College Football · FBS · Week 8 · Recap
Kent State Beat Akron 35-20 as Dru DeShields Throws 4 Touchdowns
The Kent State Golden Flashes beat the Akron Zips 35-20 at Zoeller Field at Dix Stadium in Kent, OH on Saturday, October 24, 2026 in FBS college football Week 8 action.
The game was tied 7-7 at halftime. The fourth quarter swung it: Kent State outscored its opponent 14-3.
Kent State moves to 3-5, while Akron falls to 1-7.
Top performers
Brayden Roggow (AKR, QB): 20/34, 275 YDS, 1 INT
Jordan Gant (AKR, RB): 28 CAR, 162 YDS, 2 TD
Kyan Mason (AKR, WR): 7 REC, 129 YDS
Dru DeShields (KENT, QB): 18/33, 294 YDS, 4 TD
Brandon White (KENT, RB): 11 CAR, 44 YDS
Wayne Harris (KENT, WR): 9 REC, 156 YDS, 3 TD
Scoring summary
- Q1 6:25AKRJordan Gant 6 Yd Run7-0
- Q2 0:36KENTWayne Harris 1 Yd pass from Dru DeShields7-7
- Q3 8:47AKRJordan Gant 5 Yd Run14-7
- Q3 6:27KENTWayne Harris 55 Yd pass from Dru DeShields14-14
- Q3 2:37AKRAidan Stire 40 Yd Field Goal17-14
- Q3 1:12KENTHunter Hopperton 2 Yd pass from Dru DeShields17-21
- Q4 6:40KENTWayne Harris 19 Yd pass from Dru DeShields17-28
- Q4 4:54KENTDru DeShields 1 Yd Run17-35
- Q4 1:12AKRAidan Stire 50 Yd Field Goal20-35
Team stats
| AKR | KENT | |
|---|---|---|
| Total yards | 422 | 376 |
| First downs | 26 | 21 |
| Third down | 7-13 | 4-11 |
| Turnovers | 2 | 1 |
| Possession | 34:01 | 25:59 |