Team Information
Ground | InfoCision Stadium-Summa Field |
City | Akron, Ohio |
Conference | Mid-American, |
Nickname | Zips |
About Akron Zips Football
The Akron Zips football team, representing the University of Akron, holds a storied history within collegiate athletics. Established in 1891 during the institution's Buchtel College era, the team has become a prominent force in college football. Notably, it was in 1926 that the athletic teams adopted the moniker "Zippers," a nod to the rubber boots produced by the B.F. Goodrich Company was headquartered in Akron at the time. The name was later shortened to "Zips" in 1950. Today, the Akron Zips football team competes at the highest level of collegiate football, participating in the Football Bowl Subdivision (FBS) of the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA). They proudly represent their university in the Mid-American Conference's East Division. The team's home games unfold at InfoCision Stadium, located on the picturesque campus of the University of Akron in Akron, Ohio.
Name of Team | Akron Zips Football |
First season | 1891 |
Athletic director | Charles Guthrie |
Head coach | Joe Moorhead (1st season, 2–10, .167) |
Stadium | InfoCision Stadium (Capacity: 27,881) |
Location | Akron, Ohio |
Conference | Mid-American Conference (MAC) |
Division | East Division |
Field surface | ProGrass |
Conference titles | 1 |
Division titles | 3 |
Fight song | "Akron Blue and Gold" |
Mascot | Zippy the Kangaroo |
Rivalries | Kent State (rivalry) Youngstown State (rivalry) |
Consensus All-Americans | 1 |
The Akron Zips, representing the University of Akron in Akron, Ohio, are a formidable presence in the realm of collegiate athletics. Competing at the highest level, the Zips are proud members of the NCAA's Division I, affiliated with the Mid-American Conference's East division. With 17 varsity teams spanning six men's, 10 women's, and one coed NCAA-sanctioned sports, they've established themselves as a versatile and competitive force in college sports.
The Zips' distinctive name, "Zips," originates from the iconic "zippers" – rubber overshoes produced by the BF Goodrich Company of Akron during the 1920s and 1930s. This moniker, suggested by freshman Margaret Hamlin in a university-wide contest, was officially adopted in 1950 by athletic director Kenneth Cochrane. It reflects the region's industrial heritage and spirit of innovation.
Adding to the Zips' unique identity is their beloved mascot, "Zippy" – a spirited female kangaroo. Among the relatively few female college mascots in the United States, Zippy symbolizes the Zips' agility and determination.
The Zips' football team, a cornerstone of their athletic legacy, plays its home games at the state-of-the-art InfoCision Stadium on the university's campus. Their achievements include a historic Mid-American Conference championship win in 2005, a testament to their dedication and skill.
Akron Zips History
The history of the Akron Zips football team is a testament to the enduring spirit and evolution of collegiate athletics. Established in 1891 as Buchtel College, the team began its football journey with a triumphant 22-6 victory over Western Reserve Academy in Hudson, Ohio. This initial success laid the cornerstone for a program that would grow in stature and leave an indelible mark on the collegiate football landscape.
In 1893, the college made a pivotal decision by appointing John Heisman as the football and baseball coach. Under Heisman's visionary leadership, Buchtel achieved its first winning season, boasting a 5-2 record. Notably, this era also witnessed the team's first undefeated season, albeit in a single-game season where they vanquished the Ohio State Buckeyes. Heisman's influence extended beyond victories, as he played a pivotal role in inventing the snap, a foundational element of modern football.
Throughout the years, the Zips football program weathered coaching changes while adapting and evolving. In 1926, the team adopted the moniker "Zippers" as a nod to the rubber boots manufactured by the B.F. Goodrich Company, reflecting Akron's industrial heritage. This name was eventually shortened to "Zips" in 1950.
Their journey was marked by notable achievements, with coaches like Fred Sefton and others guiding the team to winning seasons. A significant milestone in their history occurred in 2005 when the Zips secured their first Mid-American Conference championship, marking a watershed moment in their storied legacy.
Over the decades, the Zips have navigated challenges and embraced transformations, emerging as a resilient force in collegiate football. The enduring legacy of influential coaches like Gordon Larson, who led the Zips during their most successful era, continues to define the proud history of Akron Zips football.
