Live Updates: No. 2 Ohio State Buckeyes vs. Iowa Hawkeyes

Live stats, information and analysis from Columbus as the No. 2-ranked Ohio State Buckeyes return from the bye to face off with the Iowa Hawkeyes.

Author:
Eddie Marotta
Updated:
Oct 22, 2022 3:32 PM EDT

COLUMBUS, Ohio — Ohio State returns from the bye week and looks to continue their dominant stretch of play, as they take on an Iowa squad that has under-achieved through their first six games of the 2022 campaign, currently sitting in 8th place in the Big Ten at 3-3.

The Hawkeyes' record and early-season woes hasn't softened the Buckeye locker room heading into the matchup. Ohio State watched four top-10 teams suffer upset defeat last weekend on their off-week. Stay tuned throughout the day as we break down all of the action from today's game!

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Fourth Quarter

Ohio State Overwhelms Iowa In All Phases, Wins 54-10

Final Stats:

Kyle McCord is in at QB for the Buckeyes.

That's the Buckeyes' sixth forced turnover of the day, the most they've had in a game since 2016.

FUMBLE! Kaleb Johnson has the ball jarred out by Kye Stokes, and Palaie Gaoteote IV recovers for the Buckeyes at the OSU 44. 5:36 remaining in the game.

After struggling to finish drives in the first half, Ohio State has now scored touchdowns on their last four possessions of the second half.

Ohio State's 54 points today are the most points that Iowa has given up in a game during the Kirk Ferentz era.

Drive Summary: 8 plays, 40 yards, 3:28 TOP, Touchdown.

TOUCHDOWN BUCKEYES! C.J. Stroud finds Mitch Rossi in the flat on 3rd-and-goal, and Rossi takes it in for 6. Ohio State leads, 54-10.

Egbuka gets a rushing attempt on 2nd-and-goal, gaining 6 yards down to the 3.

A QB sneak from Stroud on third down falls short of first down yardage and the OSU offense hurries back to the line for a fourth down attempt. TreVeyon Henderson gets the carries and converts the first down at the 9.

C.J. Stroud throws his second interception of the day, but offsetting penalties force 3rd-and-1 to be replayed. OSU's offense will stay on the field.

Stroud finds Marvin Harrison Jr. for a gain of 9 down to the Iowa 11.

CADE STOVER HURDLE ALERT! Stover clears a defender and scampers down the sideline for a gain of 20 down to the Iowa 20.

Iowa's 4th-and-1 pass attempt falls incomplete, and Ohio State will take over possession with a short field yet again.

Drive Summary: 3 plays, 90 yards, 1:26 TOP, Touchdown.

JULIAN FLEMING 79 YARDS FOR SIX!! The Buckeyes are starting to pour it on as Fleming wins one-on-one on a post route and Stroud puts the ball right on the money. Fleming waltzes into the end zone. 47-10, OSU.

Third Quarter

Third Quarter Stats:

Another draw to Williams on 3rd-and-14, and he gains 12 yards down to the Iowa 44.

J.T. Tuimoloau gets home for another sack on Padilla.

Iowa runs a QB sneak on 4th-and-1 from their own 34 and converts the first down.

Gavin Williams nearly gains first down yardage on a 3rd-and-19 rushing attempt, gaining 18 and fumbling the ball out of bounds.

Drive Summary: 4 plays, 55 yards, 1:54 TOP, Touchdown.

TOUCHDOWN BUCKEYES! The Ohio State offense looks to be finding their rhythm, as C.J. Stroud finds Emeka Egbuka in the end zone for another Buckeye score. OSU opening up the gap, 40-10.

C.J. Stroud and Marvin Harrison Jr. just connected on a ridiculous 18-yard gain.

On 2nd-and-13, Stroud fires a laser to Emeka Egbuka for a gain of 27!

A bubble screen to Marvin Harrison Jr. is read quickly by the Iowa defense and the play is held to just 2 yards.

Julian Fleming is flagged for a false start to start the drive.

Padilla rolls out on fourth down and chucks a ball downfield out of the range of any eligible receiver, and Ohio State will take over possession at their own 45.

Iowa will go for it on fourth down.

On 3rd-and-10 from the 50, Padilla rolls out and completes to Sam LaPorta for a gain of 6 yards.

Steele Chambers shoots into the backfield and nearly sacks Padilla on first down at the 50.

Padilla finds Sam LaPorta for 9 yards on third down to move the sticks for the Hawkeyes.

Alex Padilla is in the game at QB for Iowa.

Drive Summary: 4 plays, 15 yards, 2:08 TOP, Touchdown.

TOUCHDOWN MARVIN HARRISON JR.!! Ohio State goes for it on fourth down, and a C.J. Stroud finds Harrison Jr. rolling out to his left near the pylon. The Buckeye offense finds the end zone for the second time today and extends the lead, 33-10.

Williams is stopped short of first down yardage on 3rd-and-2.

Miyan Williams pushes the pile forward and gains 5 yards on his second down rushing attempt. 3rd-and-2 upcoming from the Iowa 7.

Ohio State calls its first timeout of the second half with prior to 2nd-and-6 at the Iowa 11. 11:03 remaining in the third quarter.

Tanner McCalister grabs another one! McCalister comes up with the interception off of a tipped ball, and the OSU offense will take over at the Iowa 15!

C.J. Stroud is sacked on 3rd-and-5 at midfield, but doesn't lose any yardage. Jesse Mirco comes on for the punt.

The Buckeyes get the football right back! Iowa fumbles on their first play of the half and Taron Vincent jumps on it for Ohio State at the OSU 44.

Ohio State's first offensive play of the second half is an interception by Jack Campbell on C.J. Stroud. Stroud tried to force the ball to Julian Fleming on the play.

Jaxon Smith-Njigba is doubtful to return to today's game.

Ohio State starts the second half with possession of the football from their own 25 following a touchback on the kickoff.

Second Quarter

First Half Stats:

Javontae Jean-Baptiste's second-down sack forces Iowa's offense into a 3rd-and-13, and Petras' attempt falls incomplete. Iowa is forced to punt in the final minute of the half.

PICK-SIX TOMMY EICHENBERG!! Spencer Petras throws his second interception of the day and Eichenberg brings it back for a 13-yard touchdown for the OSU defense. Ohio State extends the lead to 15. 26-10, Buckeyes.

The Buckeyes have been held to field goals on all four drives that have started inside the Iowa 35.

Drive Summary: 8 plays, 24 yards, 3:00 TOP, Field Goal.

Noah Ruggles converts on a 26-yard field goal after C.J. Stroud and Marvin Harrison Jr. can't connect on two potential touchdown-scoring plays. OSU pushes their lead back to two possessions, 19-10.

Harrison Jr. and Stroud fail to connect again on third down, and OSU will send out the field goal unit again.

Stroud just misses Marvin Harrison Jr. on a roll-out to his right on second down. Harrison had a free path to the end zone on the play.

Stroud rolls out left on 4th-and-2 and finds Emeka Egbuka, picking up 13 yards and a first down at the Iowa 11.

Ohio State fails to convert on 3rd-and-2, and is lining up to go for it on fourth down.

Emeka Egbuka puts on the moves on the punt return, and Ohio State will begin their next possession at the 32-yard-line.

Petras' third down pass attempt is batted down by Zach Harrison, and Iowa is forced to punt from their own end zone.

Iowa calls their first timeout prior to 3rd-and-10 from their own 2-yard-line. 6:55 remaining in the half.

Leshon Williams is stood up after a gain of one yard on second down.

Petras with the QB sneak on first down.

A false start on Iowa pushes the ball inside their own 1 to start the drive.

Great punt by Jesse Mirco nets 51 yards and is downed at the Iowa 2-yard-line.

Stroud and Egbuka aren't on the same page on 3rd-and-5, and the Buckeyes are forced to punt.

Stroud targets Smith-Njigba, who looks to hobble straight to the Buckeye sideline after the play.

C.J. Stroud connects with Emeka Egbuka on the far sideline for a gain of 13 yards past the OSU 40.

Drew Stevens converts on a 49-yard field goal attempt and Iowa trims the deficit to 6. Ohio State leads, 16-10.

LaPorta gets another target on 3rd-and-9, but the screen pass is diagnosed by Denzel Burke and the play loses a yard. Iowa is forces into a 49-yard field goal attempt.

Sam LaPorta beats JK Johnson and Spencer Petras finds him for a gain of 17 and another Iowa first down at the OSU 31.

Tanner McCalister is flagged for pass interference on 3rd-and-9, and the penalty extends the Hawkeye drive.

Kaleb Johnson gains 8 yards on second down and picks up Iowa's first first-down of the game.

First Quarter

First Quarter Stats:

Drive Summary: 5 plays, 17 yards, 2:24 TOP, Field Goal.

Noah Ruggles converts from 35 on the final play of the first quarter. OSU leads, 16-7.

C.J. Stroud looks for Jaxon Smith-Njigba on 3rd-and-9 and contact was made with the receiver in the end zone, but no flag is thrown and the pass falls incomplete.

Marvin Harrison Jr. toe taps on the sideline to gain 15 and move the Buckeye offense inside the red zone.

Zach Harrison affects play again on third down, securing a TFL and forcing another Iowa three-and-out. Iowa fakes the punt, but a great play by the Buckeye special teams unit snuffs the play out short of the line to gain. OSU sets up shop inside the 35.

Zach Harrison affects play again on third down, securing a TFL and forcing another Iowa three-and-out.

Ohio State has forced two turnovers in the first quarter against Iowa, setting up their offense inside the 30 each time. The offense has gained a total of 5 yards on the ensuing possessions and have settled for 46 and 41-yard field goals.

Drive Summary: 4 plays, 4 yards, 2:10 TOP, Touchdown.

Iowa is all over Miyan Williams in the backfield on 3rd-and-3, forcing Ohio State into a field goal attempt. Noah Ruggles converts on the 41-yard attempt and the Buckeyes extend their lead, 13-7.

Jaxon Smith-Njigba gets into the action, making his first reception of the day and fumbling the football. Ohio State maintains possession and calls their second timeout of the half prior to 3rd-and-3 from the Iowa 20. 5:23 remaining in the first quarter.

FUMBLE!!! Zach Harrison gets to Petras again on third down, this time forcing a fumble that is recovered by Lathan Ransom. Ohio State football at the Iowa 27.

Drive Summary: 10 plays, 75 yards, 4:45 TOP, Touchdown.

TOUCHDOWN BUCKEYES! Miyan Williams is back scoring touchdowns again... taking this one in from 2 yards out on 3rd-and-Goal. Ohio State reclaims the lead, 10-7.

Ohio State calls its first timeout prior to 3rd-and-Goal at the 2-yard-line. 8:18 remaining in the first quarter.

After a loss on 1st-and-goal, C.J. Stroud connects with Emeka Egbuka for a gain of 10 on 2nd-and-Goal. OSU facing 3rd-and-goal from the 2.

Stroud finds Julian Fleming for 26 yards to move the ball inside the Iowa 10-yard-line. First and goal for Ohio State.

Miyan Williams bursts forward for a gain of 13 inside the Iowa 34.

TreVeyon Henderson pushes forward on 3rd-and-1 to convert the Buckeye offense's first first-down of the game. The OSU offense is on the move.

Touchdown Iowa. C.J. Stroud is hit hard by Joe Evans, who forces the fumble, scoops, and scores. 7-3, Iowa.

OSU's next possession will begin at their own 24.

Zach Harrison gets pressure on Petras on 3rd-and-7, forcing an errant throw that Tommy Eichenberg broke up over the middle of the field. Iowa goes three-and-out, and Ohio State's offense will take the field again.

Drive Summary: 4 plays, 1 yard, 0:44 TOP, Field Goal.

The Buckeyes settle for 3 after the interception to open the game. 3-0, OSU.

