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Ohio State earns conference road win against Iowa behind strong defense

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Last updated Oct 4, 2026

Ohio State earns conference road win against Iowa behind strong defense
Summary

Ohio State defeated Iowa 31-14 at Kinnick Stadium on October 3, capturing its first conference road victory of the season. The Buckeyes showcased a dominant defense that limited Iowa's offense to 1.9 yards per carry and only allowed one play over 20 yards. Jeremiah Smith starred offensively, breaking program records for receptions and receiving touchdowns. Quarterback Julian Sayin delivered a solid performance with 324 passing yards and three touchdowns. The Buckeyes maintained possession for 38 minutes, securing control of the game before ultimately winning.

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  • •Ohio State's defense received a grade of 5 leaves for performance.
  • •Jeremiah Smith broke two program records in the game.
  • •Quarterback Julian Sayin completed 74% of his passes.
  • •Ohio State controlled time of possession for 38 minutes.
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Ohio State beat Iowa 31-14 behind a dominant defense and more record-breaking play from Jeremiah Smith. See how they graded out:

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