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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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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

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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

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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 Football: Buckeyes Head to Kinnick for Top 15 Road Test vs. Iowa

Ohio State Buckeyes wide receiver Jeremiah Smith (4) scores a touchdown during the NCAA football game against the Illinois Fighting Illini at Ohio Stadium in Columbus on Sept. 26, 2026. Adam Cairns/Columbus Dispatch

October 1, 2026

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Ohio State and Iowa meet for a Top 15 showdown in Kinnick, as the Buckeyes look to make a statement on the road in Big Ten play. The Buckeyes head to Kinnick Stadium to take on the Hawkeyes in a top 15 conference matchup. The setting will be special, as College Gameday heads to Iowa City for the first time in 20 years. As fate would have it, the last…

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Ryan Day Explains Arthur Smith’s Growing Influence on Ohio State’s Offense

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September 30, 2026

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Ryan Day explains Arthur Smith’s growing influence on Ohio State’s offense as Julian Sayin details their developing relationship ahead of Iowa. Arthur Smith’s influence on Ohio State’s offense continues to grow as the Buckeyes enter Big Ten play. Ryan Day said Smith has adapted quickly to the college game, while quarterback Julian Sayin described a relationship that continues to grow through the first month of the season. Smith came to…

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Ryan Day Addresses Ohio State’s Run Defense, Offensive Line and Key Injury Updates Before Iowa

Ohio State Buckeyes defensive end Kenyatta Jackson Jr. (2) celebrates a sack of Illinois Fighting Illini quarterback Katin Houser (4) during the NCAA football game at Ohio Stadium in Columbus on Sept. 26, 2026. Adam Cairns/Columbus Dispatch, USA TODAY Network Via Reuters Co

September 29, 2026

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Ryan Day discusses Ohio State’s run defense, offensive line, injury updates for Legend Bey, Jay Timmons, and Phillip Daniels, and the Iowa matchup. Kenyatta Jackson Jr. didn’t mince words about Ohio State’s run defense after Illinois rushed for 200 yards. The Buckeyes’ defensive captain pointed to players abandoning their assignments and chasing plays, a problem Ryan Day’s team must correct before facing an Iowa offense built around physicality and the…

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Ohio State Men’s Basketball: 2026-27 Big Ten Schedule Released for Buckeyes

ANN ARBOR, MICHIGAN - JANUARY 23: Head Basketball Coach Jake Diebler (R) of the Ohio State Buckeyes gives instructions to John Mobley Jr. #0 during the second half of a college basketball game against the Michigan Wolverines at Crisler Arena on January 23, 2026 in Ann Arbor, Michigan. The Michigan Wolverines won the game 74-62. (Photo by Aaron J. Thornton/Getty Images) Getty Images

September 16, 2026

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Ohio State Men’s Basketball’s 2026-27 Big Ten schedule is revealed, featuring home-and-home battles with Michigan and Iowa, plus a demanding road slate. The Buckeyes’ complete 2026-27 conference schedule was revealed Wednesday night during the Big Ten Network’s live schedule release, giving Jake Diebler and Ohio State a roadmap of the challenge ahead. Ohio State enters its second season under Diebler with a roster built around returning pieces John Mobley Jr….

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