Akron’s visit to No. 2 Ohio State on Saturday likely won’t be much of an indicator of how good the Buckeyes can be this season.
FILE - Ohio State defensive back Denzel Burke plays against Minnesota during an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 18, 2023, in Columbus, Ohio. COLUMBUS, Ohio -
“They’re talented, they’re deep, they’re well coached,” Akron’s third-year coach Joe Moorhead said this week. “Obviously, people are talking about them being a legitimate contender to win a national championship, and they’re right. So, it’s going to be a huge, huge challenge.”Ohio State is a seven-touchdown favorite, which means its backups may see as much playing time as the starters.
The opponent doesn’t matter, said Howard, who threw for nearly 5,800 yards and 48 touchdowns in four years at K-State before arriving in Columbus and rising to the top in a crowded quarterback room. Preseason AP All-American TreVeyon Henderson and Ole Miss transfer Quinshon Judkins make up one of the best backfield tandems in college football. The No. 1 receiver, Emeka Egbuka, is another preseason All-American. Freshman receiver Jeremiah Smith is being called a generational talent.
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