Ritz Preseason third-team All-MAC by Athlon Sports WR Kwadarrius Smith Biletnikoff Award Preseason Watch List NELSON TO LEAD QUARTERBACKS Sophomore QB Kato Nelson (Hollywood, Fla.) returns to lead the Zips for the second consecutive season. 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. In the win against Morgan State, Nelson went 16-of-26 for 232 yards and three touchdowns. He also rushed for 42 yards. In the stunning win at Northwestern, Nelson went 17-of-28 for 277 yards and two touchdowns. He was named to the Davey O Brien Great 8 list for week 3. At Iowa State, Nelson went 12-of-28 for 153 yards and a touchdown. He was also the Zips rushing leader with 15 carries for 56 yards. Against Miami, Nelson went 19-of-35 for 203 yards and a touchdown while leading the Zips in rushing with 30 yards on 14 carries. At Buffalo, he went 12-of-29 for 115 yards while rushing for 37 yards. In the win at Kent State, Nelson went 19-of-35 for 219 yards and a touchdown. He was also the Zips leading rusher with a career-high 90 yards on 17 rushes, including a career-long 55-yard run. Nelson tied the game at in the third quarter with a 55-yard touchdown run, forcing overtime. In overtime, Nelson threw an eight-yard TD pass to sophomore Andre Williams. In the win over Central Michigan, Nelson went for 149 yards and a touchdown. He also rushed 10 times for 23 yards. Against Northern Illinois, Nelson went 18-for-26 for a season-high 299 yards and two touchdowns. He threw for 238 yards in the first half alone. Nelson missed the game at Eastern Michigan with an injury. After eight games, Nelson is 123-of-234 for 1,647 yards and 11 touchdowns. He has rushed for 313 yards and a touchdown on 105 carries. Nelson is backed up by redshirt freshman Alex Ramart (Richmond, Texas), who sat out last year as a true freshman. In the win over Morgan State, Ramart made his collegiate debut. He went 2-of-5 for five yards. Against Miami, he played on the Zips final possession, rushing for five yards and attempting no passes. Against Northern Illinois, Ramart threw his first career touchdown pass in the third quarter. He connected with Kwadarrius Smith for a six-yard TD. He went 3-for-12 for 27 yards and a touchdown. In his first career start, Ramart went 4-of-15 for 29 yards at Eastern Michigan. In six games, Ramart is 9-of-32 for 61 yards and a touchdown. TEAM First win over a Big Ten school since 1894 and second all-time; first win over a Big Ten school since moving up to FBS play in W, at Northwestern, First 2-0 start since 1993 (25 years) Won fourth consecutive Wagon Wheel with a OT win at Kent State SENIOR MENTORS YOUNG BACKFIELD Two-year starter Van Edwards, Jr., (Cape Coral, Fla.) returns for his senior season with a young troupe. In the win over Morgan State, Edwards led the Zips with 109 yards, marking the second 100-yard rushing performance of his career. He had 17 carries and two touchdowns on the day. Additionally, Edwards had two receptions for 22 yards. He finished the game with a team-best 131 all-purpose yards. In the stunning win at Northwestern, Edwards led UA with 53 yards on 14 carries. At Iowa State, he rushed 12 times for 23 yards. Against Miami, Edwards rushed six times for four yards. At Buffalo, he led the Zips with 55 yards. In the win at Kent State, Edwards rushed 13 times for 39 yards. In the win over Central Michigan, Edwards led all rushers with a career-high 112 yards and a touchdown, eclipsing the 100-yard rushing mark for the third time in his career and first time this season. His 20-yard TD with a minute to go in the first half gave UA a 17-0 edge at intermission. Edwards had 20 carries on the day and averaged 5.6 yards per carry. Against Northern Illinois, he led UA with 38 yards on 12 carries. At Eastern Michigan, Edwards had 17 carries for 53 yards and a three-yard reception. After nine games, Edwards has 470 yards and three touchdowns on 118 carries. He also has 10 receptions for 67 yards. Senior Class went a perfect 4-0 against Kent State. Redshirt junior Deltron Sands (Fort Lauderdale, Fla.), who suffered a season-ending injury last fall, had 173 yards and two touchdowns on 25 carries in 10 games. In the win over Morgan State, Sands had four carries for 18 yards and a two-yard reception. In the stunning win at Northwestern, he had three carries for 14 yards. At Iowa State, Sands rushed twice for seven yards. At Buffalo, he rushed a season-high eight times for 22 yards. In the win at Kent State, Sands rushed for 12 yards on seven carries. In the win 7

8 CURRENT STREAKS Games Started Total OL Kyle Ritz, Sr LB Ulysees Gilbert, Sr DL Brock Boxen, Sr LB Brian Bell, Sr CB Alvin Davis, Jr CB Kyron Brown, Sr OL Trevor Brown, Jr DB Jordan George, Sr CB Darian Dailey, R-Sr DE Jamal Davis II, R-Sr RB Van Edwards, Sr TE Newman Williams, Sr TE Brian Reinke, Sr QB Kato Nelson, So OL Brandon Council, So Consecutive Games Started Total LB Ulysees Gilbert, Sr OL Kyle Ritz, Sr CB Kyron Brown, Sr OL Trevor Brown, Jr DL Brock Boxen, Sr LB Brian Bell, Sr DB Jordan George, Sr CB Darian Dailey, R-Sr QB Kato Nelson, So DE Jamal Davis II, R-Sr OL Brandon Council, So Yard Rushing Games Van Edwards (2015-present) 3 at Ball State, 10/22/ vs. Morgan State, 9/8/ vs. Central Michigan, 10/27/ Yard Receiving Games Kwadarrius Smith (2016-present) 4 at Troy, 9/23/ vs. Ohio, 11/14/ vs. Toledo, 12/2/ vs. Northern Illinois, 11/1/ Andre Williams (2017-present) 1 vs. Northern Illinois, 11/1/ over Central Michigan, he had an 11-yard rush. Against Northern Illinois, Sands rushed for four yards. At Eastern Michigan, he ad six carries for 25 yards. In eight games, Sands has 113 yards on 35 carries. Freshman Keyondre White (Fort Lauderdale, Fla.) made his collegiate debut in the win over Morgan State. He had three carries for 11 yards. Against Miami, he had three carries for 10 yards. At Buffalo, White had a three-yard reception. In the win at Kent State, White put UA on the scoreboard with a oneyard rushing touchdown in the first quarter. It was the first touchdown on his collegiate career. In four games, White has 22 yards and a touchdown on seven carries. In the win over Central Michigan, he had two carries for five yards. NEW RECEIVING CORPS With the graduation of A.J. Coney and Austin Wolf, two redshirt seniors are the only familiar faces among the wide receivers. Top returning starter is redshirt senior Kwadarrius Smith (Orlando, Fla.), who had 34 receptions for a team-high 726 yards and a team-best seven touchdowns in He averaged 21.4 yards per reception and 51.9 yards per game. Smith was the Zips scoring leader with 42 points. In the win over Morgan State, Smith had just one reception a 35-yard catch for a touchdown in the first quarter. In the stunning win at Northwestern, Smith led UA with 90 yards on six receptions. He also rushed twice for six yards. With his only reception on the day at Iowa State, a 13-yard catch at 9:30 in the fourth quarter, Smith hit the 1,000-yard receiving milestone of his career. Against Miami, he had four receptions for 55 yards and two rushes. Smith did not play at Buffalo (undisclosed injury). In the win at Kent State, he had two receptions for 26 yards. In the win over Central Michigan, Smith had a 12-yard reception. Against Northern Illinois, Smith eclipsed the 100-yard receiving mark, his first this season and the fourth of his career. He finished the game with four receptions for 115 yards and two touchdowns. At Eastern Michigan, Smith had two receptions for 22 yards. In eight games, Smith has 368 yards and three touchdowns on 21 receptions. He now has 1,241 career receiving yards. Sophomore Andre Williams (Orlando, Fla.), who played in 12 games as a true freshman, earned his first appearance in the starting line-up in the win over Morgan State. He finished with four receptions for 46 yards and a touchdown. His 32-yard TD was just the second in his young career. In the stunning win at Northwestern, Williams had three receptions for 85 yards and a touchdown, including a 56-yard catch. At Iowa State, he put UA on the scoreboard with a 26-yard touchdown reception (from Kato Nelson) in the first quarter. Williams finished with two receptions for 45 yards. Against Miami, he led the Zips with a career-high seven receptions for 66 yards. At Buffalo, Williams led the Zips with 47 yards on three receptions. In the win at Kent State, he led the Zips with 72 yards and a touchdown in overtime. In the win over Central Michigan, Williams led the Zips with five receptions for 50 yards. Against Northern Illinois,he led UA with a career-high eight receptions for a career-high 129 yards and a touchdown. Williams had 90 yards receiving in the first half alone. It marked the first 100-yard receiving game of his young career. 100-Yard Kickoff Return Games Van Edwards (2016) 1 at Kent State, 10/2/ After nine games, Williams is the Zips leading receiver with 544 yards and five touchdowns on 37 receptions. Sophomore Nate Stewart (Bethlehem, Pa.) joined the starting line-up in the win over Morgan State. He had a 15-yard reception. In the stunning win at Northwestern, he had three receptions for 22 yards. At Iowa State, Stewart led the receivers with a career-high four receptions for a career-high 52 yards. Against Miami, he put UA on the scoreboard in the second quarter with a 17-yard TD reception. The touchdown was the first of his career. At Buffalo, Stewart had two receptions for 32 yards. In the win at Kent State, he had three receptions for 36 yards. In the win over Central Michigan, Stewart had two receptions for 62 yards. Against Northern Illinois, he had three receptions for 36 yards. After nine games, Stewart is second in receiving with 280 yards and a touchdown on 22 receptions. 8

9 CAREER MILESTONES 1,000 Yards Receiving Kwadarrius Smith (2016-present) Reached 1,000 yards at Iowa State, Season Rec. Yards TD Career 61 1, Redshirt sophomore Jonah Morris, who transferred from Indiana, made a stunning debut as a Zip. In the win over Morgan State, he led the receivers with four catches for 94 yards and a touchdown. In the stunning win at Northwestern, Morris had three receptions for 51 yards, including a 43-yard catch. At Iowa State, he had three receptions for 37 yards. At Buffalo, Morris had two receptions for 32 yards. In the win at Kent State, he had three receptions for 36 yards. Against Northern Illinois, Morris had two receptions for 22 yards. After nine games, Morris has 272 yards and a touchdown on 17 receptions. GAME RECORDS TOUCHDOWNS BY INTERCEPTION RETURN 1. 2 by Alvin Davis at Northwestern, by Gary Tyler vs. Tennessee Tech, LONGEST INTERCEPTION RETURN by Andre McCray vs. Kent State, by Alvin Davis at Northwestern, by Bill Darulis vs. Mount Union, 1932 RECORD WATCH TOUCHDOWN RECEPTIONS SEASON 3. Jerrod Dillard [2012], Lavel Bailey [1999] 9 Andre Williams [2018] 5 TOUCHDOWN PASSES SEASON 5. Woodson [2016],Getsey [2006], Frye [2004] 18 Kato Nelson [2018] 11 PASSING YARDS SEASON 20. Patrick Nicely [2010] 1,753 Kato Nelson [2018] 1,647 RUSHING YARDS CAREER 15. George Deo [ ] 1,939 Van Edwards, Jr. [ ] 1,365 RECEIVING YARDS CAREER 10. Ron Fuller [ ] 1,531 Kwadarrius Smith [ ] 1,241 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 He saw action against Morgan State, but recorded no stats. In the stunning win at Northwestern, Traylor-Bennett had a five-yard reception. At Iowa State, he had a one-yard catch. Against Miami, Traylor-Bennett had a 14-yard reception and a four-yard rush. At Buffalo, he had a three-yard reception and rushed twice for five yards. In the win at Kent State, he had two receptions for 19 yards and a one-yard rush. Against Northern Illinois, Traylor-Bennett had an 11-yard reception. EXPERIENCED TIGHT ENDS Senior 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. In the wins over Morgan State and Northwestern, Williams earned the starting nod, but recorded no stats. In the win over Central Michigan, he put UA on the scoreboard in the first quarter with a four-yard TD reception. It was the second TD reception of his career and his first this season. Against Northern Illinois, he had a three-yard reception. In his collegiate debut, redshirt freshman Maverick Wolfley (Morgantown, W.Va.) had a six-yard reception in the win over Morgan State. In the stunning win at Northwestern, he caught one pass a 26-yard touchdown, the first of his collegiate career. At Buffalo, Wolfley made his first appearance in the starting line-up. He had an 18-yard reception. Senior Brian Reinke (Akron, Ohio), who started all 14 games last fall at defensive end, moved to tight end during training camp. He had a four-yard reception in the win over Morgan State. In the win over Central Michigan, Reinke had a 21-yard reception. EXPERIENCED O-LINE TO PROVIDE PROTECTION What 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 40 career games, and junior LT Trevor Brown (Clinton, Md.), who has 24 starts. The duo has combined for 64 starts. New to the starting line-up are redshirt freshman LG Hunter Corne (Dunnellon, Fla.) and redshirt sophomore C Bryce Petersen (McKinleyville, Calif.). Corne is one of just nine true freshmen nationally to start every game on the o-line. In the stunning win at Northwestern, the O-line protected QB Kato Nelson perfectly, giving up no sacks. PASSING YARDS CAREER 15. Marcel Weems [ ] 2,736 Kato Nelson [2017-present] 2,636 Sophomore RT Brandon Council (Tar Heel, N.C.), who has 12 starts, started the first three games of the season. He suffered a season-ending injury. Senior Undrea Bullard (St. Petersburg, Fla.) made his first appearance in the starting line-up at right tackle against Miami. 9

10 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. 16 Game 8: CENTRAL MICHIGAN Tuesday, Oct. 23 Game 9: NORTHERN ILLINOIS Monday, Oct. 29 Game 10: at Eastern Michigan Tuesday, Nov. 6 Game 11: BOWLING GREEN Tuesday, Nov. 13 Game 12: at Ohio Monday, Nov. 19 Game 13: at South Carolina Tuesday, Nov 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, Toledo 9:46-9:54 Rod Carey, Northern Illinois 9:54-10:02 Chris Creighton, Eastern Michigan 10:02-10:10 John Bonamego, Central Michigan 10:18-10:26 Frank Solich, Ohio 10:26-10:34 Chuck Martin, Miami 10:34-10:42 Sean Lewis, Kent State 10:42-10:50 Lance Leipold, Buffalo 10:50-10:58 Mike Jinks, Bowling Green 10:58-11:06 Mike Neu, Ball State 11:06-11:14 Tim Lester, Western Michigan DEFENSE DOWN THE LINE Once again, the Zips front four is stacked with experienced upperclassmen all seniors! Preseason first-team All-MAC honoree Jamal Davis II (Canton, Ohio) is returning to his starting role at defensive end. In the win over Morgan State, Davis had a solo tackle, a three-yard interception return, and two hurries. The interception was the first of Davis collegiate career. In the stunning win at Northwestern, he had eight tackles, a TFL for a loss of four yards, two break-ups, and a hurry. At Iowa State, Davis had eight tackles, including seven solo stops, a five-yard sack, and a forced fumble. Against Miami, he had six tackles. At Buffalo, Davis had five tackles and a break-up. In the win at Kent State, he recorded nine tackles, including 2.0 TFL for a loss of eight yards. In overtime, Davis had a tackle for a loss of four yards on the Flashes first touch, pushing them back to a 2nd-and14 situation. In the win over Central Michigan, Davis had a career-high 1.5 sacks for a loss of 10 yards to go along with his six tackles, 1.5 TFL, break-up, and hurry. Against Northern Illinois, he had 12 tackles and assisted on a sack for a loss of four yards. At Eastern Michigan, Davis had four solo tackles, two TFL, and a sack for a loss of three yards. After nine games, Davis is the top lineman and third overall with 60 tackles, a team-best 9.0 TFL for a loss of 42 yards, a team-best six break-ups, five hurries, 4.0 sacks, and a forced fumble. Taking over duties on the other end is junior Josh Ward (Delray Beach, Fla.). In the win over Morgan State, he had two solo tackles and a sack for a loss of five yards. In the stunning win at Northwestern, Ward had three tackles, an eight-yard sack, and a forced fumble which was recovered by Ulysees Gilbert for a touchdown. Against Miami, he had three tackles, a TFL, and a forced fumble. In the win over Central Michigan, Ward had two tackles and a hurry. Against Northern Illinois, he had six tackles and assisted on a sack for a loss of four yards. At Eastern Michigan, Ward had three tackles. Redshirt senior transfer Walter Brady joined the Zips this fall. He started nine games last fall for Middle Tennessee en route to Honorable Mention All-C-USA honors. He finished with 38 tackles, including 5.0 TFL, 3.5 sacks, seven hurries, and four break-ups. In the win over Morgan State, Brady had a solo tackle. In the stunning win at Northwestern, he had two solo tackles. Against Miami, Brady had three solo tackles. At Buffalo, he had a season-high four solo tackles. In the win at Kent State, Brady had four tackles, including a TFL. In the win over Central Michigan, Brady had two tackles and an 11-yard sack, his first as a Zip. Against Northern Illinois, he had four tackles. At tackle, senior Brock Boxen (New Galilee, Pa.) returns to his starting role. In the win over Morgan State, Boxen had five tackles. In the stunning win at Northwestern, he assisted on two tackles and a sack for a loss of two yards. At Iowa State, Boxen had two tackles and a break-up. Against Miami, he had three tackles. At Buffalo, Boxen had two tackles, including a TFL for a loss of two yards. In the win at Kent State, he had four solo tackles, including 2.0 TFL and a sack. In the win over Central Michigan, Boxen had six tackles. He did not play against Northern Illinois. At Eastern Michigan, Boxen had four tackles. Senior Brennan Williams (Akron, Ohio) takes over at nose tackle following the graduation of Darius Copeland. Williams saw action in all 14 games in In the win over Morgan State, Williams had two assisted tackles. In the stunning win at Northwestern, he had three tackles and a sack for a loss of two yards. At Iowa State, Williams had four solo tackles. Against Miami, Williams had three tackles, including a TFL. At Buffalo, he had three tackles. In the win at Kent State, Williams had three tackles and two hurries. In the win over Central Michigan, Williams had five tackles, 2.0 TFL, and a forced fumble. Against Northern Illinois, he had five tackles and an eight-yard sack. At Eastern Michigan, Williams had three tackles, a TFL for a loss of two yards, and two hurries. In the win over Morgan State, junior Davon te Jest (Ocala, Fla.), sophomore Dylan Meeks (Orlando, Fla.), and sophomore Justin Sampson (Akron, Ohio) saw playing time on the defensive front four. In the stunning win at Northwestern, Jest had two tackles and two hurries. His first hurry led to Alvin Davis 97-yard interception return for a touchdown. He had two tackles at Buffalo. In the win over Central Michigan, Jest had a solo tackle and a nine-yard sack, the first in his collegiate career. Against Northern Illinois, Jest made his first collegiate start at tackle. In the third quarter, he had a fumble recovery, his 10

11 2018 ZIPS UNDER TERRY BOWDEN At home On the road At neutral sites On television (live) In non-televised games On natural grass On artificial surface In day games In night games (6 p.m.+) second. Two plays later, the Zips scored a touchdown. Jest finished with four tackles. At Buffalo, Sampson had three tackles. In the win at Kent State, he had two tackles. At Eastern Michigan, Sampson had two tackles, including a TFL for a loss of nine yards. SOLID SENIOR LINEBACKERS The Zips linebackers return a solid core, led by two-time first-team All-MAC senior Ulysees Gilbert (Ocala, Fla.). In the win over Morgan State, Gilbert led the Zips with six tackles. In the stunning win at Northwestern, he had six tackles and a fumble recovery for a touchdown, the second of his career. At Iowa State, Gilbert led the defense with 12 tackles. Against Miami, he had three tackles, including 2.0 TFL, and a 46-yard fumble recovery for a touchdown, his second this fall. At Buffalo, Gilbert had six tackles and a break-up. In the win at Kent State, he had eight tackles, including 3.0 TFL for a loss of eight yards. In the win over Central Michigan, Gilbert had 10 tackles, including 1.5 TFL. Against Northern Illinois, he had seven tackles. At Eastern Michigan, Gilbert led UA with 11 tackles, including eight solo stops. When winning coin toss When opponent wins toss In overtime games In games decided by 3 pts or less In gamed decided by 7 pts or less In September In October In November In December Against ranked opponents Against non-ranked opponents Coming off a win Coming off a loss When scoring first When opponent scores first When leading at the half When trailing at the half When tied at the half When scoring 0-9 points When opp. scores 0-9 pts When scoring points When opp. scores pts When scoring points When opp. scores pts When scoring 30+ points When opp. scores 30+pts With 100-yard rusher When opp. has 100-yard rusher With no 100-yard rusher With 100-yard receiver When opp. has 100-yard receiver With no 100-yard receiver After nine games, Gilbert is second on defense with 70 tackles, 7.5 TFL, two fumble recoveries, two touchdowns, and a break-up. In the middle, senior Brian Bell (Valdosta, Ga.) returns to his starting role. In the win over Morgan State, Bell had three tackles. In the stunning win at Northwestern, he tied his career-high with 11 tackles, including a career-best eight solo stops. He also had a career-high and team-best five break-ups en route to College Sports Madness MAC Defensive Player of the Week honors. At Iowa State, Bell had 10 tackles and a forced fumble. Against Miami, he had six tackles. He missed the games with Kent State and Central Michigan (injury). Against Northern Illinois, Bell had a career-high 14 tackles, 2.0 TFL, and a nine-yard sack, his first. At Eastern Michigan, Bell had seven tackles and a break-up. In seven games, Bell has 51 tackles, six break-ups, 3.0 TFL, a sack, and a forced fumble. A former walk-on, junior John Lako (Monroe, Mich.) has moved into a starting role. In the win over Morgan State, Lako led the Zips with six tackles, including four solo stops and a TFL. In the stunning win at Northwestern, he joined the starting line-up and led the Zips with 12 tackles. At Iowa State, Lako had 10 tackles. Against Miami, he had six tackles. At Buffalo, he led the Zips with eight tackles, including seven solo stops and 1.5 TFL for a loss of five yards. In the win at Kent State, Lako led the Zips with 13 tackles and a break-up. In the win over Central Michigan, he led all defenders with a career-high 23 tackles, two TFL, a fumble recovery, and a break-up. His previous high was 13 tackles. The fumble recovery was a career first. Lako recovered a fumble late in the first quarter. The Zips turned the turnover into three points with a 43-yard field goal by Nick Gasser, giving UA a 10-0 lead. Lako had a crucial TFL for a loss of one yard on a 4th-and-1 in the fourth quarter, stopping CMU s next to last drive. Lako was named the MAC Defensive Player of the Week for his efforts. Against Northern Illinois, he had 14 tackles and assisted on a sack for a loss of four yards. At Eastern Michigan, Lako had 10 tackles, including 2.0 TFL, and a hurry. After nine games, Lako is the Zips defensive leader with 102 tackles, 7.5 TFL for a loss of 18 yards, three hurries, and a fumble recovery. Senior Nathan Bischof (Akron, Ohio) had three tackles in the win over Morgan State. In the stunning win at Northwestern, he had a solo stop. At Buffalo, Bischof made a solo tackle. Sophomore Bubba Arslanian (Aurora, Ohio) made a solo stop in the win over Morgan State. In the stunning win at Northwestern, he had two solo stops. Against Miami, Arslanian had two solo stops. At Buffalo, he had three solo tackles, including a TFL for a loss of two yards. In the win over Central Michigan, Arslanian earned his first appearance in the starting line-up. He had a solo tackle. With 300-yard passer When opp. has 300-yard passer With no 300-yard passer Redshirt junior James King (Miami, Fla.) saw action against Morgan State but did not record any stats. In the stunning win at Northwestern, he assisted on three tackles. At Iowa State, King had three tackles. Against Miami, he had three tackles. At Buffalo, King had a career-high seven tackles, including a career-best five solo stops. 11

12 AKRON IN THE MAC STATS [Top 5 finishes only] [as of Nov. 11] Scoring Defense 5. Akron Rushing Defense 5. Akron SECONDARY TO NONE Perhaps the Zips strongest unit this fall, the secondary returns all four starters. Entering his senior season is S Alvin Davis (Fort Lauderdale, Fla.). In the win over Morgan State, Davis had three tackles, a forced fumble, an interception, and a break-up. The interception was the second of his career; the forced fumble was a career first. In the stunning win at Northwestern, Davis returned two interceptions for touchdowns (97 yards and 50 yards) in the second half, propelling UA to the come-from-behind road victory. Davis 97-yard interception tied for second-best in program history. It was the first multi-interception and multi-touchdown game of his collegiate career. Davis finished the game with 10 tackles, two interceptions for 147 return yards, and two touchdowns en route to Bronko Nagurski National Defensive Player of the Week, Chuck Bednarik National Defensive Player of the Week, MAC Defensive Player of the Week, and Summa Health Student-Athlete of the Week honors. At Iowa State, Davis had four tackles and a fumble recovery. The turnover set up Akron s first touchdown three plays later. Against Miami, Davis had two solo tackles and an interception. Davis did not play at Buffalo. In the win at Kent State, he had six solo tackles. In the win over Central Michigan, Davis had 11 tackles. Against Northern Illinois, he led the defense with career-high 15 tackles. At Eastern Michigan, Davis had nine tackles and a forced fumble. In eight games, Davis has 60 tackles, a national-best/team-best four interceptions for 149 yards and two touchdowns, two forced fumbles, a fumble recovery, and a break-up. Pass Defense 5. Akron Pass Defense Efficiency 4. Akron Punting 5. Akron Punt Return Average 5. Akron Field Goals 3. Akron (13-17) Penalties 5. Akron Red Zone Offense 2. Akron (15-16) Red Zone Defense 5. Akron (32-39) Senior Jordan George (Dayton, Ohio) started in the win over Morgan State but recorded no stats. In the stunning win at Northwestern, he had seven tackles and a break-up. At Iowa State, George had six tackles. Against Miami, he led the Zips with seven tackles, including six solo stops, and a break-up. At Buffalo, George had seven tackles. In the win at Kent State, he had four solo tackles. In the win over Central Michigan, George had nine tackles. Against Northern Illinois, he had eight tackles. At Eastern Michigan, George had seven tackles. After nine games, George has 55 tackles, two break-ups, and 1.0 TFL. At corner, senior Kyron Brown (Boynton Beach, Fla.) returns to his starting role. In the win over Morgan State, Brown had two solo tackles, a TFL for a loss of seven yards, and a break-up. In the stunning win at Northwestern, he had seven tackles. At Iowa State, he had six tackles. Against Miami, Brown had three tackles and a break-up. At Buffalo, he had three solo tackles, two break-ups, and an interception, the sixth of his career and first this fall. In the win at Kent State, Brown had four solo tackles. In the win over Central Michigan, he had a solo tackle and a break-up. Against Northern Illinois, Brown had three tackles. At Eastern Michigan, he had four solo stops. After nine games, Brown has 33 tackles, five break-ups, and an interception. Senior CB Darian Dailey (Bradenton, Fla.) played in all 14 games in He started in the win over Morgan State. In the stunning win at Northwestern, Dailey had two tackles. At Iowa State, he had two solo stops. Against Miami, Dailey had four tackles, including three solo stops. At Buffalo, he had two solo tackles. In the win at Kent State, Dailey had three tackles and a break-up. In the win over Central Michigan, he had five tackles. Against Northern Illinois, Dailey had two tackles. In the stunning win at Northwestern, redshirt junior Denzel Butler (Fort Lauderdale, Fla.) had five tackles. Against Miami, he had three solo tackles. At Buffalo, Butler made two solo stops. In the win at Kent State, he made his first appearance in the starting line-up this fall, his third start of his collegiate career. He finished with three tackles. In the win over Central Michigan, Butler had five tackles and two break-ups. Against Northern Illinois, had four solo stops and a break-up. At Eastern Michigan, Butler had five tackles and a break-up. Sophomore DB Zaire Jacobs (Miami Gardens, Fla.) made his first appearance in the starting line-up at Buffalo. He recorded a career-high seven tackles. 12

13 AKRON IN THE MAC STATS [as of Nov. 11] SPECIAL TEAMS SENIORS LEAD KICKING UNIT Senior Nick Gasser (Liberty Township, Ohio) kicked off 60 times for 3,483 yards (58.0 avg.) in He made 13-of-14 PAT and 3-of-6 field goals for 22 points. In 14 games last fall, Gasser punted 85 times for 3,588 yards (42.2 avg.). INDIVIDUALS Total Offense 4. Kato Nelson Passing Average 6. Kato Nelson Scoring 6. Nick Gasser Scoring (Kicks) 4. Nick Gasser Punt Return Average 2. Jeremiah Knight Punting 9. Nick Gasser Field Goals 1. Nick Gasser Field Goal Percentage 3. Nick Gasser (13-17) PAT Kicking 9. Nick Gasser (18-19) Tackles 2. John Lako Ulysees Gilbert Alvin Davis Brian Bell Jamal Davis Jordan George Sacks 11. Jamal Davis Tackles for Loss 10. Jamal Davis Ulysees Gilbert Passes Defended 9. Brian Bell Jamal Davis Kyron Brown Interceptions 1. Alvin Davis Fumbles Recovered 2. Davon te Jest Ulysees Gilbert In the win over Morgan State, Gasser had a busy day. He converted two field goals, one from 24 yards and the second from 30 yards out, as well as four extra points. He scored 10 points on the day. He also had a 47-yard punt en route to MAC Specialist of the Week honors. In the stunning win at Northwestern, Gasser put Akron on the scoreboard with a 37-yard field goal in the second quarter. He added a 24-yard field goal in the third quarter. Gasser tacked on three extra points. He also punted five times for 193 yards (38.6 average). At Iowa State, Gasser nailed a 45-yard field goal in the second quarter to tie the game at The 45-yarder tied his career long. In the third quarter, Gasser re-set his career high with a 49-yard field goal to pull UA within four, Gasser punted six times for 226 yards (37.7 average). He also connected on the PAT after UA s touchdown, finishing with seven points on the day, en route to MAC Specialist of the Week honors for the second time this season. Against Miami, Gasser punted six times for 244 yards (40.7 average). He had a 40-yard field goal and two PAT. At Buffalo, Gasser scored Akron s only points, connecting on two field goals in the first half, the first a 48-yarder and the second a 40-yarder. He also punted nine times for 330 yards (36.7 average). In the win at Kent State, Gasser converted a 25-yard field goal, his sixth consecutive made field goal, as well as three extra points. In overtime, Gasser made the extra point on UA s 8-yard touchdown, which was the game-winning point. Gasser also punted eight times for 306 yards (38.2 average). In the win over Central Michigan, he made a 43-yard field goal and two extra points. Gasser also punted eight times for 333 yards (41.6 average). Against Northern Illinois, Gasser attempted a 49-yard field goal in the first quarter. It would have tied his career-high but it was wide right. He finished with two field goals (27, 25 yards) and two extra points. His third PAT was blocked, ending his consecutive made streak at 30. At Eastern Michigan, Gasser punted eight times for 331 yards (41.4 average). He also had an extra point. After nine games, Gasser is the Zips scoring leader, connecting on 13-of-17 field goals and 18-of-19 PAT for 57 points. Gasser has punted 56 times for 2,209 yards (39.4 average); 15 punts landed inside the 20, while seven were longer than 50 yards. In the season opener at Nebraska, sophomore PK Jerry Fitschen (Orange, Calif.) kicked off for the second of his young career, and the ball went a career-long 65 yards for a touchback. The game was then delayed and eventually canceled due to lightning and thunderstorms. In the win over Morgan State, Fitschen kicked off eight times for 483 yards, averaging 60.4 yards. He also tacked on his first extra point on Akron s final touchdown of the game. In the stunning win at Northwestern, Fitschen kicked off eight times for 486 yards (60.8 average). At Iowa State, he kicked off four times for 247 yards (61.8 average). Against Miami, Fitschen kicked off four times for 258 yards (64.5 average) with two touchbacks. At Buffalo, he kicked off twice; both kicks went 95 yards. In the win at Kent State, Fitschen kicked off four times for 260 yards (65.0 average). All four were touchbacks. In the win over Central Michigan, Fitschen kicked off four times for 260 yards (65.0 average) with three touchbacks. Against Northern Illinois, he kicked off six times for 382 yards (63.7 average) with five touchbacks. At Eastern Michigan, Fitschen kicked off twice for 104 yards (52.0 average). After nine games, Fitschen has kicked off 42 times for 2,560 yards (61.0 average) with 22 touchbacks. For the fourth consecutive season, senior Kyle Foster (Parkersburg, W.Va.) returns to handle the holding. He has been named a semifinalist for the Peter Mortell Holder of the Year Watch List for the second time. The Zips must replace four-year long snapper Michael Buddenberg, who holds the record for most games played (51) in program history. Redshirt freshman Cameron Lyons (Morgantown, W.Va.) is the heir apparent. 13

14 PLAYERS OF THE GAME OFFENSE Morgan State at Northwestern at Iowa State Miami (Ohio) at Buffalo at Kent State Central Michigan NIU at EMU BGSU at Ohio DEFENSE Morgan State at Northwestern at Iowa State Miami (Ohio) at Buffalo at Kent State Central Michigan NIU at EMU BGSU at Ohio SPECIALISTS at Nebraska Morgan State at Northwestern at Iowa State Miami (Ohio) at Buffalo at Kent State Central Michigan NIU at EMU BGSU at Ohio PLAYER ON THE RISE Morgan State at Northwestern at Iowa State Miami (Ohio) at Buffalo at Kent State Central Michigan NIU at EMU BGSU at Ohio RB Van Edwards, Jr. QB Kato Nelson WR Andre Williams WR Andre Williams WR Andre Williams QB Kato Nelson RB Van Edwards, Jr. QB Kato Nelson RB Van Edwards, Jr. CB Alvin Davis, Jr. CB Alvin Davis, Jr. DE Jamal Davis II LB Ulysees Gilbert III CB Kyron Brown DE Jamal Davis II LB John Lako LB Brian Bell LB Ulysees Gilbert III PK Jerry Fitschen PK/P Nick Gasser Bubba Arslanian PK/P Nick Gasser PK/P Nick Gasser KOR Van Edwards PK Jerry Fitschen PR/KR Jeremiah Knight PK Jerry Fitschen PR/KR Jeremiah Knight WR Jonah Morris TE Maverick Wolfley WR Nate Stewart RB Keyondre White WR Jeremiah Knight RB Keyondre White DL Davon te Jest QB Alex Ramart QB Alex Ramart SPEEDY RETURNERS Sophomore WR Andre Williams is expected to return punts this fall, while senior RB Van Edwards, Jr. will handle kickoff returns. Last fall, Edwards had 19 kickoff returns for 375 yards, averaging 19.7 yards per return. At Buffalo, Edwards had two kickoff returns for 27 yards, including a 14-yard return. At Iowa State, sophomore WR Nate Stewart had a 26-yard kickoff return, the first return of his collegiate career. At Buffalo, he had a 17-yard return. At Buffalo, freshman WR Jeremiah Knight (Jefferson, Ohio) returned the first punts of his collegiate career. He had two returns for 14 yards. In the win over Central Michigan, Knight had a career-day on returns. He returned five punts for 31 yards, including a 16-yard return, the longest by any Zips this season. Knight also returned two kickoffs for 45 yards, including a 29-yard return, the first of his young career. Against Northern Illinois, Knight had two kickoff returns for 39 yards, including a 22-yard return. At Eastern Michigan, Knight scored his first collegiate touchdown in the second quarter with a 70-yard punt return. The last time UA returned a punt for a TD was in 2016 as JoJo Natson returned a punt 79 yards at Buffalo ( ). Knight also had two kickoff returns for 37 yards against the Eagles. This fall, Knight is Akron s top punt returner with eight returns for 115 yards and a touchdown. His 70- yard kickoff return is the longest by a Zip this fall. He is also is the top kickoff returner with 131 yards on six returns. In the win at Kent State, freshman TE Maverick Wolfley had a 13-yard kickoff return, his first. ON THE SIDELINES THERE IS NO PLACE LIKE HOME Akron is its 10th season in 2018 on campus at InfoCision Stadium Summa Field. The Zips have a record at the venue, including 2-2 in Attendance from each of the six Zips home games in 2017 ranks among the Top 15 best attended games since the stadium opened in 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 COMMUNITY While 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. OUT FOR THE SEASON Several Zips have suffered season-ending injuries: sophomore OL Brandon Council (Tar Heel, N.C.), redshirt senior DB Shawn Featherstone (Pittsburgh, Pa.), redshirt junior DL Andy Jean-Baptiste (Miami, Fla.), redshirt senior LB DeMarcus Lloyd (Vienna, Ga.), and redshirt junior TE Darryl Long (Columbus, Ohio). 14

15 GILBERT NAMED RECIPIENT OF DENNISON SCHOLARSHIP Senior LB Ulysees Gilbert III was named the inaugural recipient of the Jim and Sue Dennison Scholarship prior to the Homecoming game on Oct. 6. Zips LIVE, presented by Lee Hyder and Associates, is Akron s radio show airing live from the Spaghetti Warehouse (510 South Main Street) with head coach Terry Bowden and host Bill Morgan. The weekly hour-long radio show covering Zips Athletics airs locally on Akron-IMG Sports Network flagship Fox Sports Radio 1350 AM (WARF). Podcasts are available on GoZips.com and iheart Radio. Zips LIVE will be re-played weekly two hours prior to kickoff of that week s football game. The scholarship will be awarded annually to a student-athlete leader on the Zips football team who displays Positive Mental Attitude, a trademark Dennison toughness. It will go to a student-athlete who believes in team above self and presents himself as an example for teammates to follow. Jim Dennison [ ] is the winningest coach in Akron football program history with an records over 13 seasons. Fans may contribute to the Jim and Sue Dennison Scholarship by texting Dennison to GROSSMAN NABS PURSE SNATCHER IN VEGAS Redshirt 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: footballs-grossman-runs-down-purse-snatcher.aspx DRESSED FOR SUCCESS The members of the University of Akron football team are looking rather dapper this season, thanks to an alumnus and their friends at JCPenney. Zips Football with Terry Bowden is Akron s weekly television show, airing Tuesday nights at 7 PM on SportsTime Ohio with head coach Terry Bowden and host Joe Dunn. Replays are available on DRESS LIKE A ZIP Akron Football uniform combinations this fall: Helmet Jersey Pants NC, at Nebraska Blue White White W, vs. Morgan State White Black White W, at Northwestern White White Gold L, at Iowa State White White White L, at Buffalo L, vs. Northern Illinois L, vs. Miami Gold Blue Gold W, at Kent State Blue Blue Blue W, vs. Central Mich. White Blue White L, at Eastern Mich. Blue White Ble Record by Colors Helmet Jersey Pants 1-0 White Black White 1-0 White White Gold 0-3 White White White 1-0 White Blue White 0-1 Gold Blue Gold 1-0 Blue Blue Blue 0-1 Blue White Blue 4-5 For all road trips this fall, the Zips will don new travel attire, featuring navy blue blazers, white button-down shirts, khaki pants, and blue-and-gold striped ties. Thanks to the generosity of one of our most successful entrepreneurial football alums, former QB Matt Kaulig ( ), owner of LeafFilter and Kaulig Racing, we were able to purchase travel suits for our entire football team, head coach Terry Bowden said. We call this program Dressed for Success and one of our graduate assistants Sean Levy has been in charge of putting it together. Not only does it allow our players to represent the University of Akron in a very classy way on road trips, but I am amazed at how proud our players feel when they all dress so nicely for our trips. One of the rewards our players will receive is when they graduate, they will get to take their suit with them and hopefully wear on their first job interview. MAC PREDICTIONS For 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 Eastern 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 PRESEASON HONORS Six Zips were named to Athlon Sports 2018 preseason All-Mid-American Conference teams. Earning preseason first-team All-MAC were seniors DE Jamal Davis II and LB Ulysees Gilbert III. Secondteam honorees were senior CB Kyron Brown, junior CB Alvin Davis, Jr., and senior P Nick Gasser. Named to the preseason third-team was senior OL Kyle Ritz. 15

