| 1918 Akron football | |
| Conference | Ohio Athletic Conference |
|---|---|
| 1918 record | 2–2–1 (1–2–1 OAC) |
| Head coach | Fred Sefton (4th season) |
| Captain | Tommy Tomkinson |
| Home stadium | Buchtel Field |
Seasons | |
The 1918 Akron football team represented the University of Akron, formerly Buchtel College, in the 1915 college football season. The team was led by head coach Fred Sefton, in his fourth season.[1] Akron outscored their opponents by a total of 69–47.
The season was shortened to just five games due to the outbreak of the worldwide influenza epidemic.
Schedule[]
| Date | Opponent | Site | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| September 28 | [[{{{school}}}|Muskingum]]* |
| W 39–0 |
| November 2 | at Mount Union | Alliance, OH | L 0–20 |
| November 9 | [[{{{school}}}|Baldwin–Wallace]] |
| W 30–0 |
| November 16 | Wooster |
| L 0–26 |
| November 23 | Case |
| T 0–0 |
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References[]
- ↑ "1918 University of Akron Football". Akron Zips football. http://www.gozips.com/documents/2017/7/24//pp_131_166_Records.pdf?id=12265. Retrieved January 12, 2018.
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