Ohio State's offense shines in historic win at Iowa
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Last updated Oct 5, 2026
Ohio State defeated No. 14 Iowa 31-14 at Kinnick Stadium on October 3, 2026. The Buckeyes ended Iowa's home streak of 66 games without allowing 30 points. Ohio State quarterback Julian Sayin led an offensive surge, totaling 484 yards. Jeremiah Smith had 11 receptions for 206 yards and two touchdowns, setting multiple program records. This win marks Ryan Day's third victory over Iowa in three matchups, with his teams scoring 120 points against the Hawkeyes in that span.
- •Ohio State scored 31 points, first time Iowa allowed 30 at home since 2016.
- •Buckeyes total 484 yards, 324 through the air and 160 on the ground.
- •Jeremiah Smith sets Ohio State records for receptions, receiving yards, and touchdowns.
- •Ryan Day improves to 3-0 against Iowa as head coach.
- •Ohio State's victory matches the largest margin of victory for a road team at Kinnick since 2013.
- 9:01 AMYahoo Sports — Ohio State’s offensive performance against Iowa was historic, and not just for Jeremiah Smith
"Ohio State did a number of things on offense on Saturday that had not been done in Kinnick Stadium for the past decade
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