Kent State Golden Flashes 42–35 Akron Zips: Final Score & Recap | Week 12, 2025

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Kent State Golden Flashes defeated Akron Zips 42–35 in Week 12, 2025. Final score: Kent State Golden Flashes 42, Akron Zips 35.

Game summary

Kent State Golden Flashes beat Akron Zips 42–35 in Week 12 of the 2025 season.

Scoring: 10 touchdowns, 2 field goals across 12 plays.
Passing leader: Dru DeShields (Kent State) — 27.0 pass yds, 1 TD, +2.96 EPA/play.
Receiving leader: #2 M.Williams caught at 32 — 2 rec, 54.0 yds.
EPA edge: Kent State (+0.244/play) vs Akron (+0.122/play).

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	OT	Final
Kent State Golden Flashes	6	6	12	6	6	42
Akron Zips	3	12	0	15	0	35

Scoring Map

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

KENTKent State Golden Flashes

+3OPP 12

+3

AKRAkron Zips

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Scoring timeline

12 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

Akron
Q1FG
Points+3
Yard line
OPP 12
Score
0-3
Field goal good from 29 yards
Kent State
Q1TD
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
6-3
Rushing touchdown
Akron
Q2TD
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
6-9
Rushing touchdown
Kent State
Q2TD
#D#30 D.Clark caught at 40
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
12-9
#30 D.Clark caught at 40 catch for a touchdown (89 yards)
Akron
Q2TD
#M#2 M.Williams caught at 04
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
12-15
#2 M.Williams caught at 04 catch for a touchdown (30 yards)
Kent State
Q3TD
#C#21 C.Wolford caught at 42
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
18-15
#21 C.Wolford caught at 42 catch for a touchdown (43 yards)
Kent State
Q3TD
#T#89 T.Mulder caught at 00
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
24-15
#89 T.Mulder caught at 00 catch for a touchdown (7 yards)
Kent State
Q4TD
DMDashawn Martin
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
30-15
Dru DeShields pass to Dashawn Martin for a touchdown (27 yards)
Akron
Q4TD
#M#2 M.Williams caught at 00
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
30-21
#2 M.Williams caught at 00 catch for a touchdown (12 yards)
Akron
Q4FG
Points+3
Yard line
OPP 3
Score
30-24
Field goal good from 20 yards
Akron
Q4TD
#I#5 I.Polk caught at 00
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
30-30
#5 I.Polk caught at 00 catch for a touchdown (13 yards)
Kent State
OTTD
#A#13 A.Banks caught at 02
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
36-30
#13 A.Banks caught at 02 catch for a touchdown (25 yards)

Stars of the game

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

Passing

Dru DeShields (Kent State) — 27.0 yds · 1 TD · +2.96 EPA/play +2.96 EPA
Huddle-Shotgun #12 D.DeShields (Kent State) — 126.0 yds · -0.09 EPA/play -1.69 EPA
No Huddle-Shotgun #12 D.DeShields (Kent State) — -5.0 yds · -1.79 EPA/play -1.79 EPA

Receiving

#2 M.Williams caught at 32 (Akron) — 2 rec · 54.0 yds +1.71 EPA
#2 M.Williams caught at 30 (Akron) — 2 rec · 42.0 yds +1.20 EPA
#2 M.Williams thrown to 05 (Akron) — 0 rec · 0.0 yds -0.79 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Dru DeShields	Kent State	1	100.0%	27	1	+2.96	+2.96
Huddle-Shotgun #12 D.DeShields	Kent State	20	60.0%	126	0	-0.09	-1.69
No Huddle-Shotgun #12 D.DeShields	Kent State	1	0.0%	-5	0	-1.79	-1.79
No Huddle-Shotgun #10 B.Finley	Akron	62	46.8%	384	0	-0.18	-10.49

Team EPA comparison

Stat	Kent State	Akron
Plays	45	95
EPA / play	+0.244	+0.122
Total EPA	+10.73	+11.12
Success rate	42.2%	43.2%
Pass EPA / play	+0.592	+0.049
Rush EPA / play	-0.214	+0.279
Yards	376	575

Drive chart

Key possessions and results.

Qtr	Offense	Plays	Yards	EPA	Result
Q1	Kent State	3	3	-4.02	Ended
Q1	Akron	8	63	+3.75	Field goal
Q1	Kent State	10	56	+2.51	Rush TD
Q1	Akron	8	26	-1.13	Punt
Q2	Kent State	5	34	-0.10	Punt
Q2	Akron	8	90	+7.00	Rush TD
Q2	Kent State	3	4	-2.40	Punt
Q2	Akron	7	43	-0.20	Punt
Q2	Kent State	1	89	+6.92	Pass TD
Q2	Akron	11	90	+7.15	Pass TD
Q2	Kent State	1	-2	-0.89	Ended
Q3	Akron	6	27	-1.20	Missed FG
Q3	Kent State	7	77	+6.43	Pass TD
Q3	Akron	4	51	-5.51	Interception
Q3	Kent State	3	12	+2.05	Pass TD
Q3	Akron	5	21	-2.52	Ended

Biggest EPA swings

Q2 · Kent State Golden Flashes · #30 D.Clark caught at 40 catch for a touchdown (89 yards) (+6.92 EPA)
Q2 · Akron Zips · #2 M.Williams caught at 04 catch for a touchdown (30 yards) (+5.65 EPA)
Q3 · Kent State Golden Flashes · #21 C.Wolford caught at 42 catch for a touchdown (43 yards) (+5.41 EPA)
Q3 · Kent State Golden Flashes · Penalty (4th & 7) (+5.32 EPA)
Q3 · Akron Zips · No Huddle-Shotgun #10 B.Finley pass intercepted (-4.67 EPA)
Q4 · Kent State Golden Flashes · Fumble (-4.38 EPA)
Q4 · Akron Zips · #5 I.Polk caught at 00 catch for a touchdown (13 yards) (+4.23 EPA)
Q1 · Akron Zips · Punt (-4.0 EPA)

Key takeaways

Kent State Golden Flashes controlled the final (42–35) in Week 12.
Passing edge: Dru DeShields (Kent State) — 27.0 yds, 1 TD.
EPA edge: Kent State at 0.244 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 Kent State Golden Flashes vs Akron Zips?

Kent State Golden Flashes 42, Akron Zips 35 in Week 12 of the 2025 college football season.

Who won Kent State Golden Flashes vs Akron Zips?

Kent State Golden Flashes won with a final score of 42–35.

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

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=401762856.

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

Dru DeShields (Kent State) led passers with 27.0 yards and 1 touchdowns.

Full analytics box score

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

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