Akron Zips Coach
As of 2022, Joe Moorhead, an American college football veteran, has assumed the role of head coach. His impressive coaching journey includes stints at Fordham University and Mississippi State University. Moorhead's return to Akron marks a new era for the Zips' football program.
Coach Name | Tenure |
No coach | 1891 |
Frank Cook | 1892 |
John Heisman | 1893–94 |
No coach | 1895 |
Harry Wilson | 1896 |
No team | 1897–98 |
Archie Eves | 1899 |
No coach | 1900 |
No team | 1901 |
Forest Firestone | 1902 |
Alfred W. Place | 1903 |
No team | 1904–07 |
Dwight Bradley | 1908 |
Clarence Weed | 1909 |
Frank Haggerty | 1910–14 |
Fred Sefton | 1915–23 |
James W. Coleman | 1924–25 |
George Babcock | 1926 |
Red Blair | 1927–35 |
Jim Aiken | 1936–38 |
Thomas Dowler | 1939–40 |
Otis Douglas | 1941–42 |
No team | 1943–45 |
Paul Baldacci | 1946–47 |
William Houghton | 1948–51 |
Kenneth Cochrane | 1952–53 |
Joe McMullen | 1954–60 |
Gordon K. Larson | 1961–72 |
Jim Dennison | 1973–85 |
Gerry Faust | 1986–94 |
Lee Owens | 1995–2003 |
J. D. Brookhart | 2004–09 |
Rob Ianello | 2010–11 |
Terry Bowden | 2012–2018 |
Tom Arth | 2019–2021 |
Oscar Rodriguez (interim) | 2021 |
Joe Moorhead | 2022–present |
Akron Zips Stadium: InfoCision Stadium
InfoCision Stadium–Summa Field, situated in Akron, Ohio, serves as the contemporary home of the Akron Zips football team. This state-of-the-art college football venue opened its doors on September 12, 2009, marking a new chapter for the University of Akron's football program. Replacing the historic Rubber Bowl, this $61.6 million project boasts a seating capacity of 27,000 in traditional seating and an additional 3,000 on the inviting grassy knoll. It features an impressive 84-foot-wide scoreboard frame, accompanied by a sizable 39 by 22-foot video board, creating an electric game-day atmosphere. Premium seating options, a seven-level press tower, and vibrant fan sections contribute to the stadium's allure.
Akron Zips Rivals
One of the most heated rivalries in college football is between Akron and Kent State, just 10 miles apart. Their history dates back to 1923, with interruptions during WWII. Since 1992, when Akron joined the MAC, this rivalry has intensified. The annual clash for the Wagon Wheel trophy, a symbol of their fiercely contested encounters, adds further excitement to their battles.
The Wagon Wheel Trophy
The Blue and Gold Wagon Wheel, simply known as the Wagon Wheel, symbolizes the enduring rivalry between Akron and Kent State. It's a testament to their shared history and competitive spirit, with Kent State currently holding a narrow lead in the series. This trophy encapsulates the essence of this thrilling rivalry.
