An Iowa offense that is struggling in every phase faces a difficult challenge on Saturday at second ranked Ohio State against a Buckeye defense that is ranked in the top 10 nationally.
An efficient run game would help the offense at least stay on the field a little longer but the Hawkeyes are ranked near the bottom nationally by averaging less than 83 yards per game.
That’s sophomore tackle Mason Richman who is the most experienced member of an offensive line that has been overmatched in nearly every game this season.
Freshman running back Kaleb Johnson is a native of Ohio and this will be his first visit to Ohio Stadium.
The goal for the Iowa defense is to make second ranked Ohio State drive the ball. The Buckeye offense ranks second nationally by averaging over 543 yards per game. Ohio State has scored 41 touchdowns in six games. Iowa has seven.
That’s senior corner Riley Moss who says a talented receiving corps is a threat on every play.
Hawkeye safety Kaevon Merriweather says limiting big plays is a must.
Merriweather says Ohio State’s balance on offense is a concern.
Merriweather says the Hawkeyes know they are a huge underdog.
