Akron Zips vs. Kent State Golden Flashes: 2022 Week 8 Recap

Quick answer

Kent State Golden Flashes defeated Akron Zips 33–27 in Week 8, 2022. Final score: Akron Zips 27, Kent State Golden Flashes 33.

Game summary

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
Akron Zips	6	9	6	3	27
Kent State Golden Flashes	0	12	9	3	33

Stars of the game

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

Passing

• DJ Irons (Akron) — 322.0 yds · 1 TD · +0.17 EPA/play +8.37 EPA
• Devin Kargman (Kent State) — 178.0 yds · 1 TD · +0.34 EPA/play +8.20 EPA

Rushing

• Marquez Cooper (Kent State) — 155.0 yds -0.05 EPA
• DJ Irons (Akron) — 84.0 yds · 2 TD +0.16 EPA
• Clyde Price III (Akron) — 43.0 yds -0.16 EPA

Receiving

• Shocky Jacques-Louis (Akron) — 10 rec · 88.0 yds +0.24 EPA
• Alex Adams (Akron) — 8 rec · 190.0 yds +2.80 EPA
• Devontez Walker (Kent State) — 4 rec · 37.0 yds +0.44 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
DJ Irons	Akron	48	62.5%	322	1	+0.17	+8.37
Devin Kargman	Kent State	24	54.2%	178	1	+0.34	+8.20

Team EPA comparison

Stat	Akron	Kent State
Plays	84	63
EPA / play	+0.091	+0.223
Total EPA	+7.68	+14.03
Success rate	45.2%	41.3%
Pass EPA / play	+0.174	+0.342
Rush EPA / play	-0.019	+0.149
Yards	484	438

Drive chart

Key possessions and results.

Qtr	Offense	Plays	Yards	EPA	Result
Q1	Kent State	6	64	+1.47	Missed FG
Q1	Akron	1	80	+6.51	Pass TD
Q1	Kent State	5	14	-2.10	Punt
Q1	Akron	10	53	-2.54	Interception
Q1	Kent State	6	17	-1.98	Punt
Q1	Akron	14	96	+3.67	Field goal
Q2	Kent State	4	71	+5.99	Rush TD
Q2	Akron	3	8	-1.98	Punt
Q2	Kent State	7	41	+2.42	Ended
Q2	Akron	9	79	+8.21	Rush TD
Q2	Kent State	7	48	+5.20	Pass TD
Q2	Akron	6	34	-1.42	Interception
Q3	Kent State	7	82	+6.80	Rush TD
Q3	Akron	3	-10	-5.08	Punt
Q3	Kent State	8	60	+0.52	Field goal
Q3	Akron	10	71	+6.38	Rush TD

Biggest EPA swings

1. Q1 · Akron Zips · DJ Irons pass to Alex Adams for a touchdown (80 yards) (+6.51 EPA)
2. Q1 · Akron Zips · DJ Irons pass intercepted (-5.88 EPA)
3. Q2 · Kent State Golden Flashes · Bryan Bradford rushes 58 yards for a touchdown (+5.78 EPA)
4. Q3 · Kent State Golden Flashes · Devin Kargman pass to Ja'Shaun Poke for 46 yards (3rd & 11) (+5.74 EPA)
5. Q2 · Kent State Golden Flashes · Devin Kargman pass to Devontez Walker for a touchdown (10 yards) (+4.84 EPA)
6. Q3 · Akron Zips · DJ Irons pass to Shocky Jacques-Louis for 24 yards (3rd & 9) (+3.67 EPA)
7. Q4 · Akron Zips · DJ Irons pass to Alex Adams for 8 yards (4th & 5) (+3.49 EPA)
8. Q2 · Akron Zips · DJ Irons pass to Alex Adams for 8 yards (4th & 6) (+3.44 EPA)

Key takeaways

• Kent State Golden Flashes controlled the final (33–27) in Week 8.
• Passing edge: DJ Irons (Akron) — 322.0 yds, 1 TD.
• EPA edge: Kent State at 0.223 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 27, Kent State Golden Flashes 33 in Week 8 of the 2022 college football season.

Who won Akron Zips vs Kent State Golden Flashes?

Kent State Golden Flashes won with a final score of 27–33.

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=401416628.

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

DJ Irons (Akron) led passers with 322.0 yards and 1 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.