Ohio State faces Iowa in a key Big Ten matchup at Kinnick Stadium
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Last updated Oct 2, 2026
Ohio State meets Iowa at Kinnick Stadium on October 2 as both teams seek to enhance their playoff hopes. The Buckeyes, ranked No. 3 in the Football Power Index, aim to build momentum following their strong season. Iowa, ranked 25th, recently secured a dramatic 20-19 victory over Michigan. This game marks Ohio State’s return to Iowa City since a notable loss in 2017. Advanced analytics favor Ohio State, forecasting a projected score of 30-19, driven by their top-ranked offense against Iowa's second-ranked run defense.
- •Ohio State seeks a playoff boost against Iowa.
- •Iowa recently won against Michigan, 20-19.
- •Advanced metrics predict a 30-19 score in favor of Ohio State.
- •Ohio State is 48-3-15 all-time against Iowa.
- •Match held at Kinnick Stadium, Iowa City.
- 1:31 PMYahoo Sports — Scarlet Spreadsheet: What the analytics say about Ohio State vs. Iowa
"Iowa is 109th in EPA/rush offensively, but the Hawkeyes’ defense is 2nd nationally against the run. What do the analytics have to say about the ranked Big Ten matchup in Iowa City?
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