Ohio State Football: Previewing Saturday’s Clash with Maryland as Big Ten Play Continues

Ohio State Buckeyes safety Jaylen McClain (8) celebrates an interception during the NCAA football game against the Iowa Hawkeyes at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City on Oct. 3, 2026. Ohio State on 31-14. Adam Cairns/Columbus Dispatch, USA TODAY Network Via Reuters Co
October 8, 2026

Ohio State will host a reeling Maryland team and look to set the tone heading into a season-defining four-week stretch.  Fresh off a convincing victory in Iowa City, Ohio State looks to build on the momentum on Homecoming against Maryland. Here’s how the matchup shapes up and what Ohio State needs to do to set themselves up for success. Opponent Profile The Terrapins limp into Columbus on a three-game losing…

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Ryan Day’s Formula for Trust: How Khary Wilder, Legend Bey, and Ohio State Football Players Earn Opportunities

Ohio State Buckeyes head coach Ryan Day leads warm ups prior to the NCAA football game against the Iowa Hawkeyes at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City on Oct. 3, 2026. Adam Cairns/Columbus Dispatch
October 7, 2026

Ryan Day explained how Khary Wilder, Legend Bey, and Ohio State football players earn trust, opportunities, and playing time through communication, discipline, preparation, and accountability. COLUMBUS, Ohio — Ryan Day has no problem recruiting talent. The harder part comes after the player gets to Ohio State. “Nobody just gets on the field because they have talent,” Day said Tuesday. Freshmen and transfers have a chance to compete for jobs, but…

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Ja’Kobi Jackson’s Patience Is Paying Off as His Role Grows in Ohio State’s Backfield

Ohio State Buckeyes running back Ja'kobi Jackson (24) celebrates a touchdown during the NCAA football game against the Iowa Hawkeyes at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City on Oct. 3, 2026. Ohio State on 31-14. Adam Cairns/Columbus Dispatch, USA TODAY Network Via Reuters Co
October 6, 2026

Ja’Kobi Jackson’s role continues to grow in Ohio State’s backfield after a five-game stretch that has produced 278 rushing yards, six touchdowns, and his first career start at Iowa. Ja’Kobi Jackson entered the 2026 season competing with Bo Jackson and Isaiah West for carries in Ohio State’s backfield. Five games later, he has 45 carries for 278 yards, averaging 6.2 yards per carry with six rushing touchdowns. He has scored…

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Buckeye Stock Market: Week 5 Risers & Fallers From Buckeyes’ Win Over Iowa

Iowa Hawkeyes quarterback Hank Brown (9) carries the ball during a Big Ten college football game against the Ohio State Buckeyes Oct. 3, 2026 at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City, Iowa. Julia Hansen/Iowa City Press-Cit, USA TODAY Network Via Reuters Co
October 5, 2026

Ohio State’s impressive 31-14 road win over Iowa brings big moves in the Buckeye Stock Market after Week 5.  The Ohio State Buckeyes are 4-1 following a 31-14 win over the Iowa Hawkeyes. Which players saw their stock rise and fall in this week’s edition Buckeye Stock Market? Buckeyes Rising Jeremiah Smith Ohio State superstar wide receiver Jeremiah Smith is on a tear to start his junior season. Smith had…

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Ohio State Football: 3 Reasons to be Optimistic Following Two Conference Wins

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October 5, 2026

After two Big Ten Conference games, there are 3 reasons to be optimistic about the 2026 Ohio State Buckeyes’ path and team development. Ohio State is coming off an emphatic top-15 win in Iowa City, where they dominated the second half. With three of the next four matchups coming against teams currently inside the top 18 of the AP poll, the Buckeyes are entering a season-defining stretch of the schedule….

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Ohio State vs. Iowa: Jeremiah Smith Rewrites Record Books in Promising Performance by the Buckeyes

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October 3, 2026

Jeremiah Smith rewrote Ohio State’s record books, propelling the Buckeyes over the Iowa Hawkeyes in a 31-14 win to improve to 4-1 this season. IOWA CITY, Iowa – Jeremiah Smith and Julian Sayin led Ohio State past Iowa 31-14, as Smith set multiple Ohio State records and earned the Buckeye Triple Crown.  Four areas to watch entering the game for Ohio State were the running game, generating a pass rush,…

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Ohio State Handles the Hawkeyes in Iowa City to Record a Key Top-15 Road Win

Iowa Hawkeyes quarterback Hank Brown (9) fumbled the football while being tackled Oct. 3, 2026 at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City, Iowa. The ball was recovered by Ohio State Buckeyes linebacker Christian Alliegro (14). Julia Hansen/Iowa City Press-Citizen
October 3, 2026

Ohio State went to Iowa City and came away with a hard-fought 31-14 top-15 victory over a tremendously tough Iowa team. After choosing to receive the opening kickoff, the Hawkeyes were flagged for an early false start, making it 2nd and 8. Christian Alliegro recovered a strip-sack forced fumble from Kenyatta Jackson Jr. at Iowa’s 14. After a false start for the Buckeyes, Julian Sayin connects with Devin McCuin on…

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Ohio State vs. Iowa: TSB Staff Picks for the Buckeyes and Hawkeyes

Sep 26, 2026; Columbus, Ohio, USA; Ohio State Buckeyes quarterback Julian Sayin (10) scores a rushing touchdown as Illinois Fighting Illini defensive line Darrell Prater (96) defends during the first half at Ohio Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Joseph Maiorana-Imagn Images Joseph Maiorana, IMAGN IMAGES Via Reuters Connect
October 3, 2026

The Silver Bulletin staff shares their predictions for Ohio State vs. Iowa, as the Buckeyes seek their first road win of the season. Ohio State and Iowa are set for a Top 15 collision in Kinnick. The Buckeyes have a lot of questions to answer on the defensive side of the ball, as well as the running game. Phillip Daniels is out today, so Gabe Van Sickle will get the…

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Ohio State vs. Iowa: Buckeyes Searching for First Big Road Win in Iowa City

October 2, 2026

The Ohio State Buckeyes face another tough top-15 road test as they head to Kinnick Stadium to take on the Iowa Hawkeyes. College Gameday will be on hand for this Week 5 matchup as the now No. 5-ranked Ohio State Buckeyes head west to take on the No. 14-ranked Iowa Hawkeyes Saturday afternoon. Kinnick Stadium is sure to be rocking, as this top-15 matchup has grabbed the attention of the…

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