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Friday, August 12, 2011

Akron versus Ohio State Preview













When: 9-3-2011, 12:00 PM EST
Where: Columbus. OH
TV: ESPN



                                        Akron                                                             Ohio State

2010 Record:                           1-11                                                                                    12-1
Ended Season:                 Regular Season, No Bowl                                               Won Bowl Game
Points Scored Average:          15.6                                                                                    38.8
Points Allowed Average:        35.1                                                                                    14.3
Total Offense Per Game:        268.5                                                                                  448.6
Passing YPG:                              155.1                                                                                  228.5
Rushing YPG:                             113.4                                                                                   220.1

Overall Breakdown: Ohio State had a great 2010 season losing only 1 game and winning the Sugar Bowl over Arkansas. Since the 2010 season ended, things have gone downhill for the Buckeyes. From the illegal players being allowed to play in 2010 with prior knowledge for the head coach, to the quarterback leaving the program, to the head coach resigning/being fired for his actions, the offseason was very turbulent. Akron struggled mightily in 2010 winning only the season finale versus Buffalo and being outscored by nearly 20 points per game. The offense was anemic not even getting 275 yards per game ranking them in the bottom 10 in total offense in 2010. There will be major changes to the Zips depth chart as the coaching staff tries to find any set of players that will be successful. Overall, this one will get ugly and ugly fast. Look for a 52-14 or 45-7 type of game for the Buckeyes.

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