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How Jack Sawyer, Tyleik Williams and the rest of Ohio State's defense graded vs. Akron A look at the Pro Football Focus grades of Ohio State's defense vs. Akron.

SEPTEMBER 2, 2024 • CLEVELAND.COM

How Will Howard, the offensive line and the rest of Ohio State's offense graded vs. Akron A look at the Pro Football Focus grades of Ohio State's offense vs. Akron.

SEPTEMBER 2, 2024 • CLEVELAND.COM

Ohio State freshman WR Jeremiah Smith shows he can live up to the hype

Jeremiah Smith showed signs in his debut that he just might be able to live up to all the hype that accompanied him to Ohio State.

SEPTEMBER 1, 2024 • FOX SPORTS

Ohio State freshman WR Jeremiah Smith shows he can live up to the hype

Kyle McCord with career-best four touchdowns in first start for Syracuse Are you cheering for McCord this season? #GoBucks

SEPTEMBER 1, 2024 • USATODAY.COM

Ohio State Freshman WR Has Unreal Collegiate Debut Saturday was filled with thrilling victories, underwhelming performances, and astounding play from so many new faces that debuted onto the c...

SEPTEMBER 1, 2024 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

TreVeyon Henderson - 10 touches in Week 1 blowout Henderson totaled eight carries for 65 yards and reeled in both of his targets for 18 yards during Saturday's 52-6 win versus Akron.

Impact Henderson once again showed his explosiveness with one of Ohio State's longest plays from scrimmage on a 21-yard rush Saturday. As expected, the senior split carries with junior Quinshon Judkins, who logged 13 carries for 55 yards in his Ohio State debut. The Mississippi transfer also got the team's first rushing touchdown with a two-yard score to put the Buckeyes up 24-3 early in the third quarter. However, Henderson was slightly more involved in the passing game, and he only trailed star true freshman wideout Jeremiah Smith in yards from scrimmage (92). Henderson should continue to split carries with Judkins in what will be perhaps the best 1-2 punch at running back in college football this season.

SEPTEMBER 1, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Will Howard - Strong showing in Buckeyes debut Howard completed 17 of 28 passes for 228 yards and three touchdowns during Saturday's 52-6 victory versus Akron.

Impact Howard got off to a slow start along with the rest of the Buckeyes' offense, which was breaking in new high-profile starters at a number of positions. Among them was true freshman wideout Jeremiah Smith, who caught each of Howard's first two touchdown passes in the first half. Howard's most explosive completion also came when he lofted a 45-yard pass for Smith who made a sliding, one-handed catch at the Akron one-yard line. The Kansas State transfer also lived up to his reputation as a true dual-threat quarterback, though he still easily trailed the team's extremely dynamic 1-2 punch at running back with Quinshon Judkins (13 carries, 55 yards) and TreVeyon Henderson (eight carries, 65 yards). Howard will look to continue to gel with his new teammates Week 2 versus Western Michigan.

SEPTEMBER 1, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Quinshon Judkins - Scores in Ohio State debut Judkins recorded 13 rushes for 55 yards and one touchdown and failed to haul in his lone target during Saturday's 52-6 victory versus Akron.

Impact Judkins provided immediate physicality in his new digs with the Buckeyes. The 219-pound junior made the most of his opportunities and looked to be the team's go-to back on the goal line, as he pushed his way over the goal line for a two-yard touchdown early in the third quarter. As expected, the highly-coveted transfer from Mississippi still split carries with Ohio State's returning RB1 TreVeyon Henderson, who logged eight rushes for a team-high 65 yards. Judkins also saw just one target in his Ohio State debut while Henderson logged two receptions. These two should continue to strike a relatively equal workload moving forward. However, Judkins' usage on the goal-line could indicate that he's a better bet to find the end zone in games moving forward this season.

SEPTEMBER 1, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Jeremiah Smith - Soars in collegiate debut Smith compiled six receptions (on nine targets) for 92 yards and two touchdowns during Saturday's 52-6 win against Akron.

Impact Smith lived up to the massive the expectations as one of the most highly-touted wide receiver recruits in recent memory. The 6-foot-3, 215-pound true freshman led the Buckeyes' receiving corps with highs in catches, targets and yards, and he scored each of the team's first two touchdowns during his collegiate debut. Smith showcased his immense talent early in the second half when he snagged a 45-yard pass with one hand as he slid down to the Akron 1-yard line. He also knocked his way into the record books early, as Smith became the first Buckeye since Ted Ginn Jr. in 2006 to score two receiving touchdowns in the first half of an opener. Smith's head-turning debut likely indicates that he'll continue serving as the No. 1 wideout for this extremely talented Buckeyes offense moving forward. He should have a chance to put up explosive numbers once again vesus Western Michigan in Week 2.

