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 Columbus sports community suffers a tragic loss as Blue Jackets star Johnny Gaudreau and his brother, Matthew, were killed on Thursday night when they hit by a car while cycling in New Jersey.
“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.
