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

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September 30, 2026

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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Bunch of Nuts Podcast 9/30: Is Ohio State On Upset Alert Against Iowa?

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September 30, 2026

Please like and subscribe to our YouTube Channel! The Buckeyes travel to Kinnick Stadium to face an undefeated Iowa team coming off a massive win. Blake Biscardi joins the show to preview the big game! Are the Buckeyes on upset alert? How can Iowa trap Ohio State into playing their style? Dan and Blake analyze Iowa’s offensive weapons. Does Hank Brown have what it takes to attack this Ohio State…

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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

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 Football: The Steps that Must be Taken to Make the 2026 Buckeyes a Championship Contender

Ohio State wide receiver Jeremiah Smith celebrates his touchdown against Illinois during the second half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Sept. 26, 2026, in Columbus, Ohio. (AP Photo/Jay LaPrete)
September 29, 2026

The 2026 Ohio State Buckeyes still have room to grow in order to become true National Championship contenders. Here’s what needs to be fixed. With October waiting on the doorstep, the regular season is now one-third of the way complete. Ohio State is back in the top five of the AP poll, with a month of data to evaluate. Here is what deserves the most attention on the path to…

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Julian Sayin’s Running Ability Gives Ohio State’s Offense a New Dimension

Ohio State Buckeyes quarterback Julian Sayin (10) scrambles for a touchdown run during the NCAA football game against the Illinois Fighting Illini at Ohio Stadium in Columbus on Sept. 26, 2026. | Adam Cairns/Columbus Dispatch
September 28, 2026

Julian Sayin’s development as a runner is becoming the weapon Ohio State’s offense needs to reach its goals this season. Julian Sayin added another dimension to Ohio State’s offense against Illinois. After Ryan Day challenged the quarterback to use his legs, Sayin responded with seven carries for 29 yards and a touchdown in the Buckeyes’ 42-19 victory. His ability to extend plays and convert with his legs created another problem…

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