Iowa’s football team faced a challenging defeat against Ohio State, losing 35-7 in their latest game. This loss marked Iowa’s record at 3-2 overall and 1-1 in the Big Ten after a disappointing performance in which they managed only 226 total yards and 10 first downs, while Ohio State dominated with over 400 yards and 21 first downs.
Iowa’s coach, Kirk Ferentz, discussed the performances of both Cade McNamara and Brendan Sullivan at quarterback during the game, emphasizing that there would be an evaluation of the quarterback position after analyzing the film. Ferentz noted Sullivan’s ability to contribute, especially highlighting a promising drive that ended with a touchdown run by Kaleb Johnson. Sullivan recorded 30 rushing yards and completed one pass for 12 yards on that drive, which broke Iowa’s scoring drought.
However, the day was marred by turnovers, with McNamara being stripped of the ball and Ohio State recovering it. Ferentz cautioned against overreacting to the game’s events, suggesting that the situation might seem worse than it actually was due to the nature of the game.
As the match progressed, Ohio State’s Emeka Egbuka scored multiple touchdowns, further extending their lead, making it difficult for Iowa to mount a comeback. The Buckeyes scored touchdowns on all four drives in the second half, illustrating their dominance throughout the game.
In the first half, Iowa’s offense was notably stagnant, managing only 90 yards and failing to score. Despite forcing two turnovers, Iowa couldn’t capitalize, leaving them trailing 7-0 at halftime. The Ohio State defense was relentless, putting pressure on both quarterbacks and preventing any effective offensive drives from Iowa.
With this defeat, Iowa will need to regroup as they prepare for upcoming games, looking to improve their offensive consistency and overall performance on the field.