| Year: | 1957 |
| Team: | Akron Zips |
| Conference: | Ohio Athletic Conference |
| Short Conf: | OAC |
| Record: | 7–1–1 |
| Conf Record: | 5–1–1 |
| Head Coach: | Joe McMullen |
| Hc Year: | 4th |
| Captain: | Bob Hatherill |
| Stadium: | Rubber Bowl |
The 1957 Akron Zips football team represented Akron University in the 1957 college football season as a member of the Ohio Athletic Conference. Led by fourth-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 7–1–1 overall and 5–1–1 in OAC play. They were outscored by their opponents 208–87.