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Akron shocks Northern Illinois, advances to bowl

Thursday, December 1, 2005

DETROIT (AP) -- The Akron Zips won the first conference title in school history, wrapped up a berth in the Motor City Bowl -- and hope they earned some national attention. Luke Getsy threw a 36-yard touchdown pass to Domenik Hixon with 10 seconds left to give Akron a 31-30 victory over Northern Illinois on Thursday night in the Mid-American Conference championship game at Ford Field. MAC Champions' Bowl Results Last Five Years Year Team Result 2005 Akron ??? 2004 Toledo L ...

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