Ohio State begins the 2024 season on Saturday.
According to the Associated Press preseason poll and the US LBM preseason poll of football coaches, the Buckeyes will host No. 2 Akron in the season opener Saturday at 3:30 p.m. at Ohio Stadium.
Ohio State has won 24 consecutive season openers and will face Akron for the 10th time in school history.
Here’s how to watch Ohio State vs. Akron on Saturday.
What time does Ohio State play Akron on Saturday?
Start: August 31, 3:30 p.m.; Ohio Stadium, Columbus, Ohio
What channel is Ohio State vs. Akron on Saturday?
Ohio State vs. Akron kicks off at 3:30 p.m. on CBS.
Watch Ohio State vs. Akron live on Fubo (free trial)
How can I watch the Ohio State-Akron game without cable? Is OSU vs. Akron streamed?
Streaming options for the game include Paramount+, CBS’s subscription streaming service, and Fubo, which offers a free trial to new subscribers.
Game Commentators Ohio State vs. Akron
Here are the commentators for the Ohio State-Akron game:
- Brad Nessler (live commentary)
- Gary Danielson (Analysis)
- Jenny Dell (side job)
How to listen to Ohio State vs. Akron on the radio
Ohio State University football games are broadcast live on WBNS-FM/AM (97.1/1460).
Here are the commentators for the Ohio State-Akron game:
- Paul Keels (match report)
- Jim Lachey (analysis)
- Clay Hall (side job)
Akron 2024 Schedule
- August 31: Akron at Ohio State; 3:30 p.m.
- September 7: Akron at Rutgers: 12pm
- September 14: Akron vs. Colgate; 6 p.m.
- September 21: Akron, South Carolina
- September 28: Akron, Ohio
- October 5: Akron vs. Bowling Green; 3:30 p.m.
- October 12: Akron at Western Michigan
- October 26: Akron vs. Eastern Michigan
- November 2: Akron-Buffalo
- November 13: Akron at Northern Illinois; 7 p.m.
- November 19: Akron at Kent State; 7:00/7:30/8:00 p.m.
- November 26: Akron – Toledo; 7 p.m.
Ohio State vs. Akron spread: Does OSU have the edge against the Zips?
According to DraftKings Sportsbook, Ohio State is a 50-point favorite against Akron on Saturday, with the over/under set at 58 points.
Ohio State Football Schedule 2024
- August 31: Ohio State vs. Akron; Ohio Stadium, Columbus, Ohio
- September 7: Ohio State vs. Western Michigan; Ohio Stadium, Columbus, Ohio
- September 21: Ohio State vs. Marshall; Ohio Stadium, Columbus, Ohio
- September 28: Ohio State at Michigan State; Spartan Stadium, East Lansing, Michigan
- October 5: Ohio State vs. Iowa; Ohio Stadium, Columbus, Ohio
- October 12: Ohio State at Oregon; Autzen Stadium, Eugene, Oregon
- October 26: Ohio State vs. Nebraska; Ohio Stadium, Columbus, Ohio
- November 2: Ohio State at Penn State; Beaver Stadium, University Park, Pennsylvania
- November 9: Ohio State vs. Purdue; Ohio Stadium, Columbus, Ohio
- November 16: Ohio State at Northwestern; Wrigley Field, Chicago, Illinois
- November 23: Ohio State vs. Indiana; Ohio Stadium, Columbus, Ohio
- November 30: Ohio State vs. Michigan; Ohio Stadium, Columbus, Ohio
