RedHawks Shut Down Zips, 20-7

Saturday, October 11

Akron, Ohio

12 p.m.

Miami University

3-3 , 2-0

Akron

2-5 , 1-2

1st

2nd

3rd

4th

Miami (OH)

Akron

10/11/2025 3:49:00 PM | Football

Box Score

AKRON, Ohio – The Miami University football team downed Akron 20-7 on Saturday afternoon for its third-straight victory. Dequan Finn threw for 203 yards and added 65 on the ground for the RedHawks (3-3, 2-0 MAC), while Miami's defense forced one turnover, registered 3.0 sacks and held the Zips (2-5, 1-2 MAC) to 273 yards of total offense.

How it Happened:

On the opening drive of the contest, Akron drove down to the Miami 4-yard line before Adam Trick recorded the second interception of his career to halt the Zips scoring chance.
With three minutes left in the first half, Finn found Deion Colzie for a 33-yard completion along the left sideline, down to the Akron 22. Four plays later, senior Dom Dzioban knocked in a 41-yard field goal to give the RedHawks a 3-0 lead at the half.
Miami marched nine plays for 75 yards, capped by a 1-yard touchdown run from D'Shawntae Jones to make it 10-0 early in the third quarter. Finn was a perfect 4-for-4 for 51 yards (highlighted by a 20-yard grab from Brian Shane) and added a 14-yard rush on the drive.
After Miami's defense forced a three-and-out, Finn found Kam Perry streaking down the left side for a 60-yard touchdown. The RedHawks extended their lead, 17-0 midway through the third quarter.
The RedHawks put the finishing touches on the contest, stuffing the Zips on a fourth-and-one at the Akron 30-yard line early in the fourth quarter. Four plays later, Dzioban's 46-yard field goal made it 20-0 with 11:35 left in the game.
Akron's lone touchdown came with 6:56 left in the game.

Martin Moving Up
The win over Akron moved head coach Chuck Martin into a tie for fifth in MAC history with 53 career conference wins. A win next week over Eastern Michigan would tie Bob Pruett (Marshall) with 54 MAC wins.

Reynolds Wrap
Keith Reynolds posted a career-high seven catches versus Akron. It's the third time in his Miami career recording at least five catches in a game.

"Jones"ing For a Touchdown
D'Shawntae Jones scored a 1-yard touchdown in the third quarter versus the Zips. It was his third touchdown this season on 17 carries.

Putting the Zip in Zips
Akron's fourth-quarter score snapped a streak of seven-consecutive shutout quarters versus Miami's defense. Miami shut out Akron 19-0 back in 2023. Miami has now beaten Akron in eight-straight contests.

Up Next:
Miami returns to action Saturday, Oct. 18 at home versus Eastern Michigan at 12 p.m.