16 ZIPS IN THE NFL 2018 WATCH LISTS Senior 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 was 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. Senior CB Kyron Brown has been named to the 2018 Paycom Jim Thorpe Award Preseason Watch List. LOS ANGELES CHARGERS #57 LB Jatavis Brown W, at Seattle Seahhawks Next: Nov. 11 at Oakland Raiders 2018 Season Stats: GP-GS Tot S A Sacks INT PBU FF FR DALLAS COWBOYS #53 LB Justin March-Lillard vs. Tennessee Titans (Nov. 5) Next: Nov. 11 at Phila. Eagles 2018 Season Stats: GP-GS Tot S A Sacks INT PBU FF FR For the third consecutive year, senior P/H Kyle Foster was named a preseason candidate for the 2018 Peter Mortell Holder of the Year Award. CRYSTAL CLINIC WAGON WHEEL CHALLENGE Akron visited Kent State for 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. Akron has won the last four Wagon Wheel football games. Since the 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: SEASON REVIEW Under 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). LOS ANGELES RAMS #19 WR JoJo Natson L, at New Orleans Saints Next: Nov. 11 vs. Seattle Seahawks 2018 Season Stats: GP-GS Rec. Yards TD Long KOR No. Yards TD Long PR No. Yards TD Long AMATO RETIRES IN OFF-SEASON On 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. JOLLY ROGER At the 2018 Mid-American Conference Football Media Day on July 24, Commissioner Jon Steinbrecher announced that every time this season a MAC team beats a Power 5 team, the school will fly a specially made pirate flag on campus. Akron earned the right to fly its flag following the stunning victory at Northwestern on Sept. 15. NEW COACHES ON THE SIDELINES Prior 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. 16

17 IN-SEASON BIRTHDAYS AUGUST 1 Coach Otis Mounds WR M.J. McGriff, Soph LB Ulysees Gilbert III, Sr Coach Joe Tresey CB Hugh Cade, R-Jr LB DeMarkus Glover, Soph LB Youssef Barakat, Jr WR Jacquavis Dixon, Jr DB Denzel Butler, R-Jr SEPTEMBER 4 Coach Mike Woodford P Jonah Wieland, R-Fr DL Logan Hawkins, Fr TE Darryl Long, R-Jr PK Tom O Leary, R-Sr WR Malik Wooldridge, R-Fr QB Kato Nelson, Soph OL Eric Bentley, Fr OCTOBER 1 H/P Kyle Foster, Sr OL Vincent Fonte, Fr DL Brennan Williams, Sr WR Gavin Blunt, Fr OL Austin Sample, Soph OL Shawn Muldowney, R-Fr OL Kyle Ritz, Sr OL Rueben Durkee, R-Fr Coach Brett Ekkens DB Rich Hall, Fr RB Van Edwards, Jr., Sr OL Bryce Petersen, Soph DB Jeffrey Lubin, R-Fr NOVEMBER 1 TE Nick Johns, R-Jr LS Peyton Coffman, Soph RB Chuck Turfe, Jr TE Newman Williams, Sr OL Devin Jordan, Fr TE Mykel Traylor Bennett, R-Sr Coach Trent Boykin RB Deltron Sands, R-Jr DB Jordyn Riley, R-Fr LB Brandon Bischof, Fr QB Robbie Kelley, R-Sr DECEMBER 2 OL Landon Forman, Jr PK James Fonseca, R-Sr DL Brian Reinke, Sr DL Davon te Jest, Jr Coach Todd Stroud WR Kwadarrius Smith, R-Sr S Jamal Baggett, Sr DB Reggie Corner, Jr., Fr DL Brock Boxen, Sr LB Josh Ward, Jr Coach Jeff Bowden TE Maverick Wolfley, R-Fr 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. ZIPS IN THE NFL Three former Zips are currently listed on NFL rosters LB Jatavis Brown (Los Angeles Chargers), LB Justin March-Lillard (Dallas Cowboys), and WR JoJo Natson (Los Angeles Rams). 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 Brimage. 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 ). BOWDEN AMONG NATION S VOTERS For the sixth consecutive season Akron head coach Terry Bowden was a voting member for the weekly Amway Coaches Poll. 17 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 Hall of Fame coach John Heisman coached football from for Buchtel College (Akron s original name). The Cleveland native went on to take Georgia Tech to the national championship in The Heisman Trophy, given to the nation s most outstanding college player, is named in his honor.

18 TERRY BOWDEN Head Coach Co-Offensive Coordinator Seventh Season at Akron 25th Season Overall West Virginia 78 The Dean of all Mid-American Conference coaches with 171 career wins, Akron s Terry Bowden is in 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 Owning a 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 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 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 appearance since 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 win over Utah State in the Famous Idaho Potato Bowl on Dec. 22. UA won the 500th game in program history with a 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 previous three seasons combined. THE TERRY BOWDEN FILE COLLEGIATE HEAD COACHING RECORD Year School Record Notable 1983 Salem Salem 8-3.WVIAC Champions 1983 Salem 8-3.WVIAC Champions Salem Totals (three seasons) Samford Samford 5-6.Transition to I-AA 1989 Samford Samford Samford 12-2.Division I-AA Playoffs-Semifinals 1992 Samford 9-3.Division I-AA Playoffs-First Rd. Samford Totals (six seasons) Auburn 11-0.National Champions (NCF) 1994 Auburn No. 9 AP Final Ranking 1995 Auburn 8-4.Outback Bowl Appearance 1996 Auburn 8-4.Independence Bowl Win 1997 Auburn 10-3.Peach Bowl Win 1998 Auburn 1-5 Auburn Totals (six seasons) North Alabama 11-2.Division II Playoffs-Quarterfinals 2010 North Alabama 9-4.Division II Playoffs-Second Rd North Alabama 9-3.Division II Playoffs-Second Rd. UNA Totals (three seasons) Akron in MAC play 2013 Akron in MAC play 2014 Akron in MAC play 2015 Akron in MAC play Potato Bowl Win 2016 Akron in MAC play 2017 Akron in MAC play Boca Raton Bowl 2018 Akron in MAC play Akron Totals (seventh season) MAC (.413) Career Totals (25th season) (.616) COACHING HONORS 1993 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 CAREER 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 college football for 10 years, was the head coach at Auburn from 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. 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 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. As a student-athlete at West Virginia, Bowden lettered two years as a running back ( ), 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 Oxford 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. 18

19 WINNINGEST FAMILY IN D-I COLLEGE FOOTBALL A DECADE NOT LIKELY TO BE DUPLICATED Feats that may never be repeated... WINNINGEST FAMILY IN D-I COLLEGE FOOTBALL BOBBY BOWDEN, father...career (44 seasons) (.743) 31 bowls, 2 national championships TOMMY BOWDEN, brother...career (12 seasons) (.647) 9 bowls TERRY BOWDEN, Akron*...Career (25 seasons) (.616) 5 bowls... Bowden Family Total (.691) 45 bowls, 2 national championships Brothers Mack Brown, Texas...Career (30 seasons) (.916) 21 bowls, 1 national championship Watson Brown, Tenn. Tech...Career (32 seasons) (.391) 1 bowl... Brown Family Total (.533) 22 bowls, 1 national championship Brothers Vince Dooley, Georgia...Career (25 seasons) (.715) 20 bowls, 1 national championship Bill Dooley, Wake Forest...Career (26 seasons) (.625) 10 bowls... Dooley Family Total (.638) 30 bowls, 1 national championship Father / Son Lou Holtz, South Carolina...Career (33 seasons) (.651) 22 bowls, 1 national championship Skip Holtz, Louisiana Tech*...Career (17 seasons) (.563) 9 bowls... Holtz Family Total (.619) 31 bowls, 1 national championship Brothers Howard Jones, USC...Career (29 seasons) (.730) 5 bowls, 5 national championships T.A. Dwight (Tad) Jones, Yale...Career (12 seasons) (.727) 1 national championship... Jones Family Total (.729) 5 bowls, 6 national championships Brothers Bob Stoops, Oklahoma...Career (17 seasons) (.798) 18 bowls, 1 national championship Mark Stoops, Kentucky*...Career (4 seasons) (.400) 2 bowls Mike Stoops, Arizona...Career (8 seasons) (.451) 3 bowls...stoops Family Total (.662) 23 bowls, 1 national championship Father / Son Jack Harbaugh, Western Ky...Career (19 seasons) (.543) 1 national championship Jim Harbaugh, Michigan*...Career (9 seasons) (.694) 5 bowls...harbaugh Family Total (.602) 6 bowls, 1 national championship 1993 Bobby [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 Bobby [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 1990s All 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. Father / Son Spike Dykes, Texas Tech...Career (13 seasons) (.550) 7 bowls Sonny Dykes, SMU*...Career (8 seasons) (.477) 2 bowls...dykes Family Total (.526) 9 bowls Brothers Bobby Petrino, Louisville...Career (12 seasons) (.709) 11 bowls Paul Petrino, Idaho*...Career (4 seasons) (.313) 1 bowl...petrino Family Total (.602) 12 bowls *active coach Most recent school is listed only 19

20 COACHING STAFF TODD STROUD Associate Head Coach Defensive Coord. Tackles A.J. MILWEE Offensive Coordinator Quarterbacks JOE TRESEY co-defensive Coordinator Linebackers Florida State 85 North Alabama 09 Ohio State 82 7th Season at Akron 33rd season overall Gameday: Field 7th Season at Akron 10th season overall Gameday: Booth 3rd Season at Akron 34th season overall Gameday: Booth JEFF BOWDEN TRENT BOYKIN BRETT EKKINS Offensive Passing Game Coordinator Wide Receivers Offensive Running Game Coord. Running Backs Offensive Line Asst. Recruiting Coordinator Florida State 83 7th Season at Akron 35th season overall Gameday: Field KORY GRIBBIN Tight Ends H-Backs Asst. Special Teams Coordinator Westminster 14 Youngstown State 95 7th Season at Akron 23rd season overall Gameday: Booth OTIS MOUNDS Defensive Passing Game Coord. Defensive Backs Recruiting Coordinator Auburn 03 Mount Union 12 3rd Season at Akron 3rd season overall Gameday: Field MARCUS WATTLEY Defensive Ends Academic Liaison Akron 12 4th Season at Akron 5th season overall Gameday: Field 5th Season at Akron 14th season overall Gameday: Booth 1st Season at Akron 15th season overall Gameday: Field MIKE WOODFORD ANDREW HAUSER JASEON HERCHEK Special Teams Coordinator Arizona 82 Graduate Assistant Defense Akron 17 Graduate Assistant Offense Akron 17 7th Season at Akron 34th season overall Gameday: Field TY HUNDLEY XAVIER QUIGLEY Graduate Assistant Defense Graduate Assistant Offense Akron 17 Akron 18 20

21 DEPTH CHART OFFENSE (Spread) DEFENSE (4-3) SPECIALISTS 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) 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) 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) 3 DeMarkus Glover (So., 6-1, 220) MIKE Linebacker 10 Brian Bell (Sr., 6-3, 235) 27 Bubba Arslanian (R-Fr., 6-1, 220) WILL Linebacker 40 John Lako (Jr., 6-2, 230)) 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) Kicker 47 Jerry Fitschen (Jr., 6-0, 210) 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 54 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) 7 Van Edwards, Jr. (Sr., 5-9, 200) 82 Jeremiah Knight (Fr., 5-11, 195) Kickoff Returner 7 Van Edwards, Jr. (Sr., 5-9, 200) 15 Nate Stewart (So., 6-2, 215) 82 Jeremiah Knight (Fr., 5-11, 195) Left Guard 72 Hunter Corne (R-Fr., 6-4, Eric Bentley (Fr., 6-2, 290) Rover 7 Jordan George (Sr., 6-0, 205) 31 Jamal Baggett (Sr., 5-11, 195) Center 53 Bryce Petersen (R-So., 6-2, 300) 69 R.J. Kelly (Fr., 6-3, 300) Boundary Cornerback 4 Kyron Brown (Sr., 6-1, 195) 6 Jordyn Riley (R-Fr., 5-10, 190) Right Guard 66 Kyle Ritz (Sr., 6-5, 315) 62 Vincent Fonte (Fr., 6-4, 280) Right Tackle 50 Undrea Bullard (Sr., 6-6, 305) OR 71 Shawn Muldowney (R-Fr., 6-4, 300) 21

22 NUMERICAL ROSTER 1 Alvin Davis, Jr. CB Jr Kato Nelson QB So Mykel Traylor-Bennett WR R-Sr Shawn Featherstone DB R-Sr Kwadarrius Smith WR R-Sr DeMarkus Glover LB So Deltron Sands RB R-Jr Kyron Brown CB Sr Ulysees Gilbert III LB Sr Nick Johns TE R-Jr Jordyn Riley DB R-Fr Van Edwards, Jr. RB Sr Jordan George DB Sr Josh Ward LB Jr T.J. Deshields QB Fr Jamal Davis II DE R-Sr Jonah Morris WR R-So Brian Bell LB Sr Robbie Kelley QB R-Sr Keyondre White RB Fr Davon te Jest DL Jr Alex Ramart QB R-Fr DeAndre Brimage DL So Darryl Long TE R-Jr Abraham Alce RB Fr Denzel Butler DB R-Jr Dustin Burkhart WR So Nate Stewart WR So Jeffrey Lubin DB R-Fr Jaquavis Dixon WR Jr Justin Sampson DE So Daishawn Brimage WR Fr Malik Wooldridge WR R-Fr Andre Williams WR So Drew Hodgson QB R-Fr Sammy Laster LB R-Fr Zaire Jacobs DB So Tyler Gilchrist WR So Reggie Corner, Jr. DB Fr Brandon Bischof LB Fr Devanier Floyd RB Fr Nathan Bischof LB Sr Gavin Blunt WR Fr Darian Dailey CB R-Sr Caleb Green RB R-Sr Maverick Wolfley TE R-Fr Rich Hall DB Fr Bubba Arslanian LB R-Fr Mark Ellis CB R-Sr Jemarulin Suggs RB R-Fr Jalen Hooks CB Fr Chuck Turfe RB Jr Jamal Baggett S Sr James King LB R-Jr DeMarcus Lloyd LB R-Sr Newman Williams TE Sr Tom O Leary PK R-Sr Jerome Cooper RB R-Fr Jonah Wieland P R-Fr Dayvon Robinson DB R-Fr Jason Grossman WR R-Jr John Lako LB Jr Kyle Foster P Sr Youssef Barakat LB Jr Dylan Meeks TE/DL So ROSTER No. Name Pos. Yr. Ht. Wt. Hometown / High School / Previous School 13 Abraham Alce RB Fr Immokalee, Fla. Immokalee 27 Bubba Arslanian LB R-Fr Aurora, Ohio Aurora 31 Jamal Baggett S Sr Oak Park, Ill. Oak Park-River Forest 43 Youssef Barakat LB Jr Akron, Ohio St. Vincent-St. Mary 65 Kyle Bauman LS Fr North Royalton, Ohio North Royalton 10 Brian Bell LB Sr Valdosta, Ga. Lowndes 68 Eric Bentley OL Fr Akron, Ohio St. Vincent-St. Mary 22 Brandon Bischof LB Fr Akron, Ohio St. Vincent-St. Mary 23 Nathan Bischof LB Sr Akron, Ohio St. Vincent-St. Mary 23 Gavin Blunt WR Fr Aurora, Ohio Aurora 50 Brock Boxen DL Sr New Galilee, Pa. Beaver Falls 51 Jake Bracher LB Fr Mason, Ohio William Mason 56 Walter Brady DE R-Sr Florence, Ala. Florence MTSU Missouri 17 Daishawn Brimage WR Fr Akron, Ohio East 12 DeAndre Brimage DL So Akron, Ohio East 4 Kyron Brown CB Sr Boynton Beach, Fla. Boynton Beach 59 Trevor Brown OL Jr Clinton, Md. Wise Jireh Prep 50 Undrea Bullard OL Sr St. Petersburg, Fla. Gibbs 14 Dustin Burkhart WR So Akron, Ohio Coventry 13 Denzel Butler DB R-Jr Fort Lauderdale, Fla. Coral Springs Charter WV Wesleyan 46 Hugh Cade IV CB R-Jr Akron, Ohio Buchtel 61 Peyton Coffman LS So Grand Blanc, Mich. Fenton 37 Jerome Cooper RB R-Fr Detroit, Mich. Stevenson 72 Hunter Corne OL R-Fr Dunnellon, Fla. Dunnellon 21 Reggie Corner, Jr. DB Fr Canton, Ohio McKinley 56 Brandon Council OL So Tar Heel, N.C. West Bladen Jireh Prep 24 Darian Dailey CB R-Sr Sarasota, Fla. Manatee Rutgers 1 Alvin Davis, Jr. CB Jr Fort Lauderdale, Fla. Saint Thomas Aquinas 9 Jamal Davis II DE R-Sr Canton, Ohio McKinley Pittsburgh 8 T.J. Deshields QB Fr Beloit, Ohio West Branch 52 Zach DiLauro LB Fr Akron, Ohio Springfield 16 Jaquavis Dixon WR Jr Oviedo, Fla. Hagerty 64 Rueben Durkee OL R-Fr Akron, Ohio Firestone 7 Van Edwards, Jr. RB Sr Cape Coral, Fla. Island Coast 28 Mark Ellis CB R-Sr Williamstown, N.J. Williamstown West Virginia 63 Nick Fazio OL Sr Streetsboro, Ohio Streetsboro Charleston 2 Shawn Featherstone DB R-Sr Pittsburgh, Pa. Penn Hills 47 Jerry Fitschen PK/P R-So Orange, Calif. Orange Lutheran 22 Devanier Floyd RB Fr Akron, Ohio East 49 James Fonseca PK/P R-Sr Fontanay, Calif. Summit Riverside City College 62 Vincent Fonte, Jr. OL Fr Copley, Ohio Copley 74 Landon Forman OL Jr Kingfisher, Okla. Kingfisher Northeastern Okla. A&M 41 Kyle Foster P Sr Parkersburg, W.Va. Parkersburg 48 Nick Gasser PK/P Sr Liberty Township, Ohio Lakota East 7 Jordan George DB Sr Dayton, Ohio Archbishop Alter 5 Ulysees Gilbert III LB Sr Ocala, Fla. Trinity Catholic 21 Tyler Gilchrist WR So Akron, Ohio Hoban 3 DeMarkus Glover LB So St. Petersburg, Fla. Northside Christian 25 Caleb Green RB R-Sr Powell, Ohio Buckeye Valley CC of San Francisco 39 Jason Grossman WR R-Jr Culver City, Calif. Culver City 26 Rich Hall DB Fr Pompano Beach, Fla. Coconut Creek 90 Matt Hanson DL R-Fr Fort Lauderdale, Fla. Western 67 Logan Hawkins DL Fr Harrison City, Pa. Penn-Trafford 19 Drew Hodgson QB R-Fr Dublin, Ohio Dublin Coffman 29 Jalen Hooks CB Fr Warren, Ohio Harding 20 Zaire Jacobs DB So Miami Gardens, Fla. St. Thomas Aquinas 79 Andy Jean-Baptiste DL R-Jr Miami, Fla. Miami Edison 11 Davon te Jest DL Jr Ocala, Fla. Forest 6 Nick Johns TE R-Jr Leesburg, Va. Gonzaga Northeastern Okla. A&M 83 De von Jones WR R-Jr Akron, Ohio Coventry 75 Devin Jordan OL Fr Fort Lauderdale, Fla. Dillard 45 Brandon Junk TE Jr Clearwater, Fla. Central Catholic

