ANN ARBOR, MI - SEPTEMBER 14: Jawon Chisholm #7 of the Akron Zips reacts to crowd while playing the Michigan Wolverines at Michigan Stadium on September 14, 2013 in Ann Arbor, Michigan. (Photo by Gregory Shamus/Getty Images)

Akron to wear "Fear the Roo" helmets against Oklahoma

These original helmets are great.

Sometimes the lower-tier schools put out the best gear.

The Akron Zips will apparently debut their "Fear the Roo" helmets — their mascot is a kangaroo — in their season-opener against Oklahoma. Here is what they look like.

If that tweet doesn't load correctly, here's one of the previews:

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Those... are awesome. They probably won't help Akron in their game against the Sooners, but at least they can say they walked out onto the field in Norman in style.

[h/t SB Nation]