The Iowa Hawkeyes (4-2) host a Big Ten showdown against the Penn State Nittany Lions (3-3) on Saturday, October 18, 2025 at Kinnick Stadium.

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Iowa vs. Penn State: Oct. 18 Viewing Options

Game date: Saturday, October 18, 2025
Game time: 7 p.m. ET
Location: Iowa City, Iowa
Venue: Kinnick Stadium
TV channel: Peacock
Tickets: Get tickets for this game at StubHub

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Hawkeyes vs. Nittany Lions Insights

Iowa has struggled offensively, ranking 23rd-worst in the FBS (326 yards per game) this season. However, the defense ranks seventh-best in the nation, surrendering only 246.7 yards per game.
The Hawkeyes rank 52nd in points scored this season (30.7 points per game), but they've been thriving on defense, ranking eighth-best in the FBS with 13 points allowed per game.
Iowa has struggled in the passing game, ranking eighth-worst in the FBS (142 passing yards per game) this season. However, the defense ranks 22nd-best on the defensive side of the ball, allowing just 167.7 passing yards per game.
Penn State ranks 80th in the FBS with 369.8 total yards per contest, but it has been carried by its defense, which ranks 22nd-best by giving up only 302.2 total yards per contest.
The Nittany Lions are putting up 35.7 points per contest on offense this season (32nd-ranked). Meanwhile, they are surrendering 18.5 points per game (27th-ranked) on defense.
Penn State has been dominant on pass defense, giving up just 157.8 passing yards per game (14th-best). Offensively, it ranks 96th in the FBS by racking up 200.8 passing yards per game.

Players to WatchIowa

Mark Gronowski: 743 PASS YDS / 123.8 YPG / 65.4% / 3 TD / 3 INT / 58 CAR / 159 RUSH YDS / 8 TD
Kamari Moulton: 50 CAR / 261 YDS / 65.3 YPG / 2 TD / 9 REC / 71 YDS / 23.7 YPG / 0 TD
Xavier Williams: 33 CAR / 241 YDS / 60.3 YPG / 3 TD / 5 REC / 30 YDS / 7.5 YPG / 0 TD
Sam Phillips: 11 REC / 193 YDS / 32.2 YPG / 0 TD

Penn State

Drew Allar: 1,100 PASS YDS / 183.3 YPG / 64.8% / 8 TD / 3 INT / 36 CAR / 172 RUSH YDS / 1 TD
Kaytron Allen: 70 CAR / 467 YDS / 77.8 YPG / 7 TD / 7 REC / 26 YDS / 4.3 YPG / 0 TD
Nicholas Singleton: 70 CAR / 259 YDS / 43.2 YPG / 6 TD / 12 REC / 95 YDS / 15.8 YPG / 0 TD
Devonte Ross: 16 REC / 240 YDS / 40 YPG / 3 TD

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