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Ohio State went three-and-out — or four-and-out if you count a false start on 3rd-and-1 — on its opening drive last weekend against Akron. The Buckeyes had to punt twice in the first half. They also turned the ball over on downs deep in Zips territory and followed up a second quarter takeaway with just 11 yards in five plays and, ultimately, a field goal. Slow starts were an issue for the Ohio State offense last season. The Buckeyes got off to another slow start against Akron in this year’s opener, despite massive changes on that side of the ball this offseason. While the Buckeyes found their …

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