{
  "id": 11788039,
  "title": "Angel Flores has TD pass, scoring run as Central Michigan beats Akron 41-17 in MAC opener",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/03/angel-flores-has-td-pass-scoring-run-as-central-michigan-beats-akron",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-03T22:53:02.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Winnipeg Free Press",
    "slug": "winnipeg-free-press",
    "url": "https://www.winnipegfreepress.com/uncategorized/2026/10/03/angel-flores-has-td-pass-scoring-run-as-central-michigan-beats-akron-41-17-in-mac-opener"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "MOUNT PLEASANT, Mich. (AP) — Central Michigan secured a 41-17 victory over Akron in their first-ever Mid-American Conference matchup on Saturday. The game marked a significant milestone for both teams as they kicked off their respective seasons.\n\nAngel Flores led the Central Michigan offense with a dual performance, rushing for 154 yards and a touchdown, and contributing another scoring pass. This impressive playmaking ability helped the Chippewas overcome a 7-0 deficit in the second quarter.\n\nFlores tied the game with a 55-yard touchdown run, and then connected with Shawn Foster II for a 48-yard scoring pass, giving Central Michigan the lead. Brock Townsend then sealed the early advantage with a 5-yard touchdown run with only 18 seconds remaining in the half, making the score 21-7 in favor of Central Michigan.\n\nThe second half saw Central Michigan extend their lead further. Nick Woodford scored on a 27-yard run early in the quarter, followed by Jayden Clerveaux's 23-yard touchdown run, which marked his first career touchdown. This sequence pushed the score up to 35-10.\n\nAkron's Brayden Roggow completed 180 yards and a touchdown through the air, but his performance was marred by three interceptions. Jordan Gant contributed 102 rushing yards and a touchdown for Akron, who finished the game with 332 total yards and four touchdowns on the day.",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}