Fred Akers

Fred Akers was an American college football player and coach. He served as head football coach at the University of Wyoming, the University. of Texas at Austin and Purdue University. Akers compiled a career college football record of 108–75–3.

About Fred Akers in brief

Summary Fred AkersFred Akers was an American college football player and coach. He served as head football coach at the University of Wyoming, the University. of Texas at Austin and Purdue University. Akers compiled a career college football record of 108–75–3.

He was rumored as a candidate for the Baylor University job in 1993, that ultimately went to Chuck Reedy, but the Purdue post proved to be his final college coaching post. He died on December 7, 2020, at the age of 82.