Akron (2-6, 1-3) is trying to win its second game in a row at home after defeating Eastern Michigan 25-21 last Saturday.. Buffalo (4-4, 2-2) lost to host Ohio 47-16 last Saturday. Buffalo beats ...

Akron Zips defeat Colgate 31-20 for UA's first win since Nov. 1, 2023. Akron earned its first win since Nov. 1, 2023, when UA defeated rival Kent State 31-27 at home.

Akron’s John Groce is 10 years older than Miami’s Steele. The two men are close, Groce having coached Steele in the summer when he was young, and helped Steele get into coaching.