Northern Illinois vs. Akron Short Report | Oct 7, 2023

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.