Frames from the Game: No. 5 Ohio State defeats No. 14 Iowa 31-14

Junior wide receiver Jeremiah Smith (4) waits to be interviewed after his performance against the Iowa Hawkeyes. Smith caught 11 passes for 206 yards and two touchdowns in Ohio State's 31-14 win. Credit: Liam Ahern | Managing Photo Editor

Ohio State linebacker Christian Alliegro (14) celebrates after recovering a fumble in the Iowa Hawkeyes' first drive of the game. Ohio State defeated Iowa 31-14 on Oct. 3, 2026. Credit: Liam Ahern | Managing Photo Editor

Running back Bo Jackson (25) high steps through a defender's tackle in the second quarter of the Buckeyes' game against No. 14 Iowa. Ohio State defeated Iowa 31-14 on Oct. 3, 2026. Credit: Liam Ahern | Managing Photo Editor

Hawkeye and Buckeye fans alike wave to the University of Iowa Health Care Stead Family Children's Hospital after the conclusion of the first quarter of play. Credit: Liam Ahern | Managing Photo Editor

Wide receiver Jeremiah Smith (4) signs merchandise for fans after the Buckeyes defeated the Iowa Hawkeyes 31-14, claiming Ohio State's first ranked win of the 2026 season. Credit: Liam Ahern | Managing Photo Editor

A Buckeye Fan holds up a sign reading "Michigan Sucks" on the sideline of Kinnick Stadium. Ohio State beat Iowa 31-14 on Oct. 3, 2026. Credit: Liam Ahern | Managing Photo Editor

Running Back Ja'Kobi Jackson (24) dances after scoring a touchdown in the fourth quarter of Ohio State's matchup against the Iowa Hawkeyes. Ohio State defeated Iowa 31-14 on Oct. 3, 2026. Credit: Liam Ahern | Managing Photo Editor

Ohio State defensive players Cam Calhoun (18), Jaylen McClain (8) and James Smith (3) celebrate an interception by McClain in the Buckeyes' game against the Iowa Hawkeyes. Credit: Liam Ahern | Managing Photo Editor

Linebacker Tarvos "TJ" Alford (17) celebrates after getting a tackle for a loss in the first quarter of the Buckeyes' game against the Iowa Hawkeyes. Ohio State beat Iowa 31-14 on Oct. 3, 2026. Credit: Liam Ahern | Managing Photo Editor

Buckeye kicker Connor Hawkins (96) swings through the ball to convert an Ohio State extra point attempt in the Buckeyes' 31-14 win over Iowa on Oct. 3, 2026. Credit: Liam Ahern | Managing Photo Editor

Senior wide receiver Devin McCuin (3) celebrates after running a catch into the end zone, scoring the Buckeyes' first points of the game. Ohio State defeated No. 14 Iowa 31-14. Credit: Liam Ahern | Managing Photo Editor

Ohio State defensive lineman Eddrick Houston (96) celebrates after bringing down an Iowa running back. The Buckeye defense held No. 14 Iowa to 14 points on Oct. 3rd, 2026. Credit: Liam Ahern | Managing Photo Editor

Buckeye linebacker Christian Alliegro (14) dives on a loose ball in the opening drive of the game. Alliegro recovered the fumble in Ohio State's 31-14 win over Iowa on Oct. 3, 2026. Credit: Liam Ahern | Managing Photo Editor

Sophomore quarterback Julian Sayin (10) waits for the play call in the Buckeyes' opening drive in Kinnick Stadium. The Buckeyes beat the Hawkeyes 31-14 on Oct. 3, 2026. Credit: Liam Ahern | Managing Photo Editor

Wide receiver Devin McCuin (3) slips out of a tackle on his way to the endzone, scoring a touchdown. Ohio State defeated Iowa 31-14 on Oct. 3, 2026. Credit: Liam Ahern | Managing Photo Editor

Linebacker Christian Alliegro (14) celebrates after bringing down a Hawkeye in the backfield in the Buckeyes' 31-14 win over No. 14 Iowa on Oct. 3, 2026. Credit: Liam Ahern | Managing Photo Editor

Defensive Lineman Jason Moore (94) lines up for an extra-point attempt in the Buckeyes' 31-14 win over No. 14 Iowa. Credit: Liam Ahern | Managing Photo Editor