Ohio State's opening drive three-and-out against Akron brought a special teams surprise.
Despite Ryan Day saying that Australian freshman Nick McLarty would start at punter on Saturday, fellow Australian and walk-on Joe McGuire booted the ball on fourth down instead.
McLarty was not listed on Ohio State's injury report Saturday. McGuire also beat out former Buffalo punter Anthony Venneri for the starting job.
The punt was the first of McGuire's Ohio State career, traveling 42 yards before being downed at the Akron 22-yard line.
Stay tuned to Eleven Warriors for more updates from the Buckeyes' season-opener against Akron.
