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Akron Football Barred from 2025 Postseason Over Academic Shortfall

The NCAA ruled Akron ineligible for bowl games due to a multiyear APR of 914, falling below the required 930 threshold, with the university pursuing an appeal.

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Overview

  • The NCAA has declared the University of Akron football team ineligible for 2025 postseason bowl games due to a four-year Academic Progress Rate (APR) score of 914.
  • The NCAA requires a minimum multiyear APR score of 930 for postseason eligibility, with Akron's score falling short despite prior penalties for academic performance.
  • This marks the first instance of an FBS team being barred from postseason play over APR issues since Idaho in 2014.
  • The NCAA reinstated APR-based penalties in 2024 after a suspension during the COVID-19 pandemic, with adjustments made to account for increased athlete transfers.
  • Akron's athletic department is appealing the decision, seeking to restore postseason eligibility for the upcoming season.