Mission Statement
The University of Akron Football Booster Club is comprised of former Football Players, Cheerleaders, Marching Band, Trainers, Equipment Managers, Mascots, Dance Team and Supporters of the Zips Football Program. We provide opportunities, connections, engagement and involvement through tailgating events, home and away game events, special reunions and regular communication while supporting the athletic, academic and career success of current football student athletes.
The Competitive
Excellence Fund
The landscape of college athletics has shifted, and The University of Akron is poised to lead the charge. Given the landmark House v. NCAA settlement, Akron Athletics is building a culture of competitive excellence that will honor the rich history and tradition that is such an immense source of pride for Zips everywhere. This settlement will allow us to build a future that enables us to support our 500+ student-athletes across 17 sports to make their dreams come true.
The House Settlement, certified in June 2025, marks a transformative moment in college sports. By eliminating scholarship limits and providing opportunities for institutional NIL agreements, the settlement opens new doors for growth and opportunity. It also brings an exciting opportunity to acquire the resources necessary to shape the future of our student-athletes, elevate our national brand, and expand our global reach.
Akron is grateful for all the support we have received and is committed to making strategic, forward-thinking investments in the education of our students that position our programs for long-term academic and athletic success. The creation of The Competitive Excellence Fund is the first step in ensuring we remain competitive and innovative in this evolving environment. The fund will allow us to add new scholarship, engage in institutional NIL opportunities, and support our coaches and student-athletes at the highest level. In doing so, we will improve our rankings, lift our community, and enhance the overall student-athlete experience – To Recruit, To Retain and To Elevate!
This isn’t just a moment- it’s momentum. Now is the time to make the climb and Invest in Akron! Go ZIPS!
We would like to recognize the following businesses for their support.
House of LaRose
Barberton Tree Service
Serv-Ice
Pepsi Company
Diamond Grill
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2026 Akron Zips Football Schedule
at Wake Forest – Sep 3 (Thu) – KO 7:00pm Winston-Salem, NC
Robert Morris – Sep 12 (Sat) – KO 3:30pm InfoCision Stadium – Summa Health Field, Akron, OH
at Minnesota – Sep 19 (Sat) – KO Noon Minneapolis, MN
UNLV – Sep 26 (Sat) – KO TBA InfoCision Stadium – Summa Health Field, Akron, OH
at Central Michigan – Oct 3 (Sat) – KO TBA Mount Pleasant, MI
Eastern Michigan – Oct 10 (Sat) – KO TBA InfoCision Stadium – Summa Health Field, Akron, OH (Homecoming / Family Weekend)
at Miami – Oct 17 (Sat) – KO TBA Oxford, OH
at Kent State – Oct 24 (Sat) – KO TBA Kent, OH
Week 9 – BYE WEEK – Oct 31 (Sat)
Ohio – Nov 3 (Tue) – KO 7:00pm InfoCision Stadium – Summa Health Field, Akron, OH
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Western Michigan – Nov 10 (Tue) – KO 7:00pm InfoCision Stadium – Summa Health Field, Akron, OH
at UMass – Nov 18 (Wed) – KO 7:00/7:30pm Amherst, MA
Buffalo – Nov 27 (Fri) – KO Noon InfoCision Stadium – Summa Health Field, Akron, OH (Senior Day)