Trailing 21-10 to Penn State in the third quarter, Iowa had its back against the wall Saturday night. Behind a historic night by quarterback Mark Gronowski on the ground, the Hawkeyes were fueled to a 25-24 victory.

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 (3-4) left Iowa searching for the cure to their four-game losing streak. Penn State has lost four straight games for the first time since 2020, all by a combined total of 13 points. They had fourth-quarter or overtime possessions to win, take the lead or tie each game.

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Maryland Terrapins football coach Mike Locksley may be safe from firing because of how competitive the job market is this hiring cycle.

A new era for Penn State began on Saturday at Iowa, one without head coach James Franklin and quarterback Drew Allar. But some of the same issues emerged in a 25-24 loss to the Hawkeyes, the Nittany Lions' fourth straight at Kinnick Stadium by five points or less.

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.

Kemon Spell decommitted from the Penn State Nittany Lions last week after the program fired head coach James Franklin. Spell, who is from McKeesport, PA, had been committed to Penn State for over a year.