1959 Akron Zips football team

The 1959 Akron Zips football team represented Akron University in the 1959 NCAA College Division football season as a member of the Ohio Athletic Conference. Led by sixth-year head coach Joe McMullen, the Zips played their home games at the Rubber Bowl in Akron, Ohio. They finished the season with a record of 4–5 overall and 4–3 in OAC play. They were outscored by their opponents 119–155.

1959 Akron Zips football
ConferenceOhio Athletic Conference
1959 record4–5 (4–3 OAC)
Head coachJoe McMullen (6th season)
CaptainGino Calcei
Home stadiumRubber Bowl

Schedule
DateOpponentSiteResult
September 19 at Mount Union
W 29–23
September 26 Muskingum
W 6–0
October 3 vs. Ohio Wesleyan Barberton, OH L 8–16
October 10 at Heidelberg Tiffin, OH W 20–14
October 17 at Wooster Wooster, OH L 14–15
October 31 at Baldwin Wallace* Berea, OH L 0–6
November 7 Denison
  • Rubber Bowl
  • Akron, OH
W 28–14
November 14 at Wittenberg
L 0–35
November 19 Youngstown State*
  • Rubber Bowl
  • Akron, OH
L 14–34
  • *Non-conference game
  • Rankings from AP Poll released prior to the game

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References
  1. "2019 Akron Zips Football Media Guide: Records" (PDF). University of Akron. p. 168. Retrieved July 31, 2020.
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