As Ohio State prepares to host Akron on Saturday, here are a few key Zips players that I’m looking forward to watching. Akron will be led by reigning MAC East Offensive Player of the Week, DJ Irons. Irons originally enrolled at Eastern Kentucky University out of high school and then transferred to Iowa Central, where he was a Junior College All American. Irons came in late against Auburn and was a perfect 13-of-13 with a passing touchdown. Irons is the pedal that makes the offense go. He has elite size, speed, and arm strength. He will be protected by a young Akron Offensive Line that boasts five freshmen starters, led by pre-season All-MAC selection, Xavior Gray. Gray was an All-State lineman out of Massillon Jackson High School. He is the most seasoned “freshman” of the bunch, this being his 17th start for the Zips. (He started three games during his true…
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