C.J. Stroud with a dangerous pass over the middle of the field that is nearly picked by Quinn Schulte on third down.

A one-yard run from TreVeyon Henderson on first down and an incompletion from C.J. Stroud on second leads to a quick 3rd-and-9 for the Buckeyes to open the game.

INTERCEPTION! Tanner McCalister picks off Spencer Petras on the first play of the game! Buckeye football at the Iowa 29.

Great special teams play to open the game, as the Buckeyes chop down the return at the 15-yard-line, but an unsportsmanlike conduct penalty on Ohio State sets the Hawkeyes up at the 32.

Pregame

Iowa has won the coin toss and elects to receive the football. Ohio State will begin the game on defense.

The officials for today's game:

Referee: Jerry McGinn
Umpire: Ken Zelmanski
Linesman: Bruce Keeling
Line Judge: Mark Bennett
Back Judge: Jeff Latkiewicz
Field Judge: Lamont Simpson
Side Judge: Gaylon Williams
Center Judge: Brent Durbin

With Cameron Brown not playing today, JK Johnson has been warming up opposite Denzel Burke with the first-team defense.

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Jaxon Smith-Njigba is BACK today for the Buckeyes:

C.J. Stroud is on the field warming up:

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"This team is always difficult to beat, doesn’t matter what year it was or what year it is. That year was no different than it is this year."

An off week in the middle of the season is typically beneficial in that it allows teams to rest up for the stretch run, but Ohio State was also able to sit back and watch as four top-10 teams lost last weekend, serving as a reminder that the Buckeyes can’t overlook any opponents.

“It just gives you some idea of what’s coming ahead,” head coach Ryan Day said this week. “That’s the whole emphasis of ‘competitive stamina.’ You’ve got to bring it every single week, and we know the challenges ahead are bigger.”

That starts on Saturday against Iowa, which took Ohio State by surprise in 2017, when the unranked Hawkeyes routed the sixth-ranked Buckeyes, 55-24. And while there weren’t any current players on the travel roster that afternoon, the loss left Day with a “scar” that hasn’t gone away.

“We’ve talked about it a lot to our staff, we’ve talked a lot about it to our players and we’ll continue to talk about it,” Day said. “This team is always difficult to beat, doesn’t matter what year it was or what year it is. That year was no different than it is this year.”

With that in mind, the coaches used the off week as an opportunity to take a step back and identify where Ohio State needs to get better to avoid a similar fate against the Hawkeyes this weekend, as well as what the Buckeyes need to do to accomplish their goals of winning the Big Ten and returning to the College Football Playoff.

“These next six games during the regular season, some of our goals are going to be on the line,” Day said. “What do we want to sacrifice? What’s going to separate us from every other team in the country? I think the guys embrace that and understand that. Hopefully those are things that pay off for us.”

General Info

Date: Oct. 22, 2022
Where: Ohio Stadium (Columbus, OH)
Expected Weather: 66 degrees, mostly sunny
Kickoff: 12 p.m. ET

Current Betting Numbers

Spread: Ohio State (-30)
O/U Total: 49.5
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How to Watch/Listen

Television: FOX
Streaming: fuboTV (get a 7-day free trial)
Announcers: Gus Johnson (play-by-play), Joel Klatt (analyst) and Jenny Taft (sideline)

Local Radio: Ohio State Sports Network from Learfield IMG College
Flagship: WBNS 97.1 The Fan
Announcers: Paul Keels (play-by-play), Jim Lachey (analyst), Matt Andrews (sideline reporter)

Series History

Ohio State leads Iowa, 46-15-3
* OSU record at home: 30-9-1

LAST TIME THEY MET
2017: Iowa 55, Ohio State 24

Coaching Matchup

* Ryan Day
* At Ohio State: 4th Season, Record: 40-4
* Overall: Same

* Kirk Ferentz
* At Iowa: 24th Season, Record: 181-113
* Overall: 27th Season, 193-134

For much more on this matchup, check out our Game Preview!

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