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1988 Akron Zips football team

1988 Akron Zips football
ConferenceIndependent
Record5–6
Head coach
Defensive coordinatorBob Junko (1st season)
Home stadiumRubber Bowl
Seasons
← 1987
1989 →
1988 NCAA Division I-A independents football records
Conf. Overall
Team W   L   T W   L   T
No. 1 Notre Dame   –   –   12 – 0 – 0
No. 2 Miami (FL)   –   –   11 – 1 – 0
No. 3 Florida State   –   –   11 – 1 – 0
No. 5 West Virginia   –   –   11 – 1 – 0
Southern Miss   –   –   10 – 2 – 0
No. 13 Syracuse   –   –   10 – 2 – 0
Army   –   –   9 – 3 – 0
Louisville   –   –   8 – 3 – 0
South Carolina   –   –   8 – 4 – 0
Northern Illinois   –   –   7 – 4 – 0
Pittsburgh   –   –   6 – 5 – 0
Memphis State   –   –   6 – 5 – 0
Southwestern Louisiana   –   –   6 – 5 – 0
Rutgers   –   –   5 – 6 – 0
Akron   –   –   5 – 6 – 0
Penn State   –   –   5 – 6 – 0
Tulane   –   –   5 – 6 – 0
Temple   –   –   4 – 7 – 0
Tulsa   –   –   4 – 7 – 0
Boston College   –   –   3 – 8 – 0
Cincinnati   –   –   3 – 8 – 0
East Carolina   –   –   3 – 8 – 0
Navy   –   –   3 – 8 – 0
Virginia Tech   –   –   3 – 8 – 0
Rankings from AP Poll

The 1988 Akron Zips football team represented Akron University in the 1988 NCAA Division I-A football season as Division I-A independents. They were led by third-year head coach Gerry Faust. The Zips played their home games at the Rubber Bowl in Akron, Ohio. They finished the season with a record of 5–6.

Schedule

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DateOpponentSiteResultAttendanceSource
September 3at Northern Illinois
L 6–77,033[1]
September 10at Kent State
L 12–3223,500[2]
September 17Central Michigan
L 16–2719,124[3]
September 24at New Mexico
W 30–2811,740[4]
October 1at Youngstown State
W 33–713,231[5]
October 8Arkansas State
  • Rubber Bowl
  • Akron, OH
L 12–139,463[6]
October 15at No. 12 Auburn
L 0–4261,300[7]
October 22Long Beach State
  • Rubber Bowl
  • Akron, OH
W 40–08,132[8]
October 29Cal State Fullerton
  • Rubber Bowl
  • Akron, OH
W 15–144,049[9]
November 5New Mexico State
  • Rubber Bowl
  • Akron, OH
W 52–76,147[10]
November 12Temple
  • Rubber Bowl
  • Akron, OH
L 17–376,088[11]
  • Rankings from AP Poll released prior to the game

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References

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  1. ^ "In a game of errors, NIU salvages bone". Chicago Tribune. September 4, 1988. Retrieved May 29, 2025 – via Newspapers.com.
  2. ^ "Kent State overpowers Akron 32–12". The Akron Beacon Journal. September 11, 1988. Retrieved May 29, 2025 – via Newspapers.com.
  3. ^ "Akron still seeking first win as C. Michigan cruises, 27–16". Dayton Daily News. September 18, 1988. Retrieved May 29, 2025 – via Newspapers.com.
  4. ^ "Last-second field goal sinks Lobos". The Santa Fe New Mexican. September 25, 1988. Retrieved May 29, 2025 – via Newspapers.com.
  5. ^ "Akron overwhelms Youngstown State". The Plain Dealer. October 2, 1988. Retrieved May 29, 2025 – via Newspapers.com.
  6. ^ "Fitting conclusion, trick play helps beat Zips 13–12". The Akron Beacon Journal. October 9, 1988. Retrieved October 8, 2022 – via Newspapers.com.
  7. ^ "No surprises: Auburn 42–0". The Akron Beacon Journal. October 16, 1988. Retrieved November 11, 2023 – via Newspapers.com.
  8. ^ Robyn Norwood (October 23, 1988). "Akron U Rolls Over Long Beach". The Akron Beacon Journal. Akron, Ohio. p. E-1. Retrieved February 10, 2017 – via Newspapers.com.Open access icon
  9. ^ Bill Lilley (October 30, 1988). "Titans Fall in Final Second, Despite Palamara's Effort". The Los Angeles Times (Orange County ed.). Los Angeles, California. p. III-12. Retrieved February 12, 2017 – via Newspapers.com.Open access icon
  10. ^ "Akron Zips pop NM State Aggies". Carlsbad Current-Argus. November 6, 1988. Retrieved May 29, 2025 – via Newspapers.com.
  11. ^ "Defense flops; Akron loses final game". The Plain Dealer. November 13, 1988. Retrieved May 29, 2025 – via Newspapers.com.
  12. ^ "1988 Akron Zips Schedule and Results". College Football at Sports-Reference.com. Retrieved May 4, 2020.
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