- Q1 13:18TDOSUDevin McCuin 15 Yd pass from Julian Sayin (Connor Hawkins Kick)7–0
- Q1 10:01FGIOWACaden Buhr 43 Yd Field Goal7–3
- Q1 4:17FGOSUConnor Hawkins 28 Yd Field Goal10–3
- Q1 0:00FGIOWACaden Buhr 48 Yd Field Goal10–6
- Q2 0:12TDOSUJ. Sayin pass to Je. Smith for 12 yds, for a TD (C. Hawkins KICK)17–6
- Q3 6:11TDOSUJeremiah Smith 57 Yd pass from Julian Sayin (Connor Hawkins Kick)24–6
- Q4 12:47TDOSUJa'Kobi Jackson 7 Yd Run (Connor Hawkins Kick)31–6
- Q4 9:30TDIOWABraeden Jackson 2 Yd Run (Jeremy Hecklinski Pass to Reece Vander Zee for Two-Point Conversion)31–14
Ohio State Buckeyes vs Iowa Hawkeyes — 2026-10-03 Game Analysis
Final · Sat
ESPN game file
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Game stats
| Statistic | Ohio State Buckeyes | Iowa Hawkeyes |
|---|---|---|
| First downs | 25 | 15 |
| Total yards | 484 | 238 |
| Net passing yards | 324 | 199 |
| Rushing yards | 160 | 39 |
| Third-down conversions | 8-15 | 5-11 |
| Fourth-down conversions | 1-2 | 0-0 |
| Turnovers | 0 | 2 |
| Penalties–yards | 9-49 | 6-45 |
| Time of possession | 38:02 | 21:58 |
Ohio State Buckeyes vs Iowa Hawkeyes — NCAA Game Analysis
Ohio State Buckeyes defeated Iowa Hawkeyes 31–14, a 17-point margin. Ohio State Buckeyes led in total offense, 484 to 238. Ohio State Buckeyes led in rushing yards, 160 to 39. Ohio State Buckeyes committed fewer turnovers, 0 to 2. Ohio State Buckeyes converted 8 of 15 third downs; Iowa Hawkeyes converted 5 of 11.
Based on the recorded score and available team statistics. Source: ESPN game file.
Lineup
These are the players credited on the game file. That file does not list a starting lineup or positions.
Ohio State Buckeyes
Passing
- #10Julian Sayin
Rushing
- #24Ja'Kobi Jackson
- #25Bo Jackson
- #32Isaiah West
- #10Julian Sayin
- Team
Receiving
- #4Jeremiah Smith
- #3Devin McCuin
- #0Brandon Inniss
- #83Nate Roberts
- #32Isaiah West
- #88Maxence LeBlanc
Defense
- #26Payton Pierce
- #4Qua Russaw
- #96Eddrick Houston
- #9Zion Grady
- #10Leroy Roker III
- #1Earl Little Jr.
- #5Riley Pettijohn
- #7Jermaine Mathews Jr.
- #8Jaylen McClain
- #14Christian Alliegro
- #6Devin Sanchez
- #28Simeon Caldwell
- #17Tarvos Alford
- #2Kenyatta Jackson Jr.
- #18Cam Calhoun
- #3James Smith
- #12Beau Atkinson
- #94Jason Moore
- #55John Walker
Iowa Hawkeyes
Passing
- #9Hank Brown
- #10Jeremy Hecklinski
Rushing
- #28Kamari Moulton
- #21L.J. Phillips Jr.
- #14Tony Diaz
- #22Braeden Jackson
- #9Hank Brown
Receiving
- #81DJ Vonnahme
- #14Tony Diaz
- #2Reece Vander Zee
- #0Jarriett Buie
- #22Braeden Jackson
- #48Zach Ortwerth
- #85Thomas Meyer
Defense
- #36Jayden Montgomery
- #6Zach Lutmer
- #8Deshaun Lee
- #3Jaylen Watson
- #33Cam Buffington
- #96Bryce Hawthorne
- #43Kahmari Brown
- #11Jacob Wallace
- #20Ty Hudkins
- #57Will Hubert
- #92Brice Stevenson
- #51Luke Gaffney
- #23Landyn Van Kekerix
- #97Iose Epenesa
- #7Rashad Godfrey Jr.
- #18Xavier Styles
- #84Joseph Anderson
- #1Darion Jones
- #46Preston Ries
- #13Drew Campbell
- #5Anthony Hawkins