The No. 5 Ohio State Buckeyes (3-1) visit the No. 14 Iowa Hawkeyes (4-0) on Saturday, October 3, 2026 at Kinnick Stadium, Iowa City, IA. Kickoff is scheduled for 3:30 PM ET, and the game airs on CBS. DraftKings lists the spread at OSU -13.5 with a total of 45.5; moneylines are Ohio State -575 · Iowa +425. Below is our Ohio State vs Iowa preview with the latest odds, point spread, moneyline, over/under, kickoff time, TV channel and where to watch, plus a look at each team’s season so far, head coach and key players. Lines may move before kickoff.
Ohio State vs Iowa Odds, Spread, Kickoff Time & TV
| Matchup detail | Line / info |
|---|---|
| Matchup | No. 5 Ohio State at No. 14 Iowa |
| Records | Ohio State 3-1 · Iowa 4-0 |
| Spread | OSU -13.5 |
| Moneyline | Ohio State -575 · Iowa +425 |
| Total | 45.5 |
| Venue | Kinnick Stadium, Iowa City, IA |
| Date/Time | Saturday, October 3, 2026 · 3:30 PM ET |
| TV / How to Watch | CBS |
| Head Coaches | Ohio State: HC Ryan Day, OC Keenan Bailey / Arthur Smith · Iowa: HC Kirk Ferentz, OC Tim Lester |
Ohio State Preview: Season So Far, Coach & Key Players
Season so far: The Ohio State Buckeyes are 3-1 overall, 1-0 in Big Ten play, and they are ranked No. 5 in this week’s AP Top 25. Results to date: Sep 5 — W 56-3 vs Ball State; Sep 12 — L 24-23 at Texas; Sep 19 — W 59-3 vs Kent State; Sep 26 — W 42-19 vs Illinois. Most recently, Ohio State beat Illinois 42-19 at home. Through 4 games, Ohio State is averaging 45.0 points scored and 12.2 points allowed per game.
Head coach: Ryan Day (head coach since 2019). Offensive coordinators: Keenan Bailey / Arthur Smith. Defensive coordinators: Matt Patricia / Tim Walton.
Key players (2026 season stats):
- Passing leader: Julian Sayin (QB) — 83/115, 1,206 yards, 10 TD, 1 INT
- Rushing leader: Bo Jackson (RB) — 50 carries, 283 yards, 2 TD
- Receiving leader: Jeremiah Smith (WR) — 33 receptions, 617 yards, 7 TD
- Sacks leader: Kenyatta Jackson Jr. (DE) — 2 sacks
- Tackles leader: Earl Little Jr. (S) — 23 total tackles
Strengths: An offense scoring 45.0 points per game; a defense allowing only 12.2 points per game; Julian Sayin’s passing volume (1,206 yards). Questions: Handling a road trip to Kinnick Stadium.
Iowa Preview: Season So Far, Coach & Key Players
Season so far: The Iowa Hawkeyes are 4-0 overall, 1-0 in Big Ten play, and they are ranked No. 14 in this week’s AP Top 25. Results to date: Sep 5 — W 40-0 vs Northern Illinois; Sep 12 — W 16-13 vs Iowa State; Sep 19 — W 55-0 vs Northern Iowa; Sep 26 — W 20-19 at Michigan. Most recently, Iowa beat Michigan 20-19 on the road. Through 4 games, Iowa is averaging 32.8 points scored and 8.0 points allowed per game.
Head coach: Kirk Ferentz (head coach since 1999). Offensive coordinator: Tim Lester. Defensive coordinator: Phil Parker.
Key players (2026 season stats):
- Passing leader: Hank Brown (QB) — 66/97, 700 yards, 5 TD
- Rushing leader: Kamari Moulton (RB) — 39 carries, 284 yards, 2 TD
- Receiving leader: Tony Diaz (WR) — 20 receptions, 247 yards, 1 TD
- Sacks leader: Joseph Anderson (DE) — 2 sacks
- Tackles leader: Cam Buffington (LB) — 38 total tackles
Strengths: An unbeaten 4-0 start; an offense averaging 32.8 points per game; a defense allowing only 8.0 points per game. Questions: Holding serve at Kinnick Stadium against Ohio State.
How to Watch Ohio State vs Iowa
- Date: Saturday, October 3, 2026
- Kickoff: 3:30 PM ET
- Venue: Kinnick Stadium, Iowa City, IA
- TV / Streaming: CBS
Odds: DraftKings lines reported via ESPN on September 28, 2026. Lines may move before kickoff. Records, results and season stats via ESPN; coaching staffs per 2026 staff listings. This page is an informational matchup preview only.