Minnesota won 41-7, opening the all-time series at 1-0. Watch Akron vs Minnesota highlights on FOX Sports or stream on FOX One. The first meeting between the programs came from Huntington Bank Stadium in Minneapolis, MN on Saturday, Sep. 19, 2026 at 12:00 p.m. ET / 9:00 a.m. PT in Week 3 of the 2026 college football season.

Akron vs Minnesota Highlights

Minnesota scored 10 in each of the first two quarters, added seven in the third and 14 in the fourth. Akron was shut out until the final period and finished with a single touchdown. The game was played at Huntington Bank Stadium in Minneapolis. You can stream Akron vs Minnesota highlights on FOX One. FOX One brings together live FOX College Football games, highlights, expert coverage, and live and on-demand FOX programming, all in one place. Start your 3-day free trial and stream on supported devices.

Where to Watch Akron Zips vs Minnesota Golden Gophers Football

• When: Saturday, September 19, 2026
• Time: 12:00 p.m. ET / 9:00 a.m. PT
• Where: Huntington Bank Stadium, Minneapolis, MN
• Final Score: Minnesota 41 - Akron 7
• TV Channel: BTN
• Live Stream: FOX One

There is no series record here. Minnesota and Akron have never met on a football field, which makes Saturday the first meeting in two program histories that stretch back more than a century between them.

What they bring to it could hardly be more different. Minnesota is 764-557-46 all time, claims seven national championships and is credited with six, has won 18 conference titles and has produced a Heisman Trophy winner. Akron is 537-607-35, has won a single conference championship, has played in three bowl games with a 1-2 record in them, and has never spent a week ranked. Seventeen Zips have been selected in the NFL draft.

Minnesota won the first meeting 41-7 on Sept. 19, 2026 at Huntington Bank Stadium, opening the all-time series at 1-0.