Akron Zips

The Akron Zips fell 42-35 to rival Kent State in a high-scoring MACTION overtime thriller. The dramatic loss capped a competitive MAC rivalry matchup.

After two blowout losses, Akron (1-3) visits Central Michigan (2-2) on Oct. 3 looking to reset in its MAC opener by attacking a struggling Chippewas...

Akron's quarterback depth crisis has thrust third-stringer Brayden Roggow into the starting role ahead of the Mid-American Conference slate, forcing...

Akron has surrendered 124 return yards on six punts this season despite a 42-yard gross average from punter Joseph Castle, dropping its net to 33.7...

UNLV arrives at Akron on Sept. 26 after a 44-6 blowout that ended its 29-game rushing-TD streak and 36-game 20-point streak. Head coach Dan Mullen said the team has “a lot of things to fix” during the bye week.

Minnesota's efficient air attack overwhelmed Akron after the Zips lost starting QB Cibastian Broughton to a right-knee injury early in the second...

Akron Zips visit Minnesota Golden Gophers on Saturday at Huntington Bank Stadium in Minneapolis.

• Kickoff: 11:00 a.m. CT on Sept. 19, 2026
• TV: BTN...

Minnesota is hosting offensive- and defensive-line prospects from multiple states during its matchup against Akron, positioning the game as a recruiting showcase for the Gophers.

Akron will receive its largest 2026 football payout—$1.2 million—for the road game at Minnesota, topping the $800,000 guaranteed from Wake Forest while still owing Robert Morris $350,000. The UNLV series carries no cash exchange.

• Eastern Michigan brings a 1-2 record and ranks 128th in total yards (282.7/g) with just 18.7 points per game.
• Akron counters at 67th in yards...

Minnesota head coach P.J. Fleck met the media Monday to preview Saturday's non-conference finale against the Akron Zips.

Akron's Sept. 26 home game vs. UNLV combines a noon ESPN+ start with a full tribute to late coaching legend Jim Dennison.

• Scheduling details: MAC...

Akron sits at No. 8 in the initial 2026 MAC power rankings following its season-opening loss to Wake Forest.

• Key setback: Projected starting QB...

• Akron opens its home schedule Saturday after a 38-16 season-opening loss to Wake Forest, with freshman Cibastian Broughton confirmed as starting...

Akron's fan-chosen 'Offensive Coordinator of Game' met with coach Joe Moorhead, adding publicity and personality to the Robert Morris game buildup. The team's offensive and quarterback questions remain unresolved.

• Akron started redshirt freshman Cibastian Broughton after transfer Reese Poffenbarger remained ineligible, showing the peril of depending on...

Akron adds junior linebacker Jeremiah Jones (6-0, 235) from Southwestern CC to bolster its defense.

• 2025 stats: 59 tackles (40 solo) in 11 games,...

Akron's starting QB Reese Poffenbarger will miss tonight's opener at Wake Forest while awaiting an NCAA eligibility waiver.

• Either sophomore...

Dru DeShields turned three ACL tears that once threatened his college career into the foundation of Kent State's turnaround. After 11 starts in 2025...

• Family bond fuels potential: Branch sees strong continuity after losing few starters and calls the defense a unified group ready to dominate.
• Fix...