They've played 5 of their first 6 games at home, and the best team they've faced so far is arguably 3-3 Notre Dame. Their lone road game has been at Michigan State where they led 35-13 at half. Outside of the ND game, they haven't had to play much in the second half.
I don't think Iowa's defense is drastically better than Notre Dame's or Wisconsin's, but I think Iowa will be the best defense OSU has faced. If we can get a few first half stops on defense and move the ball somewhat, I could see this game remaining tight into the second half. If that happens, anything can happen. Long story short, I don't think OSU is the #2 team in the nation. I think they're overrated.
I don't think Iowa's defense is drastically better than Notre Dame's or Wisconsin's, but I think Iowa will be the best defense OSU has faced. If we can get a few first half stops on defense and move the ball somewhat, I could see this game remaining tight into the second half. If that happens, anything can happen. Long story short, I don't think OSU is the #2 team in the nation. I think they're overrated.