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Akron Zips vs. Kent State Golden Flashes: 2016 Week 5 Recap

Zips defeat Flashes 31–27 in Week 5

Scoring plays, EPA leaders, and college football analytics for Akron Zips vs. Kent State Golden Flashes (Week 5).

Akron Zips 31 3-2 Winner
Final 31–27
Kent State Golden Flashes 27 1-3
Winner
Akron Zips
Final score
31–27
Halftime
Akron Zips 9–15 Kent State Golden Flashes
Top passer
Nick Holley

Top CFB performers · Zips

Top CFB performers · Flashes

Quick answer

Akron Zips defeated Kent State Golden Flashes 31–27 in Week 5, 2016. Final score: Akron Zips 31, Kent State Golden Flashes 27.

Game summary

Akron Zips edged Kent State Golden Flashes 31–27 in Week 5 of the 2016 season.

  • Scoring: 7 touchdowns, 3 field goals across 10 plays.
  • Passing leader: Nick Holley (2309) — 0.0 pass yds, 2 TD, +0.30 EPA/play.
  • Rushing leader: Nick Holley — 0.0 yds, 1 TD.
  • Receiving leader: Justin Rankin — 10 rec, 0.0 yds.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

TeamQ1Q2Q3Q4Final
Akron Zips3661231
Kent State Golden Flashes690927

Scoring Map

Each pin marks a score on the field — TDs in the end zone, field goals near the kick line.

AKRAkron Zips
KENTKent State Golden Flashes

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Scoring timeline

10 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

  1. KENT
    Q1TD
    NHNick Holley

    Points+6

    Yard line
    OPP EZ
    Score
    0-6

    Nick Holley run for 13 yds for a TD, (Shane Hynes KICK)

  2. AKR
    Q1FG

    Points+3

    Yard line
    OPP 33
    Score
    3-6

    Tom O'Leary 46 yd FG GOOD

  3. KENT
    Q2TD
    ECErnest Calhoun

    Points+6

    Yard line
    OPP EZ
    Score
    3-12

    Nick Holley pass complete to Ernest Calhoun for 18 yds for a TD, (Shane Hynes KICK)

  4. KENT
    Q2FG

    Points+3

    Yard line
    OPP 33
    Score
    3-15

    Shane Hynes 30 yd FG GOOD AKRON Penalty, offside defense ( Yards) declined

  5. AKR
    Q2TD
    MTMykel Traylor-Bennett

    Points+6

    Yard line
    OPP EZ
    Score
    9-15

    Mykel Traylor-Bennett run for 13 yds for a TD, (Tom O'Leary KICK)

  6. AKR
    Q3TD
    VEVan Edwards Jr.

    Points+6

    Yard line
    OPP EZ
    Score
    15-15

    Tra'Von Chapman pass complete to Van Edwards Jr. for 27 yds for a TD, (Tom O'Leary KICK)

  7. AKR
    Q4TD
    MTMykel Traylor-Bennett

    Points+6

    Yard line
    OPP EZ
    Score
    21-15

    Mykel Traylor-Bennett 3 Yd Run (Tom O'Leary Kick), (Tom O'Leary KICK)

  8. KENT
    Q4TD
    JRJustin Rankin

    Points+6

    Yard line
    OPP EZ
    Score
    21-21

    Nick Holley pass complete to Justin Rankin for 9 yds for a TD, (Shane Hynes KICK)

  9. KENT
    Q4FG

    Points+3

    Yard line
    OPP 33
    Score
    21-24

    Shane Hynes 41 yd FG GOOD

  10. AKR
    Q4TD
    AWAustin Wolf

    Points+6

    Yard line
    OPP EZ
    Score
    27-24

    Tra'Von Chapman pass complete to Austin Wolf for 23 yds for a TD, (Tom O'Leary KICK)

Stars of the game

Top passers, rushers, and receivers from cfbfastR play-by-play.

