The No. 2 Ohio State Buckeyes kick off their 2024 season at home against the Akron Zips on Saturday on CBS and Paramount+. Ryan Day's team went 10-2 last season and were second in the Big Ten behind Michigan with a 8-1 conference record. They take on an Akron side that went 2-10 overall in 2023 and only won one in-conference matchup.

Kickoff at Ohio Stadium in Columbus is scheduled for 3:30 p.m. ET. The Buckeyes are 48.5-point favorites in the latest Ohio State vs. Akron odds via SportsLine consensus, while the over/under for total points scored is 56.5. Saturday's game can be seen live on CBS and streamed live on Paramount+, which you can now get for 50% off your first year plus a 7-day free trial. (expires 9/23/24)!

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