23 No. Name Pos. Yr. Ht. Wt. Hometown / High School / Previous School 76 Rich Kallay OL Jr Largo, Fla. Central Catholic 10 Robbie Kelley QB R-Sr Springfield, Ill. Rochester Quincy 55 R.J. Kelly OL Fr Akron, Ohio Archbishop Hoban 32 James King LB R-Jr Miami, Fla. Booker T. Washington Miami (Fla.) 82 Jeremiah Knight WR Fr Jefferson, Ohio Jefferson Area 40 John Lako LB Jr Monroe, Mich. St. Mary Catholic 19 Sammy Laster LB R-Fr Miami Gardens, Fla. Miami Central 84 Kenyatis Lewis, Jr. WR Fr Miami, Fla. Sunset 34 DeMarcus Lloyd LB R-Sr Vienna, Ga. Dooly County Butler County CC 13 Darryl Long TE R-Jr Columbus, Ohio Westerville South Kentucky 15 Jeffrey Lubin DB R-Fr Hollywood, Fla. South Broward 54 Cameron Lyons LS R-Fr Morgantown, W.Va. Morgantown 80 M.J. McGriff WR So Vero Beach, Fla. Vero Beach 44 Dylan Meeks TE/DL So Orlando, Fla. Dr. Phillips 69 Hunter Meyer OL Fr Hubbard, Ohio Hubbard 81 Brandon Mitchell WR R-Sr Pittsburgh, Pa. Fox Chapel 9 Jonah Morris WR R-So Akron, Ohio Hoban Indiana 71 Shawn Muldowney II OL R-Fr Diamond, Ohio Southeast 57 Jonathan Neeley OL So Youngstown, Ohio Ursuline 1 Kato Nelson QB So Hollywood, Fla. Flanagan 37 Tom O Leary PK R-Sr Tucker, Ga. St. Pius X Catholic 73 Dakota Peters OL Fr New Castle, Pa. Shenango 53 Bryce Petersen OL So McKinleyville, Calif. McKinleyville Riverside College 12 Alex Ramart QB R-Fr Richmond, Texas Foster 60 Dean Ramicone LB Jr Brunswick, Ohio Brunswick 94 Brian Reinke TE Sr Akron, Ohio Copley Senior 85 Trevon Richardson WR R-So Kent, Ohio Roosevelt 6 Jordyn Riley DB R-Fr Citra, Fla. North Marion 66 Kyle Ritz OL Sr Willoughby, Ohio Willoughby South 38 Dayvon Robinson DB R-Fr Paterson, N.J. Kennedy 78 Austin Sample OL So Sylvania, Ohio Northview 16 Justin Sampson DE So Akron, Ohio St. Vincent-St. Mary 4 Deltron Sands RB R-Jr Ft. Lauderdale, Fla. Saint Thomas Aquinas Oregon St. 88 Timothy Scippio WR Fr Fort Lauderdale, Fla. Dillard 3 Kwadarrius Smith WR R-Sr Orlando, Fla. First Academy Missouri 15 Nate Stewart WR So Bethlehem, Pa. Pius X 92 Michael Stuhldreer DL Jr Grosse Pointe, Mich. Grosse Pt. South Dakota College 28 Jemarulin Suggs RB R-Fr Akron, Ohio East 2 Mykel Traylor-Bennett WR R-Sr Columbus, Ohio Reynoldsburg 30 Chuck Turfe RB Jr Canton, Mich. Canton 8 Josh Ward LB Jr Delray Beach, Fla. American Heritage 11 Keyondre White RB Fr Fort Lauderdale, Fla. Dillard 38 Jonah Wieland P R-Fr Hudson, Ohio Hudson 19 Andre Williams WR So Orlando, Fla. Winter Park 97 Brennan Williams DL Sr Akron, Ohio Firestone 35 Newman Williams TE Sr Akron, Ohio St. Vincent-St. Mary 26 Maverick Wolfley TE R-Fr Morgantown, W.Va. Morgantown West Virginia 18 Malik Wooldridge WR R-Fr Akron, Ohio St. Vincent-St. Mary COACHING STAFF Terry Bowden (West Virginia 78), Head Coach co-offensive Coordinator Todd Stroud, Associate Head Coach Defensive Coordinator Defensive Tackles A.J. Milwee, Offensive Coordinator Quarterbacks Joe Tresey, co-defensive Coordinator Linebackers Jeff Bowden, Offensive Passing Game Coordinator Wide Receivers Trent Boykin, Offensive Running Game Coordinator Running Backs Brett Ekkens, Offensive Line Assistant Recruiting Coordinator Kory Gribbin, Tight Ends H-Backs Assistant Recruiting Coordinator Otis Mounds, Defensive Passing Game Coordinator Defensive Backs Recruiting Coordinator Marcus Wattley, Defensive Ends Academic Liaison Mike Woodford, Special Teams Coordinator Andrew Hauser (Defense), Jason Herchek (Offense), Ty Hundley (Defense), Xavier Quigley (Offense), Graduate Assistants 23 NUMERICAL ROSTER 45 Brandon Junk TE So Hugh Cade IV CB R-Jr Jerry Fitschen PK/P R-So Nick Gasser PK/P Sr James Fonseca PK/P R-Sr Brock Boxen DL Sr Undrea Bullard OL Sr Jake Bracher LB Fr Zach DiLauro LB Fr Bryce Petersen OL So Cameron Lyons LS R-Fr R.J. Kelly OL Fr Brandon Council OL So Walter Brady DE R-Sr Jonathan Neeley OL So Trevor Brown OL Jr Dean Ramicone LB Jr Peyton Coffman LS So Vincent Fonte, Jr. OL Fr Nick Fazio OL Sr Rueben Durkee OL R-Fr Kyle Bauman LS Fr Kyle Ritz OL Sr Logan Hawkins DL Fr Eric Bentley OL Fr Hunter Meyer OL Fr Shawn Muldowney II OL R-Fr Hunter Corne OL R-Fr Dakota Peters OL Fr Landon Forman OL Jr Devin Jordan OL Fr Rich Kallay OL Jr Austin Sample OL So Andy Jean-Baptiste DL R-Jr M.J. McGriff WR So Brandon Mitchell WR R-Sr Jeremiah Knight WR Fr De von Jones WR R-Jr Kenyatis Lewis, Jr. WR Fr Trevon Richardson WR R-So Timothy Scippio WR Fr Matt Hanson DL R-Fr Michael Stuhldreer DL Jr Brian Reinke TE Sr Brennan Williams DL Sr PRONUNCIATION GUIDE Abraham Alce Jake Bracher Devanier Floyd Vincent Fonte, Jr. De von Jones Rich Kallay John Lako Alex Ramart Brian Reinke Timothy Scippio Jemarulin Suggs Mykel Traylor-Bennett Chuck Turfe Coach Joe Tresey AL-see BRASH-er DeVAN-near Fon-TAY Da-Vaughn Kay-Lay LAKE-oh ruh-mart RINE-key SIP-ee-oh juh-marlin Michael TUR-fee TRAY-see

24 CAREER HIGHS OFFENSE #17 WR DAISHAWN BRIMAGE Receptions... 1 at Buffalo, Yards... 1 at Buffalo, Long... 1 at Buffalo, TD... Tackles... 1 at Iowa State, Solo... Asst... 1 at Iowa State, #6 TE NICK JOHNS Receptions... Yards... Long... TD... Completions... 1 at #6 Penn State, Attempts... 2 at #6 Penn State, Passing Yards... 4 at #6 Penn State, TD... Long Pass... 4 at #6 Penn State, TD... #1 QB KATO NELSON Completions vs. Ohio, Attempts (twice), last vs. Ohio, Passing Yards vs. Ohio, TD... 4 vs. Ohio, Long Pass vs. Ohio, Rushes (twice), last vs. Kent State, Yards at Kent State, Long at Kent State, TD...1 (twice), last at Kent State, #14 WR DUSTIN BURKHART Receptions... 1 (twice), last at Buffalo, Yards vs. UAPB, Long vs. UAPB, TD... Tackles... 2 vs. Miami, Solo... 2 vs. Miami, Asst.... #37 RB JEROME COOPER Rushes... 1 vs. Morgan State, Yards vs. Morgan State, Long vs. Morgan State, TD... #7 RB VAN EDWARDS Rushes (twice), last vs. Central Michigan, Yards (twice), last vs. Central Michigan, Long at Ball State, TD... 2 vs. Morgan State, Receptions...2 (4X), last vs. Miami, Yards at Kent State, Long at Kent State, TD...1 at Kent State, KOR...5 vs. Ohio, KOR Yards at Kent State, KOR Long at Kent State, #22 RB DEVANIER FLOYD Rushes... 2 vs. Morgan State, Yards... 4 vs. Morgan State, Long... 4 vs. Morgan State, TD... #21 WR TYLER GILCHRIST Receptions... Yards... Long... TD... #25 RB CALEB GREEN Rushes... 1 vs. Morgan State, Yards... 1 vs. Morgan State, Long... 1 vs. Morgan State, TD... #83 WR DEVON JONES Receptions... Yards... Long... TD... Tackles... 2 at Eastern Michigan, Solo... 1 (twice), last at Eastern Michigan, Asst... 1 (3X), last at Eastern Michigan, FF... 1 vs. Miami, #45 TE BRANDON JUNK Receptions... 2 vs. Morgan State, Yards vs. UAPB, Long vs. UAPB, TD... #10 QB ROBBIE KELLEY Completions... 5 (twice), last vs. Toledo, Attempts... 9 vs. Toledo, Passing Yards at Toledo, TD... 1 (twice), last vs. Toledo, Long Pass at Toledo, Rushes... 1 at Florida Atlantic, Yards... 0 at Florida Atlantic, Long... 0 at Florida Atlantic, TD... #82 WR JEREMIAH KNIGHT Receptions... Yards... Long... TD... PR... 5 vs. Central Michigan, PR Yards at Eastern Michigan, PR Long at Eastern Michigan, PR TD...1 at Eastern Michigan, KOR X), last at Eastern Michigan, KOR Yards at Eastern Michigan, KOR Long vs. Central Michigan, Tackles... 2 at Eastern Michigan, Solo... 1 (3X), last vs. Northern Illinois, Asst...2 at Eastern Michigan, #9 WR JONAH MORRIS Receptions... 4 vs. Morgan State, Yards vs. Morgan State, Long...43 at Northwestern, TD... 1 vs. Morgan State, Rushes... 1 at Buffalo, Yards... 1 at Buffalo, Long... 1 at Buffalo, #12 QB ALEX RAMART Completions... 4 at Eastern Michigan, Attempts...15 at Eastern Michigan, Passing Yards at Eastern Michigan, TD...1 vs. Northern Illinois, Long Pass...19 at Eastern Michigan, Rushes...4 at Eastern Michigan, Yards... 5 vs. Miami, Long... 6 at Eastern Michigan, TD... #94 TE BRIAN REINKE Receptions... 1 (twice), last vs. Central Michigan, Yards...21 vs. Central Michigan, Long...21 vs. Central Michigan, TD... Tackles... 5 (3X), last at Miami, Solo... 3 (twice), last at Miami, Asst... 4 vs. Ball State, Sacks vs. Kent State, TFL vs. Kent State, PBU... 1 at Bowling Green, QBH... 1 (twice), last vs. Toledo, #4 RB DELTRON SANDS Rushes... 8 at Buffalo, Yards vs. Buffalo, Long (twice), last vs. Buffalo, TD...1 (twice), last vs. Ball State, Receptions... 2 vs. Buffalo, Yards... 2 (twice), last vs. Morgan State, Long... 2 vs. Morgan State, TD... KOR... 3 at Bowling Green, KOR Yards... 79, at Bowling Green, KOR Long at Bowling Green, #3 WR KWADARRIUS SMITH Receptions... 6 (twice), last at Northwestern, Yards vs. Ohio, Long vs. Ohio, TD... 2 (twice), last vs. Northern Illinois, Rushes... 3 vs. Central Michigan, Yards vs. Central Michigan, Long vs. Central Michigan, TD... KOR... 2 at Western Michigan, KOR Yards at Western Michigan, KOR Long at Western Michigan,

25 CAREER HIGHS #15 WR NATE STEWART Receptions... 4 (twice) last vs. Miami, Yards vs. Central Michigan, Long vs. Iowa State, TD... 1 vs. Miami, KOR...1 (twice), last at Buffalo, KOR Yards at Iowa State, KOR Long at Iowa State, #28 RB JEMARULIN SUGGS Rushes... 2 (twice), last at Eastern Michigan, Yards... 5 )twice), last at Eastern Michigan, Long... 6 at Eastern Michigan, TD... Receptions... 1 vs. Miami, Yards... 0 vs. Miami, Long... TD... Tackles... 1 vs. Miami, Solo... 1 vs. Miami, Asst.... #2 WR MYKEL TRAYLOR-BENNETT Receptions... 4 vs. Howard, Yards vs. Howard, Long at Pittsburgh, TD... 2 vs. Howard, Rushes...3 (twice), last at Buffalo, Yards...17 at Kent State, Long...19 at Ohio, TD...2 at Kent State, KOR... 2 (4X), last vs. Ohio, KOR Yards...42 at Michigan, KOR Long at Northern Illinois, #30 RB CHUCK TURFE Rushes... 5 at Florida Atlantic, Yards at Florida Atlantic, Long... 8 vs. Ball State, TD... Tackles... 1 (3), last vs. Toledo, Solo... 1 vs. Toledo, Asst... 1 (twic), last vs. Ohio, #11 RB KEYONDRE WHITE #19 WR ANDRE WILLIAMS Receptions... 8 vs. Northern Illinois, Yards vs. Northern Illinois, Long at Northwestern, TD...1 (5X), last vs. Northern Illinois, Rushes... 1 (twice), last at Iowa State, Yards... 7 at #6 Penn State, Long... 7 at #6 Penn State, TD... PR... 1 (3X), last vs. Central Michigan, PR Yards vs. Central Michigan, PR Long vs. Central Michigan, Tackles... 1 vs. Iowa State, Solo... 1 vs. Iowa State, Asst... #35 TE NEWMAN WILLIAMS Receptions... 2 (3X), last at Ball State, Yards vs. Savannah State, Long vs. Savannah State, TD... 1 (twice), last vs. Central Michigan, TE MAVERICK WOLFLEY Receptions...1 (3X), last at Buffalo, Yards...24 at Northwestern, Long...24 at Northwestern, TD... 1 at Northwestern, KOR...1 (twice), last at Kent State, KOR Yards at Kent State, KOR Long at Kent State, Tackles... 1 vs. Miami, Solo... 1 vs. Miami, Asst.... DEFENSE #27 LB/FB BUBBA ARSLANIAN Tackles... 3 at Buffalo, Solo... 3 at Buffalo, Asst... 1 at Iowa State, TFL (twice), last at Buffalo, #31 S JAMAL BAGGETT Tackles... 4 at Florida Atlantic, Solo... 2 at Florida Atlantic, Asst... 2 (twice), last at Florida Atlantic, Sacks vs. Kent State, TFL vs. Kent State, PBU... 1 vs. Ohio, #10 LB BRIAN BELL Tackles vs. Northern Illinois, Solo... 9 at Northwestern, Asst... 6 vs. Northern Illinois, Sacks vs. Northern Illinois, TFL (twice), last vs. Northern Illinois, FF... 1 at Iowa State, FR... vs. Toledo, QBH... 1 vs. Miami, PBU... 5 at Northwestern, KOR... 1 at Troy, KOR Yards... KOR Long... #22 LB BRANDON BISCHOF Tackles... 4 at Eastern Michigan, Solo... 2 at Eastern Michigan, Asst... 2 at Eastern Michigan, #23 LB NATHAN BISCHOF Tackles... 3 (twice), last vs. Morgan State, Solo... 2 (6X), last vs. Morgan State, Asst... 2 (twice), last vs. UAPB, Sacks vs. Ball State, TFL (twice), last at Western Michigan, FR... 1 vs. Miami, PBU... 1 vs. Ball State, Rushes... 3 (twice), last vs. Miami, Yards vs. Morgan State, Long... 9 vs. Morgan State, TD... Tackles... 1 at Buffalo, Solo... Asst at Buffalo, #50 DT BROCK BOXEN Tackles... 6 (twice), last vs. Central Michigan, Solo... 4 (twice), last at Kent State, Asst... 5 vs. Kent State, Sacks (3X), last at Kent State, TFL at Kent State, FF... 1 vs. Pittsburgh, QBH... 2 at Marshall, PBU... 1 at Northwestern, Blocked FG... 1 vs. VMI, #51 LB JAKE BRACHER Tackles... 1 vs. Morgan State, Solo... 1 vs. Morgan State, Asst... 25

26 CAREER HIGHS #56 DE WALTER BRADY #9 DE JAMAL DAVIS II #90 DL MATT HANSON Tackles... 4 (3X), last vs. Northern Illinois, Solo... 4 at Buffalo, Asst... 2 (twice), last vs. Northern Illinois, Sacks vs. Central Michigan, TFL (twice), last vs. Central Michigan, QBH... 1 vs. Northern Illinois, #12 DL DeANDRE BRIMAGE Tackles... 2 vs. Northern Illinois, Solo...1 (twice), last vs. Northern Illinois, Asst...1 (3X), last vs. Northern Illinois, Sack vs. Miami, #4 CB KYRON BROWN Tackles... 9 vs. Buffalo, Solo... 6 (twice), last at Northwestern, Asst... 5 vs. Buffalo, TFL (3X), last vs. Morgan State, INT...1 (6X), last at Buffalo, INT TD... 1 at Bowling Green, PBU... 4 at Miami, FF... 1 vs. Iowa State, FR... 1 vs. Toledo, #13 DB DENZEL BUTLER Tackles... 7 vs. Buffalo, Solo... 5 vs. Buffalo, Asst... 3 at Troy, INT... 1 vs. Kent State, Sacks at Florida Atlantic, TFL at Florida Atlantic, FR...1 at Troy, PBU... 2 vs. Central Michigan, #46 CB HUGH CADE Tackles... 1 (twie), last at Northwestern, Solo... 1 (twice), last at Northwestern, Asst... FR... 1 at Eastern Michigan, #24 CB DARIAN DAILEY Tackles... 6 vs. Iowa State, Solo... 4 (3X), last vs. Toledo, Asst... 3 (3X), lastvs. Central Michigan, TFL at Western Michigan, INT... 1 (twice), last vs. Ball State, FR... 1 vs. Toledo, PBU... 1 (8X), last at Kent State, #1 CB ALVIN DAVIS Tackles (twice), last vs. Northern Illinois, Solo at Western Michigan, Asst... 9 vs. Northern Illinois, TFL (twice), last at Iowa State, INT... 2 at Northwestern, INT TDs... 2 at Northwestern, INT Long...97 at Northwestern, FF... 1 (3X), last at Eastern Michigan, FR...1 (3X), last at Iowa State, PBU...1 (4X), last vs. Morgan State, QBH... 1 at Florida Atlantic, Tackles vs. Northern Illinois, Solo... 8 vs. Toledo, Asst... 8 vs. Northern Illinois, Sacks vs. Central Michigan, INT... 1 vs. Morgan State, TFL vs. UAPB, FF... 1 (twice), last at Iowa State, QBH... 2 vs. Morgan State, PBU... 2 at Northwestern, #52 LB ZACH DiLAURO Tackles... 1 vs. Morgan State, Solo... 1 vs. Morgan State, Asst... #28 CB MARK ELLIS Tackles... 1 vs. Ball State, Solo... 1 vs. Ball State, Asst... #7 CB JORDAN GEORGE Tackles vs. Buffalo, Solo... 8 (twice), last at Eastern Michigan, Asst... 8 vs. Central Michigan, TFL (9X), last at Eastern Michigan, INT... 1 (6X), last vs. Toledo, FF... 1 at Bowling Green, PBU... 2 at Troy, #3 LB DeMARKUS GLOVER Tackles... 1 vs. Morgan State, Solo... Asst... 1 vs. Morgan State, #5 LB ULYSEES GILBERT III Tackles at Ball State, Solo at Kent State, Asst at Ball State, Sacks vs. Bowling Green, INT...1 (3X), last vs. Toledo, INT TD... 1 vs. UAPB, TFL (5X), last at Kent State, FF... 1 (twice), last vs. Bowling Green, FR... 1 (3X), last vs. Miami, FR TD...1 (3X), last vs. Miami, PBU... 2 (twice), last vs. Toledo, QBH... 2 (twice), last vs. Ball State, PR... 1 at Marshall, PR TD at Marshall, #21 S TYLER GILCHRIST Tackles... 2 vs. Ball State, Solo... 2 vs. Ball State, Asst... #3 LB DEMARKUS GLOVER Tackles... 1 (5X), last at Iowa State, Solo... 1 (4X), last at Iowa State, Asst... 1at Bowling Green, Tackles... 1 vs. Morgan State, Solo... Asst... 1 vs. Morgan State, TFL vs. Morgan State, QBH... 1 vs. Morgan State, #29 S JALEN HOOKS Tackles...1 (twice), last at Iowa State, Solo... 1 at Iowa State, Asst... 1 vs. Morgan State, #20 DB ZAIRE JACOBS Tackles... 7 at Buffalo, Solo... 4 at Buffalo, Asst... 3 at Buffalo, TFL at Buffalo, #11 DL DAVON TE JEST Tackles... 4 vs. Northern Illinois, Solo... 2 at Iowa State, Asst... 3 vs. Northern Illinois, Sacks vs. Central Michigan, TFL (twice), last vs. Central Michigan, FR...1 (twice), last vs. Northern Illinois, QBH... 2 at Northwestern, #32 LB JAMES KING Tackles... 7 at Buffalo, Solo... 5 at Buffalo, Asst... 3 at Northwestern, #40 LB JOHN LAKO Tackles vs. Central Michigan, Solo... 7 (5X), last at Eastern Michigan, Asst vs. #23 Western Michigan, Sacks (3X), last vs. Northern Illinois, TFL (twice), last at Eastern Michigan, INT...1 (twice), last vs. Ball State, INT TD...1 vs. Ball State, TFL vs. Ball State, FF... 1 (twice), last vs. Toledo, FR... 1 vs. Central Michigan, PBU... 1 (3X), last vs. Central Michigan, QBH... 1 (3X), last at Eastern Michigan, #15 LB JEFFREY LUBIN Tackles... 1 vs. Morgan State, Solo... 1 vs. Morgan State, Asst... #44 DL DYLAN MEEKS Tackles... 2 vs. Morgan State, Solo...1 (3X), last vs. Morgan State, Asst...1 (twice), last at Buffalo, TFL vs. Morgan State, QBH... 1 vs. Morgan State, PBU... 1 at Kent State,