No. | Year | Location | Winner | Score |
1 | 1923 | Akron, OH | Akron | 32–0 |
2 | 1928 | Akron, OH | Akron | 8–6 |
3 | 1929 | Akron, OH | Akron | 25–0 |
4 | 1930 | Akron, OH | Akron | 12–6 |
5 | 1931 | Akron, OH | Akron | 12–7 |
6 | 1932 | Akron, OH | Tie | 0–0 |
7 | 1933 | Kent, OH | Akron | 19–6 |
8 | 1934 | Akron, OH | Akron | 26–0 |
9 | 1935 | Akron, OH | Akron | 3–0 |
10 | 1936 | Akron, OH | Akron | 6–0 |
11 | 1940 | Akron, OH | Akron | 23–7 |
12 | 1941 | Akron, OH | Akron | 41–13 |
13 | 1942 | Akron, OH | Kent State | 23–6 |
14 | 1946 | Kent, OH | Kent State | 13–6 |
15 | 1947 | Akron, OH | Kent State | 6–0 |
16 | 1948 | Akron, OH | Kent State | 31–0 |
17 | 1949 | Kent, OH | Kent State | 47–0 |
18 | 1950 | Akron, OH | Kent State | 19–7 |
19 | 1951 | Kent, OH | Kent State | 48–7 |
20 | 1952 | Akron, OH | Kent State | 34–14 |
21 | 1953 | Kent, OH | Kent State | 54–19 |
22 | 1954 | Akron, OH | Kent State | 58–18 |
23 | 1972 | Akron, OH | Tie | 13–13 |
24 | 1974 | Kent, OH | Kent State | 51–14 |
25 | 1979 | Akron, OH | Akron | 15–13 |
26 | 1981 | Kent, OH | Kent State | 17–6 |
27 | 1983 | Akron, OH | Akron | 13–6 |
28 | 1984 | Kent, OH | Kent State | 24–17 |
29 | 1985 | Akron, OH | Akron | 24–0 |
30 | 1986 | Kent, OH | Akron | 17–7 |
31 | 1987 | Akron, OH | Kent State | 27–23 |
32 | 1988 | Kent, OH | Kent State | 32–12 |
33 | 1989 | Akron, OH | Akron | 40–7 |
34 | 1990 | Kent, OH | Akron | 38–10 |
35 | 1992 | Kent, OH | Kent State | 20–16 |
36 | 1993 | Akron, OH | Akron | 42–7 |
37 | 1994 | Kent, OH | Kent State | 32–16 |
38 | 1995 | Akron, OH | Akron | 14–6 |
39 | 1996 | Kent, OH | Kent State | 32–17 |
40 | 1997 | Akron, OH | Akron | 45–35 |
41 | 1998 | Kent, OH | Akron | 45–16 |
42 | 1999 | Akron, OH | Akron | 37–34 |
43 | 2000 | Kent, OH | Akron | 34–6 |
44 | 2001 | Akron, OH | Akron | 14–10 |
45 | 2002 | Kent, OH | Akron | 48–10 |
46 | 2003 | Akron, OH | Kent State | 41–38 |
47 | 2004 | Kent, OH | Akron | 24–19 |
48 | 2005 | Akron, OH | Akron | 35–3 |
49 | 2006 | Kent, OH | Kent State | 37–15 |
50 | 2007 | Akron, OH | Akron | 27–20 |
51 | 2008 | Kent, OH | Akron | 30–27 |
52 | 2009 | Akron, OH | Akron | 28–20 |
53 | 2010 | Kent, OH | Kent State | 28–17 |
54 | 2011 | Akron, OH | Kent State | 35–3 |
55 | 2012 | Kent, OH | Kent State | 35–24 |
56 | 2013 | Akron, OH | Akron | 16–7 |
57 | 2014 | Kent, OH | Kent State | 27–24 |
58 | 2015 | Akron, OH | Akron | 20–0 |
59 | 2016 | Kent, OH | Akron | 31–27 |
60 | 2017 | Akron, OH | Akron | 24–14 |
61 | 2018 | Kent, OH | Akron | 24–23 |
62 | 2019 | Akron, OH | Kent State | 26–3 |
63 | 2020 | Kent, OH | Kent State | 69–35 |
64 | 2021 | Akron, OH | Kent State | 38–0 |
65 | 2022 | Kent, OH | Kent State | 33–27 |
Akron Zips Record and stats
The Akron Zips football program has a storied history, competing in various conferences and as an independent team. From their early days in the Ohio Athletic Conference to their current membership in the Mid-American Conference (MAC), the Zips have demonstrated their commitment to the game.
Notably, in 2005, the Zips clinched the MAC East Division title, leading to a thrilling 31–30 victory in the 2005 MAC Championship Game, a momentous achievement in the program's history.
Furthermore, the Zips have participated in three bowl games, tallying a 1–2 record. J. D. Brookhart's tenure as head coach saw their automatic berth in the 2005 Motor City Bowl.
With 51 All-Americans, including one consensus All-American, and four Zips receiving superlative conference honors during their time in the MAC, Akron Zips football has left an indelible mark in collegiate football history.
