Is the Ohio State vs. Iowa game on CBS? All you need to know about the college football Week 6 showdown
The Iowa Hawkeyes (3-1, 1-0 Big 10) have secured wins in their last two games, but a real challenge awaits them in Week 6. The Hawkeyes will travel to Columbus this Saturday to face their Big 10 rivals, the No. 3 Ohio State Buckeyes (4-0, 1-0).
Ohio State maintained its No. 3 ranking following a decisive 38-7 win against Michigan State. Moreover, the undefeated Buckeyes will be even more formidable as they play on their home turf at Ohio Stadium.
As the highly anticipated Ohio State vs. Iowa game approaches, let’s look at where to catch the game live.
How to watch the Ohio State vs. Iowa game?
Fans can catch the live action of the Ohio State vs. Iowa game on CBS Sports Network at 3:30 p.m. ET on Saturday. The announcers for the Saturday evening game will be Brad Nessler (play-by-play), Gary Danielson (analyst) and Jenny Dell (sidelines).
Additionally, football fans can tune in to Sirius XM radio network's channel 392 (away) and channel 195 (home). The game is also available on several live-streaming platforms, including Fubo, Sling TV and Peacock.
Who will be the starting QB for Ohio State against Iowa?
Will Howard will start for the Buckeyes in Week 6 against the Iowa Hawkeyes. Howard, who suffered a major hit to his midsection in the second quarter of last week's game against Michigan State, is healthy and fit to play.
He exited the field late in the first half when the Buckeyes held a 10-point lead. However, he kept his helmet on while sitting on the sidelines and eventually returned to start the second half. Howard finished the game by completing 21 of 31 passes for 244 yards, two touchdowns and one interception.
His backup quarterback, Devin Brown, also saw some action, throwing for 31 yards, including a 17-yard touchdown pass to WR Jeremiah Smith.
Who will be the starting QB for Iowa against Buckeyes?
Cade McNamara will be the starting quarterback for the Iowa Hawkeyes in Week 6 against the Ohio State Buckeyes. He has led the team to three victories, but there are still areas where he can improve his passing game.
Facing the Buckeyes on Saturday, McNamara will need to deliver a near-perfect performance if he hopes to upset Ohio State on its home turf.
In his last game against Minnesota, McNamara completed 11 of 19 passes, throwing for just 62 yards. The Hawkeyes largely depend on their talented running back, Kaleb Johnson, who scored three touchdowns against Minnesota with 21 carries for 206 yards, helping his team secure a 31-14 win.
However, if McNamara can manage his passes and find his receivers, it will reduce the pressure on Johnson and allow him to elevate his game further against the Buckeyes.
As it stands, the Buckeyes are heavily favored to win the Week 6 game. But can the Hawkeyes pull off an upset despite having won just three times in 19 meetings in the history of this rivalry?