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Ohio State prepares for ranked matchup against Iowa in Kinnick Stadium

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 2, 2026, 10:31 AM

Last updated Oct 2, 2026

Ohio State prepares for ranked matchup against Iowa in Kinnick Stadium

Summary

Ohio State faces Iowa in a ranked Big Ten matchup on Saturday at Kinnick Stadium. The Buckeyes enter the game with a 4-0 record after defeating Illinois 42-19 in their conference opener. Ohio State quarterback Julian Sayin has shown improvement, completing 75% of his passes in three of four games this season. Iowa also comes into the contest undefeated, having beaten Michigan last week. This matchup will mark Ohio State's first trip to Iowa City since 2017.

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By the Numbers

•Ohio State is 4-0 after a win over Illinois.
•Iowa also sits at 4-0 following a victory against Michigan.
•Julian Sayin completed 27 of 36 passes for 367 yards against Illinois.
•This is Ohio State's first trip to Iowa City since 2017.
•Both teams last met in 2024, where Ohio State won 35-7.

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What they're saying

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Ohio State hits the road on Saturday for the second time in 2026. The Buckeyes will be making their first trip to Kinnick Stadium since 2017 to take on the Iowa Hawkeyes
— Yahoo Sports

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