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KSU tailback Terry expected back for Temple
Kent State running back Jacquise Terry should return from a sprained medial collateral ligament in his left knee in time to play Nov.
Running game the difference in Zips' victory
The University of Akron had a 130-yard rushing advantage over Kent State in beating its archrival 28-20 Saturday at InfoCision Stadium.
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Patrick Nicely throws for 261 yards and two touchdowns in Akron's 28-20 win over Kent State
Patrick Nicely threw two touchdown passes to Jeremy LaFrance and Akron defeated Kent State 28-20 on Saturday.
Youngsters at helm trying to grab Wagon Wheel
They are still teenagers and were in high school just six months ago. Yet they will be central figures in the circle-the-calendar game between the University of Akron and Kent State today at InfoCision Stadium as the quest for the Wagon Wheel trophy continues for the 39th time.
Zips in rush to get season moving in positive direction
The University of Akron football team will be facing a potent rushing offense Saturday that bears little resemblance to its own.
Learning experience: Early practices a harsh orientation for Akron's 7-foot freshman Zeke Marshall
Akron freshman center Zeke Marshall is a rare top recruit for the Zips, but that doesn't mean he won't experience plenty of growing pains in learning the college game.
Coach says Zips continue to fight
Two weeks ago, linebacker Aaron Williams of the University of Akron played the final 21/2 quarters with a broken arm in a 21-17 loss at Buffalo.
Tailback Chad Spann scored two fourth-quarter touchdowns and rushed for a game-high 125 yards as Northern Illinois came from behind to beat Akron 27-10 Saturday.
Zips a shot in arm for Huskies
Good for what ails them. They may be a bit banged up seven games into the season, but the Northern Illinois football team starts a three-game home stand Saturday that should be just what the doctor ordered.
Akron Zips star recruit Zeke Marshall trying to adjust to the men's college basketball game
One thing is clear after the first full week of Zeke Marshall's college basketball career with the Akron Zips: His career will be a marathon, not a sprint.
Akron basketball dominates Mid-American Conference preseason polls
The Akron Zips dominate the voting for the Mid-American Conferece preseason basketball media polls with coach Keith Dambrot's Zips being the overwhelming pick to finish first in the MAC's East Division, the overwhelming pick to win the MAC Tournament and landing two players on the preseason All-MAC East Division Team.
Miami Men's Basketball Team Picked to Finish Fourth in MAC East Division
Miami University's men's basketball team was predicted to finish fourth in the Mid-American Conference East Division in a poll of the league's media, and RedHawk senior guard Kenny Hayes was selected to the East Division All-MAC Preseason Team, the conference office announced on Oct 28.
It took a while against feisty Akron, but at the end of the football day, SU zapped those Zips
Two weeks earlier when last we'd seen the Orange, it was playing the role of rented mule, getting badly beaten by West Virginia and listening to its starting quarterback speak in riddles before being stapled to the bench.
SU football gets revenge on Akron
Last year, Syracuse University's football team suffered a miserable 41-27 defeat to Akron - a painful memory that, arguably, marked the low point of the Greg Robinson years.
Syracuse University football team punishes rookie Akron quarterback
The defensive game plan was this simple: Be naughty to Nicely. The Syracuse University football team executed the plan to perfection and in the process all but executed Akron true freshman quarterback Patrick Nicely.
Syracuse gets back on track against Akron
Delone Carter gained a career-high 170 yards rushing and scored three touchdowns, Greg Paulus hit Marcus Sales for an 11-yard score and Syracuse beat Akron 28-14 on Saturday to snap a two-game losing streak.
A look at SU-Akron and other Big East matchups
A capsule look at this week's Big East games : Akron at Syracuse , 3:30 p.m. Line: Syracuse by 10.
Alex Sullivan, Jimmy Conyers highlight Akron's first hoops scrimmage
There was bad news even before the Akron Zips held their first team scrimmage Friday morning.
Orange Insider-Akron at Syracuse: Zips might be perfect remedy for SU
Akron's Miguel Graham defends Kent State receiver Alex Vanderink on a pass in the end zone at Dix Stadium on Oct.
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Syracuse Orange ready to take on Akron
With the season at midpoint, Syracuse hasn't given up hope of reaching six wins and being bowl-eligible. Coming off a bye week, the Orange will host Akron Saturday afternoon.
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