This week, two Big Ten stalwarts will clash at the famed Horseshoe in Columbus, Ohio. The Iowa Hawkeyes offer a stark contrast in styles to the Ohio State Buckeyes. Ohio State is called the best team that money can buy, and that is certainly the case this year with one of the nation’s richest NIL collectives. Thus, the Buckeyes have speed, depth, and overall ability that few teams can match. On the other hand, the Hawkeyes rely on developing good players that were overlooked by the nation’s elite. Thus, Iowa lacks the entitled attitude of many of its opponents. Iowa’s problem in recent years has been an offensive offense. But under new offensive coordinator Tim Lester, Iowa has shown improvement after one month of action.
The Hawkeyes and Buckeyes Week 6 showdown is the ABC prime-time feature matchup.
There will be enormous College Football using crypto interest in Ohio State based on the reputation of both teams. Iowa has often been blown out in road games against elite teams like the Buckeyes. Also, the betting public is not convinced the Iowa offense can keep pace and produce against one of the nation’s top defenses.
On Saturday, October 5, 2024, the Ohio State Buckeyes will host the Iowa Hawkeyes at Ohio Stadium in Columbus, OH. Kickoff time is set for 3:30 p.m. ET, and television coverage will be on NBC and Peacock.
College Football Betting Lines
Iowa at Ohio State Betting Lines
Iowa Hawkeyes +20.5/+912
Ohio State Buckeyes -20.5/+115
Total 44.5
Last game, the Iowa Hawkeyes won 31-14 against the Minnesota Golden Gophers as 3-point road favorites. The game went over the total of 35. Iowa has a record of 3-1 straight up, 2-2 against the spread, and 4-0 over/under the total. Iowa ranks 66th for total offense, 124th for passing, 10th for rushing and 53rd for scoring. Defensively they rank 17th overall, 69th against the pass, 4th against the rush, and 15th for points allowed. Also, Iowa ranks 12th for fewest turnovers lost and 45th for takeaways.
The Iowa football team had 62 passing yards against Minnesota, but they didn't need to throw the ball. That resulted in a whopping 272 yards on the ground, led by starrunning back Kaleb Johnson's 21 carries for 206 yards and three touchdowns. As a team, the Hawkeyes averaged six yards per carry. Minnesota looked completely lost after halftime, getting out-gained 227-66 in the second half as a 14-7 lead turned into a 31-14 loss.
Last game, the Ohio State Buckeyes won 38-7 against the Michigan State Spartans as a 23.5-point road favorite. The game went under the total of 48.5. Ohio State has a record of 4-0 straight up, 2-2 against the spread, and 3-1 over/under the total. Ohio State ranks 5th for total offense, 15th for passing, 14th for rushing and 4th for scoring. Defensively they rank 2nd overall, 9th against the pass, 3rd against the rush, and 1st for points allowed. Also, Ohio State ranks 8th for fewest turnovers lost and 73rd for takeaways.
The Ohio State football team came out on top against Michigan State for the ninth time in a row, thrashing the Spartans 38-7. The Buckeyes have outscored their first four opponents 195 to 27. Meanwhile, MSU dropped its second consecutive game after a 3-0 start in the Jonathan Smith era.
MSU was outrushed by Ohio State 185 to 49. TreVeyon Henderson led all Buckeye rushers with 69 yards on seven carries, while QB Will Howard ran for a touchdown for the third straight game. Turnovers burned the Spartans as Aidan Chiles threw his eighth interception of the year (along with a fumble).
To conclude, Ohio State has too much offensive firepower and perhaps the best defense in the country.
Iowa at Ohio State Same Game Parlay Picks
Ohio State -20.5
Iowa/Ohio State OVER 44.5
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