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Off-Script Ohio: Iowa recap, defensive turnaround and what comes next

Ohio State bounced back strongly from a shaky defensive outing against Illinois by defeating Iowa 31-14 on the road. Following an early turnover forced by Kenyatta Jackson Jr.

and recovered by Christian Alliegro, Julian Sayin connected with Devin McCuin for a touchdown to start the scoring. Head coach Ryan Day capitalized on the crucial middle eight minutes of the contest, pushing the lead before halftime as the visitors generated 21 unanswered points.

Defensively, the unit limited the hosts to a mere 238 total yards and under 40 rushing yards to firmly correct previous weaknesses.

Several contributors stood out across the roster during the victory, including standout receiver Jeremiah Smith alongside Ja'Kobi Jackson, Bo Jackson, and multiple Alabama transfers like Qua Russaw and James Smith. John Walker and Eddrick Houston anchored the line effectively, while Cam Calhoun solidified his role as the primary backup at strong slot corner ahead of Dominick Kelly.

Meanwhile, around the rest of the conference slate, unexpected results caught attention, notably Northwestern handing a blowout defeat to Penn State.

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