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WSU players speculate on Akron's home-opener drive if they win raffle

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 14, 2026, 2:03 AM

Last updated Aug 14, 2026

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Summary

Washington State University players shared imaginative ideas about drawing up Akron's opening drive for their home game against Robert Morris. This promotion allows a lucky season-ticket holder to collaborate with Akron's head coach Joe Moorhead to script the first drive. Players like Jack Pedersen and Keith Brown provided various strategies, emphasizing a mix of run plays and passing tactics. The feedback from the WSU players came during fall camp, as they expressed their hopes for a successful start for Akron's season.

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•Akron's head coach Joe Moorhead to work with raffle winner.
•Jack Pedersen aims for a mix of run and play-action plays.
•Keith Brown suggests unconventional use of linebackers.
•WSU players share strategies during fall camp.
•Akron will face Robert Morris in their home opener.

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2:03 AMYahoo Sports — 'I'm throwing bombs': What would WSU players do if they won Akron's raffle and drew up the Zips' home-opener drive?

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Aug. 13—PULLMAN — A wide smile washed over Jack Pedersen's face. Standing in front of a microphone after a recent Washington State fall camp practice, the senior tight end recognized the question immediately. What would you do if you got a chance to draw up Akron's season-opening drive? Here's the rub: Leading up to this season, Akron football is running a promotion where a random ...
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