Conference championships
Year | Conference | Coach | Record | Conference Record |
2005 | Mid-American Conference | J. D. Brookhart | 7–6 | 5–3 |
Division championships
Year | Division | Coach | Opponent | CG result |
2000 | Mid-American Conference - East | Lee Owens | N/A lost tiebreaker to Marshall | |
2005 | Mid-American Conference - East | J. D. Brookhart | Northern Illinois | W 31–30 |
2017 | Mid-American Conference - East | Terry Bowden | Toledo | L 28–45 |
Akron Zips Roster
# | Full Name | Pos. | CL. | Ht. | Wt. | Hometown | High School | Previous School |
0 | DJ Irons | QB | R-Sr. | 6' 4'' | 215 | Lawrenceville, Ga. | Grayson | Iowa Central CC |
1 | Daniel George | WR | R-Sr. | 6' 2'' | 210 | Fort Washington, Md. | Oxon Hill | Penn State |
1 | KJ Martin | DB | Sr. | 6' 1'' | 195 | Charleston, W.Va. | Capital | West Virginia |
2 | Corey Thomas, Jr. | OLB | R-Jr. | 6' 4'' | 215 | Pittsburgh, Pa. | Penn Hills |
2 | Phaizon Wilson | WR | So. | 6' 2'' | 210 | Lancaster, Texas | Lancaster |
3 | Shammond Cooper | LB | R-Jr. | 6' 2'' | 220 | St. Louis, Mo. | Trinity Catholic |
4 | Bobby Golden | WR | So. | 5' 8'' | 180 | Miami, Fla. | Miami Palmetto |
4 | Ryan Johnson | DL | Sr. | 6' 2'' | 255 | Starkville, Miss. | Starkville | Iowa Central CC |
5 | TJ Banks | TE | R-Sr. | 6' 5'' | 245 | North Versailles, Pa. | East Alleghany | West Virginia |
5 | Lama Lavea | DL | R-So. | 6' 1'' | 300 | El Paso, Texas | Chapin |
6 | Caleb Anderson | WR | Jr. | 6' 2'' | 215 | Brandon, Miss. | Brandon |
6 | Joey Hunter | DB | R-So. | 6' 0'' | 195 | Atlanta, Ga. | Sandy Creek |
7 | Alex Adams | WR | Jr. | 6' 1'' | 190 | Osyka, Miss. | South Pike | LSU |
8 | Ryan Jankowski | QB | R-So. | 6' 3'' | 215 | Vero Beach, Fla. | Vero Beach |
8 | Terray Jones | DT | R-Sr. | 6' 0'' | 300 | Madison, Fla. | Madison County |
9 | Dijon Jennings | QB | R-Fr. | 5' 11'' | 190 | Reynoldsburg, Ohio | Reynoldsburg |
9 | Judson Tallandier | DB | R-Sr. | 6' 1'' | 180 | Hyattsville, Md. | DeMatha Catholic |
10 | Tahj Bullock | QB | R-So. | 6' 3'' | 230 | East Orange, N.J. | Saint Peter's Prep |
10 | Antavious Fish | LB | Jr. | 5' 11'' | 235 | Atlanta, Ga. | Jackson | Coffeyville CC |
11 | Devonte Golden-Nelson | CB | R-So. | 5' 10'' | 185 | Memphis, Tenn. | Memphis University School | Memphis |
11 | Nik Ognenovic | TE | R-Jr. | 6' 5'' | 255 | Fort Lauderdale, Fla. | Cardinal Gibbons | Kentucky |
12 | Zayden Laing-Taylor | DB | Fr. | 5' 11'' | 195 | Miami, Fla. | Miami Central |
12 | Steele Wasel | QB | Fr. | 6' 3'' | 215 | Choctaw, Okla. | Choctaw |
13 | Jeff Undercuffler, Jr. | QB | R-Sr. | 6' 5'' | 240 | Burlington, N.J. | Holy Cross Academy | Albany |
13 | Jaden Woods | DB | R-Jr. | 5' 11'' | 200 | Decatur, Ga. | South Gwinnett | Eastern Kentucky |
14 | Jasaiah Gathings | WR | R-So. | 6' 0'' | 190 | Statesville, N.C. | Statesville |
14 | Noel Roach | S | R-So. | 6' 0'' | 195 | Pittsburgh, Pa. | Penn Hills |
