The University of Akron Athletics
Saturday, October 1
Akron, Ohio
3:30 PM
University of Akron
vs
Bowling Green
Akron Opens MAC Play Hosting Bowling Green
September 29 | Football
DIGITAL TICKETING INFORMATION | CLEAR BAG POLICY
Akron (1-3, 0-0 MAC) vs. Bowling Green (1-3, 0-0 MAC)
Saturday, Oct. 1
InfoCision Stadium
Akron, Ohio • 3:30 p.m.
Series History: Bowling Green leads 18-10
Live Stats:Â www.GoZips.com
Live Stream: www.GoZips.com (subscription may be required) and ESPN App
Television:Â www.GoZips.com (subscription may be required) and ESPN App
Radio:Â 640 WHLO AM (Dave Skoczen - pxp and Joe Dunn - color)
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DIGITAL TICKETING
As part of our ongoing effort to enhance our fan experience and improve safety at all of our venues, we are excited to deliver a convenient way for fans to access tickets and parking passes for every Akron home event directly on their smartphone.
GoZips.com/Tickets will be the easiest and most convenient way for fans to access their Zips ticket account. To save time at the venue, fans are encouraged to save tickets and parking to their Apple Wallet or Google Pay apps prior to arrival on game day.
GoZips.com/Tickets is the easiest way for a fan to access their tickets and parking on their mobile browser and log in with their email or Zips tickets account number and password. At that point fans will be able to manage their online account from their smartphone.
WHAT'S AHEAD
The University of Akron football team will open Mid-American Conference play on Saturday, Oct. 1, welcoming Bowling Green to InfoCision Stadium-Summa Field for Homecoming and Family Weekend presented by Bryant Heating and Cooling. The 3:30 p.m. tilt will be broadcast on the ESPN+ with Anthony Lima and Ryan Shazier calling the action with a link on GoZips.com.
HEAD COACHES
Bowling Green: Scot Loeffler (Michigan, 1998), overall record: 8-25 (Fourth Season)/record at Bowling Green: 8-25 (Fourth Season)
Akron: Joe Moorhead (Fordham, 1996), overall record - 53-28 (Seventh Season)/record at Akron - 1-3 (First Season)
SERIES HISTORY
Akron is meeting Bowling for the 29th time in program history with the Falcons owning a 18-10 series advantage. In the last meeting between the two schools, Akron registered a come-from-behind 35-20 triumph past Bowling Green on Oct. 9, 2021 in Bowling Green, Ohio. The Zips and Falcons last met in Akron on Dec. 5, 2020 with the Zips posting a 31-3 victory.
The series between the two schools dates back to the 1941 campaign when Akron earned an 8-0 home victory over Bowling Green. The Zips and Falcons have met every season since 2012 with Akron in search of its third consecutive victory over Bowling Green.
SCOUTING BOWLING GREEN
Bowling Green comes into action versus Akron at 1-3 on the campaign following a 45-14 setback at Mississippi State on Saturday, Sept. 24.
Senior QB Matt McDonald paces the Falcons' attack passing for 690 yards, including throwing for 10 touchdowns. Sophomore RB's Jaison Patterson and Ta'Ron Keith have combined to rush for 83 and 81 yards, respectively, while running for one touchdown. Keith and senior WR Odieu Hiliare have hauled in a combined 30 passes for 289 yards and five touchdowns.
Defensively, the quartet of senior S Chris Bacon, senior LB DJ Taylor, junior LB JB Brown and senior LB Darren Anders have combined to record 27, 24, 23 and 21 tackles, including posting 18, 13, 16 and nine solo stops, respectively. Bowling Green has tallied 14 sacks and 24 tackles for a loss.
As a team, the Falcons average 30.5 points per game, while their opponents net 45.0 points per outing. Bowling Green has thrown for 220.0 yards and rushed for 85.0 yards per tilt.
As a team, the Falcons rank first in the NCAA in blocked punts (3), fifth in sacks (3.50), eighth in fumble recoveries (5), 13th in turnover margin (1.25), 20th in turnovers gained (8), 32nd in punt returns (11.25), 42nd in red zone offense (.909) and 45th in punt return defense (3.89).
Individually, McDonald is ranked sixth in the NCAA in points responsible for per contest (24), 18th in passing touchdowns (10) and points responsible for (72) and 26th in completions per game (22.33). Additionally, junior RB PaSean Wimberly is rated second in blocked kicks (2), Brown is second in forced fumbles (2) and senior DL Karl Brooks, junior S Patrick Day, Keith and sophomore LB Charles Rosser are 16th in fumble recoveries (1).
ZIP TIDBITS
• LB Bubba Arslanian enters the Zips' contest with Bowling Green needing a pair of tackles to reach the 300-tackle plateau for his decorated career at Akron. Additionally, his 16 tackles against Liberty stand as the eighth-best single-game effort in Division I this season.
• Akron's 52 pass attempts at Liberty rank as the 14th-best single-game mark in Division I this year and top performance in the Mid-American Conference this season.
• Twenty-one different Zips recorded a tackle at Liberty, including nine newcomers.
• Three different Zips posted five or more tackles against the Flames, led by a team-high 16 tackles (six solo and 10 assists) from LB Bubba Arslanian.
• WR Daniel George pulled in a team- and career-high 11 catches for 93 yards against Liberty, while WR Alex Adams added a career-best five catches for 48 yards and his first career touchdown.
• WR Shocky Jacques-Louis has registered a pair of 100-yard receiving games this season pulling in eight catches for 122 yards against Saint Francis (Sept. 1) and nine receptions for 103 yards at Tennessee (Sept. 17).
• QB DJ Irons' 32 completions versus Saint Francis are the most for a Zip since Thomas Woodson completed 30 passes against Ball State on Oct. 7, 2017. The 32 completions also rated as the seventh-best single-game effort for Akron in program history.
• QB DJ Irons' 32 completions at Tennessee stand as the fourth-best single-game effort in the MAC this season.
• Akron is rated 22nd in the NCAA in blocked kicks (1) and 39th in interceptions (4).
• Individually, QB DJ Irons is rated 20th in completions per tilt (23.00), while WR Shocky Jacques-Louis is ranked 42nd in combined kick returns (147) and 44th in kickoff returns (21.0). LB Bubba Arslanian is rated ninth in solo tackles (6.0) and in total tackles (10.8). Additionally, WR Tony Grimes, Jr. is 13th in the country in punt returns (14.5).
• LB Bubba Arslanian has sparked Akron's defensive efforts over the course of his decorated career having recorded 151 solo tackles, including 24 this season, and 147 career assisted tackles. He is ranked 23rd among active career leaders across all divisions in total tackles (298), 27th in assisted tackles (147), 43rd in solo tackles (151) and 56th in total tackles per game (7.84). Additionally, he is rated ninth in Division I in total tackles per contest (7.84) and in total tackles (298), 10th in assisted tackles (147), 19th in solo tackles per tilt (3.97) and 21st in solo tackles (151). Arslanian has had 10 or more total tackles in 19 of the last 26 games he has played in overall. Arslanian surpassed the 250-tackle plateau for his career against Ohio State on Sept. 25, 2021.
• Junior QB Jeff Undercuffler, Jr. (Delran, N.J.), is rated 24th among active career D1 leaders in passing yards per attempt (6.86), 25th in touchdown passes (59), 29th in passes per game (28.64), 32nd in total plays (6,099), 33rd in total touchdowns responsible for (60), 34th in passing yards (6,483), 38th in passing yards per game (196.5), 43rd in total offense (6,099) and 51st in completion percentage (.548).
• Senior P Noah Gettman (Daytona Beach, Fla.) is ranked third among active career leaders in punting yards (9,216) and ninth in punts per game (5.27).
• Arslanian has paced the Zips in tackles over 16 of Akron's last 19 contests he has appeared in dating back to the 2019 campaign.
AKRON INTRODUCES CLEAR BAG POLICY
University of Akron Athletics in conjunction with increased security measures on the campus of The University of Akron has established a clear bag policy at all its athletic venues for the 2022-23 year.
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In alignment with many of the area's professional organizations, Akron has instituted new clear bag policy where approved bags include clear plastic, vinyl or PVC bags that do not exceed a size of 12 inches wide by 12 inches high and 6 inches deep. Other approved bags include one-gallon clear plastic freezer bags (Ziploc bag or similar), medical bags and small clutch bags approximately the size of a hand, with or without a handle or strap.
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Prohibited bags include backpacks, binocular cases, camera cases, fanny packs, large-printed bags, mesh bags, purses and tinted plastic bags.
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Prohibited items include; artificial noisemakers, laser pointers, hoverboards/skateboards, signs larger than 2 feet by 3 feet, alcoholic beverages, outside food and beverages, signs with inappropriate of offensive language and weapons are not permitted at Akron Athletic venues.
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Prohibited behavior include but are not limited to throwing objects of any kind; demonstrating unruly behavior; attempting to enter the court; engaging in behavior that endangers the safety of student athletes, coaches, officials, or other guests; attempting to access the court and/ or taunting of law enforcement, safety and event staff personnel. Consequences for guests exhibiting prohibited behavior include, but are not limited to, ejection from all Akron Athletic venues, and/or arrest.
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NO RE-ENTRY POLICY AT ALL ATHLETIC VENUES
Guests and students that exit all Akron Athletic venues will not be permitted to re-enter.
