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Ohio State quarterback Will Howard throws the ball during a football game between No. 3 Ohio State and Iowa at Ohio Stadium in Columbus on Saturday, Oct. 4, 2024. Howard passed for four touchdowns, 209, and an 84% completion rate. The Buckeyes defeated the Hawkeyes 35-7.

Grading Iowa football’s performance against No. 3 Ohio State

Chris Meglio, Pregame Reporter October 6, 2024

COLUMBUS, Ohio -- After a disappointing 35-7 loss that saw Iowa hold Ohio State to a one-score game in the first half, there are understandable questions that need to be answered — quarterback play,...

Ohio State wide receiver Emeka Egbuka embraces teammates during a football game between No. 3 Ohio State and Iowa at Ohio Stadium in Columbus on Saturday, Oct. 4, 2024. Egbuka received 71 yards, averaging 7.9 per carry, and had three touchdowns. The Buckeyes defeated the Hawkeyes 35-7.

Photos: Iowa football vs No. 3 Ohio State

Emma Calabro and Cody Blissett October 6, 2024

No. 3 undefeated Ohio State defeated Iowa, 35-7 at Ohio Stadium in Columbus on Saturday. There were 105,135 fans in attendance. The first half was off to a slow start for both teams, ending the half...

Iowa quarterback Cade McNamara walks off the field after fumbling the ball during a football game between No. 3 Ohio State and Iowa at Ohio Stadium in Columbus on Saturday, Oct. 4, 2024. Cade McNamara passed for 98 yards and had 14 completions. The Buckeyes defeated the Hawkeyes 35-7.

Iowa head coach Kirk Ferentz confident in quarterback Cade McNamara as Hawkeyes look to rebound from blowout loss

Matt McGowan, Pregame Editor October 6, 2024

COLUMBUS, Ohio -- For Iowa head coach Kirk Ferentz, there’s no “magic formula” to beating highly-ranked opponents, but no matter how complex or nuanced the answer may be, his Hawkeyes remain...

Ohio State fans observe a football game between No. 3 Ohio State and Iowa at Ohio Stadium in Columbus on Saturday, Oct. 4, 2024. The Buckeyes defeated the Hawkeyes 35-7.

Column | Beyond the talent disparity, Iowa football does itself no favors against top teams

Matt McGowan, Pregame Editor October 6, 2024

COLUMBUS, Ohio -- Standing in the front row of Ohio Stadium, the eight painted Buckeye fans wore the thoughts of all Hawkeye fans on Saturday. Red paint splashed across their chests, the group spelled...

Ohio State defensive end Jack Sawyer tries to block Iowa quarterback Cade McNamara’s pass during a football game between No. 3 Ohio State and Iowa at Ohio stadium in Columbus on Saturday, Oct. 4, 2024. The Buckeyes lead the Hawkeyes, 7-0. (Cody Blissett/The Daily Iowan)

Iowa football falls, 35-7, to No. 3 Ohio State as second-half turnovers prove costly

Chris Meglio, Pregame Reporter October 5, 2024

COLUMBUS, Ohio – After holding No. 3 Ohio State to a one-score game in the first half, the Iowa football team coughed up three turnovers and four straight touchdown drives en route to a 35-7 loss.  Running...

Ohio State wide receiver Emeka Egbuka catches a touchdown pass over Iowa defensive back Sebastian Castro during a football game between Iowa and No. 2 Ohio State at Ohio Stadium in Columbus, Ohio, on Saturday, Oct. 22, 2022. Egbuka caught six passes for 80 yards and a touchdown. The Buckeyes defeated the Hawkeyes, 54-10.

Live updates | Iowa football battles No. 3 Ohio State in Columbus

Matt McGowan, Pregame Editor October 5, 2024

COLUMBUS, Ohio – The Iowa football team aims for its second conference win of the season in an uphill battle against No. 3 Ohio State. Both squads are undefeated in Big Ten play and boast a top-five...

Ohio State wide receiver Julian Fleming runs into the end zone for a touchdown during a football game between Iowa and No. 2 Ohio State at Ohio Stadium in Columbus, Ohio, on Saturday, Oct. 22, 2022. Fleming caught two passes for 105 yards and a touchdown. The Buckeyes defeated the Hawkeyes, 54-10.

Weekly Wager | The Daily Iowan’s official bettor’s guide for Week 6 of the college football season

Matt McGowan and Pete Ruden October 4, 2024

Pete Ruden’s (3-9, $265) Picks:  Iowa +20.5 This just feels like the kind of game Iowa is going to try to muddy up. I think it has the potential to do just that. Iowa runs the ball 62% of the...

The Iowa marching band and Ohio State marching band perform together at halftime during a football game between Iowa and No. 2 Ohio State at Ohio Stadium in Columbus, Ohio, on Saturday, Oct. 22, 2022. The Buckeyes did a joint performance for the first time in about 30 years. The Buckeyes defeated the Hawkeyes, 54-10.

Where and when to watch Iowa football battle Ohio State

Matt McGowan, Pregame Editor October 4, 2024

The Iowa football team ventures eastward to Columbus to take on No. 3 Ohio State on Saturday afternoon. Ohio Stadium has been a house of horrors for the Hawkeyes, having not won on the road against...

Iowa players walk onto the field before a football game between Iowa and Minnesota at Huntington Bank Stadium in Minneapolis, MN on Saturday, Sept. 21, 2024. The Hawkeyes defeated the Golden Gophers 31-14, taking back the Floyd of Rosedale Trophy.

On The Line | The Daily Iowan’s football coverage team picks a slate of Week 6 games

Matt McGowan, Pregame Editor October 4, 2024

Iowa @ No. 3 Ohio State  Matt McGowan, Pregame Editor (14-10): Ohio State – Queue up “Linger” for the eight-hour drive back. Colin Votzmeyer, Sports Editor (15-9): Ohio State – Jami owes...