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- Ohio State beat Iowa 31-14 in Iowa City, their first visit since 2017's infamous 55-24 rout, cruising to a comfortable road win on Saturday afternoon.
- Jeremiah Smith posted 11 catches, 206 yards, and two touchdowns — setting records and drawing the attention of LeBron James after his performance.
- Ohio State's defense held Iowa to just 238 yards of total offense and forced a pair of turnovers, completing a two-sided statement win.
- Alabama's offense upstaged Kamario Taylor in Starkville, overpowering Mississippi State in a high-powered SEC matchup.
- Missouri earned a dominant upset win over Florida, marking one of the day's notable results beyond the ranked matchups.
- Iowa entered the game riding a last-second upset win over Michigan, making Ohio State's 17-point margin all the more striking.
Why it matters: Ohio State's road rout of a ranked Iowa team that had just upset Michigan strengthens their Big Ten and College Football Playoff resume, while Jeremiah Smith's 206-yard, two-touchdown stat line — enough to catch LeBron James watching — marks him as one of the most explosive playmakers in college football this season.
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