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Julian Sayin, Jeremiah Smith Lead No. 5 Ohio State Past No. 14 Iowa, 31-14
Julian Sayin threw for 324 yards and three touchdowns, while Jeremiah Smith had 206 receiving yards and two scores.
No. 4 Ohio State travels to face No. 14 Iowa at Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, October 3, for a high-stakes Big Ten matchup.
Ohio State head coach Ryan Day has attempted to block the 2017 loss from memory, calling the 55-24 defeat "a scar that doesn't go away."
Iowa enters riding momentum after a 20-19 victory over Michigan, while Ohio State's defense recently allowed 199 rushing yards to Illinois in a 42-19 win.
Analysts view this as a potential "trap game," with Kinnick Stadium regarded as a "house-of-horrors" venue for elite programs visiting Iowa.
Kickoff is set for 2:30 p.m. CT on Saturday; Ohio State enters as a 13.5-point favorite despite Iowa's recent success.