The Buckeyes will play the Hawkeyes on Saturday, October 3rd, 2026. The matchup takes place at Kinnick Stadium. Watch this exciting Week 5 matchup at 3:30 pm EDT. Check local listings for coverage on CBS.
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Table of Contents
- Matchup Stats
- Best Odds
- Interactive Odds Example
- Prop Bets
- Recent Meetings
- Team Standings
- Futures Odds
- Team Pages
- Team Schedules & Results
- Other Games Today
Key Matchup Stats
We're now well into the 2026 college football season. Week 5 action features a matchup between Ohio State and Iowa taking place at Kinnick Stadium. The following are some key season stats to help you size up this game.
- SportsBetting3.com Power Rankings - Ohio State has a 98.33 conference power ranking for the 2026 season. The conference power ranking for Iowa is 98.33.
- Away Ohio State - Heading into Week 5, Ohio State currently has a 0-1 record as an away team for the 2026 regular season. This ranks them 3rd in the Big Ten Conference for away team wins. Watch this stat carefully as the season progresses.
- Home Iowa - Iowa has a 3-0 record as a home team. Looking ahead to this 2026 Week 5 matchup, they rank 2nd in the Big Ten Conference for home team wins. Like the Ohio State away record and ranking, you should continually keep tabs on this stat.
- Points Scored - For the 2026 season, Ohio State ranks 3rd (180) in the Big Ten Conference, with Iowa currently ranking 11th (131) for points scored in the Big Ten Conference.
- Points Against - Also in 2026, Ohio State stands 14th (49) in the Big Ten Conference for points scored by opponents in 2026. Iowa sits at 18th (32) in the Big Ten Conference for points against in the 2026 season so far.
- Team Records - Ohio State has a 3-1 overall record for the 2026 regular season, with Iowa currently 4-0 for the 2026 NCAAF regular season.
Best Buckeyes at Hawkeyes Odds
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Ohio State at Iowa Prop Bets
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Recent Meetings Since 2022
| Week | Game | Result | Margin |
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| 2026 Week 5 | Ohio State vs Iowa Saturday, October 3rd, 2026 | OSU 31, IOWA 14 Kinnick Stadium | Ohio State by 17 |
| 2024 Week 6 | Iowa vs Ohio State Saturday, October 5th, 2024 | OSU 35, IOWA 7 Ohio Stadium | Ohio State by 28 |
| 2022 Week 8 | Iowa vs Ohio State Saturday, October 22nd, 2022 | OSU 54, IOWA 10 Ohio Stadium | Ohio State by 44 |
Team Standings
| Team | Conf | Conf% | W | L | PF | PA | Home | Away | Strk |
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| #15 Iowa | 4-2 | 5.000 | 7 | 2 | 250 | 110 | 4-1 | 3-1 | W2 |
| #20 Ohio State | 4-2 | 4.000 | 6 | 3 | 321 | 165 | 4-1 | 2-2 | L2 |
Ohio State & Iowa Futures Odds
Latest NCAA Championship odds, if available, for each team. Review odds for other teams and learn the best College Football bets.
Ohio State Championship OddsNo NCAA College Football Championship TM Ohio State YR: futures available
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Ohio State & Iowa Team Pages
Review each team's season schedule and results, season win total odds, futures odds, betting bonuses and other valuable information on our exclusive team betting odds pages. Team betting odds and stats update throughout the season:
Team Schedules & Results
| Week | Matchup | Date & Result |
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| Week 1 | Ball State vs Ohio State | OSU 56, BALL 3 Saturday, September 5th, 2026 |
| Week 2 | Ohio State vs Texas | TEX 24, OSU 23 Saturday, September 12th, 2026 |
| Week 3 | Kent State vs Ohio State | OSU 59, KENT 3 Saturday, September 19th, 2026 |
| Week 4 | Illinois vs Ohio State | OSU 42, ILL 19 Saturday, September 26th, 2026 |
| Week 5 | Ohio State vs Iowa | OSU 31, IOWA 14 Saturday, October 3rd, 2026 |
| Week 6 | Maryland vs Ohio State | OSU 45, MD 16 Saturday, October 10th, 2026 |
| Week 7 | Ohio State vs Indiana | OSU 19, IU 15 Saturday, October 17th, 2026 |
| Week 9 | Ohio State vs USC | USC 30, OSU 18 Saturday, October 31st, 2026 |
| Week 10 | Oregon vs Ohio State | ORE 41, OSU 28 Saturday, November 7th, 2026 |
| Week 11 | Northwestern vs Ohio State | Saturday, November 14th, 2026 12:00 pm EST |
| Week 12 | Ohio State vs Nebraska | Saturday, November 21st, 2026 12:00 am EST |
| Week 13 | Michigan vs Ohio State | Saturday, November 28th, 2026 12:00 pm EST |
| Week | Matchup | Date & Result |
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| Week 1 | Northern Illinois vs Iowa | IOWA 40, NIU 0 Saturday, September 5th, 2026 |
| Week 2 | Iowa State vs Iowa | IOWA 16, ISU 13 Saturday, September 12th, 2026 |
| Week 3 | Northern Iowa vs Iowa | IOWA 55, UNI 0 Saturday, September 19th, 2026 |
| Week 4 | Iowa vs Michigan | IOWA 20, MICH 19 Saturday, September 26th, 2026 |
| Week 5 | Ohio State vs Iowa | OSU 31, IOWA 14 Saturday, October 3rd, 2026 |
| Week 6 | Iowa vs Washington | IOWA 41, WASH 24 Friday, October 9th, 2026 |
| Week 8 | Iowa vs Minnesota | MINN 13, IOWA 10 Saturday, October 24th, 2026 |
| Week 9 | Wisconsin vs Iowa | IOWA 30, WIS 0 Saturday, October 31st, 2026 |
| Week 10 | Iowa vs Northwestern | IOWA 24, NU 10 Saturday, November 7th, 2026 |
| Week 11 | Purdue vs Iowa | Saturday, November 14th, 2026 7:30 pm EST |
| Week 12 | Iowa vs Illinois | Saturday, November 21st, 2026 12:00 am EST |
| Week 13 | Nebraska vs Iowa | Friday, November 27th, 2026 12:00 pm EST |
How to Bet on the Game
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How to Bet on the Ohio State vs Iowa College Football Game
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Open a new sports betting account before game time.
Review our list of sports betting sites. Open a new account before the game starts on Saturday, October 3rd, 2026 at 3:30 pm EDT, making sure to enter all your personal details correctly. Don't forget to add your bonus code.
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Visit the sportsbook’s cashier, banking, or deposit page.
Navigate to the sportsbook's deposit page. Use your Visa card or MasterCard, or deposit with a bank transfer, or other methods like Paypal.
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Tap to the sportsbook's College Football page, look for the Ohio State vs Iowa Game.
Navigate to the sportsbook's College Football page. Next, look for live or upcoming matchups. Select the Ohio State vs Iowa Game.
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Choose your bet and place a wager.
Choose your bet and then use the funds you deposited to place a wager. The sportsbook will pay your winnings or deduct a losing wager from your account balance after the game.
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