UP NEXT
Akron travels to face Ohio in a 2 p.m. game on Saturday, Oct. 8.
Akron (1-3, 0-0 MAC) vs. Bowling Green (1-3, 0-0 MAC)
Saturday, Oct. 1
InfoCision Stadium
Akron, Ohio • 3:30 p.m.
Series History: Bowling Green leads 18-10
Live Stats:Â www.GoZips.com
Live Stream: www.GoZips.com (subscription may be required) and ESPN App
Television:Â www.GoZips.com (subscription may be required) and ESPN App
Radio:Â 640 WHLO AM (Dave Skoczen - pxp and Joe Dunn - color)
Â
DIGITAL TICKETING
As part of our ongoing effort to enhance our fan experience and improve safety at all of our venues, we are excited to deliver a convenient way for fans to access tickets and parking passes for every Akron home event directly on their smartphone.
GoZips.com/Tickets will be the easiest and most convenient way for fans to access their Zips ticket account. To save time at the venue, fans are encouraged to save tickets and parking to their Apple Wallet or Google Pay apps prior to arrival on game day.
GoZips.com/Tickets is the easiest way for a fan to access their tickets and parking on their mobile browser and log in with their email or Zips tickets account number and password. At that point fans will be able to manage their online account from their smartphone.
WHAT'S AHEAD
The University of Akron football team will open Mid-American Conference play on Saturday, Oct. 1, welcoming Bowling Green to InfoCision Stadium-Summa Field for Homecoming and Family Weekend presented by Bryant Heating and Cooling. The 3:30 p.m. tilt will be broadcast on the ESPN+ with Anthony Lima and Ryan Shazier calling the action with a link on GoZips.com.
HEAD COACHES
Bowling Green: Scot Loeffler (Michigan, 1998), overall record: 8-25 (Fourth Season)/record at Bowling Green: 8-25 (Fourth Season)
Akron: Joe Moorhead (Fordham, 1996), overall record - 53-28 (Seventh Season)/record at Akron - 1-3 (First Season)
SERIES HISTORY
Akron is meeting Bowling for the 29th time in program history with the Falcons owning a 18-10 series advantage. In the last meeting between the two schools, Akron registered a come-from-behind 35-20 triumph past Bowling Green on Oct. 9, 2021 in Bowling Green, Ohio. The Zips and Falcons last met in Akron on Dec. 5, 2020 with the Zips posting a 31-3 victory.
The series between the two schools dates back to the 1941 campaign when Akron earned an 8-0 home victory over Bowling Green. The Zips and Falcons have met every season since 2012 with Akron in search of its third consecutive victory over Bowling Green.
SCOUTING BOWLING GREEN
Bowling Green comes into action versus Akron at 1-3 on the campaign following a 45-14 setback at Mississippi State on Saturday, Sept. 24.
Senior QB Matt McDonald paces the Falcons' attack passing for 690 yards, including throwing for 10 touchdowns. Sophomore RB's Jaison Patterson and Ta'Ron Keith have combined to rush for 83 and 81 yards, respectively, while running for one touchdown. Keith and senior WR Odieu Hiliare have hauled in a combined 30 passes for 289 yards and five touchdowns.
Defensively, the quartet of senior S Chris Bacon, senior LB DJ Taylor, junior LB JB Brown and senior LB Darren Anders have combined to record 27, 24, 23 and 21 tackles, including posting 18, 13, 16 and nine solo stops, respectively. Bowling Green has tallied 14 sacks and 24 tackles for a loss.
As a team, the Falcons average 30.5 points per game, while their opponents net 45.0 points per outing. Bowling Green has thrown for 220.0 yards and rushed for 85.0 yards per tilt.
As a team, the Falcons rank first in the NCAA in blocked punts (3), fifth in sacks (3.50), eighth in fumble recoveries (5), 13th in turnover margin (1.25), 20th in turnovers gained (8), 32nd in punt returns (11.25), 42nd in red zone offense (.909) and 45th in punt return defense (3.89).
Individually, McDonald is ranked sixth in the NCAA in points responsible for per contest (24), 18th in passing touchdowns (10) and points responsible for (72) and 26th in completions per game (22.33). Additionally, junior RB PaSean Wimberly is rated second in blocked kicks (2), Brown is second in forced fumbles (2) and senior DL Karl Brooks, junior S Patrick Day, Keith and sophomore LB Charles Rosser are 16th in fumble recoveries (1).
ZIP TIDBITS
• LB Bubba Arslanian enters the Zips' contest with Bowling Green needing a pair of tackles to reach the 300-tackle plateau for his decorated career at Akron. Additionally, his 16 tackles against Liberty stand as the eighth-best single-game effort in Division I this season.
