Duncan Brune's 91-yard TD rallies Ohio over Akron 28-20

In a thrilling game on Tuesday night, Ohio defeated Akron 28-20 at the latter's home field. Duncan Brune played a pivotal role in Ohio's victory, rushing for a 91-yard touchdown with just 3:57 left on the clock. Akron had taken an early lead, 17-14, following Jordan Gant's 1-yard touchdown run and Marcel Williams' two-point conversion catch from Cibastian Broughton.

Ohio's rally was ignited by Nick Poulos' 60-yard touchdown pass to Dom Dorwart, which restored a 21-17 lead. The Ohio team continued their dominance, with Brune breaking free for his 91-yard score, extending the Bobcats' advantage to 11 points. Ohio's defense did not let Akron forget their earlier score, intercepting Broughton and returning it for a touchdown with just nine seconds remaining in the first quarter. This gave Ohio a 7-3 lead.

Ohio's offense was led by a stellar performance from Poulos, who completed 12 of 20 passes for 197 yards and a touchdown, and rushed for another 45 yards and a score. Dorwart contributed significantly, catching four passes for 108 yards. Akron's running back, Gant, rushed for 112 yards and a touchdown, while Broughton threw for 232 yards. Ohio will face Miami (OH) in their next game, while Akron will host Western Michigan.