Three bold predictions for Ohio State football vs. Akron

The Ohio State football team opens up their season in the Shoe against Akron on Saturday. We give you some bold predictions for the game.

By Ryan Stano | Aug 28, 2024

Sep 25, 2021; Columbus, Ohio, USA; Ohio State Buckeyes running back TreVeyon Henderson (32) runs in the touchdown over Akron Zips safety Jaylen Kelly-Powell (8)during the first quarter at Ohio Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Joseph Maiorana-USA TODAY Sports / Joseph Maiorana-USA TODAY Sports

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2. TreVeyon Henderson will run for 100+ yards and two scores

Henderson is the starting running back for this team, although Ryan Day declined to officially name a running back starter. Both he and Quinshon Judkins are going to get a lot of snaps, so it doesn't really matter who starts. As a fourth-year senior, it makes sense for Henderson to get that honor.

I think Henderson is primed for a big year. He's been hurt for a lot of his Ohio State football career and he wants to have a healthy season. If he can have a healthy year, he sets himself up well for the NFL. The Buckeyes love having him back and a good way to keep him healthy is to share carries with Judkins.

Henderson is going to have his way with the Zips. I think he runs for 100+ yards and two touchdowns in the opener. He's still one of the best running backs in college football when he's fully healthy. I also think Judkins is going to have a good game too. I think he has at least 75 yards on the ground.

I just don't see the Zips stopping Ohio State at all on offense. They should be able to get whatever they want offensively. That means a bunch of guys are going to rack up the yards and the points. Ohio State isn't going to need to worry about any sort of limitations.

It wouldn't be a disappointment if Henderson didn't hit this mark, but it would be nice if he could hit these numbers. The final bold prediction we have comes for the defense.

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