Cooper’s take, October 3, 2026

Jeramiah Smith...

Photo: Yahoo Sports, from Grumpy Old Buckeye: Nitpicking Ohio State’s 31-14 win over Iowa
The gameOhio State 31, Iowa 14Oct 3, 2026, final

After just a little more than the first QTR of the Iowa v Ohio State game, it’s looking competitive.. Buttt Jeramiah Smith looks like a freak as always breaking and setting new records for the Buckeyes every week at this point.

The game

Game page
TeamQ1Q2Q3Q4Final
Ohio State1077731
Iowa600814
  • Ohio StateJulian Sayin20 of 27, 324 yards, 3 TD; 9 carries, −1 yard
  • IowaHank Brown12 of 27, 132 yards, 1 INT
Iowa favored above the line, Ohio State belowWin probability, play by play
  • Ohio State is one of three FBS teams that have scored first in every game this season, with Georgia and Virginia Tech.
  • Ohio State is one of five FBS teams that have led at halftime of every game this season, with Nebraska, SMU, Utah and Virginia Tech.

In this take:Ohio StateIowa