Akron was the first to jump to the FBS. Going into its 40th season, the payoff is still elusive
What happened
Former president William Muse said the University of Akron was “one of the largest unknown universities in the United States” when it decided to move the football program up to Division I-A in 1987. The Zips are still fighting for relevance as they prepare for their 40th season in the Football Bowl Subdivision. Akron made history as the first school to move from Division I-AA (now known as the Football Championship…
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