Get it on Google Play

Fan Calls Play, Zips Crush Win | Cleveland News

Fan Calls Play, Zips Crush Win | Cleveland News

Author: The Daily News Now! September 13, 2026 Duration: 1:26
Cleveland News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!
NewsDaily

A 46-year-old Akron alum and CFO, Whims, won a contest to call plays for the Zips’ offense — and it blew up. Working hand-in-hand with the head coach, he scripted the first drive, which started hot but ended in a fumble near the opponent’s 37-yard line. Still, his involvement — including tips from Nick Saban on College GameDay — turned heads nationally, skyrocketed ticket sales, sold out stadium suites for the first time ever, and energized fans across the country. The Zips still cruised to a 45-10 win — proving that even if the fan’s play-calling didn’t go perfect, the whole experience was a massive win for the program.

Listen in comfort:
Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn.

Advertise on DNN:
advertise@thednn.ai

This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.
Sources:
https://www.cleveland.com/sports/2026/09/one-akron-fan-got-a-college-football-opportunity-almost-nobody-gets-then-this-happened.html

More coverage & latest updates:
https://sources.thednn.ai/2b1434bccf8920e1

Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai.


Cleveland News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! is your fast, focused way to stay on top of everything happening in Cleveland. This daily podcast delivers a concise, AI-powered update in about two minutes, so you can catch up on the city before your coffee gets cold. Voiced by Corey Cambridge Cambridge and produced by The Daily News Now!, each episode brings you the latest on weather, crime, business, new development projects, politics, and what is happening around Lake Erie. As part of the DNN Network, the world’s largest local podcast network, it is built for busy Clevelanders who want real news without the noise. Expect clear, local reporting that respects your time, every single day. Just press play, listen episodes, and walk away fully briefed on what matters most in and around Cleveland.
Author: Language: English Episodes: 50

Official website RSS
Cleveland News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!
Podcast Episodes
Zion Grady Injury Update | Cleveland News [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:05
Ohio State’s top defensive prospect Zion Grady suffered a leg injury in the second quarter against Texas, forcing him off the field with a brace and now sidelined as he recovers — a major blow for the Buckeyes’ defense a…
Shaker Heights Chaos: Arrests and Escalations | Cleveland News [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:47
Shaker Heights police are busy this week after a string of high-stakes incidents: a teen dodged a light through a gas station and landed in jail for a felony drug warrant, a woman used her Audi to assault a man in a heat…
Underwood Stays Steady Amid QB Rumors | Cleveland News [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:25
Michigan’s quarterback situation calmed down fast after a big win—Coach Whittingham cleared the air, confirming Bryce Underwood is still the starter and there’s no hidden competition. Underwood delivered a standout game,…
Alan Ritchson and Catherine Split After 20 Years | Cleveland News [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:15
Alan Ritchson and his wife Catherine are calling it quits after 20 years of marriage, announcing their separation with grace and maturity — prioritizing their three sons and committing to co-parenting as friends. Though…
Drilling Back Safely After Twinsburg Blast | Cleveland News [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:48
Hudson’s directional drilling is back — but with major safety upgrades after a June gas explosion tore through Twinsburg, destroying three homes and damaging 36 others when a contractor hit a gas line. Following the disa…
B-29 'Doc' Takes to the Skies Again | Cleveland News [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:34
A WWII B-29 Superfortress named “Doc,” one of only two flyable examples left, took to the skies in Cleveland — a thrilling moment for aviation history fans. Discovered abandoned in the Mojave Desert in 1987 by U.S. Air F…
Moore’s Rough Game Could Impact Draft Stock | Cleveland News [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:33
Dante Moore’s shaky performance in Oregon’s loss to Oklahoma State could shake up his NFL draft stock, especially as the Browns weigh whether to gamble on a developing QB or stick with Deshaun Watson. Listen in comfort:G…
Estep Shines with 261 All-Purpose Yards | Cleveland News [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:33
Kaden Estep shredded defenses with 261 all-purpose yards in a 35-0 blowout, throwing for 165 and rushing for 96, including three touchdowns and a jaw-dropping 72-yard bomb. His coach raves about his clutch improvisation—…
Cruz on GameDay Sparks NAACP Push | Cleveland News [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:32
Senator Ted Cruz’s surprise appearance on ESPN’s “College Football GameDay” turned into a political firestorm, with fans booing and chanting “Ted Cruz sucks!” as he used the platform to promote his bipartisan Protect Col…

«12345»