Ohio State’s dominant 31-14 victory over Iowa on Saturday showcased the Buckeyes’ offensive line dominance, but the star of the show, senior guard Luke Montgomery, made headlines for his blunt dismissal of outside evaluations. Montgomery, a 6-foot-5, 313-pound lineman and second-team All-Big Ten pick in 2025, downplayed his inclusion on PFF’s Big Ten Team of the Week, calling the grading system flawed and admitting he doesn’t engage with it.
‘I call PFF *pfft*,’ he quipped, arguing that external analysts can’t fully grasp the intricacies of a team’s offensive scheme. Despite his skepticism, Montgomery remains one of college football’s most impactful linemen, currently ranked third in PFN’s OL Impact Score at 96.9, trailing only Miami’s Ryan Rodriguez and Virginia’s Monroe Mills.
His leadership extended beyond words—Ohio State outgained Iowa 484-238, controlled the clock for over 38 minutes without a turnover, and limited the Hawkeyes to just 39 rushing yards, though Iowa still managed four sacks. The Buckeyes’ offense thrived behind Montgomery, with quarterback Julian Sayin (20/27, 324 yards, 3 TDs) and receiver Jeremiah Smith (11 catches, 206 yards, 2 TDs) earning Manning Star of the Week and Big Ten Player of the Week honors, respectively.
Montgomery’s candid take resonated with fans, sparking reactions like ‘One of my all-time favorite quotes from a Buckeye’ and ‘Absolute freaking banger of a line.’
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