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Big Ten Schedule Has No. 14 Iowa Attempting to Beat Michigan and Ohio State in Back-to-Back Weeks
Ohio State allowed more than 6 yards per carry against Illinois and is looking for answers before facing Iowa.
On Saturday, No. 5 Ohio State Buckeyes visit Kinnick Stadium to face the Iowa Hawkeyes in a marquee Big Ten matchup. ESPN's College GameDay broadcasts from Iowa City for the first time in 20 years.
Following a dramatic 20-19 win at Michigan, Iowa coach Kirk Ferentz emphasizes his "24-hour rule" to move past victories and focus on the next opponent. The Hawkeyes enter 4-0 after the game-final-play victory.
Wide receiver Jeremiah Smith matched a program single-game record with four touchdown catches against Illinois last week. The Heisman Trophy candidate averages 154.3 receiving yards per game, leading Ohio State's explosive offense.
Safety Tyler Brown's injury status remains uncertain following a concerning sequence during Iowa's Michigan win. Anthony Hawkins is expected to start if Brown is unavailable against Ohio State's receiving corps.
Despite Iowa's 55-24 victory in 2017, the Hawkeyes have struggled recently against Ohio State, losing 54-10 in 2022 and 35-7 in 2024. This Saturday's matchup tests whether Iowa can maintain its undefeated record.