1949 Akron Zippers football team

The 1949 Akron Zippers football team was an American football team that represented the University of Akron in the Ohio Athletic Conference (OAC) during the 1949 college football season. In its second season under head coach William Houghton, the team compiled a 2–6–1 record (0–3–1 against OAC opponents) and was outscored by a total of 257 to 114. Tony Laterza was the team captain. The team played its home games at the Rubber Bowl in Akron, Ohio.