Penn State starting left guard Vega Ioane was listed as out for the Iowa game Saturday as the Nittany Lions lost, 25-24. The reason was undisclosed. Texas A&M transfer TJ Shanahan Jr. started in his place and handled all 76 snaps, according to PFF.

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

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.

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

Iowa quarterback Mark Gronowski iced the game against Penn State taking it himself and shared a unique inside scoop on the play call.

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

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