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 Akron Bowl History 


Akron Zips
University of Akron
 Akron, OH
Founded: 1870
Stadium: InfoCision Stadium-Summa Field
Capacity: 30,000
Colors: Blue & Gold
Coach:
Conference: Mid-American-

Team Home Summary  Coaches Games by Year Opponents Rankings Bowls Conference

 Season   Date   Bowl Matchup 
  
Boca Raton
  2017  12/19/2017  Florida Atlantic  50-3  Akron
  
Grantland Rice
  1971  10/23/1971  Akron  43-21  Southern Illinois
  1968    Louisiana Tech  33-13  Akron
  
Idaho Potato
  2015  12/22/2015  Akron  23-21  Utah State
  
Knute Rockne
  1976  12/4/1976  Akron  29-26  Northern Michigan
  
Motor City
  2005  12/26/2005  Memphis  38-31  Akron
  
Pioneer
  1976  12/11/1976  Montana State  24-13  Akron

 

 



Great Moments in College Football History

In the 1940s, college football teams competed for the Oil Bowl, the Salad Bowl and the Raisin Bowl, which were all played on New Year's Day.