The University of Akron Athletics
Saturday, September 2
Philadelphia, Pa.
2:00 PM
University of Akron
at
Temple
Zips Travel to Philly for Season Opener at Temple
September 01 | Football
WHAT'S AHEAD
The University of Akron football team opens its 123rd season in Philadelphia, Pa. at Lincoln Financial Field against the Temple Owls on Saturday, Sept. 2 at 2 p.m. ET. The game will be broadcast on ESPN+ with Bill Spalding and Stanford Routt calling the action with a link on GoZips.com.
Television: ESPN+ - Bill Spalding (pxp), Stanford Routt (analyst)
Radio: Akron Sports Network - David Skoczen (pxp), Joe Dunn (analyst)
WHLO 640 AM (flagship), WHK 1420 AM/102.5 FM
iHeart Radio, TheVarsityNetwork.com
Video Link: www.GoZips.com (subscription may be required)
Live Stats Link: www.GoZips.com
HEAD COACHES
Stan Drayton (Allegheny, 1993) Joe Moorhead (Fordham, 1996)
Overall Record: 3-9 (2nd Seasoon) Overall Record: 54-35 (8th Season)
Record at Temple: 3-9 (2nd Season) Record at Akron: 2-10 (2nd Season)
SERIES HISTORY
Series: Temple leads, 15-7 | Moorhead vs. Temple: First Meeting
Last Meeting: Temple def. Akron, 45-24 (Akron, Ohio - Sept. 11, 2021)
Last Meeting at Akron: Temple def. Akron, 45-24 (Akron, Ohio - Sept. 11, 2021)
The game between the Zips and Owls will marks the 23rd meeting between the two schools. Temple leads the all-time series, 15-7, including a 45-24 triumph in the last meeting on Sept. 11, 2021 at InfoCision Stadium in Akron, Ohio. Akron is 4-7 on the road and 3-8 at home. The last time the Zips played at Lincoln Financial Field (10/30/10), the Owls posted a 30-0 victory. Temple has won six of the last eight contests. The Zips claimed five of six games between 1991-99, including back-to-back wins in 1998 and 1999.
SCOUTING TEMPLE
The Owls enter the 2023 season after posting a 3-9 record in head coach Stan Drayton's first year at the helm of the
program. The Temple offense is led by sophomore quarterback E.J. Warner, who is the son of NFL QB Kurt Warner and had a strong freshman campaign in 2022. Warner finished the season with 3,028 yards passing, the second highest mark in Owl program history. Last season, Temple ranked 24th in the nation in passing defense, allowing 198.58 yards per game.
The University of Akron football team opens its 123rd season in Philadelphia, Pa. at Lincoln Financial Field against the Temple Owls on Saturday, Sept. 2 at 2 p.m. ET. The game will be broadcast on ESPN+ with Bill Spalding and Stanford Routt calling the action with a link on GoZips.com.
Television: ESPN+ - Bill Spalding (pxp), Stanford Routt (analyst)
Radio: Akron Sports Network - David Skoczen (pxp), Joe Dunn (analyst)
WHLO 640 AM (flagship), WHK 1420 AM/102.5 FM
iHeart Radio, TheVarsityNetwork.com
Video Link: www.GoZips.com (subscription may be required)
Live Stats Link: www.GoZips.com
HEAD COACHES
Stan Drayton (Allegheny, 1993) Joe Moorhead (Fordham, 1996)
Overall Record: 3-9 (2nd Seasoon) Overall Record: 54-35 (8th Season)
Record at Temple: 3-9 (2nd Season) Record at Akron: 2-10 (2nd Season)
SERIES HISTORY
Series: Temple leads, 15-7 | Moorhead vs. Temple: First Meeting
Last Meeting: Temple def. Akron, 45-24 (Akron, Ohio - Sept. 11, 2021)
Last Meeting at Akron: Temple def. Akron, 45-24 (Akron, Ohio - Sept. 11, 2021)
The game between the Zips and Owls will marks the 23rd meeting between the two schools. Temple leads the all-time series, 15-7, including a 45-24 triumph in the last meeting on Sept. 11, 2021 at InfoCision Stadium in Akron, Ohio. Akron is 4-7 on the road and 3-8 at home. The last time the Zips played at Lincoln Financial Field (10/30/10), the Owls posted a 30-0 victory. Temple has won six of the last eight contests. The Zips claimed five of six games between 1991-99, including back-to-back wins in 1998 and 1999.
SCOUTING TEMPLE
The Owls enter the 2023 season after posting a 3-9 record in head coach Stan Drayton's first year at the helm of the
program. The Temple offense is led by sophomore quarterback E.J. Warner, who is the son of NFL QB Kurt Warner and had a strong freshman campaign in 2022. Warner finished the season with 3,028 yards passing, the second highest mark in Owl program history. Last season, Temple ranked 24th in the nation in passing defense, allowing 198.58 yards per game.
AKRON NAMES FIVE CAPTAINS FOR THE 2023 CAMPAIGN
The Zips elected seniors QB DJ Irons, WR Daniel George, DL Ryan Johnson and DB KJ Martin as captains for Akron for the 2023 campaign.
UP NEXT
Akron hosts Morgan State for its home opener at InfoCision Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 9 at 6 p.m.
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