The Akron Zips were a frustrating group in 2022; lots of individual upside was mired in chemistry development issues early on, and the usual transitory malaise of a Year 1 build affected their performances, making Akron both an interesting case study and an excruciating watch.
That is, alas, the risk you take when you bring on nearly 45 transfers in a calendar year on all sides of the ball in an effort to get a quick turnaround going.
Through all of the trials and tribulations, however, when it worked... it really worked.
The passing offense improved immensely thanks to an immediate infusion of talent from Power Five schools, giving the Zips some unique matchup nightmares for MAC defenses to face.