Akron Zips face Wake Forest in season opener this Thursday

Akron visits Wake Forest this Thursday at 7 p.m. to open the college football season. The game will air on the ACC Network. Akron enters the matchup with questions at quarterback, as the eligibility of former Miami and North Texas player Reese Poffenbarger remains unconfirmed by the NCAA. If Poffenbarger is unavailable, the Zips will rely on redshirt sophomore Brayden Raggow, who has limited collegiate experience. The Zips return running back Jordan Gant, who recorded over 1,000 rushing yards last season, but they must replace wide receiver Israel Polk. Head coach Joe Moorhead, known for his work with run-pass option schemes, leads an Akron team that struggled with third-down conversions and pass protection during the previous campaign. Wake Forest enters the game looking to maintain a defensive performance comparable to its previous season.

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