Northern Illinois vs. Akron Short Report | Oct 7, 2023
InfoCision Stadium
Akron, OH
Oct 7, 2023
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Game Recap
Northern Illinois Huskies dominated the Akron Zips with a decisive 55-14 victory in their Week 6 clash. The Huskies' offense was unstoppable, racking up six rushing touchdowns and two passing touchdowns, with key performances from Antario Brown and Rocky Lombardi. Akron struggled to match the energy and effectiveness of Northern Illinois, making it difficult to close the gap after an early touchdown.
The Huskies took control early in the game, building a 21-point lead by halftime. Akron's efforts were consistently thwarted by a robust Northern Illinois defense. Despite a strong effort by Akron's quarterback Tahj Bullock, who managed both a rushing and a passing touchdown, the Zips couldn't keep up with the relentless Huskies. The win highlights Northern Illinois' strength in the conference this season.
Key Plays:
Kacper Rutkiewicz (Northern Illinois Huskies)
Tahj Bullock (Akron Zips)
Antario Brown (Northern Illinois Huskies)
Gavin Williams (Northern Illinois Huskies)
Grayson Barnes (Northern Illinois Huskies)
Antario Brown (Northern Illinois Huskies)
Antario Brown (Northern Illinois Huskies)
Antario Brown (Northern Illinois Huskies)
TJ Banks (Akron Zips)
Gavin Williams (Northern Illinois Huskies)
Standout Players:
Rocky Lombardi (Northern Illinois Huskies, QB)
Completed 10 of 15 passes for 191 yards and two touchdowns, leading the Huskies' offense with precision.Antario Brown (Northern Illinois Huskies, RB)
Dominated with 280 rushing yards on 13 attempts, scoring four impressive touchdowns.Gavin Williams (Northern Illinois Huskies, RB)
Contributed with 37 rushing yards and two touchdowns, adding depth to the Huskies' rushing attack.Tahj Bullock (Akron Zips, QB)
Passed for 146 yards and a touchdown while also rushing for 41 yards and another touchdown, accounting for both of the Zips' scores.TJ Banks (Akron Zips, TE)
Recorded four receptions for 38 yards and a touchdown, providing a reliable target for Bullock.
Team
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Northern Illinois Huskies
7
28
20
0
55
Akron Zips
7
0
7
0
14
