Tag: Akron Zips

WATCH: What Akron head coach Tom Arth said about Ohio State leading into the game Saturday

Hear what Akron head coach Tom Arth had to say about Ohio State in previewing the matchup on Saturday.

The Ohio State football team stays at home this Saturday as host to in-state foe Akron, still looking to improve in multiple areas. To be fair, it shouldn’t be much of a game this time, because the talent gap isn’t anywhere close between the Zips and Buckeyes, but that’s why they play the game. Remember, we also thought the contest between Tulsa and OSU would be a win going away.

Each week, we try to keep you in tune with what the opposing coach says about Ohio State leading into the game, and it’s no different here. Akron head coach Tom Arth met with the local media in Northeast Ohio earlier this week and previewed the challenge and opportunity ahead for his Zips.

As you would expect, he was extremely complimentary of the talent and ability of what his team will face in the ‘Shoe Saturday night, and we’re bringing you the video thanks to the YouTube channel of the Akron Zips.

Watch below and hear Arth discuss not buying into OSU’s defensive struggles, how impressive and explosive the offense is, what an opportunity it is for his squad, and more.

Ohio State and Akron are set to do battle Saturday night at 7:30 p.m EDT on the Big Ten Network.

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How to watch, stream, listen to Ohio State vs. Akron

Everything you need to know to listen and watch Ohio State football take on the Akron Zips this Saturday.

Welcome to Week 4 of college football. Ohio State was able to get back on the winning track last week against the Tulsa Golden Hurricane. To say the performance was lackluster, with the exception of a few, would be an understatement. But a win’s a win, right? Not so much for Buckeye Nation.

The standard for Ohio State football is a high one. Fans have become spoiled with the level of play over the past 20 years. We’re just not used to seeing this level of incompetency from our Buckeyes.

Now Akron comes to town for a showdown under the lights. The Zips are not good folks and the oddsmakers know it favoring the Bucks by almost 50 even with Ohio State’s inconsistent play. But maybe Akron is just what this team needs to build its confidence as they prepare for a much improved Big Ten slate.

NEXT … How to watch, stream, listen to Ohio State Thursday

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WATCH: Ohio State Akron trailer drops

Do you look forward to these every week? #GoBucks

If you follow Ohio State social media, then you know Thursdays during football season comes with some anticipation. That anticipation revolves around the OSU creative team dropping the latest game trailer for that week.

Well, it is Thursday, and true to form, the official Ohio State Twitter account unveiled the trailer to get you hyped for the game against in-state foe Akron. It’s a game under the lights, and the Buckeyes are looking to continue their improvement and bounce back from a start that has been met with a lot of criticism.

If you’re into these sort of things (and really, who isn’t), then click on the below Twitter video and get a look at the latest trailer to get you prepared for some nighttime football in the ‘Shoe Saturday.

Ohio State and Akron are all set to do battle at 7:30 p.m. EDT, with the Big Ten Network having the call.

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Five bold predictions for Ohio State against Akron

After some pretty big news, we had to change up our five bold predictions for the Akron game.

Gameday is almost nigh once again. We’re just two days away from Ohio State taking on in-state foe Akron, and some rather significant news dropped on Thursday has this little tune-up game looking a little more interesting.

That’s because OSU head coach Ryan Day let the world know that starting freshman quarterback C.J. Stroud will be given the game off to rest an ailing shoulder. That means either Kyle McCord or Jack Miller will get the nod against the Zips, and if they put up some big numbers, well … we won’t go there just yet.

Anyway, that’s clearly one of the main stories everyone will now be watching in this one, but we’re going to do you even better and put ourselves out there with five bold predictions for the game. These aren’t just your standard, run-of-the-mill, easily attainable ones, but one’s that will be a bit of a stretch because it’s just more fun that way.

Here are five bold predictions for Ohio State vs. Akron on Saturday.

