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Jordan Gant highlights the University of Akron football team's progress during spring practices and expresses confidence in a conference title and a strong 2026 season.
The latest 2026 preseason rankings of all 138 FBS teams highlight the growing influence of NIL deals and the transfer portal, with early‑season matchups, coaching moves and offensive revamps set to dictate which programs can turn potential into contention.
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.
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.
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.