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Ohio State secures victory over Iowa as Jeremiah Smith excels

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Last updated Oct 4, 2026

Ohio State secures victory over Iowa as Jeremiah Smith excels
Summary

The No. 5 Ohio State Buckeyes defeated the No. 14 Iowa Hawkeyes 31-14 on October 3, 2026, at Kinnick Stadium. Jeremiah Smith had a standout performance with 11 catches for 206 yards and two touchdowns, solidifying his position as the all-time leader in Ohio State receptions. Quarterback Julian Sayin also contributed significantly, throwing for 324 yards and three touchdowns. Ohio State's defense limited Iowa's rushing attack to just 39 yards. The Buckeyes improved to 4-1 overall and 2-0 in the Big Ten, while Iowa fell to 4-1 and 1-1 in conference play.

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  • •Jeremiah Smith becomes Ohio State's all-time leader in receptions.
  • •Julian Sayin records 324 passing yards and three touchdowns.
  • •Ohio State's run defense holds Iowa to 39 rushing yards.
  • •Ohio State improves to 4-1 overall and 2-0 in the Big Ten.
  • •Iowa drops to 4-1 and 1-1 in conference play.
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  • 1:37 AMYahoo Sports — Ohio State vs Iowa Report Card: Jeremiah Smith has earned a permanent A+
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Devin McCuin played well, the run defense was solid, and another game, another special teams disaster. We assign grades in this week’s Report Card, with J.J. earning the elusive permanent A+.

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