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Bold Predictions for Buckeyes in season-opening tune up against Akron

Spencer-Holbrookby: Spencer Holbrook08/30/24SpencerHolbrook
Ohio State WR Jeremiah Smith
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COLUMBUS — Ohio State is fully understanding that this season opener isn't a great matchup. The Buckeyes are, after all, favored by nearly 50 points. Even against an overmatched opponent, though, the standard is the standard for the Buckeyes. And head coach Ryan Day has preached that to his team heading into the season opener against Akron on Saturday (3:30 p.m., CBS).

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