1988 Akron Zips football team

American college football season August 2023 February 2026 1988 Akron Zips football Independent 5–6 Gerry Faust 3rd Bob Junko 1st Rubber Bowl 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 1988 NCAA Division I-A AP y y September 3 at Northern Illinois Huskie Stadium DeKalb, IL L 6–7 7,033 https://www.newspapers.com/article/chicago-tribune-in-a-game-of-errors-niu/173440494/ Chicago Tribune In a game of errors, NIU salvages bone September 4, 1988 May 29, 2025 Newspapers.com September 10 at Kent State Dix Stadium Kent, OH (Wagon Wheel) L 12–32 23,500 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-akron-beacon-journal-kent-state-over/173440639/ The Akron Beacon Journal Kent State overpowers Akron 32–12 September 11, 1988 May 29, 2025 Newspapers.com September 17 Central Michigan Rubber Bowl Akron, OH L 16–27 19,124 https://www.newspapers.com/article/dayton-daily-news-akron-still-seeking-fi/173440792/ Dayton Daily News Akron still seeking first win as C. Michigan cruises, 27–16 September 18, 1988 May 29, 2025 Newspapers.com September 24 at New Mexico University Stadium Albuquerque, NM W 30–28 11,740 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-santa-fe-new-mexican-lst-second-fiel/173440908/ The Santa Fe New Mexican Last-second field goal sinks Lobos September 25, 1988 May 29, 2025 Newspapers.com October 1 at Youngstown State Stambaugh Stadium Youngstown, OH (Steel Tire) W 33–7 13,231 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-plain-dealer-akron-overwhelms-youngs/162247421/ The Plain Dealer Akron overwhelms Youngstown State October 2, 1988 May 29, 2025 Newspapers.com October 8 Arkansas State Rubber Bowl Akron, OH L 12–13 9,463 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/110921673/fitting-conclusion-trick-play-helps-bea/ The Akron Beacon Journal Fitting conclusion, trick play helps beat Zips 13–12 October 9, 1988 October 8, 2022 Newspapers.com October 15 at No. 12 Auburn Jordan-Hare Stadium Auburn, AL L 0–42 61,300 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-akron-beacon-journal-no-surprises-a/135020990/ The Akron Beacon Journal No surprises: Auburn 42–0 October 16, 1988 November 11, 2023 Newspapers.com October 22 Long Beach State Rubber Bowl Akron, OH W 40–0 8,132 Akron U Rolls Over Long Beach The Akron Beacon Journal Akron, Ohio Robyn Norwood October 23, 1988 E-1 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/8862571/akron_u_rolls_over_long_beach/ Newspapers.com February 10, 2017 October 29 Cal State Fullerton Rubber Bowl Akron, OH W 15–14 4,049 Titans Fall in Final Second, Despite Palamara's Effort The Los Angeles Times Los Angeles, California Orange County Bill Lilley October 30, 1988 III-12 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/8912418/titans_fall_in_final_second_despite/ Newspapers.com February 12, 2017 November 5 New Mexico State Rubber Bowl Akron, OH W 52–7 6,147 https://www.newspapers.com/article/carlsbad-current-argus-akron-zips-pop-nm/173441188/ Carlsbad Current-Argus Akron Zips pop NM State Aggies November 6, 1988 May 29, 2025 Newspapers.com November 12 Temple Rubber Bowl Akron, OH L 17–37 6,088 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-plain-dealer-defense-flops-akron-lo/173439490/ The Plain Dealer Defense flops; Akron loses final game November 13, 1988 May 29, 2025 Newspapers.com 1988 Akron Zips Schedule and Results https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/schools/akron/1988-schedule.html College Football at Sports-Reference.com May 4, 2020 en References Akron Category:Akron Zips football seasons Akron Zips football