Total Yards
Northwestern491
Akron367
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Akron at Northwestern
Sep 15, 2018 • Completed
Season 2018RegularWeek 3
Away
Akron
Mid-American
Final Score
39 - 34
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Game Pulse
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Passing Yards
Northwestern405
Akron277
Rushing Yards
Northwestern86
Akron90
Turnovers
Northwestern3
Akron1
Game Conditions
ConditionFair
Temperature77°F
Wind6 mph NE
Humidity
59%
Precipitation
0.00 in
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Box Score Comparison
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Possession Split
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Northwestern29:50
Akron30:10
Stat Dominance
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Game Story
Akron holds off Northwestern 39-34
Akron defeated Northwestern 39-34 in Week 3 of the 2018 regular slate, finishing with a 367-491 edge in total yards, and scoring 2 passing touchdowns and 0 rushing touchdowns.
Akron set the terms early in a game that finished 39-34. Jeremy Larkin run for 7 yds for a TD (Charlie Kuhbander KICK) came with {'seconds': 52, 'minutes': 6} left in the first quarter, giving Northwestern the first major swing.
Akron's box score carried the story: 367 total yards, 90 rushing yards, and 277 passing yards. Northwestern finished with 491 total yards, including 86 on the ground and 405 through the air.
Akron converted 4-16 on third down, went 1-4 on fourth down, the turnover count was 1-3, Akron led 3-21 at halftime. The explosive highlight was Nick Gasser 37 yd FG GOOD.
Key Moments
Rushing Touchdown
Jeremy Larkin run for 7 yds for a TD (Charlie Kuhbander KICK) (Northwestern led 7-0 over Akron).
Passing Touchdown
Clayton Thorson pass complete to Cameron Green for 21 yds for a TD (Charlie Kuhbander KICK) (Northwestern led 21-3 over Akron).
Field Goal Good
Nick Gasser 37 yd FG GOOD (Akron led 3-14 over Northwestern).
Rushing Touchdown
Jeremy Larkin run for 5 yds for a TD (Charlie Kuhbander KICK) (Northwestern led 14-0 over Akron).
Passing Touchdown
Clayton Thorson pass complete to Cameron Green for 13 yds for a TD (Charlie Kuhbander KICK) (Northwestern led 28-19 over Akron).
Field Goal Good
Nick Gasser 24 yd FG GOOD (Akron led 6-21 over Northwestern).
Stat Callouts
Final score
39-34
Akron defeated Northwestern.
Total yards
367-491
Akron held the yardage advantage.
Rushing yards
90
Akron averaged 2.5 yards per rush attempt.
Passing yards
277
Akron averaged 9.9 yards per pass attempt.
Third downs
4-16
Akron's conversion rate helped sustain possessions.
Opponent third downs
6-17
Northwestern's offense worked through that conversion rate.
Turnovers
1-3
Turnover totals are listed winner first.
Analysis
Game Breakdown
| Statistic | Northwestern | Akron |
|---|---|---|
| Total Yards | 491 | 367 |
| Passing Yards | 405 | 277 |
| Rushing Yards | 86 | 90 |
| First Downs | 30 | 15 |
| Third Down Efficiency | 6-17 | 4-16 |
| Fourth Down Efficiency | 1-5 | 1-4 |
| Total Penalties (Yards) | 3-35 | 15-140 |
| Turnovers | 3 | 1 |
| Completions / Attempts | 37-58 | 17-28 |
| Rushing Attempts | 36 | 36 |
| Passing TDs | 3 | 2 |
| Rushing TDs | 2 | 0 |
| Kicking Points | 4 | 9 |
| Possession Time | 29:50 | 30:10 |