Ohio State's defense is on the scoreboard in Week 1 of its 2024 season.
Defensive tackle Hero Kanu met Akron quarterback Tahj Bullock at the line of scrimmage on a designed run. Bullock shook off the tackle attempt, but all it did was allow the rest of Ohio State's defense to swarm.
Defensive end Caden Curry decked Bullock from behind, popping the football from the redshirt junior's grasp. Safety Lathan Ransom scooped up the loose change and returned it 27 yards to the end zone, recording his first-career touchdown to put the Buckeyes up 31-3.
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Ransom's had an excellent day overall on defense, collecting nine tackles and two tackles for loss to go with his fumble recovery and resulting touchdown.
Ohio State held Akron to 148 total yards and six points off two long field goals in the first three quarters of Saturday's contest.
