Big Ten power rankings after Week 8: A gulf from top to bottom

Nicely, Ohio State dominated Iowa — although it took some time.

Because of a number of unforced errors by the Hawkeyes, the Buckeyes continuously had unimaginable discipline place, however typically couldn’t do something with it, that’s till the dam broke within the second half. In the end, C.J. Stroud had a good line, going 20-for-30 for 286 yards with 4 passing touchdowns and an interception. Nonetheless, he seemed uncomfortable by means of a lot of the sport, although he finally began discovering his gifted receivers downfield.

The Buckeyes couldn’t run a lick, however the move recreation and the protection actually stored them afloat.

Talking of the protection, whereas it had an unimaginable efficiency, it’s onerous to provide it an A-plus towards the worst offense within the nation. Granted, the protection performed its half in making the Hawkeyes look terrible, however we noticed that very same offense come alive in rubbish time towards Michigan.

OSU can definitely transfer again up into our prime spot if it has a dominant win in Comfortable Valley subsequent week.