The Akron Zips (0-0) will look to upset the No. 2 Ohio State Buckeyes (0-0) on Saturday, August 31, 2024 at Ohio Stadium. The Buckeyes are undoubtedly the favorites in this one, with the spread sitting at 48.5 points. The over/under in this contest is 58 points.
The Buckeyes went 11-2 last year and lost the Cotton Bowl. They scored 30.5 points per game (45th in college football) and conceded 11.2 (second).
The Zips finished 2-10 last season and fell short of a bowl appearance. They scored 16.3 points per game (130th in college football) and gave up 28.0 (81st).
We will break down everything you need to know about this contest, including how to watch on CBS.
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Ohio State vs Akron line, odds, spread, over/under
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Spread favorite: Ohio State (-48.5)
Moneyline: Ohio State (-50000), Akron (+4000)
Total: 58 points
Ohio State vs Akron game info
Game day: Saturday, August 31, 2024
Game time: 3:30 p.m. ET
Location: Columbus, Ohio
Stadium: Ohio Stadium
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Ohio State betting info
The Buckeyes were 6-5-2 against the spread last year.
In 13 Buckeyes games last season, three hit the over.
2023 Ohio State leaders
Kyle McCord: 3,170 PASS YDS / 243.8 YPG / 65.8% / 24 TD / 6 INT
TreVeyon Henderson: 156 CAR / 926 YDS / 71.2 YPG / 11 TD / 19 REC / 229 YDS / 17.6 YPG / 0 TD
DeaMonte Trayanum: 85 CAR / 373 YDS / 28.7 YPG / 3 TD / 9 REC / 53 YDS / 4.1 YPG / 0 TD
Marvin Harrison Jr.: 67 REC / 1,211 YDS / 93.2 YPG / 14 TD
Cade Stover: 41 REC / 576 YDS / 44.3 YPG / 5 TD
Emeka Egbuka: 41 REC / 515 YDS / 39.6 YPG / 4 TD
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