Ohio State vs. Akron spread: Is OSU favored to beat Akron?

Ohio State is a massive favorite ahead of its 2024 season opener.

The No. 2 Buckeyes are 50.5-point favorites against Akron. Saturday’s game will be first time since a 2019 road game against Rutgers that Ohio State is favored by more than 50 points.

Ohio State will kick off against the Zips at 3:30 p.m. Saturday at Ohio Stadium.

Here’s the latest betting information for Ohio State vs. Akron Saturday.

What is the Ohio State vs. Akron spread?

Here’s the Ohio State vs. Akron spread according to some of the major sportsbooks:

• DraftKings: -50.5
• FanDuel: -50.5
• BetMGM: -50.5

What is the Ohio State vs. Akron over/under?

Here’s the Ohio State vs. Akron over/under according to some of the major sportsbooks:

• DraftKings: 58.5
• FanDuel: 58.5
• BetMGM: 58.5

Ohio State against the spread: Do the Buckeyes cover?

Ohio State covered seven of 13 games during the 2023 season including in its losses to Michigan and Missouri

Akron against the spread: Do the Zips cover?

Per Covers.com, Akron covered four of its 12 games in 2023. Each of those were losses: Ohio, Central Michigan, Indiana and Temple.

When is Ohio State vs. Akron?

Kickoff: 3:30 p.m., Aug. 31; Ohio Stadium, Columbus, Ohio

What channel is the Ohio State-Akron game on?

Ohio State will kick off at 3:30 p.m. Saturday on CBS.

Is OSU vs. Akron streaming?

The Buckeyes’ matchup against Indiana will be available on any platform that offers CBS such as YouTubeTV, Hulu Live and Fubo TV, which offers a free trial.

Paramount Plus will also stream any college football game televised on CBS.

Ohio State football schedule 2024

• Aug. 31: Ohio State vs. Akron; Ohio Stadium, Columbus, Ohio
• Sept. 7: Ohio State vs. Western Michigan; Ohio Stadium, Columbus, Ohio
• Sept. 21: Ohio State vs. Marshall; Ohio Stadium, Columbus, Ohio
• Sept. 28: Ohio State at Michigan State; Spartan Stadium, East Lansing, Michigan
• Oct. 5: Ohio State vs. Iowa; Ohio Stadium, Columbus, Ohio
• Oct. 12: Ohio State at Oregon; Autzen Stadium, Eugene, Oregon
• Oct. 26: Ohio State vs. Nebraska; Ohio Stadium, Columbus, Ohio
• Nov. 2: Ohio State at Penn State; Beaver Stadium, University Park, Pennsylvania
• Nov. 9: Ohio State vs. Purdue; Ohio Stadium, Columbus, Ohio
• Nov. 16: Ohio State at Northwestern; Wrigley Field, Chicago, Illinois
• Nov. 23: Ohio State vs. Indiana; Ohio Stadium, Columbus, Ohio
• Nov. 30: Ohio State vs. Michigan; Ohio Stadium, Columbus, Ohio

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