Dayton travels to FirstEnergy Stadium to face Akron in a matchup that carries early-season weight for both programs. With each side sitting at 0-0, this is a clean slate — a chance for one team to grab momentum and force the other to play catch-up.
The venue itself raises the stakes. FirstEnergy Stadium gives Akron a stage built for big nights, and the Zips will look to use every inch of it. Dayton, though, arrives with nothing to lose and everything to prove on the road.
Watch for the opening 20 minutes. Whichever team controls the tempo early — whether through possession or pressing — will likely dictate whether this becomes a chess match or a track meet. Two unbeatables, one field, zero margin for a slow start.
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