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Ohio State beats Iowa 31-14 at Kinnick Stadium

By Drooid · Oct 6, 2026, 12:31 AM UTC · How we work

Summary

Story summary

Ohio State beat Iowa 31-14 at Kinnick Stadium on Oct. 3, 2026.
Ohio State amassed 484 total yards while limiting Iowa to 238.
The Buckeyes held Iowa to 39 rushing yards, 1.9 yards per carry.
Jeremiah Smith caught passes, scored a touchdown, and earned coach Ryan Day’s praise.
Ohio State’s win kept it at No. 5 in the AP poll, dropping Iowa to No. 23.

History

Historical Context

In 1997, Ohio State finished 10-2 and earned No. 2 in the final AP poll, its first top-two finish since 1968. Coach John Cooper guided the Buckeyes to over 5,000 offensive yards, while the defense held opponents under 250 rushing yards per game. Today’s 31-14 victory at Kinnick Stadium, led by quarterback Jeremiah Smith and praised by coach Ryan Day, mirrors that dominance by holding Iowa to just 39 rushing yards. The win lifts Ohio State to No. 5 in the AP poll, reinforcing a legacy of defensive strength that sustains the program’s national relevance.

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Story summary

Ohio State beat Iowa 31-14 at Kinnick Stadium on Oct. 3, 2026.
Ohio State amassed 484 total yards while limiting Iowa to 238.
The Buckeyes held Iowa to 39 rushing yards, 1.9 yards per carry.
Jeremiah Smith caught passes, scored a touchdown, and earned coach Ryan Day’s praise.
Ohio State’s win kept it at No. 5 in the AP poll, dropping Iowa to No. 23.

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