Ohio State lost their first game against the Miami Hurricanes and entered conference play with a 3 -- 1 record .
Ohio State opened the season on September 3 , 2011 with a 42 -- 0 victory over the Akron Zips .
Ohio State lost Ohio State 's first game against the Miami Hurricanes and entered conference play with a 3 -- 1 record .
Ohio State opened the season on September 3 , 2011 with a 42 -- 0 victory over the Akron Zips .