Eastern Michigan rallies past Akron with Kessinger's late field goal
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 10, 2026, 11:08 PM
Last updated Oct 10, 2026
Eastern Michigan defeated Akron 25-23 in a Mid-American Conference matchup in Akron, Ohio, on Saturday. Rudy Kessinger kicked four field goals, including a decisive 48-yarder with 1:50 remaining. After trailing 17-13 in the third quarter, Eastern Michigan scored 12 of the final 18 points. Noah Kim threw for 277 yards and one touchdown, helping the Eagles improve to 4-3, 3-0 in the conference. Akron, which falls to 1-5, 0-2, saw Brayden Roggow throw three touchdown passes, including a late score that briefly gave them a 23-22 lead.
- •Eastern Michigan improves to 4-3, 3-0 in the Mid-American Conference.
- •Kessinger made field goals of varying distances, including the game-winner.
- •Akron led 23-22 before Kessinger's final kick.
- •Noah Kim threw for 277 yards with one touchdown.
- •Eastern Michigan hosts Toledo next Saturday; Akron plays at Miami (OH).
- 11:08 PMYahoo Sports — Kessinger's 4 FGs, Kim's TD pass push Eastern Michigan over Akron 25-23
"AKRON, Ohio (AP) — Rudy Kessinger made four field goals, including a 48-yarder with 1:50 remaining, and Noah Kim threw for 277 yards and a touchdown as Eastern Michigan rallied past Akron 25-23 on Saturday.The Eagles (4-3, 3-0 Mid-American Conference) trailed 17-13 in the third quarter before scoring 12 of the game’s final 18 points.
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