Ohio State travels to Kinnick Stadium for the first time since its stunning 55–24 loss to Iowa in 2017. This time, the fifth-ranked Buckeyes face an undefeated Iowa team coming off a dramatic last-second victory at Michigan.

We break down the most important Ohio State–Iowa matchups, including whether the Buckeyes can contain Kamari Moulton and Iowa's rushing attack after allowing 199 rushing yards against Illinois.

On the other side, Jeremiah Smith and Julian Sayin will face an Iowa defense that leads the country in scoring defense—but surrendered 429 yards against Michigan. Can Ohio State attack the Hawkeyes' secondary, protect the football and prevent Iowa from turning this into a field-position battle?

Topics include:

• Hank Brown's efficient start at quarterback
• Reece Vander Zee and Iowa's tight ends
• Iowa's running backs against Ohio State's run defense
• Jeremiah Smith against the Hawkeye secondary
• Ohio State's offensive line against Phil Parker's defense
• The areas Ohio State can exploit
• Iowa's dangerous return game
• The impact of Kinnick Stadium and the Buckeyes' 2017 loss

Ohio State and Iowa kick off Saturday at 3:30 p.m. ET on CBS.

Wednesday, September 30, 2026

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