Ohio State vs. Iowa score predictions: Can the Buckeyes end a 20-year drought?
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Key Points:
- Ohio State head coach Ryan Day aims to secure a 3-0 record against Iowa and achieve the Buckeyes' first official win at Kinnick Stadium since 2006, enhancing their 2026 College Football Playoff resume.
- Staff predictions favor Ohio State to win convincingly, with scores ranging from 27-10 to 34-13, and most betting on Ohio State to cover the 14.5-point spread.
- Opinions vary on the over/under 45.5 points total, with some predicting the game will go over and others expecting it to stay under.
- Analysts note Ohio State's ability to avoid "playing Iowa ball" and emphasize the Buckeyes' offensive strengths, including key players like Jeremiah Smith.
- The betting challenge among staff involves wagering Buckeye Talk tokens, with current records showing strong performance against the spread and mixed results on over/under bets.
