Akron football honors Jim Dennison ahead of UNLV matchup
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 14, 2026, 7:20 PM
Last updated Sep 14, 2026
Akron football will honor late coaching legend Jim Dennison when hosting UNLV on September 26 at noon. The tribute marks the anniversary of Akron's 1976 season, during which the Zips advanced to the Division II national championship under Dennison, who died earlier this year. Former members of the 1976 squad plan to reunite for the game, dubbed "The Jim Dennison PMA Game." The contest will also be broadcast live on ESPN+. Akron is currently 1-1 on the season, while UNLV holds a record of 1-2.
- •Kickoff against UNLV is set for noon on September 26.
- •Akron finished as the NCAA Division II national runner-up in 1976.
- •Dennison was known for his positive mental attitude philosophy.
- •The game will be televised by ESPN+.
- •Akron has a current record of 1-1 in the season.
- 7:20 PMYahoo Sports — Akron football will honor late coaching legend Jim Dennison vs. UNLV
"In 1976, Akron football beat UNLV in the Division II playoffs en route to UA becoming the national runner-up. The Zips will celebrate the anniversary.
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