Buckley, Cabana power rushing attack for Western Michigan in 42-14 win over Akron

Jalen Buckley and Cole Cabana led Western Michigan's rushing attack to a decisive 42-14 victory over Akron in a MACtion game on Tuesday night. Buckley rushed for 121 yards and two touchdowns, while Cabana added 107 rushing yards and a score. The Broncos out-gained Akron 566-233 and held possession for nearly 43 minutes of game time.

Broc Lowry completed all 15 passes for 149 yards and a touchdown, and Mason Reynolds added 57 yards and two touchdowns on eight completions. Western Michigan scored on three straight drives in the first half, with Nate Levicki catching a 3-yard touchdown and Cole Cabana breaking free for an 82-yard touchdown run. Buckley sealed the game with a 1-yard touchdown run to give WMU a 21-7 halftime lead.

The Zips' Cibastian Broughton threw for 173 yards and two touchdowns, but Western Michigan dominated the second half, scoring with Keivin Boone-Nelson, Levicki, and Levicki again. Cibastian Broughton completed 12-of-17 passes for 173 yards and two touchdowns for Akron (1-9, 0-6). Western Michigan will face Eastern Michigan next Tuesday, aiming to secure their third consecutive MAC Trophy win in four years.