What the hell is a Zip? For Akron, it's a Kangaroo that represents the speed of their athletic program. Akron embraces a more streamlined and speed look across its sports, starting with football, which ditches the chrome helmets for classic gold and navy options, both featuring the Z logo. Jerseys now sport a pointed two-color stripe at the sleeve seams, with "ZIPS" on the chest and Akron’s number font. The pants also feature a stripe from the bottom. Hockey uniforms follow with a Zip stripe on the sleeves, Z logo on the chest, and a Roo logo on the shoulders. The hem stripe mirrors the one seen on football pants, with the gold alternate featuring a gold helmet and a jumping Roo. Baseball uniforms reverse the stripe direction, with the Akron script on home and away jerseys and an all-gold alternate. Basketball stays consistent with Zip stripes around the arms and collar, "AKRON" arched on the chest, and oversized Roo logos on the shorts.