SEPTEMBER 1, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Why Will Howard's experience was important in cleaning up Ohio State's offense: Stefan's observations Ohio State's offense got off to a sluggish start against Akron. Behind his experience and patience, quarterback Will Howard helped the Bucke...

SEPTEMBER 1, 2024 • CLEVELAND.COM

Archie Griffin statue preserves Ohio State history, college football tradition for future generations - Jimmy Watkins Denzel Burke needed to shake his hand. Lathan Ransom wanted to remember why he wears the scarlet and gray. And

SEPTEMBER 1, 2024 • CLEVELAND.COM

Syracuse's head coach has a message for Ryan Day about Ohio State's old quarterback Kyle McCord Ohio State football's former quarterback made his debut elsewhere on Saturday and his head coach had words for Ryan Day.

SEPTEMBER 1, 2024 • CLEVELAND.COM

College football Week 1 highlights: Top moments from Ohio State, Nebraska, more

College football is here! We've got you covered with Week 1 action from Georgia, Ohio State, Notre Dame, Michigan and more.

SEPTEMBER 1, 2024 • FOX SPORTS

College football Week 1 highlights: Top moments from Ohio State, Nebraska, more

'I don't feel pressure': What Ohio State wide receiver Jeremiah Smith said after his debut What Ohio State offensive coordinator Chip Kelly said in his postgame press conference.

SEPTEMBER 1, 2024 • CLEVELAND.COM

Ryan Day makes it clear Ohio State will continue to feed Jeremiah Smith Could it be that Jeremiah Smith is already one of the best receivers in college football as a freshman? #GoBucks

SEPTEMBER 1, 2024 • USATODAY.COM

Ohio State's new quarterback evaluates debut, issues a challenge to the offense Will Howard discusses Ohio State football's 52-6 win over Akron.

SEPTEMBER 1, 2024 • CLEVELAND.COM

AP Top 25 Takeaways: Clemson's feeble performance against Georgia confirms demise of Dabo's Tigers

Week 1 overreactions often turn into freezing cold takes by mid-October

SEPTEMBER 1, 2024 • Associated Press

WATCH: Ohio State head coach Ryan Day postgame Week 1 press conference Listen and watch what Ohio State head coach Ryan Day had to say after the win over Akron. #GoBucks

SEPTEMBER 1, 2024 • USATODAY.COM

No. 2 Ohio State stomps in-state rival Akron Freshman receiver Jeremiah Smith caught two of Will Howard’s three touchdown passes as No.2 Ohio State stampeded visiting Akron 52-6 on Satu...

AUGUST 31, 2024 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Transfer QBs Ward of Miami, Pavia of Vanderbilt and others make immediate impact with new teams

Cam Ward’s arrival at Miami garnered plenty of fanfare

AUGUST 31, 2024 • Associated Press

QB Kyle McCord shines in Syracuse debut for win over Ohio Kyle McCord threw for 354 yards and four touchdowns in his Syracuse debut, guiding the host Orange to a 38-22 victory over Ohio on Saturday....

AUGUST 31, 2024 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Freshman Jeremiah Smith makes 2 TD catches as No. 2 Ohio State beats Akron 52-6 in opener

Freshman Jeremiah Smith caught two touchdown passes and No. 2 Ohio State overcame a sluggish start to bury Akron 52-6 in the opener for both...

AUGUST 31, 2024 • FOX SPORTS

Freshman Jeremiah Smith makes 2 TD catches as No. 2 Ohio State beats Akron 52-6 in opener

Freshman Jeremiah Smith makes 2 TD catches, No. 2 Ohio State beats Akron 52-6 in opener

Freshman Jeremiah Smith caught two touchdown passes and No. 2 Ohio State overcame a sluggish start to bury Akron 52-6 in the opener for both teams Saturday

AUGUST 31, 2024 • Associated Press

Five things I think I know after Ohio State football's win over Akron It was a bit of a slow burn, but the Ohio State football team got things cranked up in the second half and beat in-state MAC opponent Akron...

AUGUST 31, 2024 • USATODAY.COM

UCLA Football News: Chip Kelly Takes the Helm as Ohio State Football's New Offensive Coordinator Chip Kelly arrives at Ohio State as the new offensive coordinator, ready to revamp the Buckeyes’ offense.

AUGUST 31, 2024 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

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Ohio State freshman WR Jeremiah Smith shows he can live up to the hype

College football Week 1 highlights: Top moments from Ohio State, Nebraska, more

AP Top 25 Takeaways: Clemson's feeble performance against Georgia confirms demise of Dabo's Tigers

Transfer QBs Ward of Miami, Pavia of Vanderbilt and others make immediate impact with new teams

Freshman Jeremiah Smith makes 2 TD catches as No. 2 Ohio State beats Akron 52-6 in opener

Freshman Jeremiah Smith makes 2 TD catches, No. 2 Ohio State beats Akron 52-6 in opener