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Florida International at Akron

    FIU 27, Akron 17

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    AKRON, Ohio (AP) - Darriet Perry set a school record for career rushing touchdowns as Florida International defeated Akron 27-17 on Saturday.

    Perry scored twice for a total of 26 in his career. His 2-yard run tied the game at 10-10 in the second quarter, and then his 3-yard run with 12:38 to play in the game provided the final margin. Perry surpassed Rashod Smith, who ran for 24 career touchdowns.

    Also, Kendrick Rhodes rushed for 126 yards and a touchdown for FIU (4-2).

    Wes Carroll, who threw for 303 yards, became the first FIU player to pass for at least 300 yards in consecutive games. T.Y. Hilton set a school record with 12 catches for 144 yards, and has at least 100 yards receiving in four games this season.

    FIU's win snapped a two-game losing streak.

    Clayton Moore passed for 157 yards and rushed for 58 and a touchdown for Akron (1-5).

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    Scoring Summary
    FIUJack Griffin 37 yd FG
    AKRJawon Chisholm 1 yd run (A.J. Fox kick)
    AKRA.J. Fox 40 yd FG
    FIUDarriet Perry 2 yd run (Jack Griffin kick)
    FIUJack Griffin 21 yd FG
    FIUKedrick Rhodes 1 yd run (Jack Griffin kick)
    AKRClayton Moore 15 yd run (A.J. Fox kick)
    FIUDarriet Perry 3 yd run (Jack Griffin kick)
     
    Team Stats
     FIUAKR
    First Downs2914
    Third Down Efficiency6-144-12
    Fourth Down Efficiency1-11-1
    Plays-Net Yards83-52455-269
    Rushes-Yds45-21632-112
    Passing Yds308157
    Kick Return Yds52147
    Punt Return Yds00
    Passes26-38-111-23-1
    Punts4-1376-293
    Fumbles-Lost1-12-1
    Penalties-Yds10-805-42
    Time of Poss.35:324:57
     
    Individual Stats
    RUSHING
    FIU: Kedrick Rhodes 22-126, Darriet Perry 20-85, T.Y. Hilton 2-17, Wesley Carroll 1--12
    AKR: Clayton Moore 12-58, Jawon Chisholm 12-43, Karl Bostick 7-12, Team 1--1
    PASSING
    FIU: Wesley Carroll 26-38-308-1
    AKR: Clayton Moore 11-22-157-1, Team 0-1-0-0
    RECEIVING
    FIU: T.Y. Hilton 12-144, Wayne Times 6-44, Willis Wright 4-85, Dominique Rhymes 2-22, Junior Mertile 1-14, Kedrick Rhodes 1--1
    AKR: Antoine Russell 4-62, A.J. Price 2-53, Karl Bostick 2-4, Keith Sconiers 1-19, Anthony Ritossa 1-13, Rhyne Ladrach 1-6
     
    Standings
    TeamStandingsConferenceOverall
    Florida International4th Sun Belt 5-38-5