Penn State interim head coach Terry Smith walks into Kinnick Stadium before facing Iowa Saturday, October 18, 2025. (Amir Prellberg/The Gazette)

Iowa Hawkeyes defensive lineman Jonah Pace (91) makes a tackle on Penn State Nittany Lions quarterback Jaxon Smolik (14) during the 1st quarter at Kinnick Stadium Saturday, October 18, 2025. (Amir Prellberg/The Gazette)

Iowa Hawkeyes quarterback Mark Gronowski (11) jumps to make a pass against the Penn State Nittany Lions at Kinnick Stadium Saturday, October 18, 2025. (Amir Prellberg/The Gazette)

Iowa Hawkeyes defensive back Xavier Nwankpa (1) intercepts a pass against the Penn State Nittany Lions at Kinnick Stadium Saturday, October 18, 2025. (Amir Prellberg/The Gazette)

Iowa Hawkeyes defensive back Xavier Nwankpa (1) dives for the end zone after intercepting Penn State in the 2nd quarter at Kinnick Stadium Saturday, October 18, 2025. (Amir Prellberg/The Gazette)

Iowa Hawkeyes quarterback Mark Gronowski (11) gets hit by Penn State Nittany Lions linebacker Dominic Deluca (0) for a roughing the passer penalty in the 2nd quarter at Kinnick Stadium Saturday, October 18, 2025. (Amir Prellberg/The Gazette)

Iowa Hawkeyes head coach Kirk Ferentz puts his head down after Penn State Nittany Lions cornerback Elliot Washington II (9) returns a blocked field goal at the 2nd of the 2nd quarter for a touchdown at Kinnick Stadium Saturday, October 18, 2025. (Amir Prellberg/The Gazette)

Iowa Hawkeyes defensive back Jaxon Rexroth (12), Iowa Hawkeyes defensive lineman Ethan Hurkett (49), Iowa Hawkeyes defensive lineman Bryce Hawthorne (96) and Iowa Hawkeyes defensive lineman Aaron Graves (95) attempt to block a field against Penn State Nittany Lions at Kinnick Stadium Saturday, October 18, 2025. (Amir Prellberg/The Gazