© Provided by Buckeyes Now on FanNation The Buckeyes are preparing to play the Zips for the ninth time. Here’s a look at how the series has gone so far. Ohio State and Akron face off in an non-conference battle this Saturday night at Ohio Stadium in Columbus. The No. 10 Buckeyes (2-1) and the Zips (1-2) take the field at 7:30 p.m. live on Big Ten Network. Here’s where the all-time series stands going into the weekend. Opponent: Akron Zips All-Time Record: OSU leads, 7-1 First Meeting: Dec. 5, 1891 (Ohio State, 4-0) Last Meeting: Sept. 3, 2011 (Ohio State, 42-0) Current Win Streak: OSU, 4 Ohio State’s last game against Akron back in 2011 was the first for Luke Fickell, who took over for Jim Tressel as head coach of the Buckeyes. The Scarlet and Gray proceeded to shutout the Zips 42-0, despite missing eight players due to suspensions…
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