Quarterback Will Howard (above) and freshman receiver Jeremiah Smith shined in their Ohio State debuts, the defense more than showed up as expected and the Buckeyes started a season of high expectations with a runaway second half. Jeff Gilbert writes the story for Press Pros.
If any coach carries himself as capable of not allowing a veteran unit to rest on past achievements, it's OSU defensive coordinator Jim Knowles. And Akron will be the first victim.
On the first night of Miami Valley League play, cornerback Tayven Crump is in the right place at the right time twice to help Vandalia Butler remained undefeated on the young season.
Versailles left no doubt, dominating all three phases in a 41-0 blowout, their second consecutive shutout win against Fort Loramie. The Tigers scored on all six of their drives, and forced four turnovers. Versailles Quarterback, Ethan Wilker, accounted for three total touchdowns.