27 CAREER HIGHS #60 LB DEAN RAMICONE Tackles... 1 vs. Morgan State, Solo... Asst... 1 vs. Morgan State, #6 DB JORDYN RILEY Tackles... 2 vs. Morgan State, Solo...1 (twice), last vs. Miami, Asst... 1 vs. Morgan State, #16 DE JUSTIN SAMPSON Tackles... 3 (twice), last at Eastern Michigan, Solo... 2 (twice), last at Eastern Michigan, Asst...2 (twice), last at Kent State, Sacks (twice), last vs. Kent State, TFL (3X), last at Eastern Michigan, FF... 1 vs. Kent State, QBH... 1 (twice), last at Iowa State, #92 DL MICHAEL STUHLDREER Tackles... 1 vs. Morgan State, Solo... Asst... 1 vs. Morgan State, TFL vs. Morgan State, #8 LB JOSH WARD Tackles... 6 vs. Northern Illinois, Solo... 2 (5X), last at Eastern Michigan, Asst... 5 vs. Northern Illinois, Sacks (3X), last at Northwestern, TFL at Northwestern, FF...1 (3X), last vs. Miami, PBU... 1 at Bowling Green, QBH... 1 (4X), last vs. Central Michigan, #97 DL BRENNAN WILLIAMS Tackles... 5 (twice), last vs. Northern Illinois, Solo... 4 (twice), last vs. Central Michigan, Asst... 3 vs. Kent State, Sacks (twice), last vs. Northern Illinois, TFL vs. Central Michigan, FF... 1 vs. Central Michigan, FR... 1 vs. Appalachian State, QBH...2 at Kent State, SPECIALISTS #47 P JERRY FITSCHEN Punts...1 vs. VMI, Yards vs. VMI, Game Avg vs. VMI, Long vs. VMI, Inside Kickoffs... 8 (twice), last at Northwestern, Yards at Northwestern, Game Avg (3X), last vs. Central Michigan, PAT Made... 1 vs. Morgan State, PAT Attempted... 1 vs. Morgan State, Consecutive PAT... 1 #49 P JAMES FONSECA Punts...1 (twice), last vs. Morgan State, Yards vs. Morgan State, Game Avg vs. Morgan State, Long vs. Morgan State, Inside vs. Morgan State, #41 H/P KYLE FOSTER Tackles... 1 vs. Toledo, Solo... Asst... 1 vs. Toledo, #48 PK/P NICK GASSER Punts at #6 Penn State, Yards at #6 Penn State, Game Avg vs. Morgan State, Long (twice), last vs. Central Michigan, Inside vs. Kent State, Kickoffs... 9 vs. UAPB, Yards vs. UAPB, Game Avg at Ball State, Field Goals Made...2 (4X), last at Buffalo, FG Attempted... 3 (twice), last at Northwestern, Long at Iowa State, Consecutive FG... 0 PAT Made... 4 (3X), last vs. Morgan State, PAT Attempted... 4 (3X), last vs. Morgan State, Consecutive PAT Tackles... 1 (twice), last vs. UAPB, Solo... 1 (twice), last vs. UAPB, Asst... #37 PK TOM O LEARY Kickoffs at Marshall, Yards at Marshall, Game Avg vs. #23 Western Michigan, Field Goals Made... 2 (twice), last vs. Bowling Green, FG Attempted... 2 (4X), last at Troy, Long vs. Ball State, Consecutive FG... 0 PAT Made...8 at Marshall, PAT Attempted...9 at Marshall, Consecutive PAT #54 LS CAMERON LYONS Tackles... 1 (twice), last vs. Central Michigan, Solo... 1 (twice), last vs. Central Michigan, Asst... 27

28 2018 PLAYER PARTICIPATION 2018 CAREER NO. PLAYER GP-GS GP-GS MSU NU ISU MIAMI BUFF KSU CMU NIU EMU BGSU OHIO USC 27 ARSLANIAN, Bubba # XXX XXX XXX XXX XXX XXX MLB XXX XXX 31 BAGGETT, Jamal XXX XXX XXX XXX XXX XXX XXX XXX XXX 1D BELL, Brian MLB MLB MLB MLB MLB MLB MLB 68 BENTLEY, Eric $ XXX F BISCHOF, Brandon $ XXX XXX XXX XXX XXX XXX XXX XXX XXX 23 BISCHOF, Nathan XXX XXX XXX XXX XXX XXX XXX BOXEN, Brock DT DT DT DT DT DT DT... DT 51 BRACHER, Jake $ XXX BRADY, Walter XXX XXX XXX XXX XXX XXX XXX XXX XXX 17 BRIMAGE, Daishawn $ XXX XXX XXX XXX XXX XXX... 2G BRIMAGE, DeAndre XXX XXX XXX XXX XXX... 4D BROWN, Kyron CB CB CB CB CB CB CB CB CB 59 BROWN, Trevor LT LT LT LT LT LT LT LT LT 5F BULLARD, Undrea XXX RT RT RT RT RT RT ]14 BURKHART, Dustin XXX XXX XXX XXX XXX... XXX BUTLER, Denzel XXX XXX XXX XXX CB XXX XXX CB 46 CADE, Hugh XXX XXX XXX XXX XXX XXX XXX XXX XXX 7G COOPER, Jerome # XXX XXX XXX XXX XXX XXX XXX 6G COUNCIL, Brandon RT RT RT CORNE, Hunter # LG LG LG LG LG LG LG LG LG 24 DAILEY, Darian CB CB CB CB CB CB CB CB CB 1 DAVIS, Alvin FS FS FS FS... FS FS FS FS 9D DAVIS, Jamal DE DE DE DE DE DE DE DE DE 52 DiLAURO, Zach $ XXX DIXON, Jaquavis XXX EDWARDS, Van RB RB RB RB RB RB RB RB RB 28 ELLIS, Mark XXX XXX FAZIO, Nick XXX XXX XXX... XXX XXX 2D FEATHERSTONE, Shawn XXX XXX FITSCHEN, Jerry XXX XXX XXX XXX XXX XXX XXX XXX XXX 22 FLOYD, Devanier $ XXX FONSECA, James XXX FONTE, Vincent $ XXX FOSTER, Kyle XXX XXX XXX XXX XXX XXX XXX XXX XXX 48 GASSER, Nick XXX XXX XXX XXX XXX XXX XXX XXX XXX 7D GEORGE, Jordan S S S S S S S S S 5 GILBERT, Ulysees SLB SLB SLB SLB SLB SLB SLB SLB SLB 21 GILCHRIST, Tyler D GLOVER, DeMarkus XXX XXX XXX XXX XXX XXX XXX 25 GREEN, Caleb XXX HANSON, Matt # XXX XXX XXX HAWKINS, Logan $ XXX XXX HOOKS, Jalen $ XXX XXX XXX XXX XXX XXX XXX XXX XXX 20 JACOBS, Zaire XXX XXX XXX XXX S XXX JEAN-BAPTISTE, Andy XXX XXX F JEST, Davon te XXX XXX XXX XXX XXX XXX XXX DT XXX 6 JOHNS, Nick XXX XXX XXX XXX XXX XXX XXX XXX XXX 83 JONES, De von XXX XXX XXX XXX XXX XXX XXX XXX 45 JUNK, Brandon XXX XXX XXX XXX XXX XXX XXX XXX XXX 76 KALLAY, Rich KELLEY, Robbie * KELLY, R.J. $ XXX KNIGHT, Jeremiah $ XXX XXX XXX XXX XXX XXX XXX 32 KING, James XXX XXX XXX XXX XXX... XXX XXX XXX 40 LAKO, John XXX WLB WLB WLB WLB WLB WLB WLB XXX 9F LASTER, Sammy # XXX XXX LLOYD, DeMarcus WLB D LUBIN, Jeffrey # LYONS, Cameron # XXX XXX XXX XXX XXX XXX XXX XXX XXX 80 McGRIFF, M.J XXX XXX MEEKS, Dylan XXX XXX XXX XXX XXX XXX XXX XXX XXX 9 MORRIS, Jonah WR WR WR WR WR WR WR WR WR 71 MULDOWNEY, Shawn # XXX XXX XXX XXX XXX XXX XXX XXX XXX 57 NEELEY, Jonathan XXX XXX... 1Q NELSON, Kato QB QB QB QB QB QB QB QB O LEARY, Tom PETERSEN, Bryce C C C C C C C C C 60 RAMICONE, Dean XXX RAMART, Alex # XXX XXX... XXX XXX XXX QB 94 REINKE, Brian XXX... XXX XXX XXX XXX XXX XXX XXX 6D RILEY, Jordyn # XXX XXX... XXX RITZ, Kyle RG RG RG RG RG RG RG RG RG 78 SAMPLE, Austin XXX... 6F SAMPSON, Justin XXX XXX XXX XXX XXX XXX XXX XXX XXX 4 SANDS, Deltron XXX XXX XXX... XXX XXX XXX XXX XXX 88 SCIPPIO, Timothy $ XXX XXX SMITH, Kwadarrius XXX XXX WR WR... WR WR WR XXX 15 STEWART, Nate WR WR WR WR WR WR WR WR WR 92 STUHLDREER, Michael XXX SUGGS, Jemarulin # XXX XXX XXX 2 TRAYLOR-BENNETT, M XXX XXX XXX XXX XXX XXX XXX XXX XXX 30 TURFE, Chuck WARD, Josh DE DE DE DE DE DE DE DE DE 11 WHITE, Keyondre $ XXX XXX XXX XXX XXX WILLIAMS, Andre WR WR WR XXX WR WR WR WR WR 97 WILLIAMS, Brennan NT NT NT NT NT NT NT NT NT 35 WILLIAMS, Newman TE TE XXX TE... XXX XXX XXX TE 26 WOLFLEY, Maverick # XXX XXX XXX XXX TE XXX XXX XXX XXX 18 WOOLDRIDGE, Malik # XXX... XXX XXX XXX XXX Played POS Position Started... Did Not Play # Redshirt Freshman $ True Freshman * includes participation from other D-I schools 28

29 2018 STARTING LINE-UPS OFFENSE (SPREAD) Game LT LG C RG RT X-WR TE Y-WR Z-WR QB RB MORGAN ST. T. Brown Corne Petersen Ritz Council Stewart N. Williams A. Williams Morris Nelson Edwards at Northwestern T. Brown Corne Petersen Ritz Council Stewart N. Williams A. Williams Morris Nelson Edwards at Iowa State T. Brown Corne Petersen Ritz Council Stewart Smith (WR) A. Williams Morris Nelson Edwards MIAMI T. Brown Corne Petersen Ritz Bullard Stewart Williams Smith Morris Nelson Edwards at Buffalo T. Brown Corne Petersen Ritz Bullard Stewart Wolfley A. Williams Morris Nelson Edwards at Kent State T. Brown Corne Petersen Ritz Bullard Stewart Smith (WR) A. Williams Morris Nelson Edwards CMU T. Brown Corne Petersen Ritz Bullard Stewart Smith (WR) A. Williams Morris Nelson Edwards NIU T. Brown Corne Petersen Ritz Bullard Stewart Smith (WR) A. Williams Morris Nelson Edwards at EMU T. Brown Corne Petersen Ritz Bullard Stewart Williams A. Williams Morris Ramart Edwards BGSU at Ohio at USC DEFENSE (4-3) Game DE DT NT DE SAM MIKE WILL CB FS ROV CB MORGAN ST. J. Davis Boxen B. Williams Ward Gilbert Bell Lloyd Dailey A. Davis George K. Brown at Northwestern J. Davis Boxen B. Williams Ward Gilbert Bell Lako Dailey A. Davis George K. Brown at Iowa State J. Davis Boxen B. Williams Ward Gilbert Bell Lako Dailey A. Davis George K. Brown MIAMI J. Davis Boxen B. Williams Ward Gilbert Bell Lako Dailey A. Davis George K. Brown at Buffalo J. Davis Boxen B. Williams Ward Gilbert Bell Lako Dailey Jacobs George K. Brown at Kent State J. Davis Boxen B. Williams Ward Gilbert Butler (CB) Lako Dailey A. Davis George K. Brown CMU J. Davis Boxen B. Williams Ward Gilbert Arslanian Lako Dailey A. Davis George K. Brown NIU J. Davis Jest B. Williams Ward Gilbert Bell Lako Dailey A. Davis George K. Brown at EMU J. Davis Boxen B. Williams Ward Gilbert Bell Butler (CB) Dailey A. Davis George K. Brown BGSU at Ohio at USC AKRON STATISTICAL LEADERS Game Rushing (Att.-Yds.TD) Passing (C-A-I-Y-TD) Receiving (Att.-Yds.-TD) Tackles (S-A-T) MORGAN ST. Van Edwards ( ) Kato Nelson ( ) Jonah Morris (4-94-1) Ulysees Gilbert (2-5-7) at Northwestern Van Edwards ( ) Kato Nelson ( ) Kwadarrius Smith (6-90-0) John Lako (7-5-12) at Iowa State Kato Nelson ( ) Kato Nelson ( ) Nate Stewart (4-52-0) Ulysees Gilbert (6-6-12) MIAMI Kato Nelson ( ) Kato Nelson ( ) Andre Williams (7-66-0) Jordan George (6-1-7) at Buffalo Van Edwards (7-55-0) Kato Nelson ( ) Andre Williams (3-47-0) John Lako (7-1-8) at Kent State Kato Nelson ( ) Kato Nelson ( ) Andre Williams (4-72-1) John Lako (8-5-13) CMU Van Edwards ( ) Kato Nelson ( ) Andre Williams (5-50-0) John Lako ( ) NIU Van Edwards ( ) Kato Nelson ( ) Andre Williams ( ) Alvin Davis (6-9-15) at EMU Van Edwards ( ) Alex Ramart ( ) Kwadarrius Smith (2-22-0_ Ulysees Gilbert (8-3-11) BGSU at Ohio at USC 2018 SCHEDULE RESULTS Date Opponent W/L Score Overall MAC Time Attendance Sat., Sept. 1 at Nebraska [FOX] Cancelled Sat., Sept. 8 MORGAN STATE [ESPN+] W :14 18,413 Sat., Sept. 15 at Northwestern [BTN] W :49 40,014 Sat., Sept. 22 at Iowa State [FSN] L :16 54,028 Sat., Oct. 6 *MIAMI (Ohio) [ESPN+] L :22 22,437 Sat., Oct. 13 *at Buffalo [CBS-SN] L :13 19,506 Sat., Oct. 20 *at Kent State [ESPN+] W OT :19 18,774 Sat., Oct. 27 *CENTRAL MICHIGAN [ESPN3] W :18 17,582 Thurs., Nov. 1 *NORTHERN ILLINOIS [CBS-SN] L :31 16,401 Sat., Nov. 10 *at Eastern Michigan [ESPN3] L :57 12,403 Sat., Nov. 17 *BOWLING GREEN [ESPN3] 3:30 PM Fri., Nov. 23 *at Ohio [ESPNU/CBS-SN] Noon Sat., Dec. 1 at South Carolina [SEC Network] Noon Home games in CAPS *Mid-American Conference game 29

30 2018 TEAM STATISTICS Team Statistics AKRON OPP SCORING Points Per Game Points Off Turnovers FIRST DOWNS Rushing Passing Penalty RUSHING YARDAGE Yards gained rushing Yards lost rushing Rushing Attempts Average Per Rush Average Per Game TDs Rushing 5 17 PASSING YARDAGE Comp-Att-Int Average Per Pass Average Per Catch Average Per Game TDs Passing 12 8 TOTAL OFFENSE Total Plays Average Per Play Average Per Game KICK RETURNS: #-Yards PUNT RETURNS: #-Yards INT RETURNS: #-Yards KICK RETURN AVERAGE PUNT RETURN AVERAGE INT RETURN AVERAGE FUMBLES-LOST PENALTIES-Yards Average Per Game PUNTS-Yards Average Per Punt Net punt average KICKOFFS-Yards Average Per Kick Net kick average TIME OF POSSESSION/Game 27:35 32:24 3RD-DOWN Conversions 41/129 49/147 3rd-Down Pct 32% 33% 4TH-DOWN Conversions 3/11 10/21 4th-Down Pct 27% 48% SACKS BY-Yards MISC YARDS 0 0 TOUCHDOWNS SCORED FIELD GOALS-ATTEMPTS ON-SIDE KICKS RED-ZONE SCORES (15-16) 94% (32-39) 82% RED-ZONE TOUCHDOWNS (8-16) 50% (19-39) 49% PAT-ATTEMPTS (19-20) 95% (25-25) 100% ATTENDANCE Games/Avg Per Game 4/ /28945 Neutral Site Games 0/0 Score by Quarters 1st 2nd 3rd 4th OT Total Akron Opponents

31 2018 INDIVIDUAL STATISTICS Rushing gp-gs att gain loss net avg td lg avg/g EDWARDS, Van NELSON, Kato SANDS, Deltron WHITE, Keyondre SMITH, Kwadarrius T R A Y L O R - B E N N E T T, SUGGS, Jemarulin COOPER, Jerome WILLIAMS, Andre FLOYD, Devanier GREEN, Caleb MORRIS, Jonah RAMART, Alex TEAM Total Opponents Passing gp-gs effic comp-att-int pct yds td lg avg/g NELSON, Kato RAMART, Alex Total Opponents Receiving gp-gs no. yds avg td lg avg/g WILLIAMS, Andre STEWART, Nate SMITH, Kwadarrius MORRIS, Jonah EDWARDS, Van T R A Y L O R - B E N N E T T, WOLFLEY, Maverick WILLIAMS, Newman SANDS, Deltron REINKE, Brian JUNK, Brandon COUNCIL, Brandon BURKHART, Dustin WHITE, Keyondre BRIMAGE, Daishawn SUGGS, Jemarulin Total Opponents Punt Returns no. yds avg td lg KNIGHT, Jeremiah WILLIAMS, Andre FEATHERSTONE, Sha Total Opponents Interceptions no. yds avg td lg DAVIS, Alvin BROWN, Kyron DAVIS, Jamal Total Opponents Kick Returns no. yds avg td lg KNIGHT, Jeremiah STEWART, Nate WOLFLEY, Maverick EDWARDS, Van SANDS, Deltron Total Opponents Fumble Returns no. yds avg td lg GILBERT, Ulysees Total Opponents

