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Ohio State's Defense Searching for Answers Ahead of Trip to Iowa

Ohio State’s passing game ranks second nationally with 365.3 yards per game, while Iowa leads the nation by allowing 8 points per game.

  • 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.
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BVM Sports US broke the news on Sunday, September 27, 2026.
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