15 | Terence Thomas | DB | Fr. | 5' 9'' | 190 | Boardman, Ohio | Boardman |
16 | Nate Thompson | DB | R-Sr. | 6' 2'' | 215 | Sanford, N.C. | Southern Lee | Duke |
17 | Jaharon Griffin | LB | So. | 5' 11'' | 240 | Philadelphia, Miss. | Neshoba Central |
18 | Johnny Brookhart | QB | Fr. | 5' 11'' | 185 | Parker, Colo. | Legend |
18 | DiMarco Johnson | S | So. | 6' 0'' | 210 | Irmo, S.C. | Dutch Fork |
19 | Grant Gainer | TE | R-So. | 6' 1'' | 245 | Akron, Ohio | Hoban |
19 | MyJaden Horton | S | R-So. | 6' 2'' | 200 | Cincinnati, Ohio | Princeton |
20 | Darius Owens | S | Fr. | 5' 11'' | 175 | Snellville, Ga. | South Gwinnett |
20 | Clyde Price III | RB | R-Jr. | 6' 0'' | 215 | Kansas City, Mo. | North Kansas City | Kansas State |
21 | Drake Anderson | RB | R-Sr. | 5' 9'' | 200 | Chandler, Ariz. | Chandler |
21 | Cam Threatt | DB | R-So. | 6' 0'' | 170 | Olive Branch, Miss. | Lewisburg | Mississippi State |
22 | Kam Cheatom | DL | Fr. | 6' 3'' | 220 | Pittsburgh, Pa. | Brashear |
22 | Charles Kellom | RB | R-Fr. | 5' 11'' | 200 | Cincinnati, Ohio | St. Xavier |
23 | Silas Proby | DB | Jr. | 5' 10'' | 170 | Fresno, Calif. | Central East |
23 | Myles Walker | WR | R-So. | 5' 9'' | 175 | Ellwood City, Pa. | Central Valley |
24 | Ali Barkley | RB | Jr. | 6' 0'' | 225 | Whitehall, Pa. | Whitehall |
24 | Darrian Lewis | CB | R-So. | 5' 10'' | 195 | Akron, Ohio | St. Vincent-St. Mary |
25 | Blake Hester | RB | Jr. | 5' 10'' | 185 | Ashland, Ky. | Blazer |
26 | Rishad Hence | S | Jr. | 5' 9'' | 170 | Detroit, Mich. | Martin Luther King |
27 | Lorenzo Lingard | RB | R-Sr. | 6' 0'' | 205 | Orange City, Fla. | University |
27 | Catrell White | DB | Fr. | 5' 11'' | 170 | New York, N.Y. | Erasmus Hall |
28 | Tyson Durant | CB | Jr. | 5' 10'' | 175 | Copley, Ohio | Canton McKinley |
30 | Aiden Diaz | TE | Fr. | 6' 1'' | 255 | Shaker Heights, Ohio | Shaker Heights |
31 | David Jester | DB | Fr. | 6' 2'' | 175 | Homestead, Fla. | Homestead |
32 | Gage Summers | LB | Jr. | 6' 0'' | 225 | Chandler, Ariz. | Valley Christian |
34 | Davion Jennings | DB | R-Fr. | 5' 10'' | 180 | Akron, Ohio | Archbishop Hoban |
36 | Dante Jackson | K/P | R-Jr. | 5' 9'' | 205 | Chico, Calif. | Pleasant Valley |
40 | Bryan McCoy | LB | So. | 6' 0'' | 225 | Chicago, Ill. | Joliet West |
41 | Tyler Rieger | LS | R-So. | 5' 11'' | 210 | Pittsurgh, Pa. | Upper St. Clair |
42 | Melvin Spriggs | LB | Fr. | 6' 1'' | 205 | Fredericksburg, Va. | Saint Michael the Archangel |
43 | Austin Wondolowski | LB | Fr. | 5' 10'' | 195 | North Royalton, Ohio | Holy Name |
44 | Sean Conroy | S | R-Sr. | 5' 10'' | 205 | North Olmsted, Ohio | North Olmsted |
44 | Noah Perez | K | So. | 5' 7'' | 160 | Phoenix, Ariz. | Desert Vista |
49 | Bruno Dall | DL | Fr. | 6' 7'' | 255 | Hamburg, Germany | St. Stanislaus (Miss.) |
52 | Keon Kindred | OL | So. | 6' 3'' | 280 | Belle Glade, Fla. | Glades Central |
52 | Marcus Moore, Jr. | DL | Fr. | 6' 1'' | 315 | Massillon, Ohio | Massillon Washington |
