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The University of Akron football team opened and closed the first season of InfoCision Stadium the right way.

Alex Allen rushed for two touchdowns and Miguel Graham scored off an interception to lead Akron to a 28-21 win over Eastern Michigan on Friday.

An agonizing and frustrating season of football reaches its merciful conclusion today for the University of Akron.

It did not necessarily salvage the season for the University of Akron football team, but it did temper the disappointment.

It was a play that might stand the test of time as the one symbol of futility and frustration for the 2009 University of Akron football team.

Last updated on 11/01/2009 at 7:35 p.m. NIU head coach Jerry Kill has learned a lot from others.

Tailback Chad Spann scored two fourth-quarter touchdowns and rushed for a game-high 125 yards as Northern Illinois came from behind to beat Akron 27-10 Saturday.

The University of Akron football team will be facing a potent rushing offense Saturday that bears little resemblance to its own.

AKRON: The Zips allowed a late touchdown, which eventually left Akron on the wrong side of a 21-17 decision to Buffalo over the weekend.

Mario Henry's 1-yard touchdown with 5:59 left gave Buffalo a 21-17 win over Akron on Saturday.

AMHERST, N.Y.: The necessary effort was there, but it was not accompanied by the desired result.

Finally, Buffalo gritted out a Mid-American Conference win. The defending MAC champs, who entered the game winless in the league and missing their trademark turnover-creating defense, forced a fumble and intercepted two passes in a 21-17 win over Akron on Saturday.

The University of Akron football team does not have a 100-yard rusher in 2009. Normally, such a statement would refer to not having a runner reach that total in a single game.

As the University of Akron football team limps into its bye week, coach J.D. Brookhart listed two things his team needs to do with the free time.

Robbie Park threw for a career-high 358 yards and Central Arkansas beat Glenville State 24-10 Saturday night.

Dan LeFevour threw four touchdown passes and ran for 140 yards, including two more TDs, in Central Michigan's 48-21 win Saturday over Akron.

Sports Editor Andrew Stover breaks down the football teama TMs 3:30 p.m. game against Akron at Kelly/Shorts Stadiu m. Quarterbacks: After the dismissal of senior quarterback Chris Jacquemain, sophomore Matt Rodgers is making just his second start Saturday against CMU.

FACTS & STATS: Site: Kelly/Shorts Stadium -- Mount. Pleasant, Michigan. Television: FSN Ohio/ESPN Game Plan.

It doesn't matter who the opponent is, turnovers can put a team in a tough situation and prevent it from winning games.

Pat Paschall rushed for 167 yards and two touchdowns to lead North Dakota State to a 59-28 victory over Wagner Saturday night.