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 ...

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

Kent hasn’t fared any better. The Golden Flashes are 2-57 against Power Four conference teams, with their last win coming in 2007 against Big 12-member Iowa State. Last fall, Kent fielded the only ...

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 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 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).

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 Zips guard Nate Johnson announced Friday night he will declare for the NBA Draft. Given Johnson's accomplishments, this is not an unusual approach. Last season with Akron, ...

Akron's defense did its job again in the fourth quarter, but the Zips muffed a punt and Buffalo gets the ball right back on the Zips 22-yard line with 2:59 left. Walsh Jesuit graduate John Keough ...

Swimming has taken Grace Nuhfer around the world, but Akron will always hold a special place in her heart. Learn more in our ...

The Akron offense is led by NC State and Cal transfer Ben Finley. In his first season starting for the Zips, Finley is 50/88 (56.82%) with 549 yards, 5 touchdowns, and 3 interceptions.