The Akron Zips (2-10 in 2021) are an outfit going through a lot of changes right now, whether that’s because of the sheer number of departures and transfers or the new-look coaching staff, led by former Oregon offensive coordinator Joe Moorhead.
They’ll look to put down a proof of concept against the St. Francis (PA) Red Storm (5-6 in 2021), a decently competent FCS team who was a handful of results away from creating some intrigue in the Northeast Conference standings.
The FCS/FBS games are typically short of intrigue, but nothing has been guaranteed for this Zips team over the last four seasons, as they’ve found themselves scared by lower level opponents recently— including last season against Bryant.