Ohio State expects tough challenge at Iowa this October
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 1, 2026, 1:31 PM
Last updated Aug 1, 2026
The Ohio State Buckeyes are scheduled to play a challenging road game against the Iowa Hawkeyes on October 3. This matchup is seen as particularly daunting due to Iowa's strong home record and physical style of play. Despite a projected middle-of-the-pack finish for Iowa in the Preseason Big Ten Media Poll, Ohio State fans remain apprehensive, recalling past struggles in Iowa City. The Buckeyes will enter this game amidst a stretch of three road games in four weeks, highlighting the importance of securing a victory to maintain momentum in the season.
- •Ohio State plays at Iowa on October 3.
- •Iowa has a strong home record under Kirk Ferentz.
- •Ohio State last played in Iowa City in 2017.
- •Buckeyes face a tough stretch of three road games in four weeks.
- •Fans remember past challenges at Kinnick Stadium.
- 1:31 PMYahoo Sports — On the Record: The road game at Iowa scares me the most
"The Buckeyes will face a stiff road test to open October.
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