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UNLV Rebels face Akron Zips in road matchup on Saturday

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Last updated Sep 26, 2026

UNLV Rebels face Akron Zips in road matchup on Saturday
Summary

The UNLV Rebels visit the Akron Zips for an NCAA football game on Saturday, September 26, 2026. Both teams enter the matchup with 1-2 records. UNLV has struggled recently, falling 44-6 to North Texas following a six-game nonconference winning streak, while Akron lost 41-7 to Minnesota after a 45-10 victory over Robert Morris. This game marks the first meeting between the two programs since 1976 when Akron won 27-6 in the NCAA Division II playoffs. The game kicks off at 12:00 PM ET at InfoCision Stadium in Ohio, and fans can stream it on ESPN+.

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  • •UNLV is 1-2 after losses to North Texas and Memphis.
  • •Akron is also 1-2, losing to Minnesota after a win over Robert Morris.
  • •The game marks the first meeting since their 1976 playoff matchup.
  • •Kickoff is set for 12:00 PM ET at InfoCision Stadium.
  • •Fans can watch the game live on ESPN+.
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The UNLV Rebels return from their bye week on Saturday when they travel to Ohio to take on the Akron Zips at InfoCision Stadium. How to Watch UNLV vs Akron UNLV enters at 1-2 after a difficult 44-6 loss to…

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The Univerity of Akron and the University of Nevada, Las Vegas football teams meet in an NCAA game. Get live score updates and analysis here.

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