There's a lot of uncertainty going into tonight's game against Akron: C.J. Stroud is sidelined with an injury, fans (and, we presume, players and coaches) are looking forward to Ohio State's first complete game against an opponent that they're favored by several hundred against, and hopefully this is the kind of game that allows for several freshman to break out and have monster games.
Even absent all of that, a monster game by TreVeyon Henderson would go a long, long way towards calming jittery nerves. Is 400 yards for him a possibility? No! That's silly. But let's set the bar as high as possible because there is no possible way that we will ever be let down.
THE PLAYERS
Zach Harrison at Skull Session addressing criticism from fans:
— Griffin Strom (@GriffinStrom3) September 25, 2021
Buckeye nation, I just want to say we hear you. We understand that the standard is up here, and we gotta get there. This is the best week of practice weve had all season. pic.twitter.com/Nzmu60oxiV
Instead Of Giving Up On The Face Of Adversity, You Should Face It With A Postive Attitude And Smile
— Matt Jones (@GrindTime55) September 25, 2021
~Anurag Prakash Ray pic.twitter.com/TWHMCGneNw
THE ALUMNI
Hey Columbus, could it be any nicer out? Lets dominate a college football game tonight. Go Buckeyes!!
— Joey Lane (@JoeySmoke14) September 25, 2021
My face if I was one of them https://t.co/HW89mMXcsd pic.twitter.com/bZdegb5yhl
— Malik Harrison (@Leek_39) September 25, 2021
Love catching up with Buckeye Legend Archie Griffin for @TheFeverABC6 tune in right now find out what he has to say about @TreVeyonH4 breaking one of his records @claywsyx6 @JayRichardson99 @BenBuchanan_17 @justinzwick12 pic.twitter.com/ime6ruAoaK
— aria Durant (@mariawsyx6) September 25, 2021
Set short term goals and youll win games. Set long-term goals and youll win championships. #QuietTime
— Jim Tressel (@JimTressel5) September 25, 2021
THE REST
Lovely evening for a ballgame pic.twitter.com/9KQt7SWy8N
— Bill Landis (@BillLandis25) September 25, 2021
— Ohio State Buckeyes (@OhioStAthletics) September 25, 2021
No fly zone @King10Burke
https://t.co/ca0OEKtNFj | #GoBucks pic.twitter.com/OC0JI0OCWg
the one in the is 1/2 until kickoff @StudentLifeOSU @Block_O_WBB pic.twitter.com/pZ3xuV82OS
— Brutus Buckeye (@Brutus_Buckeye) September 25, 2021
Two representatives from the Chicago Bears are scheduled to attend Ohio State's game against Akron tonight, along with scouts from the Buffalo Bills and Jacksonville Jaguars.
— Dan Hope (@Dan_Hope) September 25, 2021
NFLPA Collegiate Bowl will also have a representative in attendance.
— no context college football (@nocontextcfb) September 25, 2021
GAME DAY pic.twitter.com/VJcuvA7HDB
— Ohio State Football (@OhioStateFB) September 25, 2021
Gooooood morning, Buckeye Nation pic.twitter.com/7mXxJsjqZk
— Ohio State Football (@OhioStateFB) September 25, 2021
The Buckeyes have arrived at Ohio Stadium for tonights game against Akron. A little less than two hours to go until kickoff. pic.twitter.com/emNwfQZmmI
— Dan Hope (@Dan_Hope) September 25, 2021
Buckeyes enter the field. pic.twitter.com/aZ5iDhijmp
— Garrick Hodge (@Garrick_Hodge) September 25, 2021
GO BUCKS!
And, of course, today's best gameday sign:
No lies detected pic.twitter.com/MzWlQysWy7
— College GameDay (@CollegeGameDay) September 25, 2021