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The University of Akron football team opens the 2025 season at home against Wyoming.

Akron finished last season with a 4-8 record, winning its final two games.

The Zips roster has undergone significant changes because of the transfer portal.

Returning quarterback Ben Finley will lead an offense with several new starters on the offensive line.

Akron's defense also features many new starters, with returning players primarily in the secondary and at linebacker.

The University of Akron football team kicks off the 2025 season at 7 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 28 at home against Wyoming with 57 returnees and 46 newcomers.

Akron finished 4-8 overall and 3-5 in the Mid-American Conference last season. The Zips ended 2024 with two wins — 38-17 at Kent State on Nov. 19 and 21

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