Akron faces Wake Forest in 2026 season opener amid QB eligibility uncertainty

Akron's first-ever meeting with Wake Forest is set for August 31 after the Zips went 5-7 and added 41 newcomers. Scouting analysis highlights Jordan Gant and Marcel Williams, along with major offensive-line turnover and defensive losses; Reese Poffenbarger's eligibility remains unresolved, with no verified new injury or depth-chart update.