1987 Akron Zips football team

American college football season August 2023 February 2026 1987 Akron Zips football Independent 4–7 Gerry Faust 2nd Rubber Bowl The 1987 Akron Zips football team represented Akron University in the 1987 NCAA Division I-A football season as Division I-A independents. They were led by second-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 4–7. Schedule 1987 NCAA Division I-A AP y y September 5 at Western Michigan Waldo Stadium Kalamazoo, MI L 19–24 15,378 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-kalamazoo-gazette-broncos-capitalize/172082620/ The Kalamazoo Gazette Broncos capitalize on Akron errors in come-from-behind win September 6, 1987 May 10, 2025 Newspapers.com September 12 Kent State Rubber Bowl Akron, OH (Wagon Wheel) L 23–27 35,187 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-akron-beacon-journal-kent-state-lose/172082724/ The Akron Beacon Journal Kent State loses QB in defeating Akron U 27–23 September 13, 1987 May 10, 2025 Newspapers.com September 19 Eastern Michigan Rubber Bowl Akron, OH W 17–16 10,032 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-muskegon-chronicle-zips-hang-on-for/172082806/ The Muskegon Chronicle Zips hang on for slim 17–16 victory over Hurons September 20, 1987 May 10, 2025 Newspapers.com September 24 at Temple Veterans Stadium Philadelphia, PA L 3–23 17,852 https://www.newspapers.com/article/press-of-atlantic-city-mcnair-scores-twi/172082998/ The Press McNair scores twice in Temple's victory September 25, 1987 May 10, 2025 Newspapers.com October 3 No. 14 (I-AA) Eastern Illinois Rubber Bowl Akron, OH W 24–10 12,524 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-plain-dealer-akron-zips-past-eastern/160534082/ The Plain Dealer Akron zips past Eastern Illinois, 24–10 October 4, 1987 December 8, 2024 Newspapers.com October 10 at Oregon State Reser Stadium Corvallis, OR L 26–42 23,516 https://www.newspapers.com/article/statesman-journal-osu-awakens-in-second/172083124/ Statesman-Journal OSU awakens in second half, wins 42–26 October 11, 1987 May 10, 2025 Newspapers.com October 17 No. 16 (I-AA) Delaware State Rubber Bowl Akron, OH L 26–52 9,491 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-courier-journal-pickoffs-help-delawa/143877980/ The Courier-Journal Pickoffs help Delaware State roll to a 52–26 win over Akron October 18, 1987 March 22, 2024 Newspapers.com October 24 at Louisville Cardinal Stadium Louisville, KY L 10–31 18,743 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-courier-journal-roomies-at-the-top/171998954/ The Courier-Journal Roomies at the top: Gruden, Hamilton lead U of L's 31–10 win October 25, 1987 May 10, 2025 Newspapers.com October 31 Nicholls State Rubber Bowl Akron, OH W 23–17 4,217 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-akron-beacon-journal-akron-kubik-ar/160529456/ The Akron Beacon Journal Akron, Kubik are on bright side for change November 1, 1987 December 8, 2024 Newspapers.com November 14 at Northern Illinois Huskie Stadium DeKalb, IL W 27–21 5,405 https://www.newspapers.com/article/chicago-tribune-northern-is-done-in-by-7/172083209/ Chicago Tribune Northern is done in by 7 turnovers November 15, 1987 May 10, 2025 Newspapers.com November 20 No. 19 (I-AA) Youngstown State Rubber Bowl Akron, OH (Steel Tire) L6–10 1,300 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-akron-beacon-journal-a-night-for-pen/143977144/ The Akron Beacon Journal A night for Penguins; Youngstown stops Zips, weather 10–6 November 21, 1987 March 23, 2024 Newspapers.com 1987 Akron Zips Schedule and Results https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/schools/akron/1987-schedule.html College Football at Sports-Reference.com May 5, 2020 en References Akron Category:Akron Zips football seasons Akron Zips football