Akron Football Team History
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University of Akron
Akron, OH
Founded: 1870 Stadium: InfoCision Stadium-Summa Field Capacity: 30,000 Colors: Blue & Gold Coach: Gerry Faust Conference: Mid-Continent-
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1988 Season Highlights |
Gerry Faust enters his 3rd season as Head Coach at Akron. |
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1988 Season |
Date |
Opponent | Score |
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Sat., Sep. 3 | @
Northern Illinois
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6 |
7 |
L |
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| Sat., Sep. 10 | @
Kent
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12 |
32 |
L |
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| Sat., Sep. 17 | vs.
Central Michigan
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16 |
27 |
L |
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| Sat., Sep. 24 | @
New Mexico
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30 |
28 |
W |
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| Sat., Oct. 1 | @ Youngstown State
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33 |
7 |
W |
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| Sat., Oct. 8 | vs.
Arkansas State
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12 |
13 |
L |
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| Sat., Oct. 15 | @
Auburn
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0 |
42 |
L |
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| Sat., Oct. 22 | vs. Long Beach State
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40 |
0 |
W |
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| Sat., Oct. 29 | vs. Fullerton State
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15 |
14 |
W |
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| Sat., Nov. 5 | vs.
New Mexico State
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52 |
7 |
W |
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| Sat., Nov. 12 | vs.
Temple
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17 |
37 |
L |
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1988 Season Totals |
Record | 5-6
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Points Scored | 233 |
Scoring Average | 21.2 |
Points Allowed | 214 |
Defense Average | 19.5 |
Opponents Record | 36-43
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Conference Record | 0-0 |
Home Record | 3-3
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Away Record | 2-3
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1988 NCAA Final Rankings |
Rank |
Record |
Source |
was not ranked. |
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1988 Mid-Continent- Standings |
| Season |
Bowls |
Conference |
Team |
W/L/T | PF | PA |
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W/L/T |
PF | PA |
Coach |
Akron |
5-6 | 233 | 214 | | | | |
Gerry Faust |
1988 All American Awards |
Player |
Position |
Class |
Ht. |
Wt. |
Award |
Team |
Source |
Coming Someday |
1988 All Mid-Continent Conference Players |
Player |
Position |
Class |
Ht. |
Wt. |
Team |
Source |
Coming Someday |
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Some records may be incomplete.
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Great Moments in College Football History
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