University of Akron Football Looks Ahead to 2026 Season
Coach Joe Moorhead outlines the returning talent and defensive improvements that could drive the Zips to greater success in 2026.
Sep 8, 2026
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Marty Whims II Takes the Helm as Offensive Coordinator for Akron’s Season Opener
Marty Whims II, a season‑ticket holder and chief financial officer, will shadow coach Joe Moorhead as the University of Akron’s offensive coordinator for the opening game against Robert Morris.
Aug 25, 2026
University of Akron’s Scripted Opening Drive Sparks Global Buzz
The University of Akron’s innovative promotion lets a ticket holder script the opening drive, generating billions of impressions and a surge in fan engagement.
Aug 24, 2026
University of Akron Launches ‘Offensive Coordinator of the Game’ Contest for Fan Engagement
A novel fan‑coach partnership invites a season‑ticket holder to help script the opening drive, blending social‑media buzz with NIL revenue goals.
Aug 24, 2026
Akron Zips empower fan to script opening drive for 2026 home opener
A randomly selected season‑ticket holder will design the opening offensive series for the University of Akron’s 2026 home opener against Robert Morris, a novel fan‑engagement move that has sparked national attention.
Aug 20, 2026
Akron University’s Play‑Calling Ticket Giveaway Goes Viral
Akron’s football program announced a unique season‑ticket contest that lets the winner decide the first offensive play for the home opener, drawing celebrity buyers and selling out suites ahead of schedule.
Aug 18, 2026
Fan Takes the Helm: University of Akron’s Unusual Offensive Coordinator Experiment
The University of Akron will let a season‑ticket holder call a single play as ‘Offensive Coordinator’ against Robert Morris, a move that has already driven a 40% surge in ticket sales and sparked social‑media buzz.
Aug 14, 2026
Akron’s Fan‑Designed Playbook: A Novel Ticket‑Holder Stunt Revives College Football’s Spirit
The University of Akron’s football program is turning ticket sales into a creative contest, inviting a fan to design the first 10–15 plays of the season‑opening game against Robert Morris.
Aug 10, 2026
Akron Zips’ Suite Sell‑Out Fueled by Viral Social Media Contest
A social‑media contest that let a randomly selected season‑ticket holder script the opening drive against Robert Morris sparked a 16‑million‑view explosion, leading the University of Akron to sell out its suites and club seats for the first time in program history.
Aug 9, 2026
Akron Zips’ Fan‑Scripted Opening Drive Draws Celebrity Backers and Record Sales
Coach Joe Moorhead’s novel fan‑scripted opening drive, backed by Pat McAfee and Dan Katz, has sold out suites and sparked record ticket demand for the Akron Zips.
Aug 9, 2026
Akron Football Lets a Fan Script the Opening Drive
One lucky season ticket holder will help design the first offensive series of the Zips' home opener, collaborating directly with head coach Joe Moorhead and the athletic department.
Aug 5, 2026
Akron Zips Climb to No. 10 in MAC Preseason Poll Ahead of 2026 Season
The University of Akron football team is projected tenth in the 2026 MAC coaches poll, reflecting a turnaround from last season's 11th‑place finish.
Jul 23, 2026
Akron Zips Climb in 2026 MAC Preseason Poll
The University of Akron’s football program is poised for a rebound, reflected in its 10th‑place ranking in the Mid‑American Conference preseason poll, a modest but meaningful rise from last year’s tie for 11th.
Jul 23, 2026
Akron Zips climb to 10th in MAC preseason poll ahead of 2026 season
The University of Akron football team moved up one spot in the 2026 Mid‑American Conference preseason poll, finishing 10th as it prepares to open the season at Wake Forest on September 3 and chase a championship game at Detroit’s Ford Field.
Jul 23, 2026
MAC Media Day Sets the Stage for Akron Zips’ 2026 Football Campaign
At Detroit’s MAC Media Day, the Akron Zips unveiled their 2026 slate, highlighting a preseason No. 10 ranking, a season‑opening road test against Wake Forest and a home showdown with Robert Morris, while conference leaders outlined ambitions for an expanded footprint.
Jul 23, 2026
A Decade Without Bowls
From Akron's 2017 drought to Stanford's power‑conference resurgence, the journeys of six teams illustrate how coaching changes, historic losing streaks and scheduling hurdles intersect in the pursuit of postseason play
Jul 6, 2026
MAC Announces 2026 Football Kickoff at Ford Field
The Mid-American Conference will unveil its 2026 football season during a live kickoff event on July 22 at Detroit’s Ford Field, featuring media sessions with coaches, players and conference leadership.
Jun 29, 2026
Charlie Mallett Poised to Lead Hawken Hawks in Final Senior Season
A look at the achievements, recruitment interest and leadership role of Charlie Mallett, a senior standout at Hawken School.
Jun 27, 2026
Eight Akron Zips Earn Phil Steele Preseason All-MAC Honors
The University of Akron announced that eight of its football standouts have been selected to Phil Steele’s 2026 preseason All-MAC Team, highlighting the program’s growing depth.
Jun 10, 2026
Mississippi State Bulldogs Prepare for 2026 Season Amid Roster Upheaval and Coaching Controversy
The Bulldogs enter a critical 2026 campaign marked by massive roster turnover, a controversial coaching hire, and high expectations for a turnaround.
Jun 9, 2026
Remembering Penn State’s 2016 Football Journey: Triumphs, Heartbreak, and Hope
The 2016 Penn State Nittany Lions delivered a roller‑coaster of a season, marked by signature victories, a dramatic Big Ten title clash, and a narrow Rose Bowl defeat that still fuels optimism for the future.
May 26, 2026