Akron (0-3) at No. 10 Ohio State (2-1), Saturday at 7:30 p.m. EDT (BTN). © Provided by Associated Press Akron quarterback DJ Irons throws a pass against Auburn during the second half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Sept. 4, 2021, in Auburn, Ala. (AP Photo/Butch Dill) Line: Ohio State by 49 1/2, according to FanDuel Sportsbook. Series record: Ohio State leads 7-1. WHAT’S AT STAKE? The Buckeyes are going through some uncharacteristic struggles. After being upset by two-touchdown underdog Oregon in Week 2, Ohio State looked off-kilter again against less-talented Tulsa but emerged with a 41-20 win that was closer that the score indicated. The Buckeyes, whose No. 10 ranking is the lowest in nearly three years, should welcome another glorified scrimmage against Akron, a second-tier Mid-American Conference team. KEY MATCHUP Ohio State RB TreVeyon Henderson vs. Akron’s defense. Henderson is making a case to be the next…
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