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Archie Griffin, two-time Heisman Trophy winner from Ohio State, dots the I in Script Ohio during half time of an NCAA college football game against Akron, Saturday, Aug. 31, 2024, in Columbus, Ohio. (AP Photo/Jay LaPrete)

Archie Griffin, two-time Heisman Trophy winner from Ohio State, dots the I in Script Ohio during half time of an NCAA college football game against Akron, Saturday, Aug. 31, 2024, in Columbus, Ohio. (AP Photo/Jay LaPrete)

Ohio State quarterback Will Howard looks to throw a pass against Akron during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Aug. 31, 2024, in Columbus, Ohio. (AP Photo/Jay LaPrete)

Ohio State quarterback Will Howard looks to throw a pass against Akron during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Aug. 31, 2024, in Columbus, Ohio. (AP Photo/Jay LaPrete)

Ohio State head coach Ryan Day, right, argues with a referee during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Akron, Saturday, Aug. 31, 2024, in Columbus, Ohio. (AP Photo/Jay LaPrete)

Ohio State head coach Ryan Day, right, argues with a referee during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Akron, Saturday, Aug. 31, 2024, in Columbus, Ohio. (AP Photo/Jay LaPrete)

Akron defensive back Devonte Golden-Nelson, right, tackles Ohio State receiver Carnell Tate during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Aug. 31, 2024, in Columbus, Ohio. (AP Photo/Jay LaPrete)

Akron defensive back Devonte Golden-Nelson, right, tackles Ohio State receiver Carnell Tate during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Aug. 31, 2024, in Columbus, Ohio. (AP Photo/Jay LaPrete)

Akron quarterback Ben Finley drops back to pass against Ohio State during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Aug. 31, 2024, in Columbus, Ohio. (AP Photo/Jay LaPrete)

Akron quarterback Ben Finley drops back to pass against Ohio State during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Aug. 31, 2024, in Columbus, Ohio. (AP Photo/Jay LaPrete)

Ohio State defensive back Denzel Burke celebrates his interception against Akron during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Aug. 31, 2024, in Columbus, Ohio. (AP Photo/Jay LaPrete)

Ohio State defensive back Denzel Burke celebrates his interception against Akron during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Aug. 31, 2024, in Columbus, Ohio. (AP Photo/Jay LaPrete)

Ohio State receiver Jeremiah Smith, right, catches a pass in front of Akron defensive back Daymon David, left, during the second half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Aug. 31, 2024, in Columbus, Ohio. (AP Photo/Jay LaPrete)

Ohio State receiver Jeremiah Smith, right, catches a pass in front of Akron defensive back Daymon David, left, during the second half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Aug. 31, 2024, in Columbus, Ohio. (AP Photo/Jay LaPrete)

Ohio State receiver Emeka Egbuka, right, stiff arms Akron defensive back Darrian Lewis during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Aug. 31, 2024, in Columbus, Ohio. (AP Photo/Jay LaPrete)

Ohio State receiver Emeka Egbuka, right, stiff arms Akron defensive back Darrian Lewis during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Aug. 31, 2024, in Columbus, Ohio. (AP Photo/Jay LaPrete)

Akron quarterback Tahj Bullock throws a pass against Ohio State during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Aug. 31, 2024, in Columbus, Ohio. (AP Photo/Jay LaPrete)

Akron quarterback Tahj Bullock throws a pass against Ohio State during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Aug. 31, 2024, in Columbus, Ohio. (AP Photo/Jay LaPrete)

Ohio State receiver Emeka Egbuka, right, is tackled by Akron defensive back Joey Hunter during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Aug. 31, 2024, in Columbus, Ohio. (AP Photo/Jay LaPrete)

Ohio State receiver Emeka Egbuka, right, is tackled by Akron defensive back Joey Hunter during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Aug. 31, 2024, in Columbus, Ohio. (AP Photo/Jay LaPrete)

Ohio State defensive back Caleb Downs celebrates sacking the Akron quarterback during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Aug. 31, 2024, in Columbus, Ohio. (AP Photo/Jay LaPrete)

Ohio State defensive back Caleb Downs celebrates sacking the Akron quarterback during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Aug. 31, 2024, in Columbus, Ohio. (AP Photo/Jay LaPrete)