The Akron Zips head to Oxford needing only one win to become bowl eligible for the second time in 3 seasons, something the Zips have never done. The Miami RedHawks went on an improbable 6 game run to reach a bowl last season, and now must close out 2017 with three straight wins to reach a bowl.
Thomas Woodson has been steady this season, but the Zips have struggled to run since the Warren Ball injury. The Zips have failed to score 23 or more in 6 of their games on the season, and their last three.