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Times for Several Zips’ Football Games Announced
May 30 | Football
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2019 FOOTBALL SCHEDULE
CLEVELAND — The Mid-American Conference announced several kickoff times for the 2019 football season on Thursday.
The University of Akron football team will appear on national television a minimum of eight times.
Under the guidance of first-year head coach Tom Arth, Akron opens the 2019 season at Illinois on Saturday, August 31. Kickoff at Memorial Stadium is set for Noon ET (11 a.m. CT) and will be televised by the Big Ten Network.
In the home opener, Akron hosts UAB on Saturday, Sept. 7, at Noon on the CBS Sports Network.
The Zips open MAC play at Central Michigan on Saturday, Sept. 14, in a 3 p.m. tilt on ESPN+.
Homecoming is slated for Saturday, Oct. 12, with rival Kent State in its Crystal Clinic Wagon Wheel Challenge game. Kickoff will be 3:30 p.m. UA travels to Northern Illinois on Saturday, Oct. 26, for a 3:30 p.m. ET game. Television selections for both games are set for a 12-day window.
In November, Akron moves to the mid-week MAC nationally televised games. On Tuesday, Nov. 12, the Zips host Eastern Michigan at 7:30 or 8 p.m. on ESPN2 or ESPNU.
On Wednesday, Nov. 20, the Zips visit Miami (Ohio) for a 7:30 p.m. game on ESPN2 or ESPNU.
UA closes out the regular season with a Tuesday, Nov. 26, Senior Night contest against Ohio at 7 p.m. on ESPNU/ ESPN+.
All home games will be played at InfoCision Stadium–Summa Field.
The 23rd Marathon MAC Football Championship game will be played on Saturday, Dec. 7, at Noon at Ford Field in Detroit. The championship will be televised by ESPN or ESPN2.
All other kickoff times and television will be announced 12 days prior to the scheduled game.
The 2019 schedule will be challenging as seven opponents were bowl eligible last fall: UAB (Boca Raton), Troy (Dollar General), Buffalo (Dollar General), Northern Illinois (Boca Raton), Miami (not selected), Eastern Michigan (Camillia), and Ohio (Frisco).
Arth inherits a squad that finished 4-8 overall and 2-6 in MAC play in 2018. Akron returns 51 letterwinners.
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.).
The season ticket renewal deadline is June 14. Payment plans are available.
Group tickets start at $10 each (with a minimum of 15 people).
2019 FOOTBALL SCHEDULE
CLEVELAND — The Mid-American Conference announced several kickoff times for the 2019 football season on Thursday.
The University of Akron football team will appear on national television a minimum of eight times.
Under the guidance of first-year head coach Tom Arth, Akron opens the 2019 season at Illinois on Saturday, August 31. Kickoff at Memorial Stadium is set for Noon ET (11 a.m. CT) and will be televised by the Big Ten Network.
In the home opener, Akron hosts UAB on Saturday, Sept. 7, at Noon on the CBS Sports Network.
The Zips open MAC play at Central Michigan on Saturday, Sept. 14, in a 3 p.m. tilt on ESPN+.
Homecoming is slated for Saturday, Oct. 12, with rival Kent State in its Crystal Clinic Wagon Wheel Challenge game. Kickoff will be 3:30 p.m. UA travels to Northern Illinois on Saturday, Oct. 26, for a 3:30 p.m. ET game. Television selections for both games are set for a 12-day window.
In November, Akron moves to the mid-week MAC nationally televised games. On Tuesday, Nov. 12, the Zips host Eastern Michigan at 7:30 or 8 p.m. on ESPN2 or ESPNU.
On Wednesday, Nov. 20, the Zips visit Miami (Ohio) for a 7:30 p.m. game on ESPN2 or ESPNU.
UA closes out the regular season with a Tuesday, Nov. 26, Senior Night contest against Ohio at 7 p.m. on ESPNU/ ESPN+.
All home games will be played at InfoCision Stadium–Summa Field.
The 23rd Marathon MAC Football Championship game will be played on Saturday, Dec. 7, at Noon at Ford Field in Detroit. The championship will be televised by ESPN or ESPN2.
All other kickoff times and television will be announced 12 days prior to the scheduled game.
The 2019 schedule will be challenging as seven opponents were bowl eligible last fall: UAB (Boca Raton), Troy (Dollar General), Buffalo (Dollar General), Northern Illinois (Boca Raton), Miami (not selected), Eastern Michigan (Camillia), and Ohio (Frisco).
Arth inherits a squad that finished 4-8 overall and 2-6 in MAC play in 2018. Akron returns 51 letterwinners.
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.).
The season ticket renewal deadline is June 14. Payment plans are available.
Group tickets start at $10 each (with a minimum of 15 people).
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