Viewing Guide: How to watch Ohio State v. Akron in Buckeyes' season opener
COLUMBUS — It’s been a long offseason for Ohio State. But the offseason is a little 48 hours away from officially ending.
The No. 2 Buckeyes kick off their season on Saturday against Mid-American Conference member Akron. The Buckeyes return a number of important players for the 2024 season including Emeka Egbuka, Jack Sawyer, Cody Simon, TreVeyon Henderson, Donovan Jackson, J.T. Tuimoloau and more.
The Buckeyes lost the last game they played — a 14-3 embarrassment to Missouri in the Cotton Bowl. But it’s a new season, new opportunities and an awful lot of hype and expectation.
Lettermen Row has viewing and listening information for the Buckeyes’ season opener.
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Akron at Ohio State: Game time, details
Ohio State is 8-1 against Akron in its program history. Yes, the Buckeyes have lost to the Zips before, but more on that below.
The two teams last met in 2021 in Columbus where the Buckeyes won 59-7. Another wrinkle in this year’s contest is that Akron’s head coach is Joe Moorhead. Moorhead was Oregon’s offensive coordinator in 2021 when the Buckeyes lost at home to the Ducks. The same year they played Akron.
The Buckeyes have a flawless record against schools from the Mid-American Conference, going 36-1.
- Time: 3:30 p.m. est.
- Kickoff: 3:40 p.m. est.
- Weather: High of 82º, 95% chance of thunderstorms, 7 mph winds.
- The line: Ohio State is a 48.5 favorite per VegasInsider.
- Over/under: 58.5 points.
How to watch Ohio State
Ohio State will play on CBS with Brad Nessler (play-by-play) and Gary Danielson (analyst) on the call. Jenny Dell is the crew’s sideline reporter.
How to listen to Ohio State
Paul Keels, Jim Lachey and Clay Hall will have the call on the Ohio State Sports Radio Network 97.1 FM (WBNS).
Series Fun Fact
The Buckeyes are nearly undefeated against programs in the Mid-American Conference. The only school with a win over the Buckeyes is none other than Akron — well, sort of.
Then known as Buchtel College, Akron beat Ohio State 12-6 in 1894. The scarlet and gray have won the last five games.
