How to watch Ohio State-Iowa college football game for free today

Buckeyes wide receiver Jeremiah Smith (4) gains 23 yards on a pass reception during college football action between the Ohio State Buckeyes and the Kent State Golden Flashes at Ohio Stadium in Columbus on Saturday, September 19, 2026. With the catch and gain, Smith became the Ohio State all-time leading receiver.David Petkiewicz, cleveland.comIf you purchase a product through a link on our site, we may receive compensation.By Thomas Lagrone | tlagrone@al.comThe No. 5 Ohio State Buckeyes play against the No. 14 Iowa Hawkeyes in a college football game today. The matchup is scheduled to begin at 2:30 p.m. CT on CBS. You can watch today’s game for free online by using the free trials offered by DIRECTV and FuboTV. Why you should watch this gameOhio State enters this game with a 3-1 record, and the team has won back-to-back games. The Buckeyes are looking to reach the College Football Playoff for the third-straight season, which will likely require another win today. The Iowa squad is coming off a close win against Michigan, which has helped the Hawkeyes obtain a 4-0 record. If Iowa can pull off the upset this afternoon, then the Hawkeyes could be contenders for the Big Ten title. Key players to watch in this gameOhio State’s star wide receiver Jeremiah Smith has played at a high level this year. He leads the team with 33 receptions for 617 yards this season. Notably, Smith also has seven touchdowns. Iowa’s running back Kamari Moulton will be another key player to watch today. He has rushed for nearly 300 yards this season, and he averages seven yards per carry. How to stream today’s game for freeYou can watch this game by using the five-day free trials offered by DIRECTV and FuboTV. Where to watch Georgia-Vanderbilt SEC football game for free todayHow to watch Chicago White Sox-Cleveland Guardians MLB Playoffs game 1 for free todayMichigan-Minnesota free livestream: How to watch Big Ten football game today, TV, timeHow to watch West Virginia-Iowa State Big 12 football game for free todayHow to watch Alabama-Mississippi State college football game for free todayThomas Lagrone is an Alabama native and recent graduate from the University of Alabama at Birmingham with a bachelor's degree in sports communication. Thomas has loved participating in and watching sports...