32 2018 INDIVIDUAL STATISTICS PAT Scoring td fg kick rush rcv pass dxp saf pts GASSER, Nick WILLIAMS, Andre EDWARDS, Van SMITH, Kwadarrius GILBERT, Ulysees DAVIS, Alvin WHITE, Keyondre NELSON, Kato MORRIS, Jonah WILLIAMS, Newman WOLFLEY, Maverick STEWART, Nate KNIGHT, Jeremiah FITSCHEN, Jerry Total Opponents Total Offense g plays rush pass total avg/g NELSON, Kato EDWARDS, Van SANDS, Deltron RAMART, Alex WHITE, Keyondre SMITH, Kwadarrius T R A Y L O R - B E N N E T T, SUGGS, Jemarulin COOPER, Jerome FLOYD, Devanier WILLIAMS, Andre MORRIS, Jonah GREEN, Caleb TEAM Total Opponents Field Goals fg pct lg blk GASSER, Nick FG Sequence Akron Opponents Nebraska - - MORGAN STATE (24),39,(30) - Northwestern (37),(24),48 35,43 Iowa State (45),(49) (27),(29),(33),(37) MIAMI (40) (27),(36) Buffalo (48),(44) 40,(30) Kent State (25) (32) CENTRAL MICHIGAN (43),43 (28),23 NORTHERN ILLINOIS 49,(27),(25) (30),48,(40) Eastern Michigan - 35,(25),(41) Punting no. yds avg lg tb fc i blk GASSER, Nick FONSECA, James Total Opponents Kickoffs no. yds avg tb ob retn net ydln FITSCHEN, Jerry Total Opponents Numbers in (parentheses) indicate field goal was made. 32

33 2018 INDIVIDUAL STATISTICS All Purpose g rush rcv pr kr ir total avg/g EDWARDS, Van WILLIAMS, Andr SMITH, Kwadarr STEWART, Nat NELSON, Kato MORRIS, Jonah KNIGHT, Jeremi DAVIS, Alvin SANDS, Deltron TRAYLOR-BEN WOLFLEY, Mav WHITE, Keyondr REINKE, Brian WILLIAMS, New SUGGS, Jemaru FEATHERSTON COOPER, Jero COUNCIL, Bran JUNK, Brandon BURKHART, Du FLOYD, Devani DAVIS, Jamal BRIMAGE, Dais GREEN, Caleb RAMART, Alex TEAM Total Opponents

34 2018 DEFENSIVE STATISTICS 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 saf 40 LAKO, John GILBERT, Ulysees D DAVIS, Jamal DAVIS, Alvin D GEORGE, Jordan D BELL, Brian D BROWN, Kyron WILLIAMS, Brenna F BUTLER, Denzel BOXEN, Brock BRADY, Walter WARD, Josh DAILEY, Darian KING, James F JEST, Davon'te JACOBS, Zaire ARSLANIAN, Bubba F BISCHOF, Brandon F SAMPSON, Justin BISCHOF, Nathan BAGGETT, Jamal JEAN-BAPTISTE, And KNIGHT, Jeremiah G BRIMAGE, DeAndre JONES, Devon BURKHART, Dustin MEEKS, Dylan D RILEY, Jordyn LYONS, Cameron D FEATHERSTONE, Sha HOOKS, Jalen D GLOVER, DeMarkus BRIMAGE, Daishawn SANDS, Deltron STUHLDREER, Michae HAWKINS, Logan RAMICONE, Dean SUGGS, Jemarulin DiLAURO, Zach BRACHER, Jake DIXON, Jaquavis CADE, Hugh MORRIS, Jonah LLOYD, DeMarcus SMITH, Kwadarrius F BULLARD, Undrea HANSON, Matt Total Opponents

35 2018 STATISTICS MAC GAMES ONLY Date Opponent Score Att. * Oct 06, 2018 MIAMI L * Oct 13, 2018 at Buffalo L * Oct 20, 2018 at Kent State W * Oct 27, 2018 CENTRAL MICHIGAN W * Nov 01, 2018 NORTHERN ILLINOIS L * Nov 10, 2018 at Eastern Michigan L ^ Game cancelled (weather); no contest Rushing gp-gs att gain loss net avg td lg avg/g EDWARDS, Van NELSON, Kato SANDS, Deltron SMITH, Kwadarrius WHITE, Keyondre T R A Y L O R - B E N N E T T, SUGGS, Jemarulin MORRIS, Jonah Total Opponents Passing gp-gs effic comp-att-int pct yds td lg avg/g NELSON, Kato RAMART, Alex Total Opponents Receiving gp-gs no. yds avg td lg avg/g WILLIAMS, Andre STEWART, Nate SMITH, Kwadarrius MORRIS, Jonah EDWARDS, Van T R A Y L O R - B E N N E T T, WILLIAMS, Newman SANDS, Deltron REINKE, Brian WOLFLEY, Maverick BURKHART, Dustin WHITE, Keyondre BRIMAGE, Daishawn SUGGS, Jemarulin Total Opponents Field Goals fg pct lg blk GASSER, Nick PAT Scoring td fg kick rush rcv pass dxp saf pts GASSER, Nick SMITH, Kwadarrius WILLIAMS, Andre EDWARDS, Van GILBERT, Ulysees WILLIAMS, Newman WHITE, Keyondre NELSON, Kato STEWART, Nate KNIGHT, Jeremiah Total Opponents Score by Quarters 1st 2nd 3rd 4th OT Total Akron Opponents Record: Overall Home Away Neutral All games Conference Non-Conference Team Statistics AKRON OPP FIRST DOWNS R u s h i n g P a s s i n g P e n a l t y 11 6 RUSHING YARDAGE Rushing Attempts Average Per Rush Average Per Game TDs Rushing 3 13 PASSING YARDAGE Comp-Att-Int Average Per Pass Average Per Catch Average Per Game TDs Passing 6 4 TOTAL OFFENSE Average Per Play Average Per Game KICK RETURNS: #-Yards PUNT RETURNS: #-Yards INT RETURNS: #-Yards FUMBLES-LOST PENALTIES-Yards PUNTS-AVG TIME OF POSSESSION/Game 26:42 33:16 3RD-DOWN Conversions 26/86 35/100 4TH-DOWN Conversions 1/4 8/14 Interceptions no. yds avg td lg DAVIS, Alvin BROWN, Kyron Punting no. yds avg lg tb fc i blk GASSER, Nick Punt Returns no. yds avg td lg KNIGHT, Jeremiah WILLIAMS, Andre Total Opponents Kick Returns no. yds avg td lg KNIGHT, Jeremiah EDWARDS, Van WOLFLEY, Maverick SANDS, Deltron STEWART, Nate Total Opponents All Purpose g rush rcv pr kr ir total avg/g WILLIAMS, Andr EDWARDS, Van SMITH, Kwadarri KNIGHT, Jeremi STEWART, Nate Total Opponents Total Offense g plays rush pass total avg/g NELSON, Kato EDWARDS, Van SANDS, Deltron RAMART, Alex SMITH, Kwadarrius Total Opponents 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 saf 40 LAKO, John GILBERT, Ulysees DAVIS, Alvin

36 AKRON GAME-BY-GAME STATISTICS TEAM STATISTICS Rushing Receiving Passing Kick Returns Punt Returns tot Date Opponent no. yds td lg no. yds td lg cmp-att-int yds td lg no. yds td lg no. yds td lg off Sep 08 MORGAN STATE Sep 15 at Northwestern Sep 22 at Iowa State Oct 06 MIAMI Oct 13 at Buffalo Oct 20 at Kent State Oct 27 CENTRAL MICHIGAN Nov 01 NORTHERN ILLINOIS Nov 10 at Eastern Michigan Akron Opponents Games: 9 Avg/rush: 3.2 Avg/catch: 12.9 Pass effic: KR avg: 16.6 PR avg: 8.8 All purpose avg/game: Total offense avg/gm: Tackles Sacks Fumble Pass Defense blkd PAT Attempts off Date Opponent ua a total tfl-yds no-yds ff fr-yds int-yds qbh brup kick kick rush rcv saf t/o pts Sep 08 MORGAN STATE Sep 15 at Northwestern Sep 22 at Iowa State Oct 06 MIAMI Oct 13 at Buffalo Oct 20 at Kent State Oct 27 CENTRAL MICHIGAN Nov 01 NORTHERN ILLINOIS Nov 10 at Eastern Michigan Akron Opponents Punting Field Goals Kickoffs Date Opponent no. yds avg long blkd tb fc 50+ i20 md-att long blkd no. yds avg tb ob Sep 08 MORGAN STATE Sep 15 at Northwestern Sep 22 at Iowa State Oct 06 MIAMI Oct 13 at Buffalo Oct 20 at Kent State Oct 27 CENTRAL MICHIGAN Nov 01 NORTHERN ILLINOIS Nov 10 at Eastern Michigan Akron Opponents

37 OPPONENT GAME-BY-GAME STATISTICS OPPONENT STATISTICS Rushing Receiving Passing Kick Returns Punt Returns tot Date Opponent no. yds td lg no. yds td lg cmp-att-int yds td lg no. yds td lg no. yds td lg off Sep 08 MORGAN STATE Sep 15 at Northwestern Sep 22 at Iowa State Oct 06 MIAMI Oct 13 at Buffalo Oct 20 at Kent State Oct 27 CENTRAL MICHIGAN Nov 01 NORTHERN ILLINOIS Nov 10 at Eastern Michigan Opponents Akron Games: 9 Avg/rush: 3.9 Avg/catch: 9.9 Pass effic: KR avg: 23.2 PR avg: 4.6 All purpose avg/game: Total offense avg/gm: Tackles Sacks Fumble Pass Defense blkd PAT Attempts off Date Opponent ua a total tfl-yds no-yds ff fr-yds int-yds qbh brup kick kick rush rcv saf t/o pts Sep 08 MORGAN STATE Sep 15 at Northwestern Sep 22 at Iowa State Oct 06 MIAMI Oct 13 at Buffalo Oct 20 at Kent State Oct 27 CENTRAL MICHIGAN Nov 01 NORTHERN ILLINOIS Nov 10 at Eastern Michigan Opponents Akron Punting Field Goals Kickoffs Date Opponent no. yds avg long blkd tb fc 50+ i20 md-att long blkd no. yds avg tb ob Sep 08 MORGAN STATE Sep 15 at Northwestern Sep 22 at Iowa State Oct 06 MIAMI Oct 13 at Buffalo Oct 20 at Kent State Oct 27 CENTRAL MICHIGAN Nov 01 NORTHERN ILLINOIS Nov 10 at Eastern Michigan Opponents Akron

38 RED ZONE STATISTICS Akron Inside Opponent Red-Zone Times Times Total Rush Pass FGs Failed to score inside RZ Date Opponent Score In RZ Scored Pts TDs TDs TDs Made FGA Down Int Fumb Half Game Sep 01, 2018 at Nebraska Sep 08, 2018 MORGAN STATE W Sep 15, 2018 at Northwestern W Sep 22, 2018 at Iowa State L Oct 06, 2018 MIAMI L Oct 13, 2018 at Buffalo L Oct 20, 2018 at Kent State W Oct 27, 2018 CENTRAL MICHIGAN W Nov 01, 2018 NORTHERN ILLINOIS L Nov 10, 2018 at Eastern Michigan L Totals of 16 (93.8%) Opponents Inside Akron Red-Zone Times Times Total Rush Pass FGs Failed to score inside RZ Date Opponent Score In RZ Scored Pts TDs TDs TDs Made FGA Down Int Fumb Half Game Sep 01, 2018 at Nebraska Sep 08, 2018 MORGAN STATE W Sep 15, 2018 at Northwestern W Sep 22, 2018 at Iowa State L Oct 06, 2018 MIAMI L Oct 13, 2018 at Buffalo L Oct 20, 2018 at Kent State W Oct 27, 2018 CENTRAL MICHIGAN W Nov 01, 2018 NORTHERN ILLINOIS L Nov 10, 2018 at Eastern Michigan L Totals of 39 (82.1%) 38

39 GAME SUPERLATIVES INDIVIDUAL GAME HIGHS OPPONENT INDIVIDUAL GAME HIGHS Rushes 20 EDWARDS, Van vs CENTRAL MICHIGAN (Oct 27, 2018) Yards Rushing 109 EDWARDS, Van vs MORGAN STATE (Sep 08, 2018) TD Rushes 2 EDWARDS, Van vs MORGAN STATE (Sep 08, 2018) Long Rush 55 NELSON, Kato at Kent State (Oct 20, 2018) Pass attempts 35 NELSON, Kato vs MIAMI (Oct 06, 2018) 35 NELSON, Kato at Kent State (Oct 20, 2018) Pass completions 19 NELSON, Kato vs MIAMI (Oct 06, 2018) 19 NELSON, Kato at Kent State (Oct 20, 2018) Yards Passing 299 NELSON, Kato vs NORTHERN ILLINOIS (Nov 01, 2018) TD Passes 3 NELSON, Kato vs MORGAN STATE (Sep 08, 2018) Long Pass 56 NELSON, Kato at Northwestern (Sep 15, 2018) 56 NELSON, Kato vs CENTRAL MICHIGAN (Oct 27, 2018) Receptions 8 WILLIAMS, Andre vs NORTHERN ILLINOIS (Nov 01, 2018) Yards Receiving 129 WILLIAMS, Andre vs NORTHERN ILLINOIS (Nov 01, 2018) TD Receptions 2 SMITH, Kwadarrius vs NORTHERN ILLINOIS (Nov 01, 2018) Long Reception 56 WILLIAMS, Andre at Northwestern (Sep 15, 2018) 56 STEWART, Nate vs CENTRAL MICHIGAN (Oct 27, 2018) Field Goals 2 GASSER, Nick vs MORGAN STATE (Sep 08, 2018) 2 GASSER, Nick at Northwestern (Sep 15, 2018) 2 GASSER, Nick at Iowa State (Sep 22, 2018) 2 GASSER, Nick at Buffalo (Oct 13, 2018) 2 GASSER, Nick vs NORTHERN ILLINOIS (Nov 01, 2018) Long Field Goal 49 GASSER, Nick at Iowa State (Sep 22, 2018) Punts 9 GASSER, Nick at Buffalo (Oct 13, 2018) Punting Avg 47.0 GASSER, Nick vs MORGAN STATE (Sep 08, 2018) Long Punt 59 GASSER, Nick vs CENTRAL MICHIGAN (Oct 27, 2018) Punts inside 20 3 GASSER, Nick at Kent State (Oct 20, 2018) 3 GASSER, Nick vs CENTRAL MICHIGAN (Oct 27, 2018) Long Punt Return 70 KNIGHT, Jeremiah at Eastern Michigan (Nov 10, 2018) Long Kickoff Return 29 KNIGHT, Jeremiah vs CENTRAL MICHIGAN (Oct 27, 2018) Tackles 23 LAKO, John vs CENTRAL MICHIGAN (Oct 27, 2018) Sacks 1.5 DAVIS, Jamal vs CENTRAL MICHIGAN (Oct 27, 2018) Tackles For Loss 3.0 GILBERT, Ulysees at Kent State (Oct 20, 2018) Interceptions 2 DAVIS, Alvin at Northwestern (Sep 15, 2018) TEAM GAME HIGHS Rushes 39 vs MORGAN STATE (Sep 08, 2018) 39 at Kent State (Oct 20, 2018) Yards Rushing 200 vs MORGAN STATE (Sep 08, 2018) Yards Per Rush 5.1 vs MORGAN STATE (Sep 08, 2018) TD Rushes 2 vs MORGAN STATE (Sep 08, 2018) 2 at Kent State (Oct 20, 2018) Pass attempts 38 vs NORTHERN ILLINOIS (Nov 01, 2018) Pass completions 21 vs NORTHERN ILLINOIS (Nov 01, 2018) Yards Passing 326 vs NORTHERN ILLINOIS (Nov 01, 2018) Yards Per Pass 9.9 at Northwestern (Sep 15, 2018) TD Passes 3 vs MORGAN STATE (Sep 08, 2018) 3 vs NORTHERN ILLINOIS (Nov 01, 2018) Total Plays 74 at Kent State (Oct 20, 2018) Total Offense 437 vs MORGAN STATE (Sep 08, 2018) Yards Per Play 6.2 vs MORGAN STATE (Sep 08, 2018) Points 41 vs MORGAN STATE (Sep 08, 2018) Sacks By 5 vs CENTRAL MICHIGAN (Oct 27, 2018) First Downs 26 vs MORGAN STATE (Sep 08, 2018) Penalties 15 at Northwestern (Sep 15, 2018) Penalty Yards 140 at Northwestern (Sep 15, 2018) Turnovers 5 vs MIAMI (Oct 06, 2018) Interceptions By 2 vs MORGAN STATE (Sep 08, 2018) 2 at Northwestern (Sep 15, 2018) Punts 9 at Buffalo (Oct 13, 2018) Punting Avg 45.0 vs MORGAN STATE (Sep 08, 2018) Long Punt 59 vs CENTRAL MICHIGAN (Oct 27, 2018) Punts inside 20 3 at Kent State (Oct 20, 2018) 3 vs CENTRAL MICHIGAN (Oct 27, 2018) Long Punt Return 70 at Eastern Michigan (Nov 10, 2018) Rushes 23 Montgomery, Da., at Iowa State (Sep 22, 2018) 23 HARBISON, Tre, vs NORTHERN ILLINOIS (Nov 01, 2018) Yards Rushing 169 HARBISON, Tre, vs NORTHERN ILLINOIS (Nov 01, 2018) TD Rushes 2 Larkin, Jeremy, at Northwestern (Sep 15, 2018) 2 YOUNG, Kenny, vs MIAMI (Oct 06, 2018) Long Rush 74 YOUNG, Kenny, vs MIAMI (Oct 06, 2018) Pass attempts 52 Thorson, C., at Northwestern (Sep 15, 2018) Pass completions 33 Thorson, C., at Northwestern (Sep 15, 2018) Yards Passing 383 Thorson, C., at Northwestern (Sep 15, 2018) TD Passes 3 Thorson, C., at Northwestern (Sep 15, 2018) Long Pass 50 JACKSON, Tyree, at Buffalo (Oct 13, 2018) Receptions 11 Green, Cameron, at Northwestern (Sep 15, 2018) Yards Receiving 125 Green, Cameron, at Northwestern (Sep 15, 2018) TD Receptions 2 Green, Cameron, at Northwestern (Sep 15, 2018) Long Reception 50 OSBORN, K.J., at Buffalo (Oct 13, 2018) Field Goals 4 Assalley, C., at Iowa State (Sep 22, 2018) Long Field Goal 41 RYLAND, Chad, at Eastern Michigan (Nov 10, 2018) Punts 10 SHELDON, Jack, vs CENTRAL MICHIGAN (Oct 27, 2018) Punting Avg 47.0 KRAMER, Kyle, vs MIAMI (Oct 06, 2018) Long Punt 77 ADAMS, DEREK, at Kent State (Oct 20, 2018) Punts inside 20 4 ADAMS, DEREK, at Kent State (Oct 20, 2018) Long Punt Return 37 Milton, Tarique, at Iowa State (Sep 22, 2018) Long Kickoff Return 47 Nwangwu, Kene, at Iowa State (Sep 22, 2018) Tackles 15 FOUNTAIN, Malik, vs CENTRAL MICHIGAN (Oct 27, 2018) Sacks 2.0 RIGGINS, Taylor, at Buffalo (Oct 13, 2018) 2.0 DANNA, Mike, vs CENTRAL MICHIGAN (Oct 27, 2018) 2.0 CORCORAN, Josh, vs NORTHERN ILLINOIS (Nov 01, 2018) Tackles For Loss 4.0 DANNA, Mike, vs CENTRAL MICHIGAN (Oct 27, 2018) Interceptions 2 KOENIG, Brad, vs MIAMI (Oct 06, 2018) 2 MCKIE, Jalen, vs NORTHERN ILLINOIS (Nov 01, 2018) OPPONENT TEAM GAME HIGHS Rushes 61 vs NORTHERN ILLINOIS (Nov 01, 2018) Yards Rushing 296 vs NORTHERN ILLINOIS (Nov 01, 2018) Yards Per Rush 5.5 vs MIAMI (Oct 06, 2018) TD Rushes 4 vs MIAMI (Oct 06, 2018) Pass attempts 58 at Northwestern (Sep 15, 2018) Pass completions 37 at Northwestern (Sep 15, 2018) Yards Passing 405 at Northwestern (Sep 15, 2018) Yards Per Pass 7.1 at Buffalo (Oct 13, 2018) TD Passes 3 at Northwestern (Sep 15, 2018) Total Plays 94 at Northwestern (Sep 15, 2018) Total Offense 491 at Northwestern (Sep 15, 2018) Yards Per Play 5.9 vs MIAMI (Oct 06, 2018) Points 41 vs MIAMI (Oct 06, 2018) Sacks By 5 vs NORTHERN ILLINOIS (Nov 01, 2018) First Downs 34 vs NORTHERN ILLINOIS (Nov 01, 2018) Penalties 8 vs MORGAN STATE (Sep 08, 2018) Penalty Yards 90 vs MORGAN STATE (Sep 08, 2018) Turnovers 3 vs MORGAN STATE (Sep 08, 2018) 3 at Northwestern (Sep 15, 2018) Interceptions By 3 vs MIAMI (Oct 06, 2018) 3 at Eastern Michigan (Nov 10, 2018) Punts 10 vs CENTRAL MICHIGAN (Oct 27, 2018) Punting Avg 47.0 vs MIAMI (Oct 06, 2018) Long Punt 77 at Kent State (Oct 20, 2018) Punts inside 20 4 at Kent State (Oct 20, 2018) Long Punt Return 37 at Iowa State (Sep 22, 2018) 39

