Akron Zips

Collins eager for restart at Georgia Tech after 3-win finish
By Charles Odum Feb. 24, 2022 03:17 PM EST
Record-breaking Central QB Hawkins leads D-III All-Americans
By Ralph D. Russo Dec. 17, 2021 06:58 PM EST
Record-breaking Central (Iowa) quarterback Blaine Hawkins and North Central receiver Andrew Kamienski highlight The Associated Press Division III All-America team...
Akron hires Oregon offensive coordinator Moorhead as coach
Dec. 04, 2021 11:02 AM EST
AKRON (AP) — Akron hired Oregon offensive coordinator Joe Moorhead as head coach on Saturday, bringing back a former assistant for the Zips to take over a...
Finn, Koback lead Toledo past Akron 49-14
Nov. 27, 2021 03:53 PM EST
TOLEDO, Ohio (AP) — Dequan Finn threw four touchdown passes, Bryant Koback scored three times, and Toledo rolled over Akron 49-14 on Saturday.
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Kent State shuts out Akron 38-0
Nov. 20, 2021 03:05 PM EST
AKRON, Ohio (AP) — Dustin Crum ran for 114 yards and two touchdowns and Kent State defeated Akron 38-0 on Saturday.
The win for the Golden...
Western Michigan rallies last, tops Akron 45-40
Nov. 09, 2021 11:48 PM EST
KALAMAZOO, Mich. (AP) — Sean Tyler scored three touchdowns — one receiving, one rushing and the final one on a 96-yard kickoff return — and Kaleb Elleby threw...
Akron fires coach Tom Arth after 2-plus seasons, 3-24 record
Nov. 04, 2021 12:06 PM EDT
AKRON, Ohio (AP) — Akron fired coach Tom Arth on Thursday, two days after the Zips fell to 2-7 to clinch another losing season.
Arth was 3...
Plitt throws for 3 TDs, Ball State holds off Akron 31-25
Nov. 02, 2021 10:51 PM EDT
AKRON, Ohio (AP) — Drew Plitt threw for three touchdowns, Justin Hall had a receiving and rushing touchdown, and Ball State held off Akron 31-25 on Tuesday...
Vantrease throws for 3 TDs, Buffalo piles up 11 sacks in win
Oct. 23, 2021 07:36 PM EDT
AKRON, Ohio (AP) — Kyle Vantrease threw for 241 yards and three touchdowns, Buffalo had a program-record 11 sacks, and the Bulls defeated Akron 45-10 on...
Mayer throws 3 TD passes, Miami of Ohio beats Akron 34-21
Oct. 16, 2021 06:06 PM EDT
OXFORD, Ohio (AP) — AJ Mayer threw two of his three touchdown passes in the first quarter as Miami of Ohio jumped out early and beat Akron 34-21 on Saturday.
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Jester, Gibson lead Akron past Bowling Green 35-20
Oct. 09, 2021 03:58 PM EDT
BOWLING GREEN, Ohio (AP) — Blake Hester ran for 120 yards and two touchdowns and Zach Gibson threw three third-quarter touchdowns to rally Akron to a 35-20 win...
Reserve Rogers sparks Ohio past Akron 34-17
Oct. 02, 2021 09:07 PM EDT
AKRON, Ohio (AP) — Backup quarterback Armani Rogers ran for 83 yards and two scores and his presence helped jumpstart Ohio in the second half en route to a 34...

Growing pains frustrate No. 10 Ohio St as Akron visits next
By Mitch Stacy Sep. 23, 2021 12:12 PM EDT

Out-of-sorts No. 10 Ohio State hosts underdog Akron
By The Associated Press Sep. 23, 2021 12:09 PM EDT

COLLEGE FOOTBALL TODAY: OSU's Henderson runs for 277 yards
By The Associated Press Sep. 18, 2021 09:47 PM EDT
Irons accounts for 4 TDs, leads Akron over Bryant 35-14
Sep. 18, 2021 07:25 PM EDT
AKRON, Ohio (AP) — DJ Irons threw three touchdown passes and ran for another score to lead Akron to a 35-14 victory over Bryant on Saturday.
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