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Akron at Indiana
Sep 23, 2023 • Completed
Away
Akron
Mid-American

Final Score
27 - 29

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Passing Yards
Rushing Yards
Turnovers
Game Conditions
Humidity
49%
Precipitation
0.00 in
Player Game Leaders
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Possession Split
Stat Dominance
Team comparison across key performance areas
Game Story
Indiana edges Akron 29-27
Indiana defeated Akron 29-27 in Week 4 of the 2023 regular slate, finishing with a 282-474 edge in total yards, and scoring 1 passing touchdowns and 1 rushing touchdowns.
Indiana set the terms early in a game that finished 29-27. Dante Jackson 25 yd FG GOOD came with {'seconds': 51, 'minutes': 1} left in the quarter 2, giving Akron the first major swing.
Indiana's box score carried the story: 282 total yards, 92 rushing yards, and 190 passing yards. Akron finished with 474 total yards, including 263 on the ground and 211 through the air.
Indiana converted 3-14 on third down, went 0-2 on fourth down, the turnover count was 2-3, Indiana led 7-3 at halftime. The explosive highlight was Chris Freeman 39 Yd Field Goal.
Key Moments
Field Goal Good
Dante Jackson 25 yd FG GOOD (Akron led 3-7 over Indiana).
Rushing Touchdown
Christian Turner run for 6 yds for a TD (Chris Freeman KICK) (Indiana led 7-0 over Akron).
Interception Return Touchdown
Louis Moore 22 Yd Interception Return (Chris Freeman Kick) (Akron led 10-14 over Indiana).
Rushing Touchdown
DJ Irons run for 14 yds for a TD (Dante Jackson KICK) (Akron led 10-7 over Indiana).
Field Goal Good
Chris Freeman 19 yd FG GOOD (Indiana led 17-10 over Akron).
Rushing Touchdown
Lorenzo Lingard run for 71 yds for a TD (Dante Jackson KICK) (Akron led 17-17 over Indiana).
Stat Callouts
Final score
29-27
Indiana defeated Akron.
Total yards
282-474
Indiana held the yardage advantage.
Rushing yards
92
Indiana averaged 2.7 yards per rush attempt.
Passing yards
190
Indiana averaged 7.3 yards per pass attempt.
Third downs
3-14
Indiana's conversion rate helped sustain possessions.
Opponent third downs
5-17
Akron's offense worked through that conversion rate.
Turnovers
2-3
Turnover totals are listed winner first.
Analysis
Game Breakdown
| Statistic | Indiana | Akron |
|---|---|---|
| Total Yards | 282 | 474 |
| Passing Yards | 190 | 211 |
| Rushing Yards | 92 | 263 |
| First Downs | 14 | 24 |
| Third Down Efficiency | 3-14 | 5-17 |
| Fourth Down Efficiency | 0-2 | 0-2 |
| Total Penalties (Yards) | 5-50 | 10-98 |
| Turnovers | 2 | 3 |
| Completions / Attempts | 11-26 | 26-44 |
| Rushing Attempts | 34 | 40 |
| Passing TDs | 1 | 0 |
| Rushing TDs | 1 | 3 |
| Kicking Points | 9 | 9 |
| Possession Time | 25:36 | 34:24 |