Internet Reacts to Akron Football’s Insane Contest

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Internet Reacts to Akron Football’s Insane Contest

Originally posted on College Sports Only
By Griffin Missant | Last updated Aug 5, 2026 10:17 AM ET

Akron’s first drive against Robert Morris has turned into must-watch TV.

1. No shot I’m punting
2. If I dial up a TD, I’m not turning over the headset

accept this as part of the deal and you have a new season ticket holder, Akron https://t.co/sTHRRda5rg

— GFed (@GfedGoCrazy) August 4, 2026

The Zips are hosting a contest where a season ticket holder will help design the opening drive for the home game.

Akron football continues to out-meme themselves every offseason.

Anyway: https://t.co/iDNjdY62tw pic.twitter.com/YngXdBpMw2

— Squidtard (@LordOfTardaria) August 4, 2026

The responses were full of creative ideas, but the Zips included a note: “With the head coach, of course — this hasn’t been done before, but we’re not crazy.”

I am now an Akron football season ticket holder. #MACtion https://t.co/jDWDHQPUwb

— Big Cat (@BarstoolBigCat) August 5, 2026

This experiment could be a huge success or a complete failure — there’s no middle ground.

The funniest possible outcome of something like this is some Akron fan demanding a double reverse flea flicker that gets intercepted by Robert Morris for a picks six… and Akron losses the game by 6 points.

Let’s just say this promotion would never be run again. https://t.co/un1gNC7bfv

— Garrett Armbrust (@4thandsaturday) August 4, 2026

Really, the most surprising aspect is that it’s not only one play but the whole drive. Akron might be strategizing well, as many social media users are now considering purchasing season tickets for only $75.

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