By Danielle Daniels

Will Howard OSU QB on 1st start for Ohio State, 17-28 228 yds, 3 TD’s #2 OSU 52 Akron 6 8 31 2024.mp3

COLUMBUS, Ohio – No. 2 Ohio State (1-0) got the 2024 season underway with a 52-6 win over Akron (0-1) Saturday at Ohio Stadium.

Will Howard, playing his first game at quarterback with the Buckeyes following a transfer from Kansas State, completed 17-of-28 passes for 228 yards and three touchdowns.

Freshman receiver Jeremiah Smith was Howard’s favorite target with six catches for 92 yards and two scores. Carnell Tate and Emeka Egbuka each had four grabs with Tate adding a score.

On the ground, TreVeyon Henderson (8), and Quinshon Judkins (13) combined for 120 yards on 21 carries. Judkins found the endzone once as did James Peoples.

Defensively, Latham Ransom led the Buckeyes with nine tackles. He also added a fumble recovery for a score.

Ohio State is back home at Ohio Stadium next Saturday against Western Michigan. Kickoff is set for 7:30 p.m. on the Big Ten Network.

GAME RECAP COURTESY OHIO STATE ATHLETIC COMMUNICATIONS