NEXT … So about the quarterback

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Five reasons Ohio State beats Akron big on Saturday

The top five reasons why Ohio State is going to roll Akron. #GoBucks

The Ohio State Buckeyes won last week and are now sitting at 2-1. The Buckeyes struggled against a very unimpressive Tulsa Golden Hurricane team and won in a less than impressive 41-20 score by getting a couple of touchdowns late. This week should be different though. The game against the Zips should be little more than a tune-up this week against one of the worst teams in college football.

The Zips sit at 1-2 with their only victory being against an FCS school. Akron is actually the only Mid-American Conference school that has ever beaten Ohio State, but that victory was in 1894, that’s right 127 years ago. The Buckeyes are actually 34-1 against MAC schools overall.

The last time these two schools met was in 2011 and Ohio State shut Akron out 42-0. The Buckeyes lead the series with the Zips 7-1.

 

Ohio State heavy, heavy favorite over Akron according to Tipico

Look at the astronomical line Ohio State is favored by this weekend. Cover or no?

The Ohio State football squad will try to continue to improve when it hosts in-state foe and MAC opponent Akron on Saturday. And if you’ve missed watching the Buckeyes play under the lights, you are in luck because that’s exactly what will be happening with this titanic struggle.

We say that tongue and cheek of course because the early line is out on the game and the Buckeyes are favored by a whopping 49.5 points over the Zips according to the sportsbook Tipico.

If you think that’s an astronomical line, you are not in the minority, especially with what we’ve seen from an Ohio State team that’s clearly still trying to figure some things out this year.

What’s even more interesting, is that we’ve seen other initial lines go even higher than that, so it looks like it is correcting somewhat. Either way though, OSU is expected to roll this weekend and we’ll keep an eye on where things go with movement on the Tipico line as we get closer to game day.

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Ohio State vs. Akron football preview and prediction

Ohio State welcomes in state foe Akron for a game under the lights. #GoBucks

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.

NEXT … Records and broadcast information

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Game time announced for Ohio State vs. Akron

Ohio State finally gets a night game in Ohio Stadium. #GoBucks

There was a period of time when Ohio State football ruled primetime. Any marquee matchup with the Buckeyes was guaranteed to be a night game on ABC. Then the Big Ten jumped on the FOX bandwagon who seems insistent on noon starts, regardless of how high profile the teams playing are.

Last week should have been primed for a game under the lights with Oregon coming to town, but alas noon it was. We get it, there isn’t as much competition for the early slots and Ohio State gets ratings. But there is something special about those primetime slots.

Well, it looks like OSU fans will get at least one night game at the Horseshoe. On September 25, the Buckeyes will welcome the Akron Zips to town for a 7:30 p.m. kickoff on the Big Ten Network. Sure, it might not be a Power Five matchup, but we still get a game with the moon shining down.

So, mark your calendars and invite some friends over in what should be a cakewalk for the Buckeyes. And enjoy the views from the ‘Shoe under the stars.

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The top plays in Penn State season openers under James Franklin

Let’s look back at some memorable moments in Penn State season openers under James Franklin

As we enter a new football season under James Franklin, there are questions of whether or not this can be the year that Penn State can make its first appearance in the College Football Playoff.

Penn State will open their 2021 season at Wisconsin on September 4, and the 2021 season will be the eighth season for James Franklin as the head coach. We have taken a look at Franklin’s overall record in season openers dating back to his time at Vanderbilt, but what are some of the more memorable plays from his season openers with the Nittany Lions?

Let’s take a look back at a few of the brighter moments in Penn State openers under Franklin.

Penn State football’s season-opening results since 2000

Let’s take a look at every Penn State football season opener since 2000.

Penn State opens the 2021 college football season against Wisconsin on Sept. 4. It will be here before you know it. This got us to thinking about how the Nittany Lions have fared in their season openers since the year 2000. Needless to say, there have been some mixed results since the turn of the century.