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No. 3 Ohio State dominated Iowa in a 35-7 victory, thanks in large part to a standout performance from receiver Jeremiah Smith in the second half. Smith’s 89-yard performance included a crucial 53-yard reception to set up a touchdown. The Buckeyes showcased a balanced offense, tallying 180 rushing yards and 200 passing yards. Iowa struggled with consistency on offense, with quarterback Cade McNamara only mustering 98 passing yards. The only scoring drive for Iowa came on a run from Kaleb Johnson after backup quarterback Brendan Sullivan entered the game. Smith’s impressive performance tied him with Marvin Harrison Jr. for the most receiving touchdowns through five games in the last decade. Johnson’s 86 rushing yards were the most for Iowa against a ranked opponent since the 2021 season.
Ohio State’s victory was fueled by Smith’s stellar performance along with contributions from Egbuka, Henderson, and Judkins. Egbuka led the game with 10 targets and scored three touchdowns. The Buckeyes capitalized on turnovers forced by their defense, turning them into points to pull away from Iowa. With this win, Ohio State solidified their position as a top contender in college football while Iowa looks to address their offensive inconsistencies moving forward. Smith’s outstanding performance has him on track to break freshman records and establish himself as a key player for the Buckeyes this season.
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