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By the Numbers: Key numbers that stand out from Ohio State’s 31-14 win over Iowa
Jeremiah Smith isn’t just great; he’s once in a generation. Enjoy it. Ohio State rode No. 4 and Julian Sayin to a dominant 31-14 win at Iowa, a game that showed the Buckeyes’ mettle and national championship potential. Here are some key numbers from the victory. 207/3,381/36 Jeremiah Smith is now Ohio State’s all-time leader […]
Wrap up the Iowa win with the latest news and analysis
We know that your life is busy, but that doesn’t mean you want to miss any news about your favorite team. So, we are rounding up all of the most important news, analysis, and commentary from LGHL and the rest of the Buckeye beat. On the gridiron Ohio State opens as 34.5-point favorites over Maryland […]
Off-Script Ohio: Iowa recap, defensive turnaround and what comes next
Ohio State took care of business against Iowa on Saturday, winning 31-14 and getting back on track in a big way after a concerning defensive performance against Illinois. Cole got the exact score right, so naturally we had to talk about that first. The Buckeyes jumped out to an early 7-0 lead after Kenyatta Jackson […]
Ohio State’s offensive performance against Iowa was historic, and not just for Jeremiah Smith
The Buckeyes likely won’t get the credit they deserve for beating up on a No. 14 Iowa team on the road. Ohio State as a blue blood program is expected to easily win games over the Hawkeyes, even despite the top-15 ranking next to their name. That has largely been the case throughout history, as […]
Ohio State’s win over Iowa finally showed us what progress looks like
Now look, I am not going to suddenly pretend that I think Iowa is a great football team simply because Ohio State beat the Hawkeyes by 17 points on Saturday. I have an enormous amount of respect for Kirk Ferentz, Phil Parker, and virtually everything about the Iowa program, but I didn’t believe that this […]
Jeremiah Smith vs. Iowa’s secondary decided the game
No one needed to rewatch the tape to see which matchup decided this one. Iowa came into Saturday with one of the best defenses in the country. They were allowing eight points and 152 passing yards per game. The Hawkeyes knew exactly who Ohio State’s best player was. They also knew that keeping the ball […]
Shirt of the Week: ‘Jeremiah Smith: Are You Not Entertained?’
Yesterday in Iowa City, wide receiver Jeremiah Smith further etched his name into Ohio State history, completing a record-breaking trifecta by topping career marks in receptions, receiving yards, and receiving touchdowns. While seasons are longer now than they used to be, and throwing the ball is a bigger part of the game than it once […]
All the news, analysis from Ohio State’s 31-14 win over Iowa
Look, we get it. Your days are busy, and you don’t have time to read all of the stories and tweets from the three dozen websites dedicated to covering Ohio State athletics, or the 237 Buckeye beat writers churning out hot takes and #content on a daily basis. But that’s ok; that’s what your friends […]
The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly: Ohio State’s 31-14 win vs. Iowa
No. 5 Ohio State was faced with a real test in Week 5 with a trip to Iowa City to take on No. 14-ranked Iowa. The Buckeyes had not returned to Kinnick Stadium since a 55-24 loss back in 2017, and while Ryan Day was a perfect 2-0 against the Hawkeyes coming into the day, […]
Ohio State vs Iowa Report Card: Jeremiah Smith has earned a permanent A+
The No. 5 Ohio State Buckeyes (4-1, 2-0) took down the No. 14 Iowa Hawkeyes (4-1, 1-1) 31-14 on Saturday afternoon in the raucous Kinnick Stadium. Here are some players and things that graded well and some that didn’t. PSA: I keep saying I don’t want to put Jeremiah Smith on this list every week […]
Relive the highlights of No. 5 Ohio State’s 31-14 win over No. 14 Iowa
Just two plays into the game, it looked like Ohio State might make things ugly for Iowa fast. It took a bit longer than that first drive would have you believe, but thanks to some big plays at key moments, the Buckeyes rolled to a 31-14 win over No. 14 Iowa at Kinnick Stadium. While […]
J.J. is the GOAT; 2-minute offense is undefeated; more from Ohio State’s 31-14 win over Iowa
Jeremiah Smith is the 🐐 Coming out of No. 5 Ohio State’s 31-14 victory over No. 14 Iowa, a lot of the conversation will be about Jeremiah Smith’s record-breaking performance, and rightfully so. With 11 catches, 206 yards, and 2 touchdowns, J.J. officially became the greatest receiver in program history, adding the career receptions and […]
Ohio State vs. Iowa game chat: Live updates from Week 5
The No. 5 Ohio State Buckeyes will go on the road for the first time in a conference game as they visit the No. 14 Iowa Hawkeyes. They will look to exorcise the demons of the program’s last trip to Kinnick Stadium, despite the fact that many of the players on the team weren’t even […]
Land-Grant’s experts make Ohio State-Iowa predictions
Being the Buckeye beat’s black sheep blog, we here at Land-Grant Holy Land like to pat ourselves on the back. So, throughout the season, members of our staff will be making predictions about that day’s game. They will go on the record with what they think the final score will be, who the game’s MVP […]
OHIO STATE GAMEDAY: It’s a bad day to be an Iowa Hawkeye
Wake up, everyone. It’s Ohio State game day! The Buckeyes will be looking to exercise some demons on Saturday when they return to Kinnick Stadium for the first time since 2017, where they left with a head-scratching 55-24 loss. Ryan Day is a perfect 2-0 against Iowa as Ohio State’s head coach, and would love […]
Despite concerns, vast majority of fans still expect Ohio State to be a playoff team
Throughout the year, we will be asking and answering questions about various Ohio State teams, the players, and anything else on our collective minds of varying degrees of importance. If you have a question that you would like to ask, you can tweet us @LandGrant33, or if you need more than 280 characters, send an email HERE. The Buckeyes are […]
Streaming expert on the best ways to watch No. 5 Ohio State vs. Iowa for free
If you are the type of cord-cutter and TV viewer who cancels your streaming subscriptions after the football season is over and waits to sign back up until games are back on the air, a lot can change in between seasons. It can be incredibly confusing to find the best way to watch a game […]
3 & Out: All you need to know about Ohio State’s Big Ten battle with Iowa
First down Players to watch for Iowa 1) Hank Brown In his first year as starting quarterback for the Hawkeyes, Brown is coming off a game where he led Iowa to their first walkoff touchdown since 2009. Brown isn’t going to put up huge numbers but what he does well is not make mistakes. Through […]
You’re Nuts: Who will be Ohio State’s three best three-point shooters this season?
Welcome back to the first official, unofficial in-season basketball edition of “You’re Nuts” where our basketball writers pick a college hoops-related topic and defend their sides to the death, or until the sun inevitably swallows this big floating rock we live on — whichever comes first. It’s not officially basketball season yet, but Ohio State […]
Off the Cuff: Ohio State’s tough Big Ten schedule really starts on Saturday
Besides Michigan, what was the toughest environment Julian Sayin played in last year? Washington? The point is, he didn’t play in many tough environments in his first season as the full-time starting quarterback. That changes Saturday, when the Buckeyes take on the No. 14 Iowa Hawkeyes. Kinnick Stadium is a very tough place to play. […]
You’re Nuts: What’s your biggest takeaway from Ohio State’s first 4 games?
Everybody knows that one of the best parts of being a sports fan is debating and dissecting the most (and least) important questions in the sporting world with your friends. So, we’re bringing that to the pages of LGHL with our favorite head-to-head column: You’re Nuts. In You’re Nuts, two LGHL staff members will take […]
Scarlet Spreadsheet: What the analytics say about Ohio State vs. Iowa
College football has evolved so rapidly over the last several years, and there are an increasing variety of ways to break down any given Saturday. Here on Scarlet Spreadsheet, we are going to compile all of the various analytical models to get the best possible preview of each of Ohio State’s matchups throughout the 2026 […]
Ryan Day wraps up Iowa prep by discussing what it will take to win on the road
We know that your life is busy, but that doesn’t mean you want to miss any news about your favorite team. So, we are rounding up all of the most important news, analysis, and commentary from LGHL and the rest of the Buckeye beat. On the gridiron Ryan Day Radio Show: Ryan Day Says Beating […]
Ohio State vs. Iowa: 2026 game preview and prediction
Following a 42-19 win over Illinois in Columbus in their Big Ten opener last week, Ohio State hits the road in conference play for the first time this season when they travel to Iowa on Saturday for a ranked showdown with the Hawkeyes in Iowa City. Last week, Jeremiah Smith had one of the best […]
Ohio State offers 2028 ATH, stays in the hunt for in-state 2027 RB
Not done evaluating the class of 2028, Ohio State is still looking for new names that they believe can fit the caliber of player in Columbus. Earlier this week the latest offer was dished out, as the Buckeyes made their way back into Chattanooga, Tennessee with Dion Edwards out of Tyner Academy. Taking to his […]
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