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Ohio State takes on another in-state foe in Akron

Sep 8, 2007 - 10:27 AM Akron (1-0) at No. 12 Ohio State (1-0) 12:00 pm EDT

COLUMBUS, Ohio (Ticker) -- Ohio State would like to continue some impressive streaks this weekend against Akron.

The 12th-ranked Buckeyes can record their 31st consecutive victory over an in-state opponent when they host the Zips on Saturday.

Ohio State, which has not lost to an in-state foe since falling to Oberlin in 1921, also can extend its regular-season winning streak to 20 games and its home winning streak to 14 contests.

The Buckeyes began life without Heisman Trophy-winning quarterback Troy Smith with a 38-6 victory over Football Championship Subdivision squad Youngstown State.

Making his first career start, junior Todd Boeckman completed 17-of-23 passes for 225 yards and two touchdowns for the Buckeyes, who won the Big Ten Conference and reached the BCS title game last year before being shocked by Florida, 41-14.

Akron, which plays in the Mid-American Conference, began its season with a 22-14 triumph over Army in Cleveland. Jabari Arthur had 11 catches for 125 yards and a touchdown for the Zips, who limited the Black Knights to 58 rushing yards.

Ohio State is 5-1 all-time against Akron. The teams have not met since 2001.