Akron Zips Depth Chart

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Mid-American1-1 (2026)#133 Recruiting92% Returning
Depth Chart· Updated Sep 16, 2026· Two-deep · Public sources
QB
  1. 11
    64
    Cibastian BroughtonRS FR
    Starter
  2. 6
    50
    Brayden RoggowRS SO
RB
  1. 1
    71
    Jordan GantRS SR/TR
    Starter
  2. 13
    59
    Sean PatrickRS SO
  3. 24
    44
    Marquese WilliamsRS JR/TR
WR-X
  1. 2
    70
    Marcel WilliamsRS SO/TR
    Starter
  2. 12
    52
    Cameron MonteiroRS SO/TR
WR-Z
  1. 14
    55
    Luke SivonRS FR
    Starter
  2. 5
    50
    Titus MyersJR/TR
SLOT
  1. 3
    71
    Kyan MasonRS SO
    Starter
  2. 4
    57
    Miles BurrisJR/TR
    TRANSFER
TE
  1. 85
    64
    Conner CravaackRS JR
    Starter
  2. 83
    50
    Elijah AlexanderSO/TR
LT
  1. 71
    70
    Carlos SlaydenRS SR/TR
    StarterTRANSFER
  2. 75
    50
    Dayne ShorRS SR/TR
LG
  1. 56
    56
    Brandon SmithRS JR/TR
    StarterTRANSFER
  2. 51
    50
    Jason HoskinsJR/TR
C
  1. 72
    56
    Colin LyonsGR
    Starter
  2. 62
    50
    Max MobleyRS JR
RG
  1. 52
    64
    Nate HamptonSO/TR
    StarterTRANSFER
  2. 57
    50
    Ian FalknerRS SR/TR
RT
  1. 50
    56
    Allen Jones Jr.RS SR/TR
    Starter
  2. 68
    56
    Jonathan GouldRS FR

Next game kickoff time

Akron Zips plays Minnesota away on Sat, Sep 19. The listed kickoff time is 12:00 PM ET.

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Coaching Staff

Head CoachJoe Moorheadsince 2022
Offensive CoordinatorNot confirmed yet
Defensive CoordinatorTim Tibesar

Head coach confirmed. Coordinators are still being sourced from official team staff pages.

What's Next

Who do they play next?at Minnesota · Sat, Sep 19 · 12:00 PM ETWho's starting at QB?Cibastian Broughton — starting quarterback for AkronHow do they compare?Pick an opponent for Akron
2026 Schedule

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    Team Analysis
    WHY #128 IN WS POWER
    Results this season-1.0 pts

    Lost to Wake Forest Demon Deacons, who wasn't ranked, in week 1.

    2025 SP+: -21.4

    85%

    Roster talent: 12th percentile

    7%

    Recruiting class: #133 national

    6%

    Returning production: 92%

    2%

    Preseason blend — SP+ weight rises when 2026 numbers publish (Aug). How we rank · not a betting line.

    Portal

    9 adds in two-deep · avg 61 OVR · top add: D. Nunoo (WLB, 71, from Florida International)

    Camp battles to watch2
    Coach AkronTake them from week one to the natty. You call every play.

    Updated Sep 16, 2026 · Data from public sources

    Who starts for Akron?

    Akron Zips starting lineup

    Cibastian Broughton is the projected starting quarterback for Akron as of September 16, 2026. Brayden Roggow is listed second.

    Akron also projects Jordan Gant at running back, Marcel Williams at wide receiver and Conner Cravaack at tight end.

    The full Akron Zips two-deep was last updated September 16, 2026. Preseason depth charts are projections and change through fall camp.

    Cibastian Broughton · QBJordan Gant · RBMarcel Williams · WR-XConner Cravaack · TE

    Common questions

    Who is Akron's starting quarterback?
    Cibastian Broughton is the projected starting quarterback for Akron as of September 16, 2026. Brayden Roggow is listed second.
    Who starts at running back for Akron?
    Jordan Gant is the projected starter at running back for Akron, with Sean Patrick listed second.
    Who starts at wide receiver for Akron?
    Marcel Williams is the projected starter at wide receiver for Akron, with Cameron Monteiro listed second.
    Who starts at tight end for Akron?
    Conner Cravaack is the projected starter at tight end for Akron, with Elijah Alexander listed second.
    When was the Akron Zips depth chart last updated?
    The Akron Zips depth chart on Who's Starting was last updated September 16, 2026. It refreshes daily through the season.
    What was Akron's record last season?
    Akron Zips finished 5-7 (4-4 in Mid-American play).
    When does Akron Zips play next?
    Akron Zips plays Minnesota away on Sat, Sep 19. The listed kickoff time is 12:00 PM ET.

    Full Akron roster

    Every player on the Akron Zips depth chart, by position.

    Offense

    WR: Marcel Williams, Cameron Monteiro

    WR: Luke Sivon, Titus Myers

    WR: Kyan Mason, Miles Burris

    LT: Carlos Slayden, Dayne Shor

    LG: Brandon Smith, Jason Hoskins

    C: Colin Lyons, Max Mobley

    RG: Nate Hampton, Ian Falkner

    RT: Allen Jones Jr., Jonathan Gould

    TE: Conner Cravaack, Elijah Alexander

    QB: Cibastian Broughton, Brayden Roggow

    RB: Jordan Gant, Sean Patrick, Marquese Williams

    Defense

    DE: Cyrus Durham, Jahvon Frazier

    NT: Ronald Hull, Vann Kavals

    DT: Jon'Trell Mixon, Jalen Williams

    DE: Omari Abor, Kurtis Waye

    WLB: Dwight Nunoo, Donelius Johnson

    MLB: Jeremiah Jones, Donelius Johnson

    CB: Catrell White, Caiden Newsome, Dawayne Galloway Jr.

    SS: Tairan Davis Jr., Iesa Jarmon

    FS: Rodrick Hunter, Mehki Flowers

    CB: Terence Thomas, Zach Hobson

    NB: Aamii Branch, Alex Branch

    RES: Reese Poffenbarger, Daymon David

    Special Teams

    PT: Joseph Castle

    PK: Matthew Schramm, Aidan Stire

    KO: Jordan Westrich, Aidan Stire

    LS: Stone Dean, Frank Miner, Charlie Volpe

    H: Joseph Castle

    PR: Sean Patrick, Terence Thomas

    KR: Brandon Hills, Terence Thomas