Game Thread Iowa at tOSU, Homecoming, Oct 19, 3:30 ET, ABC/ESPN/ESPN2

[Jaxbuck]

Iowa's wins have come against;

Missouri State (1-6)
Iowa State (1-4)
Western M*ch*gan (0-7)
Minnesota (4-2)

Two of those were close.

I don't know that a lot more needs to be said here.

 

[Buckeye86]

Iowa's wins have come against;

Missouri State (1-6)
Iowa State (1-4)
Western M*ch*gan (0-7)
Minnesota (4-2)

Two of those were close.

I don't know that a lot more needs to be said here.

So my devestatingly insightful observation that Iowa isn't very good is not necessary?

 

[Yertle]

Wow, 4 wins for a recent Iowa team??? They are having a good season! Dare I say bowl game this year? Big Ten Coach of the Year coming for Ferentz.

 

[Jaxbuck]

So my devestatingly insightful observation that Iowa isn't very good is not necessary?

Not this week. Maybe use the spare time to help Herbstriet solve the impenetrable riddle of face guarding in college football?

 

[Dryden]

 

[Coqui]

I hope VanDenBerg's mom is there and they show her alot - just for old times sake!

No need for old time's sake. She's there for at least another 2.5 years

FR wide receiver is a Vandenberg

 

[OSUK]

I remember a few years ago when Iowa came in here without their starting QB and a frosh replacing him - and they took the Buckeyes to OT. About the time you think you understand exactly what is going to happen in CFB, you find out you don't. That said, my prediction: Good 50-something Bad low 20-something.

Time for the Bucks to be impressive.

 

[LitlBuck]

Iowa is the only team in the country that hasn’t allowed a rushing TD, Ohio State taking it as a personal challenge to end that streak

http://www.cleveland.com/osu/index.ssf/2013/10/iowa_is_the_only_team_in_the_c.html

Personal note: this streak will end this Saturday in front of a nice homecoming crowd

 

[BUCKYLE]

On the first series.

 

[UpNorth_Buckeye]

On the first 10 series.

FIFY

 

[Zurp]

http://www.cleveland.com/osu/index.ssf/2013/10/iowa_is_the_only_team_in_the_c.html

Personal note: this streak will end this Saturday in front of a nice homecoming crowd

First, I think Ohio State WILL end Iowa's streak.
Second, I really hope that Urban Meyer doesn't get obsessed with this fact. Call the plays that give your team the best chance to win the game. Don't worry about a streak that is worth exactly nothing. If you're up 42-10 late in the third quarter, THEN you can do whatever is necessary to score a rushing touchdown. But until then, I don't want to see Ohio State get stuffed on 3 rushing attempts inside the 5, only to settle for field goals.
Third, has Iowa faced a dual-threat quarterback this year?

 

[OSUK]

Third, has Iowa faced a dual-threat quarterback this year?

Jordan Lynch of Northern Illinois.

 

[ShowMeBuck]

I've called for big wins the last 2 games and been sorely mistaken. That being said........if we don't HAMMER Iowa I will be calling my drywall repair man by the end of the game.

 

[craigblitz]

Buckeyes > 17

 

[MililaniBuckeye]

I've called for big wins the last 2 games and been sorely mistaken. That being said........if we don't HAMMER Iowa I will be calling my drywall repair man by the end of the game.

Iowa is not Wisconsin or Northwestern. They gave up 30 points to Northern Illinois and 26 points to Michigan State, both games at home.