Akron won't provide much of a challenge for Ohio State but will still bring a chance to test the Buckeyes' gains on the offensive line and at quarterback.
The Buckeyes are embracing the massive expectations entering Ohio State’s 2024 season but say they aren’t taking any game for granted entering their opener against Akron.
“The journey to greatness is paved with more than just talent. It’s forged in the fires of relentless effort and unwavering commitment," Archie Griffin said in the trailer.
Group of Five analyst Colton Pool says Akron will “need to greatly exceed expectations” to make a bowl game this season as the Zips head into Columbus as massive underdogs.
Ohio State will stay at a downtown hotel rather than the Blackwell Inn on campus before home games this season, and the Buckeyes will wear sweats rather than suits to the stadium.
Ryan Day says his players "want to win in the worst way," and Ross Bjork says Day deserves "credit for the job he's done" in preparing Ohio State for the 2024 season.
Josh Simmons, Jelani Thurman and Mylan Graham are among 10 Ohio State players who have been added to EA Sports College Football 25, but JT Tuimoloau remains absent.
Jack Sawyer, JT Tuimoloau, Tyleik Williams and Ty Hamilton have their sights set on being college football’s best defensive line and a consistently dominant unit each week.
Donovan Jackson says Seth McLaughlin “doesn't blink” at center, and the Alabama transfer's experience should bring a boost to Ohio State’s offensive line.
Jack Sawyer, TreVeyon Henderson, Emeka Egbuka and Cody Simon discuss what it means to them to be captains and the high expectations surrounding the 2024 Buckeyes.
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Emeka Egbuka and Brandon Inniss will be Ohio State's main punt returners against Akron while Jayden Ballard and Carnell Tate handle kick return duties.
Ryan Day calls Jeremiah Smith "mature beyond his years" and says Brian Hartline has been "unbelievable" on the field and in the meeting room this preseason.
The Akron Game Poster pays homage to the greatest Ohio State football player of all time, Archie Griffin, who will be honored during the Buckeyes' 2024 season opener on Saturday.
The biggest story of the Ohio State offseason isn't the formidable roster it put together for 2024. It's how Ryan Day finally decided to accept the job title that's printed on his...
