Marty Whims II got to experience the joy and frustration of being the offensive coordinator for a Football Bowl Subdivision team on Saturday. Akron was moving the ball on its first possession against Robert Morris when wide receiver Marcel Williams fumbled at the Colonials’ 37-yard line. David Johnson recovered the ball after Tasheen Howard and Jake Lopinto forced the fumble.

University of Akron player Marcel Williams talks about the Zips football team heading into the 2026 season.

University of Akron football coach Joe Moorhead provides insight after the Zips completed 15 spring practices ahead of the 2026 season.