The Nittany Lions will be led by interim head coach Terry Smith and first-time starting quarterback Ethan Grunkemeyer against the Hawkeyes.

The Nittany Lions wore T-shirts that read 'IF' to their game vs. the Hawkeyes. But the motto couldn't lead them to victory.

Penn State lost another one-possession game, falling to 3-4 on the season. How did the Nittany Lions look against Iowa?

IOWA CITY – Penn State did not go down without a fight. But the Nittany Lions’ losing streak is at four games after Iowa erased an 11-point deficit in the second half to edge PSU 25-24 on Saturday night at Kinnick Stadium.

The Iowa Hawkeyes (4-2) take on a conference opponent when they host the Penn State Nittany Lions (3-3) on Saturday, Oct. 18, 2025 at Kinnick Stadium in a Big Ten clash. The two teams are tied ATS (1-1) in those meetings while the scoring has gone over the total on one occasion.

While the Nittany Lions certainly were in their Week 8 matchup against the Iowa Hawkeyes until the end, they made too many critical mistakes in key situations that hampered their efforts. The stats reflect an uneven performance in several key areas,

A week after James Franklin's firing, the Nittany Lions focused on possibilities. But their inability to close proved to be their downfall.

The Nittany Lions had a road win in their possession before the Hawkeyes were able to snatch it away late. Now, a bye week awaits as they prepare for No. 1 Ohio State on Nov. 1

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