Akron football offers fan chance to design opening drive

The University of Akron football program is offering one of its season ticket holders an unprecedented opportunity: the chance to help script the opening offensive drive for the team's home opener on September 12 against Robert Morris. The promotion, titled "Offensive Coordinator of the Game," was announced this week and will see the winner collaborate with head coach Joe Moorhead to design the play sequence for the first series.

All current season ticket holders are automatically entered into a random drawing for the promotion, with each season ticket counting as a separate entry. Fans can earn additional entries by successfully referring new season ticket buyers. The winner will be selected on August 19 and will meet with Moorhead ahead of the season opener to craft the opening script. Officials emphasized that the fan will work alongside the coaching staff, not independently call plays.

In a statement, Moorhead said he was looking forward to the collaboration, calling it a behind-the-scenes experience that has never been done before. Director of Athletics Dr. Andrew T. Goodrich said the initiative is about giving a loyal supporter a seat at the table on the biggest night of...