Broughton strengthens Akron quarterback case as Poffenbarger remains unavailable

Poffenbarger's NCAA eligibility issue remained unresolved through the Robert Morris game, leaving Broughton to start. Broughton's 23-of-27, four-touchdown debut and reported 153 rushing yards materially improved Akron's short-term quarterback outlook, but Poffenbarger's status and the longer-term depth-chart decision remain unresolved.