Akron botched play leads to game-winning Central Michigan TD

Akron Zips quarterback Jeff Undercuffler Jr. (13) makes a pass during the first half of an NCAA college football game against the Central Michigan Chippewas at InfoCision Stadium, Saturday, Oct. 15, 2022, in Akron, Ohio. Jeff Lange / USA TODAY NETWORK

Watch: Akron's botched option play leads to game-winning Central Michigan touchdown

By Adam Gretz | Last updated 10/15/22

We had some hilarious MAC action on Saturday afternoon when Central Michigan was able to get a 28-21 win over Akron thanks to a late defensive touchdown by Thomas Incoom with less than two minutes to play in the fourth quarter of a tied game.

It turned out to be a pretty easy scoop-and-score for Incoom after Akron completely botched an option play and just left the football sitting there on the field.

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Akron's ensuing offensive possession did not go much better, while that play was a perfect example of how its running game went for the day. The Zips rushed for just 20 yards on 28 attempts.

Incoom, by the way, had a monster day for Central Michigan, recording three tackles, 1.5 sacks, another tackle for a loss, and the game-winning fumble recovery and touchdown.

Both teams were 1-5 entering action on Saturday. Central Michigan improved to 2-5 with the win while Akron goes to 1-6 on the season.

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