College Football 27' features Akron's Marty Whims as playable coach
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 22, 2026, 5:17 PM
Last updated Sep 22, 2026
Marty Whims, the guest offensive play caller for Akron's football team, has been added as a playable coach in "College Football 27." Whims served as the Zips' offensive coordinator during their Week 2 home game against Robert Morris, where he scripted the opening drive. Although the drive ended in a fumble, it gained significant attention, leading to his inclusion in the game. Whims can now lead players to build a dynasty in the video game, starting with coaching goals like beating Kent State and reducing turnovers.
- •Marty Whims acted as Akron's offensive coordinator in Week 2.
- •Whims scripted the team's opening drive, which ended in a fumble.
- •Players can now use Whims in 'College Football 27' to lead a dynasty.
- •His coaching prestige starts at F, the lowest rating.
- •Initial goals include defeating Kent State and signing a top-100 recruiting class.
- 5:17 PMYahoo Sports — 'College Football 27' adds Marty Whims, Akron's fan play-caller, to video game
"College football fans can now lead Akron to glory with Marty Whims, the Zips' guest offensive play caller from Week 2, on "College Football 27."
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