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Akron holds off Utah State’s last-second try at a miracle

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Utah State was hoping for a miracle.

Instead, it got Zip.

Utah State’s last-second multi-lateral play lost four yards as time ran out, and Akron held onto a first half-lead to beat the Aggies 23-21 in the Potato Bowl Tuesday night.

Utah State outgained Akron 363-282, but three turnovers did in the Aggies. The Zips built a 13-7 lead at the half and then, after falling behind, built a 23-14 lead. Robert Stein hit three field goals for Akron.

Devante Mayes rushed for 124 yards for Utah State, which finished its season 6-7. Akron, playing for Terry Bowden โ€“ son of Bobby — was 8-5.

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