Finley throws for 3 TDs as Akron fends off Central Michigan 28–22

AKRON, Ohio (AP) — Ben Finley threw three touchdown passes and backup Michael Johnson Jr. added another as Akron held off a late Central Michigan rally for a 28-22 win on Saturday. Finley connected on a 22-yard touchdown to Kyan Mason early in the second quarter, and found Jordan Gant for a 16-yard strike to give Akron a 14-10 halftime lead. Johnson extended the Akron lead with a 1-yard touchdown toss to tight end Max Whisner, and Finley capped another long drive with a 2-yard pass to Conner Cravaack, pushing the Zips ahead 28-10 midway through the third. Cade Graham kept the Chippewas in it, hitting field goals from 35 and 47 yards. Angel Flores added a 2-yard touchdown run early in the fourth