1992 Akron Zips football team

American college football season August 2023 February 2026 1992 Akron Zips football Mid-American Conference MAC 7–3–1 5–3 Gerry Faust 7th Bob Junko 5th Rubber Bowl The 1992 Akron Zips football team represented Akron University as a member of the Mid-American Conference (MAC) the 1992 NCAA Division I-A football season, Led by seventh-year head coach Gerry Faust, the Zips compiled an overall record of 7–3–1 with a mark of 5–3 in conference play, placing in a three-way tie for third in the MAC. Akron played home games at the Rubber Bowl in Akron, Ohio. Schedule 1992 NCAA Division I-AA NCAA Division I-AA Football Committee y y September 5 at Eastern Michigan Rynearson Stadium Ypsilanti, Michigan W 27–9 20,211 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-akron-beacon-journal-akron-opens-its/202283525/ The Akron Beacon Journal Akron opens its MAC days in style, 27–9 September 6, 1992 July 23, 2026 Newspapers.com September 12 Toledo Rubber Bowl Akron, OH W 23–20 24,736 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-plain-dealer-zips-win-on-last-second/202281809/ The Plain Dealer Zips win on last-second field goal September 13, 1992 July 23, 2026 Newspapers.com September 19 at Western Michigan Waldo Stadium Kalamazoo, MI L 20–24 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-south-bend-tribune-western-michigan/202280839/ The South Bend Tribune Western Michigan wins in final seconds September 20, 1992 July 23, 2026 Newspapers.com October 3 at Ohio Peden Stadium Athens, OH W 13–0 10,318 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-plain-dealer-defense-key-as-zips-bla/202283289/ The Plain Dealer Defense key as Zips blank Ohio U., 13–0 October 4, 1992 July 23, 2026 Newspapers.com October 10 at Kent State Dix Stadium Kent, OH (Wagon Wheel) L 16–20 12,237 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-akron-beacon-journal-thrills-spills/202283167/ The Akron Beacon Journal Thrills, spills aplenty as Flashes top Akron October 11, 1992 July 23, 2026 Newspapers.com October 17 at Ball State Ball State Stadium Muncie, IN W 22–14 7,224 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-indianapolis-star-cardinals-cant-ke/202283060/ The Indianapolis Star Cardinals can't keep ball from Zips but stay close before falling short October 18, 1992 July 23, 2026 Newspapers.com October 24 Bowling Green Rubber Bowl Akron, OH L 3–24 10,107 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-akron-beacon-journal-bowling-greens/202221553/ The Akron Beacon Journal Bowling Green's 2nd-half burst downs Akron October 25, 1992 July 23, 2026 Newspapers.com October 31 Central Michigan Rubber Bowl Akron, OH W 31–28 4,760 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-saginaw-news-snakebit-cmu-losses-on/202282819/ The Saginaw News Snakebit CMU losses on late field goal November 1, 1992 July 23, 2026 Newspapers.com November 7 Temple<ncg> Rubber Bowl Akron, OH W 29–15 4,430 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-philadelphia-inquirer-akron-wins-on/201899052/ The Philadelphia Inquirer Akron wins on Owls' 8 turnovers November 8, 1992 July 23, 2026 Newspapers.com November 14 No. 7 Youngstown State<ncg> Rubber Bowl Akron, OH (Steel Tire) T 10–10 ,912 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-plain-dealer-akron-youngstown-battl/163788667/ The Plain Dealer Akron, Youngstown battle to tie November 15, 1992 January 23, 2025 Newspapers.com November 21 at Cincinnati<ncg> Nippert Stadium Cincinnati, OH W 24–22 7,738 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-plain-dealer-faust-gets-victory-in-c/201883795/ The Plain Dealer Faust gets victory in Cincinnati November 22, 1992 July 23, 2026 Newspapers.com 1992 Akron Zips Schedule and Results https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/schools/akron/1992-schedule.html College Football at Sports-Reference.com May 4, 2020 en References Akron Category:Akron Zips football seasons Akron Zips football