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Buckeyes Down Akron 52-6 - Match Report
Akron couldn't hang with the Buckeyes on Saturday as Ohio State blasted the Zips 52-6 in Week 1 action at Ohio Stadium.
The Buckeyes earned a straight-up victory but suffered an ATS defeat in failing to cover the -48.5-point spread. Over-Under bettors who played OVER the total of 56.0 were rewarded with a winning wager.
TreVeyon Henderson rushed for 65 yards, while Quinshon Judkins added 55 yards in the win. Jeremiah Smith and Carnell Tate added 92 and 58 receiving yards respectively.
Tahj Bullock rushed for 42 yards for Akron, while Charles Kellom added 9 yards. Ben Finley threw for 53 yards for the Zips, while receivers Jake Newell and Bobby Golden had 41 and 32 yards respectively.
Ohio State outgained Akron 404-177 yards in the game, while the battle of first downs was won 24-11 by the Buckeyes.
Akron led the time of possession tally, as the game finished as a 34:03-25:56 split in that important category.
Ohio State heads into a Week 2 battle against Western Michigan. Akron, meanwhile, will have their next action against Rutgers.