Steel Tire
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Sport | Football |
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First meeting | November 2, 1940 Youngstown 13, Akron 0 |
Latest meeting | November 4, 1995 Youngstown State 24, Akron 10 |
Trophy | Steel Tire |
Statistics | |
Meetings total | 35 |
All-time series | Youngstown State leads, 19–14–2 (.571) |
Largest victory | Akron, 60–27 (1969) |
Longest win streak | Akron, 6 (1963–1971) |
Current win streak | Youngstown State, 3 (1993–1995) |
The Steel Tire was awarded, from 1940 until 1995, to the winner of the annual
rubber and Youngstown for its steel
.
The series was discontinued after 1995. Youngstown State leads the overall series 19–14–2, including victories in each of the last three games.[7] The two schools were scheduled to meet on September 5, 2020, but was canceled due to continuing concerns over the COVID-19 pandemic.[8]
Game results
Akron victories | Youngstown State victories | Tie games |
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See also
References
- ^ "These really stand out in the case". ESPN. Retrieved 2014-11-13.
- ^ "Reveling in rivalries". The Cincinnati Enquirer. December 1, 2002. Retrieved 2014-11-13.
- ^ "On top of the mantel". The Florida Times-Union. October 12, 2005. Retrieved 2014-11-13.
- ISBN 978-0-8108-9120-3.
- ISBN 978-0-7432-2219-8.
- ISBN 978-1-4027-5627-6.
- ^ "Youngstown St. vs Akron (OH)". College Football Data Warehouse. Archived from the original on October 29, 2013. Retrieved September 3, 2011.
- ^ "Mid-American Conference Announces Postponement of Fall Sports". University of Akron Athletics. Retrieved 2020-11-14.