Updated Feb. 25, 2026, 3:14 a.m. CT
The Ohio State Buckeyes (17-10, 9-7 Big Ten) hit the road to match up with Bennett Stirtz and the Iowa Hawkeyes (19-8, 9-7 Big Ten) at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Wednesday, Feb. 25. The game tips off at 9 p.m. ET.
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Iowa vs. Ohio State: How to watch on TV or live streamGame day: Wednesday, February 25, 2026Game time: 9 p.m. ETLocation: Iowa City, IowaArena: Carver-Hawkeye ArenaTV Channel: BTNLive stream: Fubo – Watch NOW (Regional restrictions may apply)Need a news break? Check out the all new PLAY hub with puzzles, games and more!
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Watch college basketball on Fubo!Iowa vs. Ohio State stats and trendsIowa is posting 76.0 points per game this year (178th-ranked in college basketball), but it has really thrived defensively, giving up only 65.1 points per contest (13th-best).The Hawkeyes haven’t been allowing many rebounds this year, ranking third-best in the nation (26.1 rebounds allowed per game), but they rank ninth-worst in college basketball with only 27.3 boards per contest.Iowa ranks 105th in the nation with 15.1 dimes per game.The Hawkeyes rank 20th-best in college basketball by averaging just 9.0 turnovers per game. In terms of forced turnovers, they rank 72nd in college basketball (12.6 per contest).This season, Iowa is making 7.9 three-pointers per game (167th-ranked in college basketball) and is shooting 35.7% (80th-ranked) from beyond the arc.So far this year, the Hawkeyes are ceding 6.3 threes per game (26th-ranked in college basketball) and are allowing opposing teams to shoot 31.9% (80th-ranked) from downtown.This season, Iowa has taken 59% two-pointers, accounting for 70.4% of the team’s baskets. It has shot 41% threes (29.6% of the team’s baskets).Iowa vs. Ohio State Odds and SpreadSpread Favorite: Hawkeyes (-5.5)Moneyline: Iowa (-285), Ohio State (+224)Total: 141.5 points
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