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Prior to this game’s kickoff, one could have dismissed a contest between the Akron Zips (4-8, 3-5 MAC) and the Toledo Rockets (7-5, 4-4 MAC) as programming fodder; a contractually-obligated ...

Kent hasn’t fared any better. The Golden Flashes are 2-57 against Power Four conference teams, with their last win coming in ...

With colleges allowed to directly pay athletes for NIL beginning July 1, the University of Akron has unveiled its Competitive Excellence Fund.

Akron Zips tight end Jake Newell hauls in a touchdown pass during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Sept. 14, 2024, in Akron, Ohio. Below is some pregame information.

Akron's CJ Nunnally IV records game-clinching sack in overtime vs. Toledo. The Zips defeat the Rockets 21-14. It all came down to fourth-and-goal at the 4-yard line, and Akron defensive end CJ ...

Akron Zips guard Mikal Dawson (22) cheers after beating Kent State, 62-61, in the Mid-American Conference Tournament championship game at Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse, Saturday, March 16, 2024, in ...

Tuesday night features a clash between the Akron Zips (2-8, 1-5 MAC) and Kent State Golden Flashes (0-10, 0-6 MAC), and there’s always bad blood between the crosstown Ohio programs.

Akron shot 36 of 65 from the field, including 15 of 34 from beyond the 3-point arc, and 15 of 19 from the free throw line. The Zips finished with an edge in rebounds (41-24) and assists (21-15).

The Ohio Bobcats (3-2, 1-0 MAC) found a way to get it done over the Akron Zips (1-4, 0-1 MAC) on Homecoming weekend, spearheaded by excellent defense and some timely special teams and offense in a ...

Akron also returns its five starting offensive linemen from a season ago. Arguably the best player on the Zips is linebacker Bubba Arslanian. Akron’s team captain led the NCAA in solo tackles ...