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Akron announces winner of bizarre promo to become OC
The Akron Zips football program finished 5-7 in 2025, and it hasn’t had a winning season since 2015. Over the summer, Akron revealed a bizarre promo. The
Internet Reacts to Akron Football’s Insane Contest
Akron’s first drive against Robert Morris has turned into must-watch TV. The Zips are hosting a contest where a season ticket holder will help design
College football team announces wild promo allowing fan to become OC
The University of Akron football program is thinking well outside the box to sell more season tickets. The Akron Zips’ official X account on Tuesday announced
Akron Zips News / Yardbarker / August 4
Akron football just announced one of the most unique fan contests ever
College football programs are constantly looking for creative ways to engage their fan bases, but the Akron Zips may have just raised the bar.
College Football News / College Football News / May 8
Akron Zips College Football Preview 2026
Grading on a curve here, Joe Moorhead’s Akron program came closer to being good than it’s been in years. The Zips have improved in each of the last three seasons under Moorhead, but they haven’t enjoyed a winning season since 2015.
Akron Zips News / Yardbarker / March 5
Travis Switzer offers Deshaun Watson reality check to Browns fans
The Browns sending three first-round picks and other draft assets to the Houston Texans for Watson and a 2024 sixth-rounder in March 2022 has been nothing short of disastrous for Cleveland.
Akron Zips News / CFB-HQ on SI / March 4
College Football Program Banned From Postseason Gets NCAA Lifeline
The NCAA is allowing the Akron Zips return to College Football's postseason during the 2026/2027 academic calendar after previously not meeting the minimum standard for the organization's Academic Progress Rate (APR).
Akron Zips News / SwimSwam / January 13
Akron Zips To Dominate Victory Over MAC Foe Toledo 
By SwimSwam on SwimSwam January 10, 2026 Toledo, Ohio SCY (25 yards) Results Courtesy: Akron Athletics TOLEDO, Ohio – The Akron swimming team cruised to a 209-52 victory over Toledo in a Mid-American Conference dual.
Hannah Hidalgo News / Yardbarker / November 12
No. 18 Notre Dame's Hannah Hidalgo sets multiple records in historic performance
As expected, the No. 18 Notre Dame women cruised to an 85-58 win over Akron on Wednesday night, but it was the historic outing from star Hannah Hidalgo that stole the show.
Akron Zips News / G5 Football on SI / May 8, 2025
Akron Football: Zips Handed Postseason Ban Due To Academic Issues
The Akron Zips have not played in a postseason bowl game since the 2017 Boca Raton Bowl. They'll once again miss the postseason in 2025 for the seventh consecutive year.
College football team ineligible for bowl games due to embarrassing reason
Akron football fans hoped to see their team in a bowl game next season, but that will not be possible until players improve their grades.
Akron Zips News / The Spun / May 6, 2025
College Football Program Is Academically Ineligible For Postseason
A certain college football program is going to be done for the year in December regardless of how well they do between September and November. According to On3 Sports, the Akron Zips football program has been ruled academically ineligible for the postseason in 2025.
Akron Zips News / Hustle Belt / May 6, 2025
Akron Zips football faces potential NCAA postseason ban due to low APR score
If the ban stands, Akron would become the first FBS-level program since 2014 to be declared ineligible for the postseason for academic reasons. Whether they finish 12-0 or 0-12, the Akron Zips’ 2025 season will conclude Nov.
Akron Zips News / Athlon Sports / May 6, 2025
College Football Program Eliminated From Bowl Eligibility Due to Academic Failure
The NCAA delivered a rare and humbling blow to the Akron Zips on Tuesday. Despite showing on-field progress last season, Akron has officially been ruled ineligible for a bowl game in 2025 due to its Academic Progress Rate (APR) falling below the required threshold.
Akron Zips News / Athlon Sports / April 20, 2025
Conference Player of the Year Makes Final Transfer Portal Decision
John Groce and the Akron Zips reached the 2025 NCAA Tournament after capturing the MAC Conference Tournament title. The Zips finished the season with a 28-6 overall record, including an impressive 17-1 mark in MAC play.
Akron Zips News / Hustle Belt / April 3, 2025
2025 NFL Draft Pro Day Prospect Report: Akron Zips
The Akron Zips held their Pro Day in March, with seven prospects taking part in activities. The Akron Zips held their Pro Day on March 19th, with seven confirmed participants engaging in on-field exercises.
College Basketball News / SuperWest Sports / March 21, 2025
Rebounding a Big Advantage for Arizona vs. Smaller Zips: Henri Veesaar and Tobe Awaka could play key roles
Defense is optional for Akron. The Zips are No. 181 in KenPom’s defensive efficiency metric while running the No. 16 tempo. That’s generally not the type of opponent that gives Tommy Lloyd issues.
College Football News / G5 Football on SI / February 18, 2025
TRANSFER PORTAL: Akron Lands Former 4-Star Recruit Mekhi Flowers From Penn State
The Akron Zips received a boost to the 2025 roster on Monday with the commitment of Penn State's Mekhi Flowers, a former four-star recruit from Harrisburg, Pennsylvania.
College Basketball News / Yardbarker / March 16, 2024
Watch: Kent State loses MAC championship and NCAA tournament bid in worst way possible
For every jubilant winner there is a heartbroken loser.
College Basketball News / Action Network / March 16, 2024
MAC Kent State vs. Akron odds, pick: Flashes have that mojo workin'
Action Network's Matt Cox has Kent State vs. Akron odds, picks and predictions in our MAC final betting preview on Saturday, March 16.
LeBron James News / Kicks on SI / December 29, 2023
LeBron James Debuts Nike LeBron 21 'Akron Zips' Colorway
Sports Illustrated aims to feature only the best products and services. If you buy something via one of our links, we may earn a commission. In what felt like a run-of-the-mill regular season game on Thursday night, LeBron James still managed to make it a memorable event.
Thomas Incoom News / Yardbarker / October 15, 2022
Watch: Akron's botched option play leads to game-winning Central Michigan touchdown
We had some hilarious MAC action on Saturday afternoon when Central Michigan was able to get a 28-21 win over Akron thanks to a late defensive touchdown by Thomas Incoom with less than two minutes to play in the fourth quarter of a tied game.
College Football News / Yardbarker / September 13, 2022
Neyland Stadium over 99% sold-out for night clash between Akron, Tennessee
Even for what should be a "boring" game against the Zips, Neyland Stadium is expected to be packed.
Akron fires Tom Arth as head football coach
In his two-plus seasons with Akron, Arth went just 3-24. In 2019, the team went 0-12, last year they went 1-5 and so far in 2021, the Zips are 2-7.
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