Passing

  • Nick Holley (2309) — 0.0 yds · 2 TD · +0.30 EPA/play +10.42 EPA
  • Kavious Price (2309) — 0.0 yds · -0.46 EPA/play -0.46 EPA
  • Tra'Von Chapman (2006) — 0.0 yds · 2 TD · -0.03 EPA/play -0.67 EPA

Rushing

  • Nick Holley (2309) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD -0.13 EPA
  • Manny Morgan (2006) — 0.0 yds -0.30 EPA
  • Van Edwards Jr. (2006) — 0.0 yds -0.09 EPA

Receiving

  • Justin Rankin (2309) — 10 rec · 0.0 yds +1.37 EPA
  • Austin Wolf (2006) — 3 rec · 0.0 yds -0.01 EPA
  • Ernest Calhoun (2309) — 2 rec · 0.0 yds +0.05 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

PlayerTeamAttCmp%YdsTDEPA/playTotal EPA
Nick Holley23093554.3%02+0.30+10.42
Kavious Price230910.0%00-0.46-0.46
Tra'Von Chapman20062642.3%02-0.03-0.67

Team EPA comparison

StatAKRKENT
Plays00
EPA / play
Total EPA
Success rate
Pass EPA / play
Rush EPA / play
Yards00

Drive chart

Key possessions and results.

QtrOffensePlaysYardsEPAResult
Q1230910-0.41Ended
Q1200660-1.19Interception
Q1230910+1.67Rush TD
Q1230950+2.23Ended
Q1200630-2.28Punt
Q1230960-0.99Punt
Q1200630-2.60Punt
Q1230930-2.75Punt
Q1200600Field goal
Q1200640-1.82Ended
Q2200610+0.08Ended
Q2230980+1.32Ended
Q2200620-5.43Fumble
Q2230910+2.82Pass TD
Q2230910-0.36Ended
Q2200630-6.66Interception

Biggest EPA swings

  1. Q2 · Akron Zips · Tra'Von Chapman pass intercepted Jerrell Foster return for 32 yds to the Akron 5 (-5.04 EPA)
  2. Q2 · Akron Zips · Tra'Von Chapman run for a loss of 1 yard to the KntSt 19 Tra'Von Chapman fumbled, forced by Theo Eboigbe, recovered by KntSt Nick Cuthbert (-4.85 EPA)
  3. Q4 · Akron Zips · Tra'Von Chapman pass complete to JoJo Natson for 43 yds to the KntSt 3 for a 1ST down (+4.51 EPA)
  4. Q2 · Kent State Golden Flashes · Nick Holley pass complete to Justin Rankin for 54 yds to the Akron 14 for a 1ST down (+4.46 EPA)
  5. Q4 · Kent State Golden Flashes · Nick Holley pass complete to Justin Rankin for 9 yds for a TD, (Shane Hynes KICK) (+4.26 EPA)
  6. Q2 · Akron Zips · Shane Hynes kickoff for 63 yds , Van Edwards Jr. return for 75 yds to the KENTST -10 KENT ST Penalty, Defensive holding (Shane Hynes) to the KntSt 18 (+3.79 EPA)
  7. Q3 · Kent State Golden Flashes · Nick Holley pass complete to Justin Rankin for a loss of 1 yard to the Akron 32 (-3.33 EPA)
  8. Q3 · Akron Zips · Tra'Von Chapman pass complete to Van Edwards Jr. for 27 yds for a TD, (Tom O'Leary KICK) (+3.21 EPA)

Key takeaways

  • Akron Zips controlled the final (31–27) in Week 5.
  • Passing edge: Nick Holley (2309) — yds, 2 TD.
  • EPA edge: AKR at EPA/play.
  • Full EPA, scoring map, and play-by-play live in CFB Analytics Box & Scores.

Frequently asked questions

What was the final score of Akron Zips vs Kent State Golden Flashes?

Akron Zips 31, Kent State Golden Flashes 27 in Week 5 of the 2016 college football season.

Who won Akron Zips vs Kent State Golden Flashes?

Akron Zips won with a final score of 31–27.

Where can I find the Akron Zips vs Kent State Golden Flashes box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=400869293.

Who led Akron Zips vs Kent State Golden Flashes in passing?

Nick Holley (2309) led passers with 0.0 yards and 2 touchdowns.

Full analytics box score

Explore every snap, drive chart, and the interactive scoring map for Akron Zips at Kent State Golden Flashes in FantasyHQ CFB Analytics Box & Scores.

Season records after this game

Akron Zips

Entered 2-2 Now 3-2 W

Kent State Golden Flashes

Entered 1-2 Now 1-3 L