40 THE LAST TIME IT HAPPENED... BY AKRON 100 Yards Rushing 112, Van Edwards vs. Central Michigan, Yards Rushing 151, Jawon Chisholm vs. Kent State, Yards Rushing 184, Jawon Chisholm at Kent State, Yards Rushing 277, Dennis Kennedy vs. Eastern Mich., Rushing Attempts 28, Warren Ball at Troy, Rushing Attempts 32, Alex Allen vs. Buffalo, Touchdowns Rushing Van Edwards vs. Morgan State, Touchdowns Rushing Warren Ball vs UAPB, Touchdowns Rushing 5, Bobby Hendry vs. Eastern Mich., Yard Run 55, Kato Nelson at Kent State, Yard Run 61, Manny Morgan at Marshall, Yard Run 70 (TD), by Tra Von Chapman vs. Miami (Ohio), Yard Run 80 (TD), Jawon Chisholm at Kent State, Yard Run 91, Alex Allen vs. Miami (Ohio), Two Players 100 Rushing Yards (each) Nate Burney (119) and Alex Allen (110) vs. Gardner-Webb, Yards Passing 299, Kato Nelson vs. Northern Illinois, Yards Passing 322, Kato Nelson vs. Ohio, Yards Passing 407, Thomas Woodson vs. VMI, Pass Completions 22, Kato Nelson vs. Ohio, Pass Completions 30, Thomas Woodson vs. Ball State, Pass Attempts 40, Thomas Woodson at Troy, Pass Attempts *62, Kyle Pohl vs. Bowling Green, Touchdown Passes Kato Nelson vs. Northern Illinois, Touchdown Passes Kato Nelson vs. Morgan State, Touchdown Passes Kato Nelson vs. Ohio, Touchdown Passes Dalton Williams at FIU, Touchdown Passes % Thomas Woodson vs. VMI, Interceptions Thrown Thomas Woodson at Troy, Interceptions Thrown Kyle Pohl vs. Bowling Green, Interceptions Thrown Thomas Woodson at Ball State, Yards Total Offense 309, Kato Nelson at Kent State, Yards Total Offense 367, Kato Nelson vs. Ohio, Yards Total Offense 420, Thomas Woodson vs. VMI, Yards Receiving 114, Kwadarrius Smith vs. Toledo, Yards Receiving 196, Jerome Lane vs. VMI, Yards Receiving 223, Jabari Arthur vs. Western Michigan, Receptions 10, JoJo Natson vs. Appalachian State, Receptions 11, Marquelo Suel at Kent State, Yard Reception 51, Kwadarrius Smith vs. Northern Illinois, Yard Reception 64 (TD), Jerome Lane (Tyrell Goodman) vs. Bowling Green, Yard Reception 71 (TD), Kwadarrius Smith (Kato Nelson) vs. Ohio, Yard Reception 80, Andre Jones (Alex Allen) vs. Northern Ill., Yard Reception 91, Jerome Lane (Thomas Woodson) vs. Toledo, Touchdowns Receiving Kwadarrius Smith vs. Northern Illinois, Touchdowns Receiving JoJo Natson vs. VMI, Two Players 100 Yards Receiving (each) Andre Williams (129) and Kwadarrius Smith (115) vs. Northern Illinois, Yard Rusher and 150 Yard Receiver in Same Game #Jawon Chisholm (188 rushing) and Keith Sconiers (154 receiving) vs. VMI, Kickoff Return for TD Dashan Miller (98 yards) vs. Syracuse, Free Kick Return for TD 89, Andre Jones (78) and Alphonso Owen (11) vs. Western Michigan, Yard Kickoff Return Jamie Goodwin at Connecticut, Yards in Kickoff Return Yardage 156, Van Edwards at Kent State, Punt Return for TD Jeremiah Knight (70 yards) at Eastern Michigan, Yard Punt Return Domenik Hixon (85 yards) vs. Ball State, All-Purpose Yards 200, Jawon Chisholm at Kent State, All-Purpose Yards 263, Dennis Kennedy vs. Buffalo, Interception for TD John Lako (35 yds.) vs. Ball State, Intercepted 2+ Passes 2, Alvin Davis (2 for TDs) at Northwestern, Fumble Return for TD Ulysees Gilbert (46 yards) vs. Miami, Blocked a Field Goal Brock Boxen (44-yard att.) vs. VMI, Blocked 2 Field Goals Nick Rossi (46-yard att.) and Anthony Holmes (40-yard att.) at Northern Ill., Blocked a PAT Andrew Hauser at Bowling Green, Blocked a Punt Zach Guiser at Marshall, Blocked Punt Returned for TD Ulysees Gilbert (30 yds.) at Marshall, Had a 2-Pt Conversion Tyrell Goodman pass to Jerome Lane vs. BGSU, Had a Defensive 2-Pt. Conversion Shawn Lemon (98 yds) vs. Toledo, Yard Field Goal 50, Robert Stein at Miami (Ohio), Yard Field Goal 56, Daron Alcorn vs. Toledo, UA Recorded a Safety Andrew Hauser at Eastern Michigan, AKRON TEAM 500 Yards Total Offense 529 at Ball State, Yards Total Offense 626 vs. Savannah State, Yards Total Offense *753 vs Morgan State, Yards Rushing Offense 339 vs. Eastern Michigan, Yards Rushing Offense 440 vs. Liberty, Yards Rushing Offense 503 vs. Northern Arizona, Yards Passing Offense 322 vs. Ohio, Yards Passing Offense 425 vs. VMI, Yards Passing Offense *^565 vs. Morgan State, Scored an OFF, DEF and ST Touchdown at Marshall, BY OPPONENT 100 Yards Rushing 107, David Montgomery, Iowa State, Yards Rushing 169, Tre Harbison, Northern Illinois, Yards Rushing 243, Zurlon Tipton, Central Michigan, Yards Rushing 282, Jordan Johnson, Buffalo, Yards Rushing 376, Travis Prentice, Miami (Ohio), Rushing Attempts 23, Tre Harbison, Northern Illinois, Rushing Attempts 31, Jarvion Franklin, Western Michigan, Rushing Attempts 42, Garrett Wolfe, Northern Illinois, Touchdowns Rushing Devin Singletary, Florida Atlantic, Touchdowns Rushing 5, Thomas Hammock, Northern Ill., Yard Run 80, Saquon Barkley, #6 Penn State, Two Players 100 Yards Rushing (each) 119, Donovan Green, 116, Fred Coppet, Bowling Green, Yards Passing 383, Clayton Thorson, Northwestern, Yards Passing 413, Chase Litton, Marshall, Yards Passing 516, Zac Dysert, Miami (Ohio), Pass Completions 23, Logan Woodside, Toledo, Pass Completions 33, Clayton Thorson, Northwestern, Pass Attempts 41, Jack Milas, Ball State, Pass Attempts 57, Chase Litton, Marshall, Touchdown Passes Chase Litton, Marshall, Touchdown Passes Logan Woodside, Toledo, Touchdown Passes 6, Zac Dysert, Miami (Ohio), Interceptions Thrown Chase Litton, Marshall, Yards Total Offense 514, Dan LeFevour, Central Mich., Yards Total Offense 624, Zac Dysert, Miami (Ohio), Yards Receiving 116, K.J. Osborn, BUffalo, Yards Receiving 125, Cameron Green, Northwestern, Yards Receiving 214, Lee Evans, Wisconsin, Receptions Scott Miller, Bowling Green, Receptions 11, Hunter Sharp, Utah State, Touchdown Receptions Jake Stoneburner, Ohio State, Yard Reception 63, Kamrin Solomon, Florida Atlantic, Yard Reception 78, Rokeem Williams, Miami (Ohio), Yard Reception 91, Breshad Perriman, UCF, Two Players Receiving 100 Yards (each) Diontae Johnson (118) and Jon Vea Johnson (103),Toledo, Kickoff Return for TD Dervon Wallace (91 yards), Western Mich., Punt Return for TD DeAndre Thompkis (61 yards), #6 Penn State, Yard Punt Return Stafford Owens (81 yards), Ohio, Had 2 Interceptions 2, Byron Moore, Tennessee, Returned Interception for TD Maxx Crosby, Eastern Michigan, Had 3 Interceptions Brian Lainhart, Kent State, Fumble Return for TD Jordan Rigg (0 yards), Miami, Yard Fumble Return for TD 99, Quan Dillahunt, Howard, Blocked a Field Goal Nate Childress, Toledo, Blocked a PAT Jalen McKie, Northern Illinois, Blocked a PAT Returned for a Safety Jalen McKie, Northern Illinois, Blocked a Punt 2, Tony Reid, Miami (Ohio), Blocked Punt Returned for TD Melvin Payne, Ohio, Had a 2-Pt. Conversion Riley Neal (rush), Ball State, Yard Field Goal Kaleb Patterson (52 yards), Miami (Ohio), Yards Total Offense 561, Toledo, Yards Total Offense 622, Toledo, Yards Total Offense 705, Miami (Ohio), Less Than 200 Yards of Total Offense 127, Morgan State, UA Allowed a Safety at #10 Wisconsin, * - indicates school record % - indicates tied school record= # - first time in program history ^ - indicates Mid-American Conference record 40

41 GAME RECAPS CORNHUSKERS NEBRASKA Saturday, Sept. 1 8 PM ET FOX Memorial Stadium Lincoln, NE 1 BEARS MORGAN STATE Saturday, Sept. 8 3:30 PM ESPN+ InfoCision Stadium-Summa Field 2 Akron (0-0) Nebraska (0-0) LINCOLN, Neb. Following a three-hour delay for lightning and thunderstorms, Saturday s season opening, non-conference football game between Akron and host Nebraska has been cancelled, school officials from Nebraska and Akron announced. More information about the game status will be provided at a later date. In the opening kickoff, Akron sophomore PK Jerry Fitschen (Orange, Calif.) went a career-long 65 yards on the second kickoff of his young career. Morgan State (0-2) Akron (1-0) AKRON, Ohio Akron recorded its first win of the 2018 campaign, defeating the Morgan State Bears 41-7 at InfoCision Stadium-Summa Field on Saturday. The Zips offense exploded for five touchdowns, three in the air and two on the ground, while the defense limited the Bears to 192 yards of total offense with two interceptions, two forced fumbles, one sack, and one fumble recovery. Akron s offense was paced by sophomore QB Kato Nelson and senior RB Van Edwards. Nelson connected on 16-of-26 pass attempts for 232 yards and three touchdowns, including a 35-yard strike to senior WR Kwadarrius Smith. Edwards finished the game with 109 yards rushing and two touchdowns on 17 attempts. It was his second career 100-yard rushing game. Defensively, the Zips caused three turnovers as junior CB Alvin Davis and senior DE Jamal Davis II each recorded interceptions. Junior LB John Lako and senior LB Ulysees Gilbert led the squad with six tackles each. SCORING SUMMARY: MSU-UA 1st 9:39 UA Gasser 24 yd. field goal Drive: 9 plays, 30 yards in 3: :54 UA Edwards 21 yd. run (Gasser kick) Drive: 5 plays, 35 yards in 2: :56 UA Smith 35 yd. pass from Nelson (Gasser kick) Drive: 3 plays, 36 yards in ): nd 4:09 UA Gasser 30 yd. field goal Drive: 11 plays, 72 yards in 5: :34 UA Williams 32 yd. pass from Nelson (Gasser kick) Drive: 6 plays, 67 yards in 1: rd 13:16 UA Morris 34 yd. pass from Nelson (Gasser kick) Drive: 4 plays, 75 yards in 1: :10 UA Edwards 20 yd. run (Fitschen kick) Drive: 4 plays, 55 yards in 1: th 00:11 MSU Harris 1 yd. run (O Shea kick) Drive: 9 plays, 66 yards in 3: MORGAN STATE AKRON FIRST DOWNS RUSHES-YARDS (NET) PASSING YDS (NET) Passes Comp-Att-Int TOTAL OFFENSE PLAYS-YARDS Fumble Returns-Yards-TD Punt Returns-Yards-TD Kickoff Returns-Yards-TD Interception Returns-Yards-TD Punts (Number-Avg) Fumbles-Lost Penalties-Yards Possession Time 28:39 31:21 Third-Down Conversions 14% (2 of 14) 46% (6 of 13) Fourth-Down Conversions 0% (0 of 1) 50% (1 of 2) Red-Zone Scores-Chances Sacks By: Number-Yards RUSHING: MSU - Riggins 16-55, Chase 10-33, Goodwin 6-15, Golatt 2-14, Adeleke 2-1, Team 1-(-1), Harris 5-(-3). UA - Edwards , Nelson 9-42, Sands 4-18, White 3-11, Copper 1-10, Suggs 2-5, Floyd 2-4, Green 1-1. PASSING: MSU - Harris , Golatt UA - Nelson , Ramart RECEIVING: MSU - Bailey 3-24, Holmes 2-22, Pollion 1-16, McCracken 1-15, Chase 1-1. UA - Morris 4-94, A. Williams 4-46, Edwards 2-22, Junk 2-5, Smith 1-35, Stewart 1-15, Wolfley 1-6, Reinke 1-4, Sands 1-2.

42 WILDCATS NORTHWESTERN 3 CYCLONES IOWA STATE 4 Saturday, Sept. 15 7:30 PM ET Big Ten Network Ryan Stadium Evanston, IL Saturday, Sept. 22 Noon ET FSN Jack Trice Stadium Ames, IA Akron (2-0) Northwestern (1-2) EVANSTON, Ill. For the first time in Akron football history, the Zips defeated a Big Ten opponent as Akron held on to a victory over Northwestern on Saturday evening at Ryan Field. Whatever Zips head coach Terry Bowden said to the team at halftime worked as the Akron offense nearly doubled its yardage output in the third quarter. The Zips only managed to gain 123 yards of total offense in the first half, but the next 30 minutes proved to be the game changer. Akron (2-1) Iowa State (1-2) AMES, Iowa Akron fell on the road to Big 12 opponent Iowa State on Saturday afternoon at MidAmerican Energy Field at Jack Trice Stadium. It was a closely fought battle throughout as the Akron (2-1) defense gave the Iowa State (1-2) offense trouble all game. Iowa State led by a touchdown at the break (17-10), and added three second-half field goals for their first win of the season. Iowa State outscored Akron 9-3 in the final 30 minutes of play. The defense had a strong first half and continued to challenge the NU offense in the second half. In fact, Zips junior CB Alvin Davis, Jr., let his presence be known when he picked-off an errant pass from NU QB Clayton Thorson. Alvin Davis returned the interception 97 yards for six points to put Akron within two points of Northwestern, The Zips added seven more points with a defensive takeaway as Davis recorded his second pick-six for the game. He intercepted the ball at the 50-yard line and finished with his second touchdown of the game to give Akron a lead with 7:24 left to play. SCORING SUMMARY: UA-NU 1st 6:52 NY Larkin 7 yd. run (Kuhbander kick) Drive: 1 play, 7 yards in 0: nd 7:21 NU Larkin 5 yd. run (Kuhbander kick) Drive: 7 plays, 73 yards in 3: :39 UA Gasser 37 yd. field goal Drive: 5 plays, 48 yards in 1: :07 NU Green 21 yd. pass from Thorson (Kuhbander kick) Drive: 6 plays, 56 yards in 0: rd 11:50 UA Gasser 24 yd. field goal Drive: 9 plays, 68 yards in 3: :49 UA Williams 25 yd. pass from Nelson (Gasser kick) Drive: 9 plays, 80 yards in 4: :14 UA Alvin Davis 97 yd. interception return (Nelson pass failed) :08 NU Green 13 yd. pass from Thorson (Kuhbander kick) Drive: 9 plays, 74 yards in 2: :24 UA Wolfley 24 yd. pass from Nelson (Gasser kick) Drive: 2 plays, 75 yards in 0: th 8:28 UA Gilbert 0 yd. fumble recovery (Nelson rush fumbled) :24 UA Alvin Davis 50 yd. interception return (Gasser kick) :21 NU Skowronek 24 yd. pass from Thorson (Thorson pass failed) Drive: 8 plays, 69 yards in 1: AKRON NORTHWESTERN FIRST DOWNS RUSHES-YARDS (NET) PASSING YDS (NET) Passes Comp-Att-Int TOTAL OFFENSE PLAYS-YARDS Fumble Returns-Yards-TD Punt Returns-Yards-TD Kickoff Returns-Yards-TD Interception Returns-Yards-TD Punts (Number-Avg) Fumbles-Lost Penalties-Yards Possession Time 30:10 29:50 Third-Down Conversions 25% (4 of 16) 35% (6 of 17) Fourth-Down Conversions 25% (1 of 4) 20% (1 of 5) Red-Zone Scores-Chances Sacks By: Number-Yards RUSHING: UA - Edwards 14-53, Nelson 15-37, Sands 3-14, Smith 2-6, Traylor-Bennett 1-0, Team 1-(-20). NU - Larkin 22-82, Green 3-16, Moten 5-12, Bowser 1-0, McGowan 1-(-4), Thorson 4-(-20). PASSING: UA - Nelson NU - Thorson , Green RECEIVING: UA - Smith 6-90, A. Williams 3-85, Morris 3-51, Stewart 3-22, Wolfley 1-24, Traylor-Bennett 1-5. NU - Green , Larkin 8-52, Skowronek 7-88, Nagel 3-35, Chiaokhiao-Bowman 3-19, Fessler 2-26, Moten 2-17, McGowan Akron saw two players reach career milestones as senior P Nick Gasser booted a 49-yard field goal for the longest of his career, and senior WR Kwadarrius Smith surpassed the 1,000-yard career receiving mark on a 13-yard reception. Both plays occurred in the second half. Sophomore QB Kato Nelson led the Akron offense with 153 yards passing and 56 yards on the ground. He completed 12-of-28 passes for one touchdown and a long of 29 yards. His longest rushing effort went for 22 yards. SCORING SUMMARY: UA-ISU 1st 6:23 UA Williams 26 yd. pass from Nelson (Gasser kick) Drive: 3 plays, 26 yards in 0: :36 ISU Butler 24 yd. pass from Noland (Assalley kick) Drive: 6 plays, 49 yards in 2: nd 10:45 ISU Assalley 27 yd. field goal Drive: 6 plays, 22 yards in 1: :21 UA Gasser 45 yd. field goal Drive: 10 plays, 37 yards in 5: :30 ISU Montgomery 1 yd. run (Assalley kick) Drive: 11 plays, 74 yards in 4: rd 7:59 UA Gasser 49 yd. field goal Drive: 12 plays, 46 yards in 5: th 14:56 ISU Assalley 29 yd. field goal Drive: 8 plays, 44 yards in 3: :50 ISU Assalley 33 yd. field goal Drive: 8 plays, 39 yards in 4: :30 ISU Assalley 37 yd. field goal Drive: 4 plays, 3 yards in 1: AKRON IOWA STATE FIRST DOWNS RUSHES-YARDS (NET) PASSING YDS (NET) Passes Comp-Att-Int TOTAL OFFENSE PLAYS-YARDS Fumble Returns-Yards-TD Punt Returns-Yards-TD Kickoff Returns-Yards-TD Interception Returns-Yards-TD Punts (Number-Avg) Fumbles-Lost Penalties-Yards Possession Time 26:29 33:31 Third-Down Conversions 36% (5 of 14) 38% (6 of 16) Fourth-Down Conversions 0% (0 of 1) 100% (1 of 1) Red-Zone Scores-Chances Sacks By: Number-Yards RUSHING: UA - Nelson 15-56, Edwards 12-23, Sands 2-7, Williams 1-4, Smith 1-1. ISU - Montgomery , Lang 7-22, Croney 1-6, Nwangwu 2-3, Purdy 1-(-1), Noland 1-(-5). PASSING: UA - Nelson ISU - Noland RECEIVING: UA - Stewart 4-52, Morris 3-37, A. Williams 2-45, Smith 1-13, Edwards 1-5, Traylor-Bennett 1-1. ISU - Butler 6-88, Jones 6-39, Eaton 4-28, Milton 4-15, Croney 2-20, Akers 1-26, Lang 1-7, Seonbuchner 1-6, Montgomery 1-4.

43 REDHAWKS MIAMI 5 BULLS BUFFALO 6 Saturday, Oct. 6 3:30 PM ESPN+ InfoCision Stadium-Summa Field Saturday, Oct. 13 Noon ET CBS Sports Network UB Stadium Buffalo, NY Miami (2-4, 2-1 MAC) Akron (2-2, 0-1 MAC) Akron (2-3, 0-2 MAC) Buffalo (6-1, 3-0 MAC) AKRON, Ohio Akron football opened Mid-American Conference play with a loss to Miami (Ohio) on Saturday afternoon at InfoCision Stadium Summa Field. The loss snapped Akron s five-game home win streak. Miami forced five turnovers throughout the game. There s not much you can say, we just got whipped and when things started to snowball it just got rolling, Akron head coach Terry Bowden said. Everything that could have gone wrong, went wrong. We couldn t get anything to go our way, and we didn t respond to it as well as we should. We just got beat. Miami is a good football team, and they just played better football than us. For the Zips, sophomore QB Kato Nelson led the rushing efforts with 30 yards on 14 carries. Under center, he went 19-of-35 for 203 yards and a touchdown. He also threw three interceptions in the second half. Sophomore WR Andre Williams was the top receiver with seven catches for 66 yards. Defensively, senior S Jordan George had seven tackles, including six solo stops, and a break-up. SCORING SUMMARY: MU-UA 2nd 10:00 MU Smith 3 yd. run (Sloman kick) Drive: 17 plays, 71 yards in 7: :57 MU Young 7 yd. pass from Ragland (Sloman kick) Drive: 9 plays, 78 yards in 3: :44 UA Stewart 17 yd. pass from Nelson (Gasser kick) Drive: 8 plays, 75 yards in 3: :47 UA Gasser 40 yd. field goal Drive: 5 plays, 33 yards in 0: rd 11:06 UA Gilbert 46 yd. fumble recovery (Gasser kick) :53 MU Young 3 yd. run (Sloman kick) Drive: 6 plays, 57 yards in 2: :14 MU Sloman 27 yd. field goal Drive: 14 plays, 58 yards in 4: th 13:25 MU Young 74 yd. run (Sloman kick) Drive: 3 plays, 88 yards in 1: :53 MU Sloman 36 yd. field goal Drive: 4 plays, 3 yards in 1: L34 MU Rigg 0 yd. fumble recovery (Sloman kick) Drive: 2 plays, 30 yards in 1: MIAMI AKRON FIRST DOWNS RUSHES-YARDS (NET) PASSING YDS (NET) Passes Comp-Att-Int TOTAL OFFENSE PLAYS-YARDS Fumble Returns-Yards-TD Punt Returns-Yards-TD Kickoff Returns-Yards-TD Interception Returns-Yards-TD Punts (Number-Avg) Fumbles-Lost Penalties-Yards Possession Time 31:44 28:16 Third-Down Conversions 40% (6 of 15) 36% (5 of 14) Fourth-Down Conversions 67% (2 of 3) 0% (0 of 0) Red-Zone Scores-Chances Sacks By: Number-Yards RUSHING: MU - Young 3-78, Smith 13-50, Johnson 8-38, Ragland 6-22, Thomas 4-7, Kahn 3-7, Bester 1-6, Rigg 0-0. UA - Nelson 14-30, White 3-10, Ramart 1-5, Traylor-Bennett 1-4, Edwards 6-4, Suggs 1-2, Smith 2-1. PASSING: MU - Ragland UA - Nelson RECEIVING: MU - Robinson 5-77, Young 5-18, Thomas 4-13, Smith 3-34, Mayock 2-42, Johnson 2-9, Sorenson 1-17, Homer 1-4, Bester 1-0. UA - A. Williams 7-66, Smith 4-55, Stewart 4-50, Edwards 2-18, Traylor-Bennett 1-14, Suggs BUFFALO, N.Y. Akron football dropped a 24-6 decision at Buffalo in Mid-American Conference play on Saturday afternoon at UB Stadium. Penalties and turnovers limited Akron offensively. Buffalo remained undefeated in league play. For the Zips, senior Van Edwards, Jr. led the rushers with 55 yards on seven carries. Under center, sophomore QB Kato Nelson went 12-of-29 for 115 yards. Sophomore WR Andre Williams was the top receiver with three catches for 47 yards. Defensively, junior LB John Lako had eight tackles, including seven solo stops. SCORING SUMMARY: UA-UB 1st 8:44 UA Gasser 48 yd. field goal Drive: 13 plays, 44 yards in 5: :47 UB Rushing 17 yd. pass from Jackson (Mitcheson kick) Drive: 8 plays, 50 yards in 2: nd 6:49 UB Mitcheson 30 yd. field goal Drive: 10 plays, 57 yards in 4: :00 UA Gasser 44 yd. field goal Drive: 7 plays, 32 yards in 1: rd 1:56 UB Patterson 4 yd. run (Mitcheson kick) Drive: 12 plays, 80 yards in 5: th 12:00 UB Jackson 1 yd. run (Mitcheson kick) Drive: 8 plays, 75 yards in 3: AKRON BUFFALO FIRST DOWNS RUSHES-YARDS (NET) PASSING YDS (NET) Passes Comp-Att-Int TOTAL OFFENSE PLAYS-YARDS Fumble Returns-Yards-TD Punt Returns-Yards-TD Kickoff Returns-Yards-TD Interception Returns-Yards-TD Punts (Number-Avg) Fumbles-Lost Penalties-Yards Possession Time 25:32 34:28 Third-Down Conversions 21% (3 of 14) 47% (8 of 17) Fourth-Down Conversions 100% (1 of 1) 100% (1 of 1) Red-Zone Scores-Chances Sacks By: Number-Yards RUSHING: UA - Edwards 7-55, Nelson 14-37, Sands 8-22, Bennett 2-5, Morris 1-1. UB - Patterson 17-91, Marks 15-64, Jackson 7--57, Hawkins 2-8, Reed 2-6, Osborn 1-1, Team 1-(-2) Anderson 1-(-2). PASSING: UA - Nelson UB - Jackson RECEIVING: UA -A. Williams 3-47, Morris 2-32, Stewart 207, Wolfley 1-18, Burkhart 1-4, Bennett 1-3, White 1-3, Brimage 1-1. UB - Osborn 6-116, Johnson 2-44, Rushing 2-19, Patterson 2-10, Marks 2-5, Mabry 1-11, Scott 1-7.

44 GOLDEN FLASHES KENT STATE Saturday, Oct. 20 3:30 PM ESPN+ Dix Stadium Kent, OH 7 CHIPPEWAS CENTRAL MICHIGAN 8 Saturday, Oct. 27 Noon ET ESPN3 InfoCision Stadium-Summa Field Akron (3-3, 1-2 MAC) Kent State (1-7, 0-4 MAC) Central Michigan (1-8, 0-5) Akron (4-3, 2-2 MAC) KENT, Ohio In an ending fitting of the storied football rivalry between the University of Akron and Kent State, a bobbled snap on an extra-point conversion in overtime proved to be the difference in the ballgame as the Zips captured a overtime victory in the Crystal Clinic Wagon Wheel Challenge on Saturday at Dix Stadium. Akron sophomore quarterback Kato Nelson hit sophomore receiver Andre Williams for what proved to be the game-winning touchdown on a 3rd-and-7 play from the eight-yard line to give the Zips a lead. After senior defensive end Jamal Davis II dropped Justin Rankin for a four-yard loss on the opening play of overtime for Kent State, Woody Barrett hit Rankin for a 29-yard touchdown pass to move the Golden Flashes within one, On the extra-point conversion, Kent State holder Dustin Crum was unable to cleanly handle the snap before Davis secured the triumph with the tackle. The victory marked the fourth consecutive win for the Zips in the series, the second-longest streak in the history of the rivalry. SCORING SUMMARY: UA-KSU 1st 6:15 UA White 1 yd. run (Gasser kick) Drive: 7 plays, 56 yards in 2: :01 KSU Trickett 32 yd. field goal Drive: 16 plays, 60 yards in 5: nd 10:37 UA Gasser 25 yd. field goal Drive: 12 plays, 66 yards in 5: :00 KSU Barrett 22 yd. run (Trickett kick) Drive: 5 plays, 76 yards in 0: rd 10:28 KSU Rankin 13 yd. run (Trickett kick) Drive: 10 plays, 75 yards in 3: :41 UA Nelson 55 yd. run (Gasser kick) Drive: 5 plays, 75 yards in 1: OT 15:00 UA A. Williams 8 yd. pass from Nelson (Gasser kick) Drive: 4 plays, 25 yards in 0: :00 KSU Rankin 29 yd. pass from Barrett (Crum rush failed) Drive: 2 plays, 25 yards in 0: AKRON KENT STATE FIRST DOWNS RUSHES-YARDS (NET) PASSING YDS (NET) Passes Comp-Att-Int TOTAL OFFENSE PLAYS-YARDS Fumble Returns-Yards-TD Punt Returns-Yards-TD (-2)-0 Kickoff Returns-Yards-TD Interception Returns-Yards-TD Punts (Number-Avg) Fumbles-Lost Penalties-Yards Possession Time 32:27 27:33 Third-Down Conversions 53% (10 of 19) 26% (5 of 19) Fourth-Down Conversions 0% (0 of 0) 75% (3 of 4) Red-Zone Scores-Chances Sacks By: Number-Yards RUSHING: UA - Nelson 17-90, Edwards 13-39, Sands 7-12, White 1-1, Traylor-Bennett 1-1. KSU - Barrett 16-81, Rankin 15-49, Shaw 10-38, Dixon 1-5, Price 1-0. PASSING: UA - Nelson KSU - Barrett , Washington AKRON, Ohio Akron football claimed its fourth win on the season with a victory over Central Michigan on a soggy Saturday afternoon at InfoCision Stadium Summa Field. The Zips utilized 319 yards of total offense despite five turnovers to snap a six-game series win streak by the Chippewas. Senior Van Edwards, Jr., led all rushers with a career-high 112 yards and a touchdown, eclipsing the 100-yard rushing mark for the third time in his career and first time this season. Sophomore QB Kato Nelson went 10-of-27 for 149 yards and a touchdown. Sophomore WR Andre Williams was the Zips leading receiver with five catches for 50 yards. Defensively, junior LB John Lako led all defenders with a career-high 23 tackles, two TFL, a fumble recovery, and a break-up. SCORING SUMMARY: CMU-UA 1st 3:05 UA N. Williams 4 yd. pass from Nelson (Gasser kick) Drive: 8 plays, 88 yards in 3: ns 14:48 UA Gasser 43 yd. field goal Drive: 5 plays, 10 yards in 1: :01 UA Edwards 20 yd. run (Gasser kick) Drive: 3 plays, 55 yards in 0: rd 12:20 CMU Tice 28 yd. field goal Drive: 4 plays, 1 yard in 1: :40 CMU Poljan 1 yd. run (Tice kick) Drive: 9 plays, 58 yards in 2: CENTRAL MICH. AKRON FIRST DOWNS RUSHES-YARDS (NET) PASSING YDS (NET) Passes Comp-Att-Int TOTAL OFFENSE PLAYS-YARDS Fumble Returns-Yards-TD Punt Returns-Yards-TD Kickoff Returns-Yards-TD Interception Returns-Yards-TD Punts (Number-Avg) Fumbles-Lost Penalties-Yards Possession Time 33:28 26:32 Third-Down Conversions 20% (4 of 20) 21% (3 of 14) Fourth-Down Conversions 33% (1 of 3) 0% (0 of 0) Red-Zone Scores-Chances Sacks By: Number-Yards RUSHING: CMU - Ross 22-75, Poljan 20-37, Gwilly 5-28, Spalding 1-0. UA - Edwards , Nelson 10-23, Smith 3-16, Sands 1-11, White 2-5, Traylor-Bennett 1-3. PASSING: CMU - Poljan , Spalding , Childress UA - Nelson RECEIVING: CMU - Hicks 5-40, Cole 3-24, Ross 3-22, Sullivan 2-31, Spalding 2-16, Raimann 1-19, Law 1-6, Sabbagh 1-6, Wilson 1-5. UA - A. Williams 5-50, Stewart 2-62, Reinke 1-21, Smith 1-12, N. Williams 1-4. RECEIVING: UA - A. Williams 4-72, Stewart 3-36, Morris 3-36, Edwards 3-15, Smith 2-26, Traylor-Bennett 2-19, N. Williams 1-15, Sands 1-0. KSU - Dixon 4-54, McKoy 4-26, Rankin 3-36, Carrigan 2-40, Price 1-23, Bahr 1-10, Dulka 1-7, Woods

45 HUSKIES NORTHERN ILLINOIS 9 Thursday, Nov. 1 7 PM CBS Sports Network InfoCision Stadium-Summa Field Northern Illinois (6-3, 5-0 MAC) Akron (4-4, 2-3 MAC) AKRON, Ohio The Akron Zips football team hosted the Mid-American Conference West leader Northern Illinois for a Thursday night football game on CBS Sports Network as the Huskies remained undefeated in league play with a win at InfoCision Stadium-Summa Field. For the first time since 2016, two Akron receivers surpassed the century mark as sophomore WR Andre Williams and senior WR Kwadarrius Smith each recorded 100-yard efforts. Williams collected 129 yards on eight catches with a touchdown and a 29-yard long reception. Meanwhile, Smith grabbed four passes for 115 yards and two touchdowns with catches worth 51 yards and 45 yards. Williams performance marked his first game over 100 yards receiving as a Zip. Sophomore QB Kato Nelson started under center and completed 18-of-26 passes for a season-high 299 yards and two touchdowns. Senior RB Van Edwards, Jr., led Akron s ground attack with 38 yards on 12 carries. EAGLES EASTERN MICHIGAN 10 Saturday, Nov. 10 Noon ET ESPN3 Rynearson Stadium Akron (4-5, 2-4 MAC) Eastern Michigan (6-5, 4-3 MAC) YPSILANTI, Mich. Akron dropped a 27-7 decision at Eastern Michigan in Mid-American Conference action on a frigid Saturday afternoon at Rynearson Stadium. The Eagles racked up 384 yards of total offense, while the Zips struggled offensively, gaining just 90 yards playing without their starting QB sophomore Kato Nelson. On the ground, senior RB Van Edwards, Jr., led UA with 53 rushing yards. In his first collegiate start, redshirt freshman QB Alex Ramart went 4-of-15 for 29 yards. In the air, senior WR Kwadarrius Smith was the top receiver with two receptions for 22 yards. Defensively, senior LB Ulysees Gilbert III was the top Zip with 11 tackles, including a TFL. For the Eagles, RB Ian Eriksen ran for 96 yards and a touchdown on 15 carries. QB Tyler Wiegers went 15-of-23 for 129 yards. Mathew Sexton led the EMU receivers with 55 yards on five catches. SCORING SUMMARY: NIU-UA 1st 9:27 NIU Lersch 19 yd. pass from Childers (Gantz kick) Drive: 8 plays, 85 yards in 2: :10 UA A. Williams 22 yd. pass from Nelson (Gasser kick) Drive: 7 plays, 77 yards in 2: nd 14:11 NIU Harbison 2 yd. run (Gantz kick) Drive: 10 plays, 75 yards in 3: :54 UA Gasser 27 yd. field goal Drive: 10 plays, 65 yards in 5: :30 NIU Gantz 30 yd. field goal Drive: 10 plays, 63 yards in 3: :14 NIU Tear 5 yd. run (Gantz kick) Drive: 6 plays, 65 yards in 1: rd 11:55 NIU Gantz 40 yd. field goal Drive: 10 plays, 53 yards in 3: :16 UA Gasser 25 yd. field goal Drive: 13 plays, 67 yards in 4: :19 UA K. Smith 13 yd. pass from Nelson (Gasser kick) Drive: 5 plays, 70 yards in 1: :54 UA K. Smith 6 yd. pass from Ramart (Gasser kick blocked) Drive: 2 plays, 8 yards in 0: :54 NIU McKie PAT return th 9:05 NIU McKie 23 yd. interception return (Gantz kick) NIU AKRON FIRST DOWNS RUSHES-YARDS (NET) PASSING YDS (NET) Passes Comp-Att-Int TOTAL OFFENSE PLAYS-YARDS Fumble Returns-Yards-TD Punt Returns-Yards-TD Kickoff Returns-Yards-TD Interception Returns-Yards-TD Punts (Number-Avg) Fumbles-Lost Penalties-Yards Possession Time 34:05 25:55 Third-Down Conversions 50% (7 of 14) 36% (5 of 14) Fourth-Down Conversions 0% (0 of 1) 0% (0 of 1) Red-Zone Scores-Chances Sacks By: Number-Yards RUSHING: NIU - Harbison , Jones 15-82, Brown 5-30, Tears 3-10, Childers 13-9, Team 2-(-4). UA - Edwards 12-38, Sands 4-4, Nelson 11-(-2), Ramart 1-(-5). In the second quarter, freshman Jeremiah Knight returned a punt 70 yards for his first career touchdown. UA came within three, 10-7, at intermission despite just one first down and 14 yards of total offense. SCORING SUMMARY: UA-EMU 1st 5:15 EMU Eriksen 1 yd. run (Ryland kick) Drive: 17 plays, 83 yards in 7: nd 6:32 EMU Ryland 25 yd. field goal Drive: 10 plays, 54 yards in 4: :16 UA Knight 70 yd. punt return (Gasser kick) th 13:41 EMU Crosby 2 yd. interception return (Ryland kick) :22 EMU Turner 6 yd. run (Ryland kick) Drive: 1 play, 6 yards in 0: :32 EMU Ryland 41 yd. field goal Drive: 8 plays, 45 yards in 3: AKRON EASTERN MICH. FIRST DOWNS 6 20 RUSHES-YARDS (NET) PASSING YDS (NET) Passes Comp-Att-Int TOTAL OFFENSE PLAYS-YARDS Fumble Returns-Yards-TD Punt Returns-Yards-TD Kickoff Returns-Yards-TD Interception Returns-Yards-TD Punts (Number-Avg) Fumbles-Lost Penalties-Yards Possession Time 21:32 38:19 Third-Down Conversions 0% (0 of 11) 33% (5 of 15) Fourth-Down Conversions 0% (0 of 2) 50% (1 of 2) Red-Zone Scores-Chances Sacks By: Number-Yards RUSHING: UA - Edwards 17-53, Sands 6-25, Suggs 2-5, Traylor-Bennett 1-0, Ramart 4-(-11), Team 1-(-11). EMU - Eriksen 15-96, Turner 9-44, Parker 9-38, Vann 5-37, Stiebeling 5-23, Mackey 1-12, Wiegers 6-11, Team 1-(-9). PASSING: UA - Ramart EMU - Wigers , Stiebeling PASSING: NIU - Childers UA - Nelson , Ramart RECEIVING: NIU - Jones 4-21, Welsey 3-50, Tears 3-25, Harbison 3-18, Brown 3-14, Robinson 2-24, Lersch 2-23, Brinkman UA - A. Williams 8-129, Smith 4-115, Stewart 3-36, Morris 2-22, Traylor-Bennett 1-11, Sands 1-6, Edwards 1-4, N. Williams RECEIVING: UA -K. Smith 2-22, A. Williams 1-4, Edwards 1-3. EMU - Sexton 5-55, Jackson 5-22, Banham 2-27, Vann 1-9, Kemp 1-8, Latu 1-8, Turner 1-3.