Eastern Michigan Edges Akron on Late 48-Yard Field Goal

AKRON, Ohio (Interstat) — Noah Kim accounted for two touchdowns and Eastern Michigan edged Akron 25-23 on Saturday at InfoCision Stadium in a Football Bowl Subdivision game. Rudy Kessinger made a 48-yard field goal with 1:50 remaining for the final margin. Akron’s Matthew Schramm missed a 47-yard attempt with 19 seconds left. Kim completed 21 of 37 passes for 225 yards and one touchdown and added a 1-yard rushing score. Brayden Roggow threw for 143 yards and two touchdowns for the Zips. Marcel Williams caught four passes for 81 yards and two scores. Joshua Long had eight receptions for 101 yards for the Eagles. Quincy Byas recorded seven tackles and two sacks, while Elgin McDuffey also made seven tackles. Tairan Davis Jr. had five tackles and an interception for Akron. Donelius Johnson led Akron with 13 tackles, and Mehki Flowers added 12. Eastern Michigan improved to 4-3, while Akron fell to 1-5. Attendance was 9,038.