53 | Camari Harris | LB | R-Fr. | 6' 1'' | 225 | Fort Wayne, Ind. | Bishop Luers |
54 | Kiawan Murphy | DL | R-Fr. | 6' 2'' | 300 | East Hartford, Conn. | East Hartford |
54 | Tyhler Williams | OL | R-Fr. | 6' 2'' | 310 | Alpharetta, Ga. | Milton |
55 | Josh Blanchard | OL | R-Jr. | 6' 5'' | 300 | Miami, Fla. | Norland |
55 | Kyle Thomas | DL | R-Sr. | 6' 3'' | 230 | Chesapeake, Va. | Oscar Smith | Butler CC |
56 | Keylen Davis | OL | R-Fr. | 6' 2'' | 310 | Indianapolis, Ind. | Ben Davis |
57 | Delvin Morris | OL | Fr. | 6' 3'' | 270 | Caldwell, Texas | Caldwell |
59 | Andrew Behm | ILB | Jr. | 6' 1'' | 225 | Appleton, Wis. | Fox Valley Lutheran | Ellsworth CC |
60 | Ben Frank | OL | R-Sr. | 6' 6'' | 305 | Cuba, N.Y. | Cuba-Rushford |
63 | Alex Robarge | OL | R-Jr. | 6' 4'' | 320 | Chagrin Falls, Ohio | Kenston |
65 | Tony Georges | OL | Jr. | 6' 1'' | 295 | Westlake, Ohio | Saint Ignatius |
66 | Frank McClelland | OL | Fr. | 6' 5'' | 285 | Malvern, Ohio | Malvern |
70 | Brian Underwood | OL | Fr. | 5' 10'' | 310 | Cleveland, Ohio | Benedictine |
71 | AJ George | OL | R-Fr. | 6' 6'' | 300 | Byesville, Ohio | Meadowbrook |
72 | Colin Lyons | OL | R-So. | 6' 3'' | 295 | McKeesport, Pa. | McKeesport |
73 | Jonas Mann | OL | Fr. | 6' 7'' | 315 | Pickerington, Ohio | Pickerington North |
74 | Ronan Chambers | OL | Jr. | 6' 6'' | 285 | Olmsted Township, Ohio | St. Edward |
76 | Nate Williams | OL | Jr. | 6' 6'' | 300 | Utica, Ohio | Newark Catholic |
77 | Jayvin James | OL | Fr. | 6' 4'' | 285 | Pompano Beach, Fla. | Blanche Ely |
78 | Brian Kilbane | OL | R-So. | 6' 3'' | 310 | Cleveland, Ohio | St. Edward | Bowling Green |
79 | Nick Stopiak | OL | R-Fr. | 6' 6'' | 305 | Columbia Station, Ohio | Columbia |
80 | Jax Smith | WR | Fr. | 6' 0'' | 195 | Choctaw, Okla. | Choctaw |
81 | Adrian Norton | WR | Fr. | 6' 0'' | 185 | Huber Heights, Ohio | Stebbins |
82 | Jean Louis III | WR | Fr. | 5' 8'' | 180 | New York, N.Y. | Canarsie |
84 | Paul Davis | WR | Fr. | 6' 0'' | 195 | Bowman, Ga. | Hart County |
85 | Conner Cravaack | TE | Fr. | 6' 4'' | 235 | Cincinnati, Ohio | Madeira |
86 | Isaiah Jones | WR | Fr. | 6' 3'' | 200 | Irmo, S.C. | Dutch Fork |
87 | Brycen Yarmo | TE | R-Sr. | 6' 5'' | 255 | Hudson, N.H. | Exeter Academy | Coffeyville CC |
88 | Jake Newell | TE | R-Fr. | 6' 4'' | 240 | Springfield, Ore. | Thurston |
90 | LaJoshua Jackson | DL | Jr. | 6' 2'' | 245 | Senatobia, Miss. | Senatobia |
90 | Drew Nicolson | LS | Fr. | 6' 0'' | 225 | Tempe, Ariz. | Corona Del Sol |
91 | CJ Nunnally, IV | DL | Jr. | 6' 3'' | 230 | Douglasville, Ga. | South Paulding |
92 | Tyler Carter | DL | R-So. | 6' 0'' | 290 | Romulus, Mich. | River Rouge |
93 | Bennett Adler | DL | Jr. | 6' 3'' | 265 | Lakewood, Ohio | St. Ignatius |
94 | Kabbash Richards | DE | R-Jr. | 6' 4'' | 235 | Lansing, Mich. | Lansing Catholic |
95 | Joseph Castle | P | Fr. | 6' 2'' | 205 | North Huntingdon, Pa. | Norwin |
