1940 Akron Zippers football team explained

Year:1940
Team:Akron Zippers
Sport:football
Conference:Independent
Record:2–5–2
Head Coach:Thomas Dowler
Hc Year:2nd
Captain:Mike Fernella
Stadium:Buchtel Field, Rubber Bowl

The 1940 Akron Zippers football team was an American football team that represented the University of Akron as an independent during the 1940 college football season. In its second and final season under head coach Thomas Dowler, the team compiled a 2–5–2 record and was outscored by a total of 106 to 90. Mike Fernella was the team captain.[1]

Akron was ranked at No. 203 (out of 697 college football teams) in the final rankings under the Litkenhous Difference by Score system for 1940.[2]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Akron Zips 2017 Football Media Guide. University of Akron. 159. May 10, 2020.
  2. News: Final 1940 Litkenhous Ratings. The Boston Globe. Dr. E. E. Litkenhous. December 19, 1940. 22. Newspapers.com.