The Ohio State Buckeyes start the new season with a blowout victory over the Akron Zips, 52-6.
The freshman wideout did not disappoint in his first game with the Buckeyes, as he recorded 92 receiving yards on six catches. Despite dropping his first target, Smith made up for it by scoring two touchdowns.Smith was a five-star recruit coming out of high school, and was projected to have a major impact for the Buckeyes this season. The rising star is on pace to break Ohio State legend Cris Carson record of most receiving yards by a freshman.
With all the changes made to the personnel and starting 11, it makes sense that the Buckeyes only scored 17 points in the first half against the Zips. However, the group was able to get into a rhythm in the second half. Howard finished with 228 passing yards and three touchdowns, along with four rushes for 18 yards.
Defensive coordinator Jim Knowles and his unit held Akron to six points and recorded five sacks and 10 tackle for loses. Veteran linemen J.T. Tuimoloau and Tyleik Williams accounted for half of the team's total sacks, as the duo provided pressure from both the inside and outside.
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