Akron Zips @ Ohio State Buckeyes
Game Leaders

68
T. BullockQB
9/13
68

228
W. HowardQB
17/28, 3 TD
228

42
T. BullockQB
14 CAR
42

65
T. HendersonRB
8 CAR
65

41
J. NewellTE
2 REC
41

92
J. SmithWR
6 REC, 2 TD
92

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1.5
J. TuimoloauEDGE
1.5

6
D. DavidS
5 SOLO
6

9
L. RansomS
5 SOLO
9
Team Stats
177
Total Yards
404
3
Turnovers
0
11
1st Downs
24
5-35
Penalties
7-45
4/16
3rd Down
9/14
2/3
4th Down
0/1
34:03
Possession
25:57
Game Information
Columbus, OH


Team Stats
| 1st Downs | 11 | 24 |
| 3rd down efficiency | 4-16 | 9-14 |
| 4th down efficiency | 2-3 | 0-1 |
| Total Yards | 177 | 404 |
| Passing | 130 | 234 |
| Comp/Att | 18/29 | 18/31 |
| Yards per pass | 4.5 | 7.5 |
| Interceptions thrown | 2 | 0 |
| Rushing | 47 | 170 |
| Rushing Attempts | 35 | 33 |
| Yards per rush | 1.3 | 5.2 |
| Penalties | 5-35 | 7-45 |
| Turnovers | 3 | 0 |
| Fumbles lost | 1 | 0 |
| Interceptions thrown | 2 | 0 |
| Possession | 34:03 | 25:57 |
AKR @ OSU Videos
Jeremiah Smith makes an incredible one-handed catch to set up an OSU TD
- 0:47
Carnell Tate beats out multiple defenders for an OSU TD
- 0:25
Will Howard threads the needle to Jeremiah Smith for an OSU TD
- 0:18
2025 Standings
FBS
| Mid-American ConferenceMid-American Conference | CONF | OVR |
|---|---|---|
| Western Michigan | 7-1 | 10-4 |
| Ohio | 6-2 | 9-4 |
| Toledo | 6-2 | 8-5 |
| Miami (OH) | 6-2 | 7-7 |
| Central Michigan | 5-3 | 7-6 |
| Akron | 4-4 | 5-7 |
| Buffalo | 4-4 | 5-7 |
| Kent State | 4-4 | 5-7 |
| Eastern Michigan | 3-5 | 4-8 |
| Ball State | 3-5 | 4-8 |
| Bowling Green | 2-6 | 4-8 |
| Northern Illinois | 2-6 | 3-9 |
| Massachusetts | 0-8 | 0-12 |
| Big Ten ConferenceBig Ten Conference | CONF | OVR |
|---|---|---|
| Indiana | 9-0 | 16-0 |
| Ohio State | 9-0 | 12-2 |
| Oregon | 8-1 | 13-2 |
| USC | 7-2 | 9-4 |
| Michigan | 7-2 | 9-4 |
| Iowa | 6-3 | 9-4 |
| Washington | 5-4 | 9-4 |
| Illinois | 5-4 | 9-4 |
| Minnesota | 5-4 | 8-5 |
| Nebraska | 4-5 | 7-6 |
| Northwestern | 4-5 | 7-6 |
| UCLA | 3-6 | 3-9 |
| Penn State | 3-6 | 7-6 |
| Rutgers | 2-7 | 5-7 |
| Wisconsin | 2-7 | 4-8 |
| Michigan State | 1-8 | 4-8 |
| Maryland | 1-8 | 4-8 |
| Purdue | 0-9 | 2-10 |
NCAAF News
No 2026 supplemental draft; Brendan Sorsby's NFL path paused
The NFL has decided not to hold a supplemental draft this year, effectively halting Texas Tech quarterback Brendan Sorsby's path to the league this season.
2h

Ohio State to enshrine Jim Tressel in ring of honor Sept. 5
Jim Tressel, who coached Ohio State to six Big Ten titles and the 2002 National Championship title, will be inducted into the Ohio Stadium Ring of Honor on Sept. 5.
2h

Virginia Tech names Brian White athletic director
Florida Atlantic athletic director Brian White has emerged as the target in Virginia Tech's AD search and a deal is expected to come together in the near future, sources told ESPN's Pete Thamel on Monday.
20h
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