Iowa Hawkeyes Face Undefeated No. 2 Ohio State: October 22 Betting Preview
The undefeated #2 Ohio State Buckeyes (6-0) host Iowa (3-3) at The Shoe this Saturday in a key Big Ten matchup.
Game Preview:
- Ohio State enters fresh off a bye week, having dominated their first 6 games despite none against ranked opponents
- Iowa struggles offensively, scoring just 14 points total in their first two games
- Hawkeyes are 1-2 in conference play (W vs Rutgers, L vs Michigan & Illinois)
Betting Odds:
- Ohio State -30 (-110)
- Iowa +30 (-110)
- Over/Under: 49.5 (-110)
Key Players:
- CJ Stroud (OSU QB): Leads NCAA in touchdowns and QBR, #2 in Heisman race
- Last game: 361 yards, 6 TDs, 80.8% completion vs Michigan State
- Spencer Petras (Iowa QB): 54% completion, 2 TDs, 3 INTs this season
- Iowa RBs: Leshon Williams & Kaleb Johnson both around 230 yards, 2-3 TDs each
Prediction: While Ohio State should win comfortably, Iowa's defense should help them cover the 30-point spread, similar to their 13-point loss to Michigan earlier this season.
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