June 16, 2026

Ohio State football’s defense picks up Buckeye offense, smothers Iowa in 54-10 win

COLUMBUS, Ohio — Presented only with the score of Ohio State football’s 54-10 thumping of Iowa, one might assume the Buckeyes dominated as the have throughout much of the season. © Joshua Gunter/cleveland.com/TNS Ohio State Buckeyes running back Miyan Williams reacts after running for a touchdown against the Iowa Hawkeyes in the first half of play. © Joshua Gunter/cleveland.com/TNS Ohio State Buckeyes linebacker Tommy Eichenberg runs for a touchdown on a pick six from Iowa Hawkeyes quarterback Spencer Petras in the first half of play. Only those who watched understand how much OSU’s previously unflinching offense needed help. Its attacking defense — and an Iowa offense eager to give the ball away like it was a grenade with the pin pulled — obliged. The Buckeyes came in leading the nation in scoring offense, yards per play and quarterback efficiency. An offense used to turning one play into six points from…

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