PHOTO GALLERY: Buckeyes route Akron
Ohio State running back TreVeyon Henderson, top, celebrates his touchdown against Akron during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Sept. 25, 2021, in Columbus, Ohio. (AP Photo/Jay LaPrete)Jay LaPrete/AP
Ohio State quarterback Kyle McCord drops back to pass against Akron during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Sept. 25, 2021, in Columbus, Ohio. (AP Photo/Jay LaPrete)Jay LaPrete/AP
Akron quarterback DJ Irons drops back to pass against Ohio State during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Sept. 25, 2021, in Columbus, Ohio. (AP Photo/Jay LaPrete)Jay LaPrete/AP
Akron quarterback DJ Irons (0) cuts upfield while pursued by Ohio State defensive lineman Haskell Garrett (92) and linebacker Cody Simon (30) during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Sept. 25, 2021, in Columbus, Ohio. (AP Photo/Jay LaPrete)Jay LaPrete/AP
Ohio State running back TreVeyon Henderson, left, is tackled by Akron defensive back Randy Cochran during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Sept. 25, 2021, in Columbus, Ohio. (AP Photo/Jay LaPrete)Jay LaPrete/AP
Ohio State defensive lineman Haskell Garrett, top, sacks Akron quarterback DJ Irons, center, during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Sept. 25, 2021, in Columbus, Ohio. (AP Photo/Jay LaPrete)Jay LaPrete/AP
Ohio State running back Miyan Williams, left, fights his ways across the line of scrimmage against Akron defensive back Jaylen Kelly-Powell during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Sept. 25, 2021, in Columbus, Ohio. (AP Photo/Jay LaPrete)Jay LaPrete/AP
Ohio State receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba, right, catches a pass in front of Akron defensive back Ronald Jackson during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Sept. 25, 2021, in Columbus, Ohio. (AP Photo/Jay LaPrete)Jay LaPrete/AP