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Akron at Wisconsin
Aug 30, 2008 • Completed
Away
Akron
Mid-American

Final Score
17 - 38

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Game Conditions
Humidity
54%
Precipitation
0.00 in
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Game Story
Wisconsin pulls away from Akron 38-17
Wisconsin finished ahead of Akron 38-17 on Aug 30, 2008. The result came in week 1 of the 2008 season.
Wisconsin finished ahead of Akron 38-17 on Aug 30, 2008. The result came in week 1 of the 2008 season.
Wisconsin built the decisive edge with a 21-point margin, turning the box score into a controlled win.
The statistical profile was led by total yards: Wisconsin 479; Akron 297. Another key split was passing yards: Wisconsin 75; Akron 237.
Stat Callouts
Total yards
Wisconsin 479; Akron 297
Passing yards
Wisconsin 75; Akron 237
Rushing yards
Wisconsin 404; Akron 70
Turnovers
Wisconsin 3; Akron 1
First downs
Wisconsin 27; Akron 19
Possession time
Wisconsin 21:34; Akron 14:10
Third downs
Wisconsin 5-8; Akron 4-11
Completions-attempts
Wisconsin 7-10; Akron 22-37
Analysis
Game Breakdown
| Statistic | Wisconsin | Akron |
|---|---|---|
| Total Yards | 479 | 297 |
| Passing Yards | 75 | 237 |
| Rushing Yards | 404 | 70 |
| First Downs | 27 | 19 |
| Third Down Efficiency | 5-8 | 4-11 |
| Fourth Down Efficiency | 1-1 | 0-1 |
| Total Penalties (Yards) | 3-24 | 7-48 |
| Turnovers | 3 | 1 |
| Completions / Attempts | 7-10 | 22-37 |
| Rushing Attempts | 63 | 22 |
| Passing TDs | 1 | 2 |
| Rushing TDs | 4 | 0 |
| Kicking Points | 8 | 5 |
| Possession Time | 21:34 | 14:10 |