| Team | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | Final |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Akron | 0 | 3 | 23 | 13 | 39 |
| Northwestern | 7 | 14 | 7 | 6 | 34 |
Game flow
Akron won by 5 · 12 scoresLead changes
1
0 times tied
NW biggest lead
+18
Q2 0:07
AKRON biggest lead
+11
Q4 7:24
Time in front
NW 72% · AKRON 14%
tied 14% · 43:24 vs 8:28 of game clock
The lead after every score: above the line Northwestern is ahead, below it Akron. Each dot is a score in the scoring team's colour; hover one.
Scoring summary
1st quarter
6:52
TD Jeremy Larkin 7 Yd Run (Charlie Kuhbander Kick)1 play, 7 yds, 0:06 · from AKR 7
AKRON 0–7 NW2nd quarter
7:21
TD Jeremy Larkin 5 Yd Run (Charlie Kuhbander Kick)7 plays, 73 yds, 3:22 · from NU 27
AKRON 0–14 NW0:39
FG Nick Gasser 37 Yd Field Goal 5 plays, 48 yds, 1:04 · from AKR 32
AKRON 3–14 NW0:07
TD Cameron Green 21 Yd pass from Clayton Thorson (Charlie Kuhbander Kick)6 plays, 56 yds, 0:31 · from NU 44
AKRON 3–21 NW3rd quarter
11:50
FG Nick Gasser 24 Yd Field Goal 9 plays, 68 yds, 3:10 · from AKR 25
AKRON 6–21 NW6:49
TD Andre Williams 25 Yd pass from Kato Nelson (Nick Gasser Kick)9 plays, 80 yds, 4:11 · from AKR 20
AKRON 13–21 NW3:14
TD Alvin Davis 97 Yd Interception Return (Two-Point Pass Conversion Failed)
AKRON 19–21 NW1:08
TD Cameron Green 13 Yd pass from Clayton Thorson (Charlie Kuhbander Kick)9 plays, 74 yds, 2:01 · from NU 26
AKRON 19–28 NW0:24
TD Maverick Wolfley 24 Yd pass from Kato Nelson (Nick Gasser Kick)2 plays, 75 yds, 0:44 · from AKR 25
AKRON 26–28 NW4th quarter
8:28
TD Ulysees Gilbert III 0 Yd Fumble Return (Two-Point Run Conversion Failed)
AKRON 32–28 NW7:24
TD Alvin Davis 50 Yd Interception Return (Nick Gasser Kick)
AKRON 39–28 NW2:21
TD Bennett Skowronek 24 Yd pass from Clayton Thorson (Two-Point Pass Conversion Failed)8 plays, 69 yds, 1:21 · from NU 31
AKRON 39–34 NWDrives
NW 8/17 scoredAKRON 4/15 scored| Q | Start | Team | From | Plays | Yds | Time | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q1 | 15:00 | NW | NU 25 | 5 | 27 | 1:57 | Punt |
| Q1 | 13:03 | AKRON | AKR 11 | 3 | 2 | 1:42 | Punt |
| Q1 | 11:21 | NW | AKR 39 | 7 | 22 | 2:52 | Missed FG |
| Q1 | 8:29 | AKRON | AKR 20 | 4 | -13 | 1:31 | Fumble |
| Q1 | 6:58 | NW | AKR 7 | 1 | 7 | 0:06 | Touchdown |
| Q1 | 6:52 | AKRON | AKR 25 | 3 | 5 | 1:17 | Punt |
| Q1 | 5:35 | NW | NU 36 | 3 | 7 | 1:10 | Punt |
| Q1 | 4:25 | AKRON | AKR 17 | 3 | 8 | 1:58 | Punt |
| Q1 | 2:27 | NW | NU 41 | 9 | 29 | 3:36 | Downs |
| Q2 | 13:51 | AKRON | AKR 30 | 6 | 4 | 3:08 | Punt |
| Q2 | 10:43 | NW | NU 27 | 7 | 73 | 3:22 | Touchdown |
| Q2 | 7:21 | AKRON | AKR 25 | 6 | 16 | 4:27 | Downs |
Win probability
Akron 100% · pregame line Northwestern −21.0 (closing line)The pregame line (TDC's for this week's games, the closing betting line for past ones), blended with the score, clock and field position (calibrated on every 2024–25 FBS play). Gold dots mark the biggest swings; hover one.
Box score
| Passing | C/ATT | YDS | AVG | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kato Nelson | 17/28 | 277 | 9.9 | 2 | 0 | 59.3 |
| Rushing | CAR | YDS | AVG | TD | LONG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Van Edwards Jr. | 14 | 53 | 3.8 | 0 | 21 |
| Kato Nelson | 15 | 37 | 2.5 | 0 | 13 |
| Deltron Sands | 3 | 14 | 4.7 | 0 | 13 |
| Kwadarrius Smith | 2 | 6 | 3.0 | 0 | 4 |
| Mykel Traylor-Bennett | 1 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 |
| Team | 1 | -20 | -20.0 | 0 | 0 |
| Receiving | REC | YDS | AVG | TD | LONG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kwadarrius Smith | 6 | 90 | 15.0 | 0 | 40 |
| Andre Williams | 3 | 85 | 28.3 | 1 | 56 |
| Jonah Morris | 3 | 51 | 17.0 | 0 | 43 |
| Maverick Wolfley | 1 | 24 | 24.0 | 1 | 24 |
| Nate Stewart | 3 | 22 | 7.3 | 0 | 9 |
| Mykel Traylor-Bennett | 1 | 5 | 5.0 | 0 | 5 |
| Interceptions | INT | YDS | TD |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alvin Davis | 2 | 147 | 2 |
| Kicking | FG | PCT | LONG | XP | PTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nick Gasser | 2/3 | 66.7 | 37 | 3/3 | 9 |
| Punting | NO | YDS | AVG | TB | In 20 | LONG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nick Gasser | 5 | 193 | 38.6 | 0 | 0 | 47 |
Biggest plays
AKRON +39% Q4 7:24 Clayton Thorson pass intercepted for a TD Alvin Davis return for 50 yds for a TD, (Nick Gasser KICK)
AKRON +38% Q4 2:21 Drew Luckenbaugh on-side kick recovered by AKRON at the Nwest 49
NW +36% Q4 2:21 Clayton Thorson pass complete to Bennett Skowronek for 24 yds for a TD, (Two-Point Conversion failed )
AKRON +34% Q4 8:28 Ulysees Gilbert III 0 Yd Fumble Return (Two-Point Run Conversion Failed)
AKRON +27% Q3 0:24 Kato Nelson pass complete to Maverick Wolfley for 24 yds for a TD, (Nick Gasser KICK)
Team stats
| Stat | AKRON | NW |
|---|---|---|
| 1st Downs | 15 | 29 |
| 3rd down efficiency | 4-16 | 6-18 |
| 4th down efficiency | 1-4 | 1-5 |
| Total Yards | 367 | 491 |
| Passing | 277 | 405 |
| Comp/Att | 17/28 | 37/58 |
| Yards per pass | 9.9 | 7.0 |
| Rushing | 90 | 86 |
| Rushing Attempts | 36 | 36 |
| Yards per rush | 2.5 | 2.4 |
| Penalties | 15-140 | 3-35 |
| Turnovers | 1 | 3 |
| Fumbles lost | 1 | 1 |
| Interceptions thrown | 0 | 2 |
| Possession | 30:10 | 29:50 |
Play by play
Q4 0:00 End of 4th Quarter
Q4 0:02 1st & 10 at AKR 30 Clayton Thorson pass incomplete to Bennett Skowronek, broken up by Jamal Davis II
Q4 2:18 4th & 31 at AKR 30 Kato Nelson pass incomplete to Andre Williams
Q4 2:18 4th & 26 at AKR 35 AKRON Penalty, delay of game (-5 Yards) to the Akron 30
Q4 2:18 3rd & 19 at AKR 42 Kato Nelson run for a loss of 7 yards to the Akron 35
Q4 2:18 2nd & 17 at AKR 44 Kato Nelson run for a loss of 2 yards to the Akron 42
Q4 2:18 1st & 10 at NU 49 Kato Nelson run for a loss of 7 yards to the Akron 44
Q4 2:21 Drew Luckenbaugh on-side kick recovered by AKRON at the Nwest 49
Q4 2:21 4th & 10 at AKR 24 Clayton Thorson pass complete to Bennett Skowronek for 24 yds for a TD, (Two-Point Conversion failed )
Q4 3:42 3rd & 10 at AKR 24 Clayton Thorson pass incomplete to Ramaud Chiaokhiao-Bowman
Q4 3:42 2nd & 10 at AKR 24 Clayton Thorson pass incomplete to Riley Lees
Q4 3:42 1st & 10 at AKR 24 Clayton Thorson pass incomplete to Jeremy Larkin, broken up by Jamal Davis II
Q4 3:42 2nd & 14 at AKR 39 Clayton Thorson pass complete to Charlie Fessler for 15 yds to the Akron 24 for a 1ST down
Q4 3:42 1st & 10 at AKR 35 Clayton Thorson sacked by Brock Boxen and Brennan Williams for a loss of 4 yards to the Akron 39
Q4 3:42 1st & 10 at NU 47 Clayton Thorson pass complete to Cameron Green for 18 yds to the Akron 35 for a 1ST down
Q4 3:42 1st & 10 at NU 31 Clayton Thorson pass complete to Cameron Green for 16 yds to the Nwest 47 for a 1ST down
Q4 3:42 4th & 10 at NU 31 Nick Gasser 48 yd FG MISSED
Q4 3:48 Timeout NORTHWESTERN, clock 03:48
Q4 3:57 3rd & 11 at NU 32 Van Edwards Jr. run for 4 yds to the Nwest 31 Van Edwards Jr. fumbled, forced by Samdup Miller, recovered by Akron
Q4 3:57 Timeout NORTHWESTERN, clock 03:57
Q4 4:02 2nd & 11 at NU 32 Kato Nelson run for no gain to the Nwest 32
Q4 4:02 Timeout NORTHWESTERN, clock 04:02
Q4 6:02 1st & 10 at NU 31 Deltron Sands run for a loss of 1 yard to the Nwest 32
Q4 6:02 3rd & 8 at NU 44 Deltron Sands run for 13 yds to the Nwest 31 for a 1ST down
Q4 6:02 2nd & 8 at NU 44 Kato Nelson run for no gain to the Nwest 44