The University of Akron football team opens their home schedule this Saturday, September 9 at 6:30 p.m. at Infocision Stadium-Summa Field against Arkansas-Pine Bluff.
The Zips are looking to bounce back after falling to one of the top teams in the nation, sixth-ranked Penn State, in their season opener. Head coach Terry Bowden and the team utilized the tough matchup to gain valuable playing experience against a top team.
Last week, senior quarterback Thomas Woodson, returned to the starting spot behind center LaVonne Gauthney, after suffering a season-ending injury in 2016. Woodson was 12-for-23 with 71 yards in the Zips’ loss to the Nittany Lions.