Answers about the college game, its schools and traditions.
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College player coverage. Explore dated rosters and player details for 266 FBS and FCS programs. Every saved roster entry has a dated summary. Selected profiles include additional official-source background. Coverage varies by school; coaching backgrounds, program history and FAQs are still being expanded. Please check source dates and confirm changes with the schools. Division II, Division III and NAIA directories are not yet included.
The institution began as Buchtel College in 1870, with its first classes held in 1872. It became a municipal institution in 1913, adopted the University of Akron name in 1926 and joined Ohio's state university system in 1967. These institutional dates are distinct from the start of campus football in 1891. The university library's history is the source for the school timeline.
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