Published: 9/3/2011 - Updated: 1 year ago

College Football: Ohio State vs. Akron

Ohio State defeated Akron 42-0 in the season opener for both teams. CLICK ON ANY IMAGE TO VIEW FULL PHOTO, START SLIDE SHOW.

Enlarge | Buy This Photo Ohio State head coach Luke Fickell leads the Buckeyes onto the field against Akron in Columbus on Saturday. THE BLADE/JEREMY WADSWORTH

Enlarge | Buy This Photo Ohio State head coach Luke Fickell blows his whistle during pregame warmups. THE BLADE/JEREMY WADSWORTH

Ohio State tight end Jake Stoneburner (11) dives into the end zone against Akron's Brian Wagner to score his second touchdown of the game during the second quarter.

Enlarge | Buy This Photo Ohio State tight end Jake Stoneburner (11) dives into the end zone against Akron's Brian Wagner to score his second ... THE BLADE/JEREMY WADSWORTH

Akron quarterback Clayton Moore (8) throws the ball while under pressure from Ohio State's Garrett Goebel (53) during the first quarter.

Enlarge | Buy This Photo Akron quarterback Clayton Moore (8) throws the ball while under pressure from Ohio State's Garrett Goebel (53) during the first ... THE BLADE/JEREMY WADSWORTH

Enlarge | Buy This Photo Ohio State head coach Luke Fickell gives instructions during the first quarter Saturday. THE BLADE/JEREMY WADSWORTH

Enlarge | Buy This Photo Ohio State's Rod Smith (2) runs with the ball against Akron's ShelDon Miller (32) during the first quarter. THE BLADE/JEREMY WADSWORTH

Ohio State quarterback Joe Bauserman (14) throws a touchdown pass to Jake Stoneburner (11) against Akron during the second quarter.o.

Enlarge | Buy This Photo Ohio State quarterback Joe Bauserman (14) throws a touchdown pass to Jake Stoneburner (11) against Akron during the second quarter.... THE BLADE/JEREMY WADSWORTH

Ohio State's Jake Stoneburner (11), right, celebrates scoring his first touchdown of the game against Akron with Verlon Reed (9) during the second quarter.

Enlarge | Buy This Photo Ohio State's Jake Stoneburner (11), right, celebrates scoring his first touchdown of the game against Akron with Verlon Reed (9) ... THE BLADE/JEREMY WADSWORTH

Enlarge | Buy This Photo Ohio State's Carlos Hyde (34) dives for extra yardage against Akron during the second quarter.. THE BLADE/JEREMY WADSWORTH

Enlarge | Buy This Photo Ohio State quarterback Joe Bauserman (14) scrambles against Akron during the second quarter. THE BLADE/JEREMY WADSWORTH

Enlarge | Buy This Photo Ohio State kicker Drew Basil (24) misses a field goal against Akron during the second quarter. THE BLADE/JEREMY WADSWORTH

Enlarge | Buy This Photo Ohio State's Carlos Hyde (34) runs the ball against Akron's Seth Cunningham (37) during the second quarter. THE BLADE/JEREMY WADSWORTH

Enlarge | Buy This Photo Ohio State quarterback Joe Bauserman (14) runs the ball against Akron during the second quarter. THE BLADE/JEREMY WADSWORTH

Enlarge | Buy This Photo Ohio State's Andrew Sweat (42) buries Akron's Jawon Chisholm (44) in the back field. THE BLADE/JEREMY WADSWORTH

Ohio State's Jake Stoneburner (11) catches his third touchdown pass of the game during the third quarter against Akron's Emmanuel Lartey (31).

Enlarge | Buy This Photo Ohio State's Jake Stoneburner (11) catches his third touchdown pass of the game during the third quarter against Akron's Emmanuel ... THE BLADE/JEREMY WADSWORTH

Ohio State's Jake Stoneburner (11) celebrates catching his third touchdown pass of the game with RT J.B Shugarts (76) during the third quarter.

Enlarge | Buy This Photo Ohio State's Jake Stoneburner (11) celebrates catching his third touchdown pass of the game with RT J.B Shugarts (76) ... THE BLADE/JEREMY WADSWORTH

Ohio State's Devin Smith (15) catches a touchdown pass against Akron defenders L.T. Smith (30) and Manley Waller (6) during the fourth quarter.

Enlarge | Buy This Photo Ohio State's Devin Smith (15) catches a touchdown pass against Akron defenders L.T. Smith (30) and Manley Waller (6) ... THE BLADE/JEREMY WADSWORTH

Ohio State's Devin Smith (15) celebrates scoring a touchdown as Akron defender Manley Waller (6) reacts during the fourth quarter.

Enlarge | Buy This Photo Ohio State's Devin Smith (15) celebrates scoring a touchdown as Akron defender Manley Waller (6) reacts during the fourth quarter.... THE BLADE/JEREMY WADSWORTH

Enlarge | Buy This Photo Ohio State's Michael Bennett (63) sacks Akron quarterback Patrick Nicely (7) during the fourth quarter. THE BLADE/JEREMY WADSWORTH

Enlarge | Buy This Photo Ohio State head coach Luke Fickell shouts instructions during the third quarter. THE BLADE/JEREMY WADSWORTH

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