No. 2 Ohio State stomps in-state rival Akron

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Freshman receiver Jeremiah Smith caught two of Will Howard's three touchdown passes as No. 2 Ohio State stampeded visiting Akron 52-6 on Saturday in the season opener in Columbus.

Smith, the nation's top recruit in the Class of 2024, dropped the first ball thrown to him but had scores of 16 and 9 yards in the first half to help the Buckeyes to a 17-3 lead at the break.

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