Nebraska, Akron reach agreement on cancellation
To make up for a football game that was supposed to be played this season but was canceled, Nebraska will host Akron in 2025, paying the Zips $1.45 million on top of another $650,000.
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4-8, 4th in MAC - East
Mitch Sherman ESPN Staff Writer
Nebraska announces that it will pay Akron $650K for the cancelled game in Week 1 of this year. The original agreement called for a payout of $1.17 million if the game was played. Also, the Huskers and Zips will play in Lincoln on Sept. 6, 2025. Hope for nice weather.
Akron hiring Chattanooga's Arth as new coach
Chattanooga Mocs coach Tom Arth is being hired by Akron to replace Terry Bowden, who was fired after the season.
Akron fires Terry Bowden following 4-8 season
Akron has fired head coach Terry Bowden after seven seasons.
Samuel scores 3rd TD of 1st half for South Carolina (0:25)
South Carolina recovers fumbled snap for a score (0:59)
Bentley and Edwards hook up for a 70-yard score (1:08)
Gamecocks score first with 15-yard run (0:30)
McGill brings in amazing one-handed pick (0:27)
S. Carolina to face Akron in hurricane makeup
South Carolina will play Akron at home on Dec. 1 to make up for its September contest canceled due to Hurricane Florence.
Akron RB escapes for 20-yard TD (0:40)
Akron QB finds wide-open Williams for TD (0:31)
Kent State's Barrett bursts for a 22-yard TD (0:23)
Miami (OH) RB busts loose for 74-yard TD (0:43)
Akron takes fumble 46 yards to the house (0:33)
Akron QB shows off footwork, big arm on TD (0:27)
Iowa State WR Butler goes airborne for 24-yard TD (0:33)
Akron's Williams hauls in 26-yard TD (0:29)
Nebraska to play Bethune-Cookman after rainout
Nebraska has added a home game against FCS-level Bethune-Cookman on Oct. 27, making up for the Cornhuskers' Sept. 1 date against Akron that was cancelled because of severe weather in Lincoln.
Akron gets 97-yard pick-6 (0:58)
NW RB spins off tackle and scores TD (0:31)
Akron RB tiptoes in for 20-yard TD (0:27)
Akron QB stays hot with 34-yard TD pass (0:33)
Zips QB tosses dart for 32-yard TD (0:32)
Akron RB carves up defense for 21-yard TD (0:31)
2018 MAC Standings
| EAST | CONF | OVR |
|---|---|---|
| Buffalo | 7-1 | 10-4 |
| Miami (OH) | 6-2 | 6-6 |
| Ohio | 6-2 | 9-4 |
| Bowling Green | 2-6 | 3-9 |
| Akron | 2-6 | 4-8 |
| Kent State | 1-7 | 2-10 |
| WEST | CONF | OVR |
| Northern Illinois | 6-2 | 8-6 |
| Eastern Michigan | 5-3 | 7-6 |
| Toledo | 5-3 | 7-6 |
| Western Michigan | 5-3 | 7-6 |
| Ball State | 3-5 | 4-8 |
| Central Michigan | 0-8 | 1-11 |
2018 Team Leaders
2019 Recruits
| NAME | POS | STATUS | GRADE |
|---|---|---|---|
| Peter Hayes-Patrick | ATH | Signed | 75 |
| Corey Thomas Jr. | ATH | Signed | 75 |
| Kyle Romenick | K | Signed | 75 |
| Adetutu Daranijo | S | Signed | 73 |
| Chris Hill Jr. | S | Committed | 44 |
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