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What the news says about this game

No. 5 OSU travels to No. 14 Iowa (2026-10-03 kickoff) looking to build momentum after blowing a 20-point fourth-quarter lead to Texas two weeks ago. Coach Ryan Day acknowledged Kinnick Stadium is 'no picnic' but frames the trip as an opportunity to get back on track. Iowa just defeated Michigan with a game-winning TD at the buzzer (2026-09-30), with QB Hank Brown impressing in the win. OSU is favored despite being on the road; analyst Will Compton says Iowa has 'absolutely no shot,' suggesting consensus that this is OSU's game to lose.

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What it means for the players

TeamPlayerDirectionNote
OSUJeremiah SmithmoreStar WR generated eye-popping performances in Week 4 and was in contention for Heisman of the week honors.
IOWAHank BrownmoreQB confidence from coaching staff is 'paying off' following impressive performance in upset win over Michigan on 2026-09-30.

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