The Ohio State Tour of Destruction and Grievance starts with an appetizer.
It all starts with Akron, and them Western Michigan, and then Marshall before diving into Big Ten play late in the month. Get ready for a team that’s about to look like it’s ready for the national championship in August.
Akron might be a sacrificial lamb here, but it’s better this season under head coach Joe Moorhead and should be far stronger … after this.
Ohio State vs Akron Preview
Ohio State vs Akron How to Watch
Date: Saturday, August 31, 2024
Game Time: 3:30 pm ET
Venue: Ohio Stadium, Columbus, OH
How to Watch: CBS
2023 Records: Ohio State (11-2), Akron (2-10)
– Week 1 Schedule, Predictions
Why Akron Will Win
The defense wasn’t all that bad and should be far stronger, at least up front.
The Zips have a good-looking defensive line that should crank up the pass rush a bit. This is an aggressive group that will push the Ohio State O line a bit.
The linebacking corps will make a ton of stops this year, and the defensive backs can hit. The transfer portal is making that D even better, and …