Hawkeyes spoil the first game for interim coach Terry Smith and the first start for quarterback Ethan Grunkemeyer

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

After the scoreboard read 7-3 at the end of the first quarter, the Iowa Hawkeyes went into the locker room down at halftime 14-10. Entering the matchup, the Haw

Woes continued for the blue and white Saturday as they faced the Iowa Hawkeyes on the road. Penn State, led by interim head coach Terry Smith and backup signal

PSU lost 25-24 at Iowa on Saturday night in the Nittany Lions' first game since firing former head coach James Franklin and losing Allar to a season-ending injury. Fans questioned whether Penn State will be able to remain competitive this season without its starting quarterback.

Penn State also used Iowa native Jaxon Smolik at quarterback, sometimes together with Grunkemeyer. Smolik gained 3 yards on four rushes without throwing a pass. He left the game with an upper-body injury after absorbing a hard tackle in the fourth quarter.

Penn State's football team will be without top offensive lineman Vega Ioane for their game against Iowa. The team is also missing its starting quarterback, Drew Allar, due to injury and recently fired head coach James Franklin. Redshirt quarterback Ethan Grunkemeyer will make his first college start under interim coach Terry Smith.

This week, a new-look Penn State offense will take the field on the road against the Iowa Hawkeyes. While there are certainly low expectations surrounding Ethan Grunkemeyer, this could be a chance for the young QB to usher in a new era of Penn State football if he plays well.