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What to know about Akron at Miami (Ohio) college football game

Akron (1-5, 0-2 MAC) heads to Oxford, Ohio, on Saturday at 3:30 p.m. to face Miami (3-3, 1-1).

The Zips come off a 25‑23 home loss to Eastern Michigan in which kicker Matthew Schramm missed a 47‑yard field goal, while EMU’s Rudy Kessinger nailed a 48‑yard effort. Akron quarterback Brayden Roggow threw for 229 yards and three touchdowns without an interception, and running back Jordan Gant rushed for 117 yards on 22 carries.

Wide receiver Marcel Williams contributed 89 yards and two scores, and Marquese Williams added another touchdown catch. Defensively, Donelius Johnson led with 16 tackles, Mehki Flowers recorded 15 tackles, a fumble recovery and a pass breakup, Tairan Davis snagged an interception and Luke Reed forced a fumble.

Miami, coming off a 20‑19 win over Massachusetts, will rely on quarterback Caleb Heavner after David McComb’s injury. The RedHawks opened the season with a 59‑14 loss to Pittsburgh, a 45‑7 victory over Holy Cross and a 35‑31 defeat by Cincinnati before their recent results.

Coach Joe Moorhead praised Akron’s passion and physical play but stressed the need to finish games stronger as they prepare for a tough Miami squad.

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