Ohio State kicked off the 2024 season in style with a 52-6 pasting of Akron yesterday in The Shoe behind a disruptive day from the defense and a stellar introductory performance from true freshman receiver Jeremiah Smith.
Ryan Day had plenty to be grateful for as the defense logged a pair of touchdowns while holding the Zips to 177 total yards including 47 rushing yards on 1.3 per attempt.
On the other side of the ball, Day and Chip Kelly's offense had some fits and starts sprinkled in among electric plays due to self-inflicted wounds and a middling performance from the offensive line.