DraftKings · as of July 8, 2026
Akron defeated Duquesne 51–7 in a dominant performance. Akron covered by 33.5; Game went Over by 6.5. The market closed at Akron -10.5 and the Blue Chip model made it Akron -10.5. The two were within a point of each other, so there was no meaningful edge in this line.
Duquesne managed only 7 points, with their lone score coming late in the third quarter after a 74-yard run by Ness Davis. The offense was largely ineffective, gaining only 107 rushing yards from Davis and failing to establish a consistent passing game.
The defense allowed 51 points, including 38 in the first half. Akron's Jordan Gant rushed for 161 yards and three touchdowns, and the Zips added a pick-six and a passing touchdown, highlighting Duquesne's inability to stop both the run and pass.
Duquesne did not force any turnovers and gave up a defensive touchdown, which contributed to the lopsided score. The team's inability to create takeaways or capitalize on Akron's mistakes was a key factor in the loss.
Ness Davis provided a highlight with a 74-yard run that set up Duquesne's only touchdown. His 107 rushing yards on 11 carries suggest he could be a focal point for the offense moving forward if the team can improve its blocking and game plan.
Jordan Gant rushed for a career-high 161 yards and three touchdowns on 13 carries, marking the first 150-yard rushing performance for Akron since 2020 and the first three-rushing-TD game since 2022.
Quarterback Ben Finley completed 15 of 25 passes for 219 yards and two touchdowns, complementing the ground game and showing the offense can move the ball through the air effectively.
Malcom DeWalt IV returned an interception 17 yards for a touchdown, and the defense held Duquesne scoreless until late in the third quarter, nearly recording Akron's first shutout since 2015.
Akron improved to 1-3 with a decisive 51-7 victory, snapping a losing streak and building momentum for upcoming games.
The Zips scored 28 points in the second quarter to build a 38-0 halftime lead, indicating strong execution in all phases during that stretch.
At kickoff, conditions at InfoCision Stadium were Clear, 62°F with winds of 6 mph. Weather is not expected to be a meaningful factor in this game. Historical weather data for this game is preserved in the panel alongside. Weather data is sourced from WeatherAPI.com.
Clear
62°F
| Measure | DuquesneAway | AkronHome |
|---|---|---|
| This week | 91 miles | 0 miles |
| Last week | Bye week | 1,193 miles |
| Season total | 94 miles | 2,781 miles |
| Body clock | 18:00 | 18:00 |
| Rest | 7 days | 6 days |
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