Toledo Dominates Akron 45-3 in Week 5 Matchup
Toledo overwhelmed Akron 45-3 on Saturday in a lopsided contest that saw the Rockets control the game from start to finish. Toledo scored 14 points in the first quarter and added 21 more in the second to build an insurmountable lead, with the home team outscoring the visiting Zips 3-0 in the third and 7-0 in the fourth.
Akron's only points came via a field goal in the second quarter. The Zips struggled offensively throughout, with quarterback Brayden Roggow leading the passing attack with 51 yards. Cameron Monteiro led receivers with 8 catches, while Marquese Williams managed 8 rushing yards.
Toledo's offense was efficient when it mattered most, with Kalieb Osborne delivering key plays including a 36-yard completion to Tashi Braceful and a 21-yard touchdown run. The Rockets' defense also forced critical moments, with Akron's offense unable to sustain drives despite occasional bright spots.
Toledo covered the 21-point spread with ease, while the game finished under the 50-point over-under line.
AI-generated recap · Aug 13, 2026
| Team | 1Q | 2Q | 3Q | 4Q | Final |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Akron | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
 Toledo | 14 | 21 | 3 | 7 | 45 |
Scoring Timeline
Drive Chart
Box Score
| Statistic | Akron | Toledo |
|---|---|---|
| Passing | 14-25 | 20-24 |
| Pass Yards | 79 | 293 |
| Rush Yards | 69 | 252 |
| Total Yards | 148 | 545 |
| Turnovers | 1 | 0 |
| 3rd Down | 2-15 | 3-8 |
| Penalties | 3-16 | 7-82 |
| Possession | 28:53 | 31:07 |
Player Leaders
Player Leaders
Play-by-Play
Brayden Johnson kickoff for 45 yds , Bryson Hammer return for 52 yds to the AKR 28
Tucker Gleason pass complete to Junior Vandeross III for 28 yds for a TD (Dylan Cunanan KICK)
Robert Hammond III kickoff for 60 yds , Brandon Hills return for 24 yds to the AKR 29
Jordan Gant run for a loss of 2 yards to the AKR 27
Michael Johnson Jr. pass complete to Marcel Williams for 4 yds to the AKR 31
Michael Johnson Jr. pass incomplete to Jordan Gant
Joseph Castle punt for 45 yds, fair catch by Bryson Hammer at the TOL 24
Chip Trayanum run for 10 yds to the TOL 34 for a 1ST down
Tucker Gleason pass complete to Terrell Crosby Jr. for 19 yds to the AKR 47 for a 1ST down
Chip Trayanum run for no gain to the AKR 47
Tucker Gleason pass complete to Trayvon Rudolph for 17 yds to the AKR 30 for a 1ST down
Chip Trayanum run for 20 yds to the AKR 10 for a 1ST down
Tucker Gleason pass complete to Junior Vandeross III for a loss of 1 yard to the AKR 11
Chip Trayanum run for 11 yds for a TD (Dylan Cunanan KICK)
Robert Hammond III kickoff for 60 yds , Brandon Hills return for 16 yds to the AKR 21
Michael Johnson Jr. run for 3 yds to the AKR 24
Jordan Gant run for 6 yds to the AKR 30
Jordan Gant run for 4 yds to the AKR 34 for a 1ST down
Michael Johnson Jr. pass incomplete to Marcel Williams
Michael Johnson Jr. run for 2 yds to the AKR 36
Michael Johnson Jr. pass incomplete to Israel Polk
Joseph Castle punt for 41 yds , Bryson Hammer returns for 5 yds to the TOL 28
Joseph Castle punt for 41 yds , Bryson Hammer returns for 2 yds to the TOL 15
Kenji Christian run for no gain to the TOL 15
Tucker Gleason pass complete to Junior Vandeross III for 5 yds to the TOL 20
Tucker Gleason pass incomplete to Jacob Petersen
Emilio Duran punt for 43 yds, fair catch by Terence Thomas at the TOL 48
Michael Johnson Jr. run for a loss of 2 yards to the 50 yard line
Michael Johnson Jr. sacked by Jeremiah Peters for a loss of 10 yards to the AKR 40
PENALTY AKRON Delay Of Game (Johnson Jr.,Michael) 5 yards from AKRON40 to AKRON35. NO PLAY.
Jordan Gant run for no gain to the AKR 35
Joseph Castle punt for 53 yds , Bryson Hammer returns for 13 yds to the TOL 25
Tucker Gleason pass complete to Kenji Christian for 2 yds to the TOL 27
Tucker Gleason pass complete to Junior Vandeross III for 21 yds to the TOL 48 for a 1ST down
Tucker Gleason pass complete to Junior Vandeross III for 14 yds to the AKR 38 for a 1ST down
Chip Trayanum run for 13 yds to the AKR 25 for a 1ST down
Chip Trayanum run for 4 yds to the AKR 21
Chip Trayanum run for 6 yds to the AKR 15 for a 1ST down
Kenji Christian run for 3 yds to the AKR 12
Kenji Christian run for 6 yds to the AKR 6
Kenji Christian run for 3 yds to the AKR 3 for a 1ST down
(14:05) No Huddle-Shotgun Trayanum,Chip rush middle for 2 yards gain to the AKRON01 fumbled by Trayanum,Chip at AKRON01 forced by Hull,Ronald recovered by AKRON Dall,Bruno at AKRON01, End Of Play PENALTY AKRON Offside (Murphy,CJ) 1 yard from AKRON03 to AKRON02. NO PLAY.
Tucker Gleason run for 2 yds for a TD (Dylan Cunanan KICK)
Toledo Penalty, Face Mask (15 yards) (15 Yards) to the AKR 41 for a 1ST down
Michael Johnson Jr. pass complete to Jordan Gant for 1 yd to the AKR 42
Michael Johnson Jr. sacked for a loss of 8 yards to the AKR 34
Michael Johnson Jr. pass incomplete to Israel Polk
Joseph Castle punt blocked by Isaac Zay blocked by Isaac Zay Brayden Johnson return to the 50 yard line
Tucker Gleason pass complete to Eric Holley III for 13 yds to the AKR 37 for a 1ST down
Tucker Gleason pass complete to Trayvon Rudolph for 11 yds to the AKR 26 for a 1ST down
Tucker Gleason pass complete to Junior Vandeross III for 26 yds for a TD (Dylan Cunanan KICK)
Michael Johnson Jr. pass complete to Tim Grear Jr. for 5 yds to the AKR 30
Jordan Gant run for 4 yds to the AKR 34
Jordan Gant run for 1 yd to the AKR 35 for a 1ST down
Jordan Gant run for 5 yds to the AKR 40
Michael Johnson Jr. run for 10 yds to the 50 yard line for a 1ST down
Michael Johnson Jr. run for 7 yds to the TOL 43
Marquese Williams run for 8 yds to the TOL 35 for a 1ST down
Marquese Williams run for 1 yd to the TOL 34
Michael Johnson Jr. pass incomplete to Cameron Monteiro
Jordan Gant run for a loss of 2 yards to the TOL 36
Michael Johnson Jr. pass complete to Kyan Mason for 15 yds to the TOL 21 for a 1ST down
Jordan Gant run for no gain to the TOL 21
Michael Johnson Jr. run for 5 yds to the TOL 16
Michael Johnson Jr. run for 3 yds to the TOL 13 for a 1ST down Akron Penalty, Offensive Holding (Jayme Motley-Simmons) to the TOL 11 for a 1ST down
Michael Johnson Jr. run for a loss of 4 yards to the TOL 15
Michael Johnson Jr. pass incomplete to Cameron Monteiro
Marquese Williams run for a loss of 6 yards to the TOL 21
Owen Wiley 39 yd FG GOOD
Brayden Johnson kickoff for 40 yds , Hudson Miller return for 3 yds to the TOL 28
Tucker Gleason pass complete to Junior Vandeross III for 12 yds to the TOL 40 for a 1ST down
Tucker Gleason pass complete to Jacob Petersen for 28 yds to the AKR 32 for a 1ST down
(01:14) No Huddle Gleason,Tucker rush middle for 4 yards gain to the AKRON28, End Of Play PENALTY TOLEDO False Start (Rhett,Cole) 5 yards from AKRON32 to AKRON37. NO PLAY.
Tucker Gleason pass complete to Junior Vandeross III for 11 yds to the AKR 26
Tucker Gleason pass complete to Eric Holley III for 26 yds for a TD (Dylan Cunanan KICK)
Toledo Penalty, unsportsmanlike conduct (Eric Holley III) to the TOL 10
M. Johnson Jr. takes a knee
End of 2nd Quarter
Michael Johnson Jr. pass complete to Jordan Gant for no gain to the AKR 25
Jordan Gant run for 7 yds to the AKR 32
Michael Johnson Jr. pass complete to Marquese Williams for 5 yds to the AKR 27
Joseph Castle punt for 55 yds
Chip Trayanum run for 9 yds to the TOL 27
John Alan Richter pass complete to Junior Vandeross III for 6 yds to the TOL 33 for a 1ST down
Chip Trayanum run for 5 yds to the TOL 38
John Alan Richter pass complete to Trayvon Rudolph for 8 yds to the TOL 46 for a 1ST down
John Alan Richter run for 3 yds to the TOL 49
Chip Trayanum run for a loss of 1 yard to the TOL 48
Tucker Gleason pass incomplete to Trayvon Rudolph
Emilio Duran punt for 52 yds for a touchback
Jordan Gant run for no gain to the AKR 20
Michael Johnson Jr. pass complete to Cameron Monteiro for 8 yds to the AKR 28
Michael Johnson Jr. run for no gain to the AKR 28
Joseph Castle punt for 50 yds, fair catch by Bryson Hammer at the TOL 22
Kenji Christian run for 5 yds to the TOL 27
Chip Trayanum run for a loss of 2 yards to the TOL 25
Tucker Gleason pass complete to Trayvon Rudolph for 5 yds to the TOL 30
Emilio Duran punt for 48 yds
Brayden Roggow pass complete to Israel Polk for 14 yds to the AKR 36 for a 1ST down
Marquese Williams run for 5 yds to the AKR 41
Cam Macon run for 7 yds to the AKR 48 for a 1ST down
Brayden Roggow pass incomplete to Israel Polk
Brayden Roggow pass complete to Luke Reed for 7 yds to the TOL 45
Cam Macon run for 1 yd to the TOL 44
Brayden Roggow pass complete to Israel Polk for 2 yds to the TOL 42 for a 1ST down
Cam Macon run for 7 yds to the TOL 35 Cam Macon fumbled, recovered by AKR Nasir Bowers
Tucker Gleason run for 35 yds to the AKR 30 for a 1ST down
Connor Walendzak run for 7 yds to the AKR 23
Connor Walendzak run for no gain to the AKR 23
Tucker Gleason pass incomplete to CC Ezirim
Dylan Cunanan 40 yd FG GOOD
Robert Hammond III kickoff for 65 yds , Brandon Hills return for 18 yds to the AKR 18
Brayden Roggow pass incomplete to Cameron Monteiro
Brayden Roggow pass complete to Myles Walker for 7 yds to the AKR 25
Brayden Roggow pass incomplete to Myles Walker
Joseph Castle punt for 48 yds , Bryson Hammer returns for 28 yds to the AKR 45
Kalieb Osborne run for 17 yds to the AKR 28 for a 1ST down
Connor Walendzak run for 3 yds to the AKR 25
Connor Walendzak run for 4 yds to the AKR 21
Kalieb Osborne run for 21 yds for a TD (Dylan Cunanan KICK)
Robert Hammond III kickoff for 56 yds , Brandon Hills return for 31 yds to the AKR 40
Jordan Gant run for a loss of 2 yards to the AKR 38
Brayden Roggow pass incomplete
Brayden Roggow pass complete to Tim Grear Jr. for 5 yds to the AKR 43
Joseph Castle punt for 42 yds, fair catch by Bryson Hammer at the TOL 15
Kalieb Osborne pass complete to Julian Allen for 6 yds to the TOL 21
Willie Shaw III run for 5 yds to the TOL 26 for a 1ST down
Willie Shaw III run for 3 yds to the TOL 29
Kalieb Osborne pass incomplete to Julian Allen
Kalieb Osborne pass complete to Tashi Braceful for 36 yds to the AKR 35 for a 1ST down
Willie Shaw III run for 3 yds to the AKR 32
Mike Drennen II run for 4 yds to the AKR 28
Kalieb Osborne sacked for a loss of 5 yards to the AKR 33
Dylan Cunanan 51 yd FG MISSED
Cam Macon run for 1 yd to the AKR 34
Brayden Roggow pass complete to Marcel Williams for 11 yds to the AKR 45 for a 1ST down
Cam Macon run for 1 yd to the AKR 46
Brayden Roggow pass complete to Myles Walker for 5 yds to the TOL 49
Brayden Roggow pass incomplete to Kyan Mason
Joseph Castle punt for 34 yds, fair catch by Bryson Hammer at the TOL 15
Willie Shaw III run for 13 yds to the TOL 28 for a 1ST down
Willie Shaw III run for 4 yds to the TOL 32
Kalieb Osborne run for 9 yds to the TOL 41 for a 1ST down
Mike Drennen II run for 4 yds to the TOL 45
Mike Drennen II run for 8 yds to the AKR 47 for a 1ST down
Jake DeHaan run for 13 yds to the AKR 34 for a 1ST down
Mike Drennen II run for 7 yds to the AKR 27