In the way too early bracketology, the Zips are a 14 seed playing Michigan State in Pittsburgh.
https://www.espn.com/espn/feature/story/_/page/bracketology/ncaa-bracketology-2024-march-madness-men-field-predictions
Jay Bilas' top 68 teams. He has Akron at #68. An ESPN+ account is required to read the article.
https://www.espn.com/mens-college-basketball/insider/story/_/id/38779123/jay-bilas-unveils-1-68-men-college-basketball-rankings-2023-24-season