The No. 10 Ohio State Buckeyes (2-1) host the Akron Zips (1-2) at Ohio Stadium on Saturday at 7:30 p.m. EST on Big Ten Network. Ohio State looks to bounce back after their loss to No. 3 Oregon, while Akron enters following a 35-14 win over Bryant.

Game Details:

• Spread: Ohio State -49 (-110)
• Over/Under: 67.5 (-110)
• Time: 7:30 PM EST
• Channel: Big Ten Network

Key Players:

Akron:

• QB DJ Irons: 75.9% completion rate, 534 passing yards, 5 TDs
• Leading rusher with 165 yards and 2 TDs

Ohio State:

• QB CJ Stroud: 963 passing yards, 8 TDs
• RB Trey Henderson: 9.1 yards per carry, 4 TDs

Analysis:

• Akron's only win vs Ohio State came in 1894
• Ohio State won last week 41-20 over Tulsa but struggled until late
• Buckeyes need to improve defensively after early season struggles
• Game serves as tune-up before conference play begins

Prediction: Ohio State wins comfortably but likely falls short of the 49-point spread. Expect the Buckeyes to use this game to build offensive rhythm and defensive confidence heading into Big Ten play.

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