• Akron's 52 pass attempts at Liberty rank as the 14th-best single-game mark in Division I this year and top performance in the Mid-American Conference this season.
• Twenty-one different Zips recorded a tackle at Liberty, including nine newcomers.
• Three different Zips posted five or more tackles against the Flames, led by a team-high 16 tackles (six solo and 10 assists) from LB Bubba Arslanian.
• WR Daniel George pulled in a team- and career-high 11 catches for 93 yards against Liberty, while WR Alex Adams added a career-best five catches for 48 yards and his first career touchdown.
• WR Shocky Jacques-Louis has registered a pair of 100-yard receiving games this season pulling in eight catches for 122 yards against Saint Francis (Sept. 1) and nine receptions for 103 yards at Tennessee (Sept. 17).
• QB DJ Irons' 32 completions versus Saint Francis are the most for a Zip since Thomas Woodson completed 30 passes against Ball State on Oct. 7, 2017. The 32 completions also rated as the seventh-best single-game effort for Akron in program history.
• QB DJ Irons' 32 completions at Tennessee stand as the fourth-best single-game effort in the MAC this season.
• Akron is rated 22nd in the NCAA in blocked kicks (1) and 39th in interceptions (4).
• Individually, QB DJ Irons is rated 20th in completions per tilt (23.00), while WR Shocky Jacques-Louis is ranked 42nd in combined kick returns (147) and 44th in kickoff returns (21.0). LB Bubba Arslanian is rated ninth in solo tackles (6.0) and in total tackles (10.8). Additionally, WR Tony Grimes, Jr. is 13th in the country in punt returns (14.5).
• LB Bubba Arslanian has sparked Akron's defensive efforts over the course of his decorated career having recorded 151 solo tackles, including 24 this season, and 147 career assisted tackles. He is ranked 23rd among active career leaders across all divisions in total tackles (298), 27th in assisted tackles (147), 43rd in solo tackles (151) and 56th in total tackles per game (7.84). Additionally, he is rated ninth in Division I in total tackles per contest (7.84) and in total tackles (298), 10th in assisted tackles (147), 19th in solo tackles per tilt (3.97) and 21st in solo tackles (151). Arslanian has had 10 or more total tackles in 19 of the last 26 games he has played in overall. Arslanian surpassed the 250-tackle plateau for his career against Ohio State on Sept. 25, 2021.
• Junior QB Jeff Undercuffler, Jr. (Delran, N.J.), is rated 24th among active career D1 leaders in passing yards per attempt (6.86), 25th in touchdown passes (59), 29th in passes per game (28.64), 32nd in total plays (6,099), 33rd in total touchdowns responsible for (60), 34th in passing yards (6,483), 38th in passing yards per game (196.5), 43rd in total offense (6,099) and 51st in completion percentage (.548).
• Senior P Noah Gettman (Daytona Beach, Fla.) is ranked third among active career leaders in punting yards (9,216) and ninth in punts per game (5.27).
• Arslanian has paced the Zips in tackles over 16 of Akron's last 19 contests he has appeared in dating back to the 2019 campaign.
AKRON INTRODUCES CLEAR BAG POLICY
University of Akron Athletics in conjunction with increased security measures on the campus of The University of Akron has established a clear bag policy at all its athletic venues for the 2022-23 year.
Â
In alignment with many of the area's professional organizations, Akron has instituted new clear bag policy where approved bags include clear plastic, vinyl or PVC bags that do not exceed a size of 12 inches wide by 12 inches high and 6 inches deep. Other approved bags include one-gallon clear plastic freezer bags (Ziploc bag or similar), medical bags and small clutch bags approximately the size of a hand, with or without a handle or strap.
Â
Prohibited bags include backpacks, binocular cases, camera cases, fanny packs, large-printed bags, mesh bags, purses and tinted plastic bags.
Â
Prohibited items include; artificial noisemakers, laser pointers, hoverboards/skateboards, signs larger than 2 feet by 3 feet, alcoholic beverages, outside food and beverages, signs with inappropriate of offensive language and weapons are not permitted at Akron Athletic venues.
Â
Prohibited behavior include but are not limited to throwing objects of any kind; demonstrating unruly behavior; attempting to enter the court; engaging in behavior that endangers the safety of student athletes, coaches, officials, or other guests; attempting to access the court and/ or taunting of law enforcement, safety and event staff personnel. Consequences for guests exhibiting prohibited behavior include, but are not limited to, ejection from all Akron Athletic venues, and/or arrest.
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NO RE-ENTRY POLICY AT ALL ATHLETIC VENUES
Guests and students that exit all Akron Athletic venues will not be permitted to re-enter.
UP NEXT
Akron travels to face Ohio in a 2 p.m. game on Saturday, Oct. 8.
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