**Buckeyes Poised for Battle Against Hawkeyes in All-Gray Uniforms**

Ohio State will welcome the Iowa Hawkeyes to Ohio Stadium this Saturday, trading their traditional scarlet jerseys for striking all-gray alternate uniforms. The Buckeyes have worn these jerseys just once before, clinching a dominant 38-3 victory over Michigan State last season. Coming off a 38-7 win against Michigan State in their Big Ten opener, Ohio State enters the contest brimming with confidence.

Despite the Buckeyes' commanding performance last week, the upcoming game against Iowa promises to be their toughest challenge yet this season. The Hawkeyes also registered a commanding win in their conference opener, defeating Minnesota 31-14. As the two formidable teams prepare to clash, the Eleven Warriors staff have weighed in with their pre-game score predictions, overwhelmingly favoring Ohio State.

Predictions from the staff showcase a spectrum of scores, but they all agree on a Buckeyes victory. Andy Anders predicts a 31-10 win, emphasizing Ohio State's ability to contain Iowa's Kaleb Johnson despite some questions at the linebacker position. Chase Brown forecasts a 34-9 victory, noting Iowa’s well-coached defense but believes it's no match for Ohio State’s offensive prowess. George Eisner and Jack Emerson both predict a 38-13 win, anticipating a close first half before the Buckeyes pull away after halftime adjustments.

Several contributors, including Dan Hope and Kyle Jones, believe that although Iowa's defense will pose a significant challenge, Ohio State’s defense will generate scoring opportunities by forcing turnovers. Dan Hope, sticking with last week's score prediction, envisions another 38-7 victory for the Buckeyes. Jason Priestas anticipates a 37-6 outcome, asserting that while Iowa is the strongest opponent Ohio State has faced this season, the Buckeyes are the superior team.

The staff's majority consensus is that Ohio State will cover the 18.5-point spread, with 13 out of 14 experts confident in their prediction. Ramzy Nasrallah, the lone voice diverging slightly, still predicts a solid Buckeyes win by three scores. The total points for Saturday’s game are set at 46, with most staff members expecting a combined score below that mark.

The Buckeyes are ready to prove their mettle in the highly anticipated encounter against Iowa, with fans eagerly awaiting the debut of their alternate gray uniforms on home turf. As Saturday's game approaches, all eyes will be on Ohio State to see if they can live up to the high expectations set by their supporters and experts alike.