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  "id": 11750926,
  "title": "Ohio State vs. Iowa: Live updates, score, how to watch Big Ten heavyweight bout",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/03/ohio-state-vs-iowa-live-updates-score-how-to-watch-big-ten",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-03T19:10:47.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/college-football/live/ohio-state-vs-iowa-live-updates-score-how-to-watch-big-ten-heavyweight-bout-191047093.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Saturday, October 1st sees Ohio State facing off against Iowa in a high-profile matchup on CBS. The No. 5 Buckeyes will be looking to defend their position atop the Big Ten standings as they take on the No. 14 Hawkeyes. Following their surprising last-second victory over Michigan in Week 4, Iowa has moved up three spots in the AP Top 25 rankings. With a last-minute touchdown securing the win, the Hawkeyes' coach, Kirk Ferentz, may opt for a more aggressive strategy against Ohio State's potent offense, which has been averaging an impressive 45 points and 7.8 yards per play. Quarterbacks Hank Brown and Jeremiah Smith are crucial to the game, with Brown needing to perform well and Smith being a reliable wide receiver option. Iowa boasts the country's best scoring defense, allowing only eight points per game and just 4.1 yards per play. However, securing a win in this matchup will require more than just a solid defense. Fans can follow the action live with updates, highlights, and expert analysis throughout the game.",
  "summary": "Ohio State vs. Iowa is the only matchup between top 15 teams this weekend after the Hawkeyes pulled off a road win at Michigan last week.",
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  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Yahoo Sports",
        "title": "Michigan State football at Wisconsin: Live updates",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/03/michigan-state-football-at-wisconsin-live-updates",
        "published": "2026-10-03T15:21:24.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "The Hollywood Reporter",
        "title": "Ohio State vs. Iowa: Where to Watch the 2026 College Football Game Online",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/03/ohio-state-vs-iowa-where-to-watch-the-2026-college-football-game",
        "published": "2026-10-03T15:45:00.000Z"
      }
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  "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."
}