The Ohio State Buckeyes opened their highly-anticipated 2024 football season with a 52-6 win over the Akron Zips, but the game wasn't quite as easy as the score might indicate.

Kevin Noon of BuckeyeHuddle.com joins host Tom Orr to break down some of their biggest takeaways from the game, including a breakout performance from true freshman WR Jeremiah Smith, a solid start from QB Will Howard, an up-and-down day from an offensive line that's still something of a work in progress, the welcome return of standout safety Lathan Ransom, and more.