June 16, 2026

Ohio State Routs Akron in Most Complete Victory of the Season

© Provided by Buckeyes Now on FanNation Freshman quarterback Kyle McCord overcame a slow start to roast the Zips defense for 319 yards and two touchdowns in just over two quarters. Ohio State’s game against Akron came just in the nick of time. With starting quarterback C.J. Stroud nursing a sore right shoulder and the Buckeyes struggling to find their confidence on defense early in the season, Ohio State unleashed a lot of frustration on the Akron Zips Saturday night. The Zips have won just two games since the start of the 2019 season, and while they actually scored the game’s first seven points, Ohio State ripped off 59 unanswered points to roll 59-7. HOW IT HAPPENED * Akron scored the game’s first touchdown on a short pass from D.J. Irons to Konata Mumpfield, but the Buckeyes bludgeoned the Zips from that point forward. * Kyle McCord began the game 2-for-5…

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