What will 2011 hold for the embattled Ohio State Buckeyes? There will be high levels of interest for the team’s opener, even if the first opponent is not a heavyweight. While everyone waits to see how the players respond to a controversy-filled offseason, let’s take a look at what faces the Buckeyes on the field in their season debut.
Week 1 Opponent: Akron
Coach: Rob Ianello (second year, 1-11)
2010 record: 1-11 (1-7, Mid-American Conference)
Returning starters: 13 (five offense, eight defense)
About the Zips: Akron came about its crummy record honestly in its first year under former Notre Dame assistant Ianello. Only two teams in the country were worse at putting points on the board than the Zips, who averaged just 15.6 per game, and they allowed 35.1 points to their opponent….
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