We knew the Iowa offense was bad. Like, worst in the country bad. On Saturday, the Buckeye defense exercised no empathy in ensuring that the Hawkeyes embodied every bit of that billing.
Ohio State turned Iowa over six times, the program's most takeaways in a game since 2016 (Tulsa), and stopped the Hawkeyes on downs on two other occasions. One of those turnovers was returned for a touchdown, which was one more trip to the end zone than the Iowa offense took all game. The Buckeyes finished with five sacks, another season-high, and surrendered three points to Brian Ferentz’s unit.