Off-Script Ohio: Buckeyes head to Kinnick for top-15 showdown with Iowa

Ohio State is 3-1 and heads to Iowa City for a top-15 matchup against an undefeated Iowa team. The Hawkeyes are coming off a dramatic 20-19 win over Michigan and have one of the nation’s best defenses, allowing just 8.0 points per game. Iowa has been balanced offensively, averaging 215.5 rushing yards and 213.5 passing yards per game. Quarterback Hank Brown has completed 68% of his passes for 700 yards, five touchdowns and zero interceptions, while Kamari Moulton leads the rushing attack with 284 yards at more than seven yards per carry. But the defense is what makes this Hawkeye team dangerous. Iowa ranks second nationally in scoring defense at just 8.0 points per game, setting up a major test for an Ohio State offense that has been rolling early in the season. Joey: Control the line of scrimmage. Ohio State cannot let Iowa dictate the pace of this game. The Buckeyes need to establish the run, win first and second down and force Iowa to throw the football early and often. Cole: The other key will be getting production from the wide receivers outside of Jeremiah Smith. If Ohio State can consistently win those matchups, it will make life much easier for Julian Sayin and the entire offense. Joey: Ohio State 27, Iowa 14 Cole: Ohio State 31, Iowa 14 Ohio State and Iowa kick off Saturday at 3:30 p.m. ET from Kinnick Stadium, with the game airing on CBS. College GameDay will also be in Iowa City for the matchup. (7) Alabama @ (16) Mississippi State (8) Florida @ (25) Missouri (4) Miami @ Clemson (10) BYU @ TCU Washington @ (18) USC Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices