Akron Football Team History
Akron Zips
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University of Akron
Akron, OH
Founded: 1870
Stadium: InfoCision Stadium-Summa Field
Capacity: 30,000
Colors: Blue & Gold
Coach: Gerry Faust
Conference: Independent-
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| 1987 Season Highlights |
| Gerry Faust enters his 2nd season as Head Coach at Akron. |
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| 1987 Season |
| Date |
Opponent | Score |
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| Sat., Sep. 5 | @
Western Michigan
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24 |
L |
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| | Sat., Sep. 12 | vs.
Kent
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23 |
27 |
L |
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| | Sat., Sep. 19 | vs.
Eastern Michigan
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17 |
16 |
W |
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| | Sat., Sep. 26 | @
Temple
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3 |
23 |
L |
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| | Sat., Oct. 3 | vs. Eastern Illinois
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24 |
10 |
W |
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| | Sat., Oct. 10 | @
Oregon State
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26 |
42 |
L |
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| | Sat., Oct. 17 | vs. Delaware State
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26 |
52 |
L |
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| | Sat., Oct. 24 | @
Louisville
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10 |
31 |
L |
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| | Sat., Oct. 31 | vs. Nicholls State
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23 |
17 |
W |
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| | Sat., Nov. 14 | @
Northern Illinois
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27 |
21 |
W |
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| | Sat., Nov. 21 | vs. Youngstown State
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6 |
10 |
L |
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| 1987 Season Totals |
| Record | 4-7
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| Points Scored | 204 |
| Scoring Average | 18.5 |
| Points Allowed | 273 |
| Defense Average | 24.8 |
| Opponents Record | 28-37
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| Conference Record | 0-0 |
| Home Record | 3-3
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| Away Record | 1-4
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| 1987 NCAA Final Rankings |
| Rank |
Record |
Source |
| was not ranked. |
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| 1987 All American Awards |
| Player |
Position |
Class |
Ht. |
Wt. |
Award |
Team |
Source |
| Coming Someday |
| 1987 All Independent Conference Players |
| Player |
Position |
Class |
Ht. |
Wt. |
Team |
Source |
| Coming Someday |
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Some records may be incomplete.
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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.
