Former NFL quarterback Tom Arth has been named Akron's new head coach, the university announced Friday. Arth takes over the Zips' program after two seasons at the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga.
Arth, an Ohio native, is Akron's 28th all-time head coach.
"We are excited to welcome Tom Arth to The University of Akron," Director of Athletics Larry Williams said in a statement. "Tom's experience in leading two programs, his ties to Northeast Ohio, his tremendous football IQ, and his passion for developing student-athletes for their future endeavors made him the perfect candidate to elevate our program.