'A shame someone had to lose': Akron rallies, but falls to Kent State

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Kent State defeated rival Akron 42-35 in overtime to reclaim the Wagon Wheel trophy.

Akron erased an 18-point deficit in the fourth quarter to force the overtime period.

Despite the loss, Akron led Kent State in most major statistical categories, including total offensive yards.

Kent State quarterback Dru DeShields threw a game-winning 25-yard touchdown pass in overtime.

The University of Akron football team had an edge over rival Kent State University in several of the most important statistical categories Nov. 11 at InfoCision Stadium.

KSU had the edge in the final score with a 42-35 win in overtime to recapture the wooden Wagon Wheel after UA won the coveted trophy in each of the past two seasons between the Mid-American Conference foes .

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