How to watch Ohio State vs. Akron? Time, channel, TV schedule and live stream Aug. 31 | College football Week 1

The No. 2 ranked Ohio State Buckeyes will begin their 2024 college football season by squaring off against the Akron Zips on Saturday. The Week 1 contest will take place at the Ohio Stadium in Columbus, Ohio.

How to watch Ohio State vs. Akron game?

The Ohio State vs. Akron game will be broadcast live on CBS, with kick-off at 3:30 p.m. ET.

• TV Channel: CBS
• Date: Saturday, Aug. 31
• Time: 3:30 p.m. ET

Ohio State vs. Akron live stream details

Fans can livestream the Ohio State vs. Akron contest on Fubo, ESPN+, Sling TV and Hulu+ Live TV.

Who is Ohio State's starting QB vs. Akron?

Will Howard will start as Ohio State's quarterback against Akron in Week 1 of the 2024 season. The signal-caller played three seasons at Kansas State before transferring to the Buckeyes earlier this year. Howard has recorded 5,786 yards on 458 passes with 48 touchdowns and also rushed for 19 touchdowns in his collegiate career.

Who is Akron's starting QB vs. Ohio State?

Akron will field Ben Finley as its starting quarterback against Ohio State on Saturday. The fifth-year signal-caller played three seasons at NC State and spent last season with the California Golden Bears.

Ohio State's schedule for 2024 season

Here's a look at Ohio State's schedule for the 2024 college football season:

• Aug. 31: vs. Akron
• Sept. 7: vs. Western Michigan
• Sept. 14: BYE
• Sept. 21: vs Marshall
• Sept. 28: at Michigan State
• Oct. 5: at Iowa
• Oct. 12: at Oregon
• Oct. 19: BYE
• Oct. 26: vs. Nebraska
• Nov. 2: at Penn State
• Nov. 9: vs. Purdue
• Nov. 16: vs. Northwestern
• Nov. 23: vs Indiana
• Nov. 30: vs. Michigan

Akron's schedule for 2024 season

Here's a look at Akron's schedule for the 2024 college football season:

• Aug. 31: at Ohio State
• Sept. 7: at Rutgers
• Sept. 14: vs Colgate
• Sept. 21: at South Carolina
• Sept. 28: at Ohio
• Oct. 5: vs. Bowling Green
• Oct.12: at Western Michigan
• Oct. 19: BYE
• Oct. 26: vs. Eastern Michigan
• Nov. 2: vs. Buffalo
• Nov. 9: BYE
• Nov. 13: at NIU
• Nov. 19: at Kent State
• Nov. 26: vs. Toledo