Ohio State is facing Iowa on Saturday for the first time since its 55-24 loss to the Hawkeyes in 2017, an upset that kept it from reaching the College Football Playoff. The gap in the series is owed to the coronavirus pandemic. The teams were scheduled to meet in 2020 for a divisional crossover matchup, but the game fell victim to the Big Ten’s postponement of the season. The chances of a repeat of five years ago don’t seem high, at least on paper. While Iowa won the West Division last season and features one of the best defenses in the nation, it is hamstrung by a woeful offense that is on the opposite end of the rankings. The Hawkeyes’ nine touchdowns are tied with Colorado State and Massachusetts for the fewest among the 131 teams in the Football Bowl Subdivision. Week 8: Ohio State (6-0) vs. Iowa (3-3) Saturday,…
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