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Ohio State prepares for tough matchup against Iowa this Saturday

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 2, 2026, 7:54 PM

Last updated Oct 2, 2026

Ohio State prepares for tough matchup against Iowa this Saturday

Summary

Ohio State will face Iowa on Saturday after the Hawkeyes' recent 20-19 win over Michigan. Urban Meyer, former coach, warns that Iowa's offensive capabilities could challenge the Buckeyes. Ohio State, having rebounded from a loss to Texas with wins against Kent State and Illinois, aims to strengthen its defense against Iowa’s strong rushing game. Meyer suggests that the game could remain competitive if Iowa can effectively move the ball. Ryan Day recalls the Buckeyes' 2017 loss to Iowa and acknowledges the challenging environment at Kinnick Stadium, emphasizing the need for high-level execution.

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•Iowa coming off a 20-19 win against Michigan.
•Ohio State aims to rebound from earlier season loss to Texas.
•Meyer highlights Iowa’s potential to challenge Buckeyes' defense.
•Day reflects on painful 2017 loss to Iowa.
•Saturday’s game promises to test both teams' strengths.

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7:54 PMYahoo Sports — “This Would Be a Street Fight”: Urban Meyer Warns Ryan Day About Iowa Ahead of Ohio State Clash

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Ohio State is set to face Iowa in Saturday’s matchup, and former Buckeyes coach Urban Meyer believes Ryan Day’s team could be in for a much tougher matchup. Iowa is coming off a 20-19 victory over Michigan, while Ohio State bounced back from its narrow loss to Texas with consecutive dominant wins over Kent State and Illinois.
— Yahoo Sports

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