Akron vs. Ohio State: How to watch, TV channel, streaming, start time and stats

Ohio State kicks off its 2024 campaign on Saturday afternoon against Akron, and the Buckeyes are hoping it will be the first step towards a national championship.

Ohio State is expected to be one of, if not the most dominant team in the nation. That is reflected in their national title odds (+400) and odds to make the expanded 12-team College Football Playoff (-750).

Ryan Day’s team is absolutely juiced with NFL-caliber talent, including RB duo TreVeyon Henderson and Quinshon Judkins, WR Emeka Egbuka, S Caleb Downs, and DE J.T. Tuimoloau, to name a few.

The Buckeyes are 48.5-point favorites against Akron, a program that has combined for seven wins since 2018. The Zips have posted records of 0-12, 1-5, 2-10, 2-10 and 2-10 in their last five seasons.

How to watch Akron vs. Ohio State, TV channel and streaming

Akron vs. Ohio State will be broadcast live on CBS, which can be viewed through traditional cable TV packages or streaming apps such as YouTube TV or fuboTV.

Streaming will also be available on Paramount+.

Akron vs. Ohio State start time, date and venue

Akron vs. Ohio State will kick off at 3:30 PM ET / 2:30 PM CT on Saturday, August 31 from Ohio Stadium in Columbus, Ohio.

Akron vs. Ohio State stats

• Ohio State is 4-0 all-time against Akron, scoring 37.3 PPG with an average margin of victory of 31.5 PPG.
• Ohio State is 10-0 in their last 10 Week 1 games, winning each by double-digits.
• Ohio State has recorded three wins by 35+ points in their last eight Week 1 games, all of which came at home.
• Ole Miss transfer RB Quinshon Judkins has rushed for 2,725 yards and 31 TD in his first two collegiate seasons.
• Alabama transfer S Caleb Downs was named 2023 SEC Freshman of the Year and was ranked the No. 1 player in the transfer portal this past offseason.
• Akron allowed 40+ points just twice last season despite going 2-10.

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