| Akron Zips | |
|---|---|
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| University | University of Akron |
| Conference | Mid-American Conference (primary) Big East Conference (men's soccer Great America Rifle Conference |
| NCAA | Division I (FBS) |
| Athletic director | Charles Guthrie |
| Location | Akron, Ohio |
| Varsity teams | 17 |
| Football stadium | InfoCision Stadium-Summa Field |
| Arena | James A. Rhodes Arena |
| Mascot | Zippy the Kangaroo |
| Nickname | Zips |
| Fight song | Akron Blue & Gold |
| Colors | Blue and gold[1] |
| Website | www |
The Akron Zips are the intercollegiate athletic teams that represent the University of Akron in Akron, Ohio, United States. The Zips compete in the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) at the Division I level as a member of the Mid-American Conference (MAC) East division.[2][3] Akron sponsors 17 varsity teams across six men's, 10 women's, and one coed NCAA sanctioned sports. The football team competes in the Football Bowl Subdivision (FBS), the highest level of competition for college football.[4]
- ^ The University of Akron Department of Athletics Brand Guide (PDF). June 19, 2018. Retrieved August 8, 2018.
- ^ "University of Akron". NCAA & Turner Sports Interactive, Inc. Retrieved September 14, 2017.
- ^ "Official Site of the Mid-American Conference". Mid-American Conference. Retrieved September 14, 2017.
- ^ "Akron Zips". The University of Akron. Retrieved June 15, 2015.