Akron is a team that has been trending up steadily since the hire of Terry Bowden. Last year they won their first bowl game and are expected to be one of the top three teams in the division this year.
Akron and Buffalo first started playing when the Bulls joined the Mid-American conference in 1999. SInce then the Zips are 10-5 against Buffalo but, since 2007, the Bulls are 5-2 against the Zips.
Needing just a single win to become bowl eligible, UB dug a 14-0 hole early, faltered against the pass time and time again, and couldn't develop a consistent offensive attack against a strong Akron defense during a 42-21 loss.