AKRON ZIPS NEWS

DJ Irons - Throws TD vs. Auburn Irons went 13-for-13 for 129 yards and a touchdown, along with two rushing yards, against Auburn on Saturday night.

Impact Irons got some garbage time run, and made the most of it with zero incomplete passes. He should remain bebind Kato Nelson, but there should also be more opportunities to see action as the season goes on.

SEPTEMBER 4, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Kato Nelson - Throws for 62 yards vs. Auburn Nelson completed nine of 14 passes for 62 yards against Auburn on Saturday night.

Impact Nelson was replaced by DJ Irons in a 60-10 loss. He should get the start next week against Temple.

SEPTEMBER 4, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Michael Mathison - Leads team in catches vs. Auburn Mathison had a team-high seven catches for 68 yards against Auburn on Saturday night.

Impact Mathison is held back by Akron's offense and quarterback situation, but there's a path to him becoming a sneaky asset in deeper fantasy leagues.

SEPTEMBER 4, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Akron at Auburn: What to watch on defense Auburn's defense has some key things it needs to show in the opener against the Akron Zips.

SEPTEMBER 4, 2021 • 247SPORTS.COM

Akron at Auburn: What to Watch on offense A new-look Auburn offense will play its first game with home field advantage as the Tigers take on the Akron Zips from the Mid-American Conf...

SEPTEMBER 4, 2021 • 247SPORTS.COM

University of Akron football: Five observations before the Zips take on Auburn The University of Akron football team will take on SEC powerhouse Auburn on Saturday night in Alabama.

SEPTEMBER 3, 2021 • BEACONJOURNAL.COM

Harsin set to make Auburn debut against heavy underdog Akron

Bryan Harsin’s first game as Auburn’s coach is against a team that only recently snapped a 21-game losing streak

SEPTEMBER 2, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Auburn opponent preview: Akron defense Auburn takes on the Akron Zips in the season opener on Saturday night.

SEPTEMBER 2, 2021 • 247SPORTS.COM

University of Akron football: Games at Auburn, Ohio State could prove lucrative for Zips The University of Akron department of athletics stands to bring in a net $3.1 million for its non-conference schedule.

SEPTEMBER 1, 2021 • BEACONJOURNAL.COM

Looking at Auburn's top individual matchups vs Akron Here are the top individual matchups to watch in Auburn’s season opener

SEPTEMBER 1, 2021 • USATODAY.COM

StatTiger: Akron at Auburn football analysis and predictions Stuart Carter (StatTiger) begins another season of pre-game analysis and SEC football picks with this week's column prior to Auburn's opener...

SEPTEMBER 1, 2021 • 247SPORTS.COM

Jason Caldwell's Monday morning quarterback column Auburn football will open its season on Saturday against the Akron Zips at Jordan-Hare Stadium.

AUGUST 30, 2021 • 247SPORTS.COM

Teon Dollard - Off Akron roster Dollard (suspension) is no longer listed on the Zips' roster, George M. Thomas of the Akron Beacon Journal reports.

Impact Dollard had been suspended from the team for a while following a weapons charge but was reportedly "working through the situation," which seemed to suggest he could be back in the mix at some point. The fact that he's no longer on the roster suggests that's not the case anymore, though it's unclear exactly why he's off the roster.

AUGUST 30, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Teon Dollard - Still suspended Coach Tom Arth said Dollard (suspension) is "still suspended" and "working through the situation" according to Stephanie Warsmith of the Akron Beacon Journal.

Impact Dollard is now in a diversion program attached to a weapons charge dating back to March, and there's no timetable for when he might be able to play. He was quite a find last year, with 666 rushing yards in the shortened season. No other returning running back had more than seven carries for the Zips last year, but Cole Gest, Anthony Williams (a Michigan State transfer), Michiah Burton and Jonzell Norrils are the names to know with Dollard out of the mix until further notice.

AUGUST 11, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

University of Akron football team will have to wait on running back, but there is depth The University of Akron football team will have to get by without last year's breakout star, Teon Dollard, for now.

AUGUST 7, 2021 • BEACONJOURNAL.COM

Kato Nelson - Impresses during spring practices Nelson (shoulder) is back with the team and played well during spring camps, SB Nation reports.

Impact Nelson spent the 2020 season recovering from a shoulder injury. Nelson threw for over 5,000 yards during his first three seasons and a total of 36 touchdowns. It is looking like he has a good chance to start once again in 2021.

AUGUST 5, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

2022 safety Damani Dent earns Oregon offer The offers do not stop. This time Damani Dent, another Alpha Dog from SNL has earned a scholarship from Oregon. The current Akron Zips commi...

AUGUST 3, 2021 • 247SPORTS.COM

RISERS & FALLERS: Offseason Review “It’s Brittney, b*tch.” - Michael Scott Sorry, but I couldn’t think of a better way to welcome yo...

JUNE 16, 2021 • FANTASYSHARKS.COM

Nik Ognenovic - Chooses Akron Ognenovic has decided to transfer from Kentucky to Akron, per his personal Twitter page.

Impact Ognenovic recorded just one catch for eight yards in 2019 and didn't make it into the box score last season, prompting him to explore his options in the portal. Given that 2020 didn't count aginst eligibility, he should have a full four seasons available as he begins his Zips career.

JUNE 2, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Teon Dollard - Suspended following weapons charge Dollard has been suspended from the Zips following a felony weapons charge dating back to March, Stephanie Warsmith of the Akron Beacon Journal reports.

Impact Dollard is still enrolled at the school but is suspended from athletics for the time being. He also suffered a leg injury in the final game of the 2020 regular season against Buffalo, but he finished up the year with an impressive 112 carries for 666 yards and six touchdowns.

JUNE 1, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Akron Zips: CFN College Football Preview 2021 College Football News Preview 2021: Previewing, predicting, and looking ahead to the Akron season with what you need to know. – Contact/Foll...

MAY 26, 2021 • COLLEGEFOOTBALLNEWS.COM

Top-100 DE/LB open to possibility of joining brother at Tennessee Four-star, in-state Class of 2023 defensive end/linebacker Caleb Herring discusses his interest in Tennessee after his brother, linebacker E...

APRIL 30, 2021 • 247SPORTS.COM

Heading to FCS Childs announced via his personal Twitter account Friday that he will transfer from Akron to Montana.

Impact Childs didn't see any action for Akron during the shortened 2020 season. He'll instead look to make his collegiate debut in the FCS.

APRIL 16, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Akron Football Schedule 2021 Akron Zips 2021 football schedule, analysis, and what MAC teams they miss. Akron Football Schedule 2021 – 2021 MAC Football Schedule Sept. 4...

MARCH 25, 2021 • COLLEGEFOOTBALLNEWS.COM

Ex-Auburn coach Terry Bowden hired to lead Louisiana-Monroe

Former Auburn coach Terry Bowden has been hired by Louisiana-Monroe to rebuild a football program that went 0-10 this season

DECEMBER 23, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS