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    Madoc Meredith Posted on

    The No. 3 ranked Ohio State Buckeyes face Iowa in what is expected to be the Buckeyes’ toughest test of the season so far.

    Although Ohio State is in charge after both teams’ openers, leading 7-0 at Ohio Stadium.

    Iowa, at 3-1 with a bye week, has a top-20 defense nationally in points (13.75) and yards allowed (272.8) per game. According to ESPN’s advanced SP+ stats, Iowa has the best defense in the country.

    From 2018 to 2023, Iowa held opponents to 4.4 yards per play. This is the lowest number of any major university program.

    Ohio State is by far the best offense Iowa has ever experienced. The Hawkeyes’ defense faltered in the second half of their 20-19 loss to Iowa State on Sept. 7. In the last game, Iowa held Minnesota scoreless in the second half of the Hawkeyes’ 31-14 win.

    More Ohio State football: How can Ohio State football beat Iowa? 3 keys for the Buckeyes’ matchup with the Hawkeyes

    “I think it will be the best-coached defense we will face all season,” Ohio State offensive coordinator Chip Kelly said. “If you’re a real footballer, it’s a challenge you look forward to.”

    When play resumes, Iowa will have the ball at the OSU 40 with a first down.

    3:41, first quarter: Will Howard capped a 14-play, 88-yard, 7:46 drive with a 14-yard touchdown pass to Emeka Egbuka.

    Wide receiver Bryson Rodgers, who is expected to see more playing time today as Carnell Tate appears to be limited due to injury, made an impressive first-down grab between two defenders on this drive.

    As we’ve seen in several games this year, the OSU coaches let Howard get into a rhythm with some short passes, and Howard is 6 for 6 for 46 yards.

    11:17, first quarter: The Buckeyes’ defense allowed a first down before forcing a punt that cornered OSU deep. Hawkeyes tight end Luke Lachey, son of OSU All-American Jim Lachey, has one catch for -1 yard. He prevented quarterback Cade McNamara from suffering a major loss by intercepting the signal-caller’s sidearm throw.

    OSU’s Jayden Fielding will kickoff against Iowa, while Ohio State defers its pick to the second half after winning today’s coin toss.

    Ohio State is honoring its 2024 Hall of Fame inductees today. That includes former Buckeyes quarterback Braxton Miller, seen here before reuniting with DeVier Posey and Etienne Sabino.

    • Referee: Jeffrey Servinski
    • Referee: Robert Colosimo
    • Linesman: Kris Van Meter
    • Back judge: Michael Elliott
    • Field Judge: Gary Powers
    • Side judge: Brett Henninger
    • Center judge: Francisco Villar

    The Indianapolis Colts sent three representatives to Ohio State vs. Iowa on Saturday. The Miami Dolphins, San Francisco 49ers and Pittsburgh Steelers have two participants. One of them was the Arizona Cardinals, the Detroit Lions, the Cleveland Browns, the New York Giants and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.

    Ohio State starting defensive tackle Tyleik Williams is expected to return Saturday against Iowa.

    Williams was medically cleared to play at Michigan State last week after being unavailable for the Sept. 21 game against Marshall due to an undisclosed injury, but the Buckeyes kept him out of the Big Ten opener to give him more time to get back to full strength to return.

    Day said Williams’ availability is limited to an emergency situation. He had been in uniform against the Spartans and had practiced last week.

    In non-conference wins over Akron and Western Michigan earlier in the season, Williams totaled nine tackles and 1.5 sacks.

    Ohio State vs. Iowa Predictions, Tips, Odds

    Odds courtesy of BetMGM as of October 4th.

    • Spread: Ohio State -19.5
    • Over/Under: 45.5 points

    Ohio State 34, Iowa 13: Bill Rabinowitz of The Columbus Dispatch says: “Finally a game with a real challenge. The Hawkeyes’ defense will force Ohio State to be patient. Nothing is easy against Iowa. But while the Hawkeyes’ offense has improved over the poor unit it has had in the past, he hasn’t been strong enough to upset the Buckeyes for years, unless dangerous running back Kaleb Johnson is good enough to stop him.

    Ohio State 31, Iowa 13: Joey Kaufman of The Columbus Dispatch says: “Iowa has actually improved on offense, a combination of Tim Lester replacing Brian Ferentz as coordinator and Kaleb Johnson emerging as a breakout star in the backfield. The Hawkeyes are averaging 32 points per game, the most since 2002. However, the progress in their passing game hasn’t been as dramatic and it’s ultimately unlikely that they’ll be able to get a slugfest with the Buckeyes, who are averaging nearly 50 points per game, with a new player in the game in Chip Kelly.

    Ohio State 31, Iowa 7: Rob Oller of The Columbus Dispatch says: “Ohio State continues to climb the increasingly challenging schedule ladder, from softball Akron, Western Michigan and Marshall to fast-pitch Michigan State. Iowa presents its toughest challenge yet as the Hawkeyes’ defense ranks 15th nationally in points allowed per game (13.8). But the Buckeyes are No. 1 in that category (6.8). So unless Iowa finds a magic potion to score more points — and it won’t — things will go more smoothly for OSU. “

    Ohio State 27, Iowa 10: Tyler Tachman of the Des Moines Register says: “Iowa hasn’t beaten any of the traditional Big Ten powers — Ohio State, Penn State or Michigan — since a win over the Nittany Lions in 2021, and it’s hard to imagine that trend continuing .” An end in Columbus on Saturday. The Hawkeyes are starting one of the best rushers in the country, Kaleb Johnson, but have enough questions elsewhere, including a spotty passing game and an unusually flawed secondary, to make the Buckeyes an uphill climb.

    Ohio State Football News

    Here’s what you need to know ahead of Ohio State-Iowa:

    Ty Hamilton is emerging as a force on Ohio State’s defensive line

    How Ohio State QB Devin Brown replaced Will Howard at Michigan State

    Ohio State vs. Iowa Predictions, Odds: Who Will Win Week 6 College Football Game?

    3 keys for the Buckeyes’ matchup with the Hawkeyes

    How Ohio State plans to defend star Iowa RB and Ohio native Kaleb Johnson

    Iowa football’s Luke Lachey is returning to Ohio State and his family is all for it

    Weather update Ohio State vs. Iowa

    Ohio Stadium should be warm Saturday when Ohio State takes on Iowa. The high temperature for Saturday is expected to be 76 degrees, with clear skies forecast.

    History of Ohio State vs. Iowa

    Series record: 47-15-3 Ohio State

    Ohio State’s last win: 54-10 in 2022.

    Iowa’s last win: 55-24 in 2017

    Ohio State vs. Iowa time today

    • Date: Saturday, October 5th
    • Time: 3:30 p.m
    • Location: Ohio Stadium; Columbus, Ohio

    What channel is the Ohio State vs. Michigan State game on today?

    Ohio State vs. Iowa will be televised nationally on CBS in Week 6 of the 2024 college football season. Brad Nessler and Gary Danielson will referee the game from the locker room at Spartan Stadium, while Jenny Dell will report from the sidelines. Streaming options for the game include the FOX Sports app and Fubo, which offers a free trial to new subscribers.

    Listen to Ohio State vs. Iowa on the radio

    Ohio State football will be broadcast live on WBNS-FM/AM (97.1/1460).

    Here are the announcers for the Ohio State-Western Michigan game:

    • Paul Keels (play-by-play)
    • Jim Lachey (analysis)
    • Clay Hall (part-time)

    2024 Ohio State football schedule

    • August 31: Ohio State 52, Akron 6
    • September 7: Ohio State 56, Western Michigan 0
    • September 21: Ohio State 49, Marshall 14
    • September 28: Ohio State 38, Michigan State 7
    • October 5: Ohio State vs. Iowa; Ohio Stadium, Columbus, Ohio
    • Oct. 12: Ohio State at Oregon; Autzen Stadium, Eugene, Oregon
    • Oct. 26: Ohio State vs. Nebraska; Ohio Stadium, Columbus, Ohio
    • November 2: Ohio State at Penn State; Beaver Stadium, University Park, Pennsylvania
    • November 9: Ohio State vs. Purdue; Ohio Stadium, Columbus, Ohio
    • November 16: Ohio State at Northwestern; Wrigley Field, Chicago, Illinois
    • November 23: Ohio State vs. Indiana; Ohio Stadium, Columbus, Ohio
    • November 30: Ohio State vs. Michigan; Ohio Stadium, Columbus, Ohio
    • Record: 4:0

    2024 Iowa football schedule

    Here’s a complete look at the Hawkeyes’ 2024 schedule, including available start times and TV channel information:

    • Saturday, August 31st: vs. Illinois State (W, 40-0)
    • Saturday September 7th: vs. Iowa State (L, 20-19)
    • Saturday September 14th: vs. Troy (W, 38-21)
    • Saturday September 21st: in Minnesota* (W, 31-14)
    • Saturday September 28th: BYE
    • Saturday, October 5th: at No. 3 Ohio State* | 3:30 p.m. | CBS
    • Saturday, Oct. 12: vs Washington*
    • Saturday, Oct. 19: at Michigan State*
    • Saturday, Oct. 26: vs. Northwest* | 3:30 p.m
    • Saturday November 2nd: vs. Wisconsin*
    • Friday, November 8th: at UCLA* | 9 p.m. | FOX
    • Saturday November 16th: BYE
    • Saturday November 23rd: in Maryland*
    • Friday, November 29th: vs. Nebraska* | 7:30 p.m. | NBC
    • Record: 3-1

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