Brendan Gulick and Andrew Lind provide instant analysis from Columbus following the Ohio State Buckeyes’ huge 54-10 win over the Iowa Hawkeyes.
After struggling to find their rhythm in the first half, Ohio State’s offense proved to be too much for the Iowa defense as the game progressed and the Buckeyes once again coasted to victory.
C.J. Stroud turned it on in the third quarter, finishing the game 20-30 with 286 passing yards, 3 passing touchdowns and an interception.
Marvin Harrison Jr. (7 receptions, 62 yards, 1 touchdown), Emeka Egbuka (6 rec, 80 yards, 1 touchdown), and Julian Fleming (79-yard touchdown reception in fourth quarter) all contributed in the victory. Jaxon Smith-Njigba started the game but left early in the first half after he looked to aggravate his hamstring injury.
The Buckeye defense was stellar, only allowing 158 total yards and forcing 6 turnovers (most by a Buckeye defense since 2016 vs. Tulsa.) They added a touchdown to the scoreboard as well, as Tommy Eichenberg found pay dirt on a 13-yard interception return in the second quarter. Tanner McCalister added two interceptions of his own, and Zach Harrison’s presence off the edge was felt all game long.
Ohio State will face Penn State next Saturday, October 29, at 12 p.m. ET.
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