Akron & Auburn to Play Football Game in 2021

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AKRON, Ohio— The University of Akron and Auburn University football teams will play a game in 2021, both schools announced on Thursday.

The Zips and the Tigers will meet on Sept. 4, 2021, at Jordan-Hare Stadium in the season opener.

"We are very excited to take on one of the iconic football programs in college athletics," said Akron Director of Athletics Larry Williams.

"What a great opportunity for our young men to travel to Auburn," said first-year head coach Tom Arth. "Auburn is one of the premiere teams in the SEC. We look forward to the challenge."

Akron and Auburn have met once. In just their second year of Division I-A (FBS) play, the Zips fell to the No. 12 Tigers, 42-0, in Auburn, Ala., on October 15, 1988.

Akron, which returns 51 letterwinners, opens the 2019 season at Illinois on August 31. The home opener is slated for Sept. 7 against UAB.

Season ticket plans—which include a ticket to all six home games as well as a parking pass—can be purchased now to lock in the 2018 pricing for the 2019 season, starting at only $60 each. Renewals (for current season ticket holders) and new seats are now available for purchase by calling or texting 888-99-AKRON (25766) or visiting The C.P. and Cornelia S. Chima Athletics Ticket Office at InfoCision Stadium-Summa Field (located at 375 E. Exchange Street, near Gate 1 at the southwest corner of the venue, at the corner of E. Exchange and S. Union streets) during business hours (Monday through Friday 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.).

Future Akron Football non-conference schedules:

2020

Sept. 19 at Clemson
Oct. 17 UMASS

2021

Sept. 4                at Auburn
Sept. 11             TEMPLE
Sept. 25              at Ohio State

2023

Sept. 2 at Temple

2025

Sept. 6 Nebraska
Sept. 13 at UAB

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