1941 Akron Zippers football team

The 1941 Akron Zippers football team was an American football team that represented the University of Akron as an independent during the 1941 college football season. In its first season under head coach Otis Douglas, the team compiled a 5–3–1 record and outscored opponents by a total of 114 to 76. Andy Maluke was the team captain.

Akron was ranked at No. 137 (out of 681 teams) in the final rankings under the Litkenhous Difference by Score System for 1941.

The team played its home games at the Rubber Bowl in Akron, Ohio