Duncan Brune's late touchdown lifts Ohio over Akron 28-20
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Last updated Nov 4, 2026
Ohio defeated Akron 28-20 on Tuesday night in Akron, powered by Duncan Brune's 91-yard touchdown run late in the game. Akron briefly took a 17-14 lead in the fourth quarter with a 1-yard touchdown run by Jordan Gant, followed by a two-point conversion. However, Ohio responded immediately with a 60-yard touchdown pass from Nick Poulos to Dom Dorwart. Ohio’s defense also contributed a touchdown with a 45-yard interception return by DJ Walker in the first quarter. Nick Poulos completed 12 passes for 197 yards and another touchdown, while Gant led Akron with 112 rushing yards. Ohio improves to 7-2 overall and 5-0 in the Mid-American Conference, while Akron falls to 1-8 and 0-5 in conference play.
- •Ohio scores 28 points against Akron's 20.
- •Brune's 91-yard touchdown came with 3:57 remaining.
- •Gant’s 1-yard TD gave Akron a brief lead late in the game.
- •Poulos threw for 197 yards and a touchdown.
- •Ohio next faces Miami (OH) on November 11.
- 3:43 AMYahoo Sports — Duncan Brune's 91-yard TD rallies Ohio over Akron 28-20
"AKRON, Ohio (AP) — Duncan Brune had a 91-yard touchdown run with 3:57 remaining, and Ohio answered Akron’s fourth-quarter rally to beat the Zips 28-20 on Tuesday night.Akron took a 17-14 lead with 9:35 left when Jordan Gant scored on a 1-yard run, and Cibastian Broughton found Marcel Williams for the two-point conversion.
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