95 | Andre Proffitt | DL | R-So. | 6' 2'' | 300 | Trenton, Ohio | Lakota |
96 | Antonio Smith | DE | R-So. | 6' 4'' | 250 | Westerville, Ohio | Westerville South |
97 | Jon'Trell Mixon | DL | Fr. | 6' 4'' | 245 | Youngstown, Ohio | Valley Christian |
98 | Langston Ragland | DL | Fr. | 6' 5'' | 240 | Westerville, Ohio | Westerville Central |
99 | Devon Robinson | DL | R-Sr. | 6' 4'' | 300 | Memphis, Tenn. | Whitehaven | Memphis |
99 | Owen Wiley | K | Fr. | 6' 0'' | 190 | Avon Lake, Ohio | Avon Lake |
Akron Zips Schedule
Date | OPP | Time | Venue |
Sep 9, 2023 | Morgan St. | 6:00 pm | Summa Field at InfoCision Stadium |
Sep 16, 2023 | Kentucky | 7:00 pm | Kroger Field |
Sep 23, 2023 | Indiana | TBA | Memorial Stadium |
Sep 30, 2023 | Buffalo | TBA | Summa Field at InfoCision Stadium |
Oct 7, 2023 | N. Illinois | 3:30 pm | Summa Field at InfoCision Stadium |
Oct 14, 2023 | C. Michigan | 3:30 pm | Kelly/Shorts Stadium |
Oct 21, 2023 | Bowling Green | TBA | Doyt L. Perry Stadium |
Nov 1, 2023 | Kent St. | TBA | Summa Field at InfoCision Stadium |
Nov 8, 2023 | Miami-OH | TBA | Fred C. Yager Stadium |
Nov 14, 2023 | E. Michigan | 7:00 pm | Rynearson Stadium |
Nov 24, 2023 | Ohio | 12:00 pm | Summa Field at InfoCision Stadium |
FAQs
A. The Akron Zips football program has a rich history dating back to its first season in 1891. Over the years, the team has seen various successes, including conference and division titles. Notably, they won their first-ever MAC Championship in 2005.
A. The current head coach of the Akron Zips football team is Joe Moorhead. Coach Moorhead took over the position following the 2021 season, replacing Tom Arth. He has been leading the team with dedication and expertise.
A. InfoCision Stadium, with a capacity of 27,881, is the home stadium for the Akron Zips football team. It has been the site of numerous exciting games and memorable moments in the program's history, providing a vibrant atmosphere for fans and athletes alike.
A. Zippy the Kangaroo is the beloved mascot of the Akron Zips. Zippy plays a vital role in adding spirit and enthusiasm to Akron Zips sporting events. The kangaroo was officially adopted as the university's mascot in 1953. The choice of a kangaroo was inspired by a local legend about kangaroos roaming Ohio, and it has since become an iconic symbol of the university's spirit and energy.
A. The Akron Zips have two significant rivals in college sports: Kent State and Youngstown State. The rivalry with Kent State, often referred to as the "Wagon Wheel Challenge," is one of the most intense and anticipated matchups each year. It's known for its fierce competition and the battle for the coveted "Wagon Wheel" trophy. The rivalry with Youngstown State, known as the "Steel Tire" rivalry, is another exciting matchup between Ohio-based schools. These rivalries add extra excitement and tradition to Akron Zips athletics.