Brief
Eastern Michigan rallies past Akron 25-23 on a last‑minute field goal
Rudy Kessinger’s 48‑yard field goal with 1:50 left sealed Eastern Michigan’s comeback win over Akron.
By Felo News Desk · Published
Eastern Michigan defeated Akron 25-23 on Saturday, Oct. 10, 2026, after a late surge highlighted by a 48‑yard field goal from Rudy Kessinger with 1:50 remaining, the Associated Press reported.
Kessinger contributed four field goals—22, 23, 33 and the decisive 48‑yard kick—while quarterback Noah Kim threw for 277 yards and a touchdown. The Eagles (4-3, 3-0 MAC) trailed 17-13 in the third quarter, then scored 12 of the final 18 points. Kim connected with Harold Mack for a 6‑yard touchdown early in the fourth quarter, giving EMU a 22-17 lead.
Akron answered with a 27‑yard touchdown pass from Brayden Roggow to Marquese Williams, taking a 23-22 lead after a failed two‑point conversion. Kessinger’s final field goal completed an 11‑play, 42‑yard drive to secure the win.
Key facts
- Eastern Michigan won 25-23 over Akron (winnipegfreepress.com)
- Rudy Kessinger made four field goals, including a 48‑yard kick with 1:50 left (winnipegfreepress.com)
- Noah Kim threw for 277 yards and one touchdown (winnipegfreepress.com)
- Akron’s last touchdown came on a 27‑yard pass from Brayden Roggow to Marquese Williams (winnipegfreepress.com)
Sources
- [1] winnipegfreepress.com — originally reported as “Kessinger's 4 FGs, Kim's TD pass push Eastern Michigan over Akron 25-23”
