Akron beats Robert Morris 45-10 behind Cibastian Broughton’s 4 TD passes

Akron secured a dominant 45-10 victory over Robert Morris in their home opener on Saturday, with Cibastian Broughton leading the way with four touchdown passes. The game kicked off with a fumble by wide receiver Marcel Williams, which led to Robert Morris' first points. Akron's redshirt freshman quarterback completed 23 of his 27 passes for 227 yards, including his first three touchdown throws.

Sean Patrick scored early with a 41-yard catch, followed by successful scoring drives from Elijah Alexander and Miles Burris. Akron extended its lead to 21-10 at halftime, with Jordan Gant adding 81 rushing yards on 10 carries, including another touchdown. The Zips continued their dominance in the second half, adding more points on their next three possessions.

Robert Morris managed a comeback with a 15-yard run by backup QB Brayden Roggow, while Carson Haggard threw for 179 yards on 28 attempts for the Colonials. Galen Combs contributed with nine receptions for 119 yards, including a crucial 43-yard touchdown catch that brought the game to 7-all before Akron's second half surge.