Eastern Michigan Athletics
Saturday, October 10
Rynearson Stadium
3 p.m.
Eastern Michigan University
1-5 , 0-2
21
vs
47
Akron
3-3 , 1-1
1st
2nd
3rd
4th
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Akron
14
26
7
0
47
Eastern Michigan
7
7
7
0
21
Photo by: Steve King/KingStudios
Football Falters in Homecoming Loss to Akron
10/10/2015 6:26:00 PM | Football
With 112 rushing yards in the game, senior Darius Jackson has more than 1000 rushing yards for his career
Postgame Press Conference.
Photo Gallery.
EMU Highlights.
YPSILANTI, Mich. (EMUEagles.com) - Turnovers proved costly for the Eastern Michigan University football team Saturday, Oct. 10, as the Eagles fell 47-21 to the University of Akron (3-3; 1-1 MAC) in Mid-American Conference play at 'The Factory' at Rynearson Stadium. The Eagles (1-5; 0-2 MAC) managed 413 yards of total offense but a trio of turnovers kept them from capitalizing on possessions.
Redshirt sophomore Brogan Roback (Maumee, Ohio-Toledo St. John's Jesuit) paced the Eagles passing game, finishing 21-of-32 with 196 yards and three touchdowns, tying a career-high.
Freshman Eddie Daugherty (Mentor, Ohio-Mentor) hauled in a career-high seven receptions for 107 yards and a touchdown, his third 100-plus receiving effort this season,while junior Sam Browning (Escondido, Calif.-Escondido) registered a touchdown along with four receptions for 66 yards.
Senior Darius Jackson (Sparta, Ill.-Sparta) led the Green and White rushing game with 24 carries for 112 yards, marking the third time this season he has eclipsed the century mark. He also went for over 1,000 rushing yards in his EMU career in the game. Redshirt freshman Shaq Vann (South Bend, Ind.-John Adams) added 55 yards on six carries to round out the Eagles' ground game.
Defensively, senior Great Ibe (Philadelphia, Pa.-Meade) totaled a game-high 16 tackles. Sophomore Jason Beck (Indianapolis, Ind.-Arsenal Technical) added nine tackles and redshirt sophomore Derric Williams (Lake Orion, Mich.-Lake Orion) led the team with 1.5 tackles for a loss.
Starting their second drive just shy of midfield, the Zips ran back-to-back rushing plays to set the table for play action on third down. Faking the handoff, Akron's Thomas Woodson dropped back and delivered a spiral down the sideline to Imani Davis. The 20-yard gain gave the Zips a first down and moved the chains. With a new set of downs, the Zips turned to the run game. After a 13-yard run by Woodson gave Akron a first down, Woodson split double coverage to slip a pass to Davis in the end zone.
Mishandling the ensuing kickoff, the Eagles turned the ball over deep in their own territory. Recovering the fumble, Akron began their drive from the EMU 22-yard line. After the Eagles' defense shut down the run on first down, Woodson dropped back throwing a pass to the corner of the end zone. Leaping up and over the EMU safety on the play, Jerome Lane came down with the catch to double Akron's lead.
Trailing 14-0 with five minutes to play in the opening quarter, the Eagles lined up at the line of scrimmage for their second drive of the game. Jackson opened the series with a 24-yard gain down the Akron sideline to build momentum in favor of the Eagles. The long run by Jackson set up Roback for success in the passing game on the next play. Dropping back, Roback hit junior Cody Tuttle (Newbury Park, Calif.-Westlake) and Browning for first downs to keep the Green and White's drive alive. A diving catch by Browning in front of the EMU bench moved the Eagles into the red zone. On first and goal, the Eagles stuck with Roback and the passing game. Having completed seven of his first eight attempts to six different receivers, Roback stepped in under center. Taking the snap, Roback eluded a pair of pass rushers before finding redshirtsophomoreAustin Stone (Palmyra, Va.-Fork Union Military Academy)on a quick route. A strong block by an EMU receiver gave Stonea clear path to the end zone for the Eagles first touchdown of the afternoon and the first of Stone's career.After senior Dylan Mulder (Saline, Mich.-Saline) hit the point after, the Eagles trailed 14-7.
Unfortunately for the Green and White, Akron came out firing back on the next drive. Spreading out the offense, the Zips capped a four-minute drive with a 39-yard touchdown pass from Woodson to Lane. Registering his second touchdown of the game, Lane's catch pushed the Eagles' deficit to 21-7.
Paced by Roback and the passing game, the Eagles responded on their next drive. After Roback hit Daugherty for a 21-yard gain, the Green and White turned to trickery for a big play. Dropping back on first down, Roback tossed a screen pass to Tuttle. Catching the pass behind the line of scrimmage, Tuttle aired out a 48-yard pass to Browning for an EMU first down. The play marked the longest pass by a non-quarterback for Eastern Michigan this season. After gaining another first down on a catch by Daugherty, the Eagles attempted to utilize Jackson and the running game but the Zips defense swallowed him up near the line of scrimmage on back-to-back plays. Hoping to catch the Akron defense on their heels, Roback faked a handoff to Jackson and surveyed the field. With a Zips pass rusher charging at him, Roback threw to Browning for the score, pulling EMU within a touchdown.
Akron closed out the half with 19 unanswered points, sending the Eagles into the half, trailing 40-14.
Deferring on the pregame coin toss, the Eagles began the second half with the ball. Starting the opening possession of the half from their own 25-yard line, the Eagles charged down field before turning the ball over on downs. Going for it on fourth and two, Vann was held up at the line of scrimmage.
After an Akron touchdown extended the Zips lead, Daugherty showed off his versatility with a 39-yard kickoff return, allowing the Green and White to start their drive just shy of midfield. Vann opened the drive with an 11-yard carry before Roback hit senior Kris Strange (Pickerington, Ohio-Central) for a 6-yard gain. Facing third and short, Roback hit Daugherty in stride for a 41-yard touchdown with 3:49 to play in the third quarter.
Unfortunately for the Eagles, Daugherty's touchdown catch in the third quarter proved to be the last scoring play of the game for the Eagles as they fell, 47-21.
Saturday's conference match up marked the 95th homecoming at Eastern Michigan. As part of the festivities, EMU marching band alumni joined current band members on field for their pregame performance. Additionally, the 1965 EMU football team was honored during the fourth quarter.
The Eagles continue MAC play next weekend in Toledo, Ohio with a MAC West Division clash with the No. 24 University of Toledo. Kickoff against the Rockets is set for Noonat the Glass Bowl.
Photo Gallery.
EMU Highlights.
YPSILANTI, Mich. (EMUEagles.com) - Turnovers proved costly for the Eastern Michigan University football team Saturday, Oct. 10, as the Eagles fell 47-21 to the University of Akron (3-3; 1-1 MAC) in Mid-American Conference play at 'The Factory' at Rynearson Stadium. The Eagles (1-5; 0-2 MAC) managed 413 yards of total offense but a trio of turnovers kept them from capitalizing on possessions.
Redshirt sophomore Brogan Roback (Maumee, Ohio-Toledo St. John's Jesuit) paced the Eagles passing game, finishing 21-of-32 with 196 yards and three touchdowns, tying a career-high.
Freshman Eddie Daugherty (Mentor, Ohio-Mentor) hauled in a career-high seven receptions for 107 yards and a touchdown, his third 100-plus receiving effort this season,while junior Sam Browning (Escondido, Calif.-Escondido) registered a touchdown along with four receptions for 66 yards.
Senior Darius Jackson (Sparta, Ill.-Sparta) led the Green and White rushing game with 24 carries for 112 yards, marking the third time this season he has eclipsed the century mark. He also went for over 1,000 rushing yards in his EMU career in the game. Redshirt freshman Shaq Vann (South Bend, Ind.-John Adams) added 55 yards on six carries to round out the Eagles' ground game.
Defensively, senior Great Ibe (Philadelphia, Pa.-Meade) totaled a game-high 16 tackles. Sophomore Jason Beck (Indianapolis, Ind.-Arsenal Technical) added nine tackles and redshirt sophomore Derric Williams (Lake Orion, Mich.-Lake Orion) led the team with 1.5 tackles for a loss.
Starting their second drive just shy of midfield, the Zips ran back-to-back rushing plays to set the table for play action on third down. Faking the handoff, Akron's Thomas Woodson dropped back and delivered a spiral down the sideline to Imani Davis. The 20-yard gain gave the Zips a first down and moved the chains. With a new set of downs, the Zips turned to the run game. After a 13-yard run by Woodson gave Akron a first down, Woodson split double coverage to slip a pass to Davis in the end zone.
Mishandling the ensuing kickoff, the Eagles turned the ball over deep in their own territory. Recovering the fumble, Akron began their drive from the EMU 22-yard line. After the Eagles' defense shut down the run on first down, Woodson dropped back throwing a pass to the corner of the end zone. Leaping up and over the EMU safety on the play, Jerome Lane came down with the catch to double Akron's lead.
Trailing 14-0 with five minutes to play in the opening quarter, the Eagles lined up at the line of scrimmage for their second drive of the game. Jackson opened the series with a 24-yard gain down the Akron sideline to build momentum in favor of the Eagles. The long run by Jackson set up Roback for success in the passing game on the next play. Dropping back, Roback hit junior Cody Tuttle (Newbury Park, Calif.-Westlake) and Browning for first downs to keep the Green and White's drive alive. A diving catch by Browning in front of the EMU bench moved the Eagles into the red zone. On first and goal, the Eagles stuck with Roback and the passing game. Having completed seven of his first eight attempts to six different receivers, Roback stepped in under center. Taking the snap, Roback eluded a pair of pass rushers before finding redshirtsophomoreAustin Stone (Palmyra, Va.-Fork Union Military Academy)on a quick route. A strong block by an EMU receiver gave Stonea clear path to the end zone for the Eagles first touchdown of the afternoon and the first of Stone's career.After senior Dylan Mulder (Saline, Mich.-Saline) hit the point after, the Eagles trailed 14-7.
Unfortunately for the Green and White, Akron came out firing back on the next drive. Spreading out the offense, the Zips capped a four-minute drive with a 39-yard touchdown pass from Woodson to Lane. Registering his second touchdown of the game, Lane's catch pushed the Eagles' deficit to 21-7.
Paced by Roback and the passing game, the Eagles responded on their next drive. After Roback hit Daugherty for a 21-yard gain, the Green and White turned to trickery for a big play. Dropping back on first down, Roback tossed a screen pass to Tuttle. Catching the pass behind the line of scrimmage, Tuttle aired out a 48-yard pass to Browning for an EMU first down. The play marked the longest pass by a non-quarterback for Eastern Michigan this season. After gaining another first down on a catch by Daugherty, the Eagles attempted to utilize Jackson and the running game but the Zips defense swallowed him up near the line of scrimmage on back-to-back plays. Hoping to catch the Akron defense on their heels, Roback faked a handoff to Jackson and surveyed the field. With a Zips pass rusher charging at him, Roback threw to Browning for the score, pulling EMU within a touchdown.
Akron closed out the half with 19 unanswered points, sending the Eagles into the half, trailing 40-14.
Deferring on the pregame coin toss, the Eagles began the second half with the ball. Starting the opening possession of the half from their own 25-yard line, the Eagles charged down field before turning the ball over on downs. Going for it on fourth and two, Vann was held up at the line of scrimmage.
After an Akron touchdown extended the Zips lead, Daugherty showed off his versatility with a 39-yard kickoff return, allowing the Green and White to start their drive just shy of midfield. Vann opened the drive with an 11-yard carry before Roback hit senior Kris Strange (Pickerington, Ohio-Central) for a 6-yard gain. Facing third and short, Roback hit Daugherty in stride for a 41-yard touchdown with 3:49 to play in the third quarter.
Unfortunately for the Eagles, Daugherty's touchdown catch in the third quarter proved to be the last scoring play of the game for the Eagles as they fell, 47-21.
Saturday's conference match up marked the 95th homecoming at Eastern Michigan. As part of the festivities, EMU marching band alumni joined current band members on field for their pregame performance. Additionally, the 1965 EMU football team was honored during the fourth quarter.
The Eagles continue MAC play next weekend in Toledo, Ohio with a MAC West Division clash with the No. 24 University of Toledo. Kickoff against the Rockets is set for Noonat the Glass Bowl.
Team Stats
AKRON
EMU
Total Yards
500
413
Pass Yards
222
252
Rushing Yards
278
161
Penalty Yards
54
90
1st Downs
28
20
3rd Downs
11
4
4th Downs
0
2
TOP
36:32
23:28
1st Quarter
AKRON 7, EMU 0
AKRON - DAVIS, Imani 9 yd pass from WOODSON, T. (STEIN, Robert kick) 8 plays, 60 yards, TOP 3:21
AKRON 14, EMU 0
AKRON - LANE, Jerome 22 yd pass from WOODSON, T. (STEIN, Robert kick) 3 plays, 22 yards, TOP 0:50
AKRON 14, EMU 7
EMU - STONE, Austin 7 yd pass from ROBACK, Brogan (MULDER, Dylan kick) 9 plays, 75 yards, TOP 2:52
2nd Quarter
AKRON 21, EMU 7
AKRON - LANE, Jerome 39 yd pass from WOODSON, T. (STEIN, Robert kick) 9 plays, 75 yards, TOP 4:36
AKRON 21, EMU 14
EMU - BROWNING, Sam 2 yd pass from ROBACK, Brogan (MULDER, Dylan kick) 8 plays, 78 yards, TOP 2:02
AKRON 28, EMU 14
AKRON - HUNDLEY, Conor 29 yd run (STEIN, Robert kick), 8 plays, 70 yards, TOP 2:33
AKRON 30, EMU 14
AKRON - TEAM 25 yd safety
AKRON 33, EMU 14
AKRON - STEIN, Robert 39 yd field goal 11 plays, 48 yards, TOP 4:49
AKRON 40, EMU 14
AKRON - McNEIL, Josh 1 yd pass from WOODSON, T. (STEIN, Robert kick) 5 plays, 66 yards, TOP 1:24
3rd Quarter
AKRON 47, EMU 14
AKRON - HUNDLEY, Conor 5 yd run (STEIN, Robert kick), 11 plays, 75 yards, TOP 5:35
AKRON 47, EMU 21
EMU - DAUGHERTY, E. 41 yd pass from ROBACK, Brogan (MULDER, Dylan kick) 4 plays, 58 yards, TOP 1:07
Game Leaders
Passing Leaders
CMP
23
TD
3
YDS
204
INT
1
CMP
1
TD
0
YDS
48
INT
0
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