The University of Akron Athletics
Akron Football Announces Offensive Coordinator of the Game
August 04 | Football
AKRON, Ohio — University of Akron Athletics announced a new fan promotion, "Offensive Coordinator of the Game," giving one football season ticket holder the first-ever opportunity to help script the opening drive of the football team's home season opener.
The selected fan will work directly with Zips' football head coach Joe Moorhead to help design the plays that open the game — a first-of-its-kind experience for the Akron program.
"We're always looking for new ways to bring our fans closer to the program," said Dr. Andrew T. Goodrich, Director of Athletics. "This is about giving one of our most loyal supporters a seat at the table, right alongside our coaching staff, on the biggest night of the season."
I'm looking forward to collaborating with the season ticket holder who wins this contest," Moorhead said. "This will give our fans a behind-the-scenes experience that has never been done before anywhere, so I'm excited to show them how to put together the opening script and see what they can do."
How to Enter
The winner will be selected in a random drawing held on August 19. The winning fan will then meet with the head coach ahead of the season opener to help script the plays for the Zips' opening drive.
Fans interested in becoming season ticket holders — or increasing their chances to win by referring others — can find more information through the University of Akron Athletics ticket office.
Akron Football Tickets
Season tickets and single game tickets are available now on GoZips.com/Tickets or the by calling/texting the Akron ticket office at 888-99-AKRON (25766) or visiting The C.P. and Cornelia S. Chima Athletics Ticket Office at InfoCision Stadium Summa Health Field (located at 375 E. Exchange Street, near Gate 1 at the southwest corner of the venue, at the corner of E. Exchange and S. Union streets) Monday through Friday, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Have a Group?
Group experiences for the 2026 season are also available! Individual and corporate groups can plan a memorable experience at an Akron Football home game this fall by visiting our Tickets Page. Discounted group tickets and fan experiences are available starting today for a minimum purchase of 10 tickets, and fan experiences are available on a first come, first serve basis to any home football game during the 2026 season.
The selected fan will work directly with Zips' football head coach Joe Moorhead to help design the plays that open the game — a first-of-its-kind experience for the Akron program.
"We're always looking for new ways to bring our fans closer to the program," said Dr. Andrew T. Goodrich, Director of Athletics. "This is about giving one of our most loyal supporters a seat at the table, right alongside our coaching staff, on the biggest night of the season."
I'm looking forward to collaborating with the season ticket holder who wins this contest," Moorhead said. "This will give our fans a behind-the-scenes experience that has never been done before anywhere, so I'm excited to show them how to put together the opening script and see what they can do."
How to Enter
- All current UA season ticket holders are automatically entered into a random drawing for the promotion with every season ticket counting as an entry — e.g. 4 tickets equal 4 entries.
- Season ticket holders will receive additional entries for every new season ticket holder they successfully refer. Reach out to the ticket office directly or add referral information into the comments section when purchasing tickets.
- One winner will be selected at random from eligible entrants.
The winner will be selected in a random drawing held on August 19. The winning fan will then meet with the head coach ahead of the season opener to help script the plays for the Zips' opening drive.
Fans interested in becoming season ticket holders — or increasing their chances to win by referring others — can find more information through the University of Akron Athletics ticket office.
Akron Football Tickets
Season tickets and single game tickets are available now on GoZips.com/Tickets or the by calling/texting the Akron ticket office at 888-99-AKRON (25766) or visiting The C.P. and Cornelia S. Chima Athletics Ticket Office at InfoCision Stadium Summa Health Field (located at 375 E. Exchange Street, near Gate 1 at the southwest corner of the venue, at the corner of E. Exchange and S. Union streets) Monday through Friday, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Have a Group?
Group experiences for the 2026 season are also available! Individual and corporate groups can plan a memorable experience at an Akron Football home game this fall by visiting our Tickets Page. Discounted group tickets and fan experiences are available starting today for a minimum purchase of 10 tickets, and fan experiences are available on a first come, first serve basis to any home football game during the 2026 season.
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