Denzel Burke made a fantastic interception, stealing the ball from Akron wide receiver Adrian Norton, to record Ohio State's first takeaway of the season.
Ohio State's first touchdown of the 2024 season was the first in Jeremiah Smith's career, and he hauled in another scoring grab before the first half concluded.
Ohio State held a pregame moment of silence for late Columbus Blue Jackets star Johnny Gaudreau and his brother Matthew following their tragic passing this week.
Austin Siereveld makes his first career start against Akron as the 6-foot-5, 320-pound guard replaces an injured Donovan Jackson on the first-team offensive line.
Ohio State's players will wear helmet stickers recognizing the 50th anniversary of Archie Griffin's first Heisman Trophy when the Buckeyes take on Akron Saturday.
Florida tight end Asher Ghioto said becoming only the fourth player in the 2028 class to get an offer from Ohio State was “amazing” and Phillip Bell is set to commit Saturday.
