Western Michigan and Akron are programs in different stages of development, both with significant questions to answer as the 2020 season begins.
Akron enters the second year of a major rebuild, under coach Tom Arth. The Zips have been busy reshaping their roster during Arth’s tenure, with at least 70 players who are freshman, redshirt freshman, or transfers on the 2020 rosters. Suffice it to say that now is the time for Zip fans to spend a few dollars ordering that game program in order to learn the players behind those jersey numbers.
Akron comes into this one looking to establish the foundations of its program and end a 17-game losing streak dating back to October 27, 2018 (a 17-10 win over Central Michigan).