Ohio State-Iowa Game Takes Surprise Turn After Ryan Day's Unexpected Gesture: "Thinking About You"
Jeremiah Smith set two school records and Julian Sayin threw for 324 yards and three touchdowns as Ohio State’s defense held Iowa to 14 points.
- On Saturday, Ohio State secured a 31-14 victory against Iowa at Kinnick Stadium. Quarterback Julian Sayin completed 20 of 27 passes for 324 yards and three touchdowns in the Big Ten matchup.
- The Hawkeyes attempted to catch Ohio State off guard with an early passing strategy, spreading the field during the first quarter. However, Buckeyes defenders held Iowa to 14 points and 39 rushing yards, preventing the offense from sustaining drives.
- Wide receiver Jeremiah Smith set school records for career touchdowns and catches, passing Chris Olave's 35 and Emeka Egbuka's 205 receptions. Ohio State scored on a Sayin-to-Smith 12-yard touchdown pass with 12 seconds remaining before halftime.
- Julian Sayin faced significant pressure from Iowa, absorbing four sacks and multiple hits in the pocket. His resilience proved crucial, as the offensive line's protection issues may persist if Ohio State advances to the playoff.
- Kicker Connor Hawkins missed a 40-yard field goal attempt in the second quarter that would have extended Ohio State's lead. Though he converted a 28-yarder against Iowa and is 5 of 7 on the season, Buckeye Nation expects perfection.
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Julian Sayin, Jeremiah Smith lead Ohio State past Iowa, 31-14
By JOHN BOHNENKAMP IOWA CITY, Iowa (AP) — Julian Sayin threw for 324 yards and three touchdowns, two to Jeremiah Smith, and No. 5 Ohio State beat No. 14 Iowa 31-14 on Saturday. Sayin was 20-of-27 passing, and his favorite target was Smith, the nation’s top receiver. Smith had 11 catches for 206 yards, becoming […]
Ohio State Coach Makes Bold Proclamation on Star Wide Receiver Jeremiah Smith
The #5 Ohio State Buckeyes are now 4-1 on the season following a decisive 31-14 victory over the Iowa Hawkeyes.Ohio State went into quarter two with a 10-6 lead in what was shaping up to be a physical battle. Fortunately for the Buckeyes, junior wide receiver Jeremiah Smith once again put a dominant performance forward.Smith’s […]
No. 5 Ohio State routs No. 14 Iowa at Kinnick Stadium
The No. 14-ranked Iowa football team dropped its first game of the season, losing to No. 5 Ohio State, 31-14. Buckeye wide receiver Jeremiah Smith continued his dominant season, catching 11 passes for 206 yards and two touchdowns. Ohio State quarterback Julian Sayin finished 20-for-27 for 324 yards and three touchdowns, while running back Ja’Kobi...
Smith to Heisman voters after record day: 'I'm the best player in the country'
Jeremiah Smith likely cemented himself as the Heisman frontrunner with another monster performance in which he also became Ohio State's career receptions and touchdown receptions leader during Saturday's game 31-14 win over Iowa.
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