While many fans have already pushed the panic button on the season, and maybe rightfully so, this week should be another piece to the puzzle that is the 2021 version of Ohio State football.
And this team truly is a puzzle. If OSU wins and wins big, that’s a good sign, but not necessarily something to hang our proverbial hat on. However, if the Buckeyes struggle in any aspect with Akron, the problems may be bigger than any of us realized.
Akron ranks at No. 129 in the FPI (Football Power Index ranking). They’ve been blown out Auburn and Temple and have one win against FCS opponent Bryant.
The Buckeyes get the Zips in primetime under the lights at the ‘Shoe.