Akron travels to Wake Forest on Thursday, September 3rd at 7:00 PM EDT at Allegacy Federal Credit Union Stadium, with both teams opening their 2025 seasons at 0-0. It's a clean-slate special — two rosters carrying zero baggage and everything to prove.
The Demon Deacons get the comforts of home in a weeknight spotlight, a chance to set the tone for the year in front of their own crowd. For the Zips, it's the ultimate road test: walk into an ACC venue, quiet the building early, and flip the narrative before the calendar even heats up.
Season openers are the best kind of beautiful chaos — no tape to lean on, no tendencies to exploit, just eleven-on-eleven and whoever wants it more. If you love college football's anything-can-happen energy, Thursday night in Winston-Salem is your invitation.
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