{
  "id": 11575317,
  "title": "Buckeyes starting OT ruled out for Iowa game",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/03/buckeyes-starting-ot-ruled-out-for-iowa-game",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-03T01:39:12.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/buckeyes-starting-ot-ruled-iowa-013912485.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Ohio State offensive lineman Phillip Daniels (70) will not play in the team's upcoming game against Iowa due to injury, as confirmed by On3’s Pete Nakos. Daniels, who started his college career at Minnesota before transferring to Ohio State in 2024, has been instrumental in the Buckeyes' ground game and in protecting quarterback Julian Sayin. The absence of Daniels, a key player in Ohio State's defense ranking among the top ten in several categories, could significantly impact the game's outcome. Ohio State coach Ryan Day and the team are aware of Iowa's strong offense, which recently defeated Michigan in a dramatic last-second victory. The Buckeyes may adopt a different offensive strategy to compensate for Daniels' absence, potentially leading to an unexpected result against Iowa's formidable defense.",
  "summary": "Ohio State football is a considerable favorite according to Nick Saban and the oddsmakers heading into Week 5’s game at Iowa. The Buckeyes are high in the latest college football power rankings , but will be forced to face Iowa without one of their best offensive lineman according to On3’s Pete Nakos. Nakos gave an update on two Buckeyes players […] The post Buckeyes starting OT ruled out for…",
  "key_points": [
    "Phillip Daniels, Buckeyes' starting OT, ruled out for Iowa game due to injury.",
    "Daniels, a key player, impacted Ohio State's defense ranked among top ten.",
    "Ohio State may adjust offensive strategy for Daniels' absence."
  ],
  "editors_take": "The loss of lineman Phillip Daniels forces Ohio State to adapt its offensive strategy against Iowa, potentially altering the game's outcome and giving the Hawkeyes an opportunity to capitalize on the Buckeyes' adjusted approach.",
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}