Welcome to our latest installation of State of the Program, a wide-ranging look into each and every MAC football program and how it’s currently functioning. If you missed out on previous versions, you can always catch up using our 2019 Preseason Coverage storystream at your own leisure.
This time around, we’re discussing the Akron Zips, a program which has had recent ups and downs, but has shown flashes of potential.
2018 was a rough season for a number of reasons. The Zips, seeking to defend their 2017 MAC East division crown, had their first game vs. Nebraska cancelled due to weather, an issue which ended up being a storyline throughout the season.