Put bluntly, Akron’s athletic teams are nicknamed after rubber shoe covers. The “Zippers” moniker was shortened to “Zips” in 1950. Zippy the Kangaroo was chosen as the team mascot in ...

For the University of Akron football team to give itself a chance to show real progress this season, the Zips needed to win their home opener Saturday. Well, Akron rallied from a 17-point deficit ...

The Akron Zips (1-2) visit the South Carolina Gamecocks (2-1) at Williams-Brice Stadium on Saturday, September 21, 2024. See below to read about South Carolina vs. Akron leaders, insights ...

Akron (1-2) entered the matchup heavily favored against Colgate (0-3) but fell behind 17-0 in the first quarter. The Zips rallied, gained control by halftime and held on for their first victory ...

New Akron starting quarterback Ben Finley went 28-of-43 passing for 358 yards and four touchdowns with one interception. His composure allowed the Zips to score 28 consecutive points after they ...

Zips athletics:Akron football's crazy comeback: Four fascinating tales about win vs. rival Kent State "Off the top of my head, I can't think of two years in a row going like this. Five of them ...

A rather impressive streak for the University of Akron men's soccer team came to an end Sunday when Ohio State beat the Zips 2-0 at Cub Cadet Field. The loss ended a 24-match unbeaten streak at ...

The South Carolina Gamecocks (2-1) host the Akron Zips (1-2) at Williams-Brice Stadium on Saturday, September 21, 2024. We will break down the specifics about this contest, including how to watch ...

The Zips will reap the benefits of taking on those top tier universities on its non-conference schedule. What was the Akron Zips payday against the Ohio State Buckeyes? For its game against the ...

SOUTH BEND, Indiana – After missing out on the dance last year, Akron men’s soccer will look to grab the nation’s attention as the Zips open up the season against last year’s national ...

At 6:00 p.m. ET on Saturday, the Akron Zips (0-2) are at home against the Colgate Raiders (0-2). Join other fans like you to stream hundreds of College Football games with ESPN+ this season.