CFB
Where they rank
Team-advanced percentile vs. the FBS field · descriptive only, not a prediction of Saturday.
Ohio State
Offensive efficiency (PPA)85th pct.
Offensive success rate93th pct.
Explosiveness58th pct.
Defensive efficiency (PPA)91th pct.
Defensive success rate allowed87th pct.
Havoc rate78th pct.
Iowa
Offensive efficiency (PPA)71th pct.
Offensive success rate70th pct.
Explosiveness38th pct.
Defensive efficiency (PPA)65th pct.
Defensive success rate allowed82th pct.
Havoc rate62th pct.
Ohio State · Returning production
Overall (PPA)68.3%
Passing94.0%
Rushing54.9%
Receiving50.3%
Against the spread, last 3 seasons
ATS 19-10 · O/U 10-19 · avg. margin +21.8
Iowa · Returning production
Overall (PPA)34.2%
Passing16.3%
Rushing19.7%
Receiving55.9%
Against the spread, last 3 seasons
ATS 14-9-1 · O/U 15-8 · avg. margin +9.7
Head-to-head
Last 4 meetings2026Ohio State 31–14 Iowa
2024Iowa 7–35 Ohio State
2022Iowa 10–54 Ohio State
2017Ohio State 24–55 Iowa
Venue & conditions
Kinnick Stadium · Iowa City, IA
64°F · 9.2 mph wind · 4% precip. chance