Total Yards
Ohio State404
Akron177
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Data sourced from NCAA game stats archive (2024)
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Akron at Ohio State
Aug 31, 2024 • Completed
Season 2024RegularWeek 1
Away
Akron
Mid-American
Final Score
6 - 52
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Ohio State
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Game Pulse
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Passing Yards
Ohio State234
Akron130
Rushing Yards
Ohio State170
Akron47
Turnovers
Ohio State0
Akron3
Game Conditions
Temperature83°F
Wind7 mph NW
Humidity
43%
Precipitation
0.00 in
Player Game Leaders
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Box Score Comparison
Ohio State vs Akron box score comparison chart
Possession Split
Possession split chart
Ohio State25:57
Akron34:03
Stat Dominance
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Radar chart comparing team performance across key metrics
Game Story
Ohio State routs Akron 52-6
Ohio State defeated Akron 52-6 in Week 1 of the 2024 regular slate, finishing with a 404-177 edge in total yards, and scoring 3 passing touchdowns and 2 rushing touchdowns.
Ohio State set the terms early in a game that finished 52-6. Garrison Smith 48 yd FG GOOD came with {'seconds': 44, 'minutes': 8} left in the first quarter, giving Akron the first major swing.
Ohio State's box score carried the story: 404 total yards, 170 rushing yards, and 234 passing yards. Akron finished with 177 total yards, including 47 on the ground and 130 through the air.
Ohio State converted 9-14 on third down, went 0-1 on fourth down, the turnover count was 0-3, Ohio State led 17-3 at halftime. The explosive highlight was Jayden Fielding 40 yd FG GOOD.
Key Moments
Field Goal Good
Garrison Smith 48 yd FG GOOD (Akron led 3-0 over Ohio State).
Passing Touchdown
Jeremiah Smith 16 Yd pass from Will Howard (Jayden Fielding Kick) (Ohio State led 7-3 over Akron).
Passing Touchdown
Jeremiah Smith 9 Yd pass from Will Howard (Jayden Fielding Kick) (Ohio State led 17-3 over Akron).
Field Goal Good
Jayden Fielding 40 yd FG GOOD (Ohio State led 10-3 over Akron).
Field Goal Good
Garrison Smith 49 yd FG GOOD (Akron led 6-31 over Ohio State).
Rushing Touchdown
Quinshon Judkins run for 2 yds for a TD (Jayden Fielding KICK) (Ohio State led 24-3 over Akron).
Stat Callouts
Final score
52-6
Ohio State defeated Akron.
Total yards
404-177
Ohio State held the yardage advantage.
Rushing yards
170
Ohio State averaged 5.2 yards per rush attempt.
Passing yards
234
Ohio State averaged 7.5 yards per pass attempt.
Third downs
9-14
Ohio State's conversion rate helped sustain possessions.
Opponent third downs
4-16
Akron's offense worked through that conversion rate.
Turnovers
0-3
Turnover totals are listed winner first.
Analysis
Game Breakdown
| Statistic | Ohio State | Akron |
|---|---|---|
| Total Yards | 404 | 177 |
| Passing Yards | 234 | 130 |
| Rushing Yards | 170 | 47 |
| First Downs | 24 | 11 |
| Third Down Efficiency | 9-14 | 4-16 |
| Fourth Down Efficiency | 0-1 | 2-3 |
| Total Penalties (Yards) | 7-45 | 5-35 |
| Turnovers | 0 | 3 |
| Completions / Attempts | 18-31 | 18-29 |
| Rushing Attempts | 33 | 35 |
| Passing TDs | 3 | 0 |
| Rushing TDs | 2 | 0 |
| Kicking Points | 10 | 6 |
| Possession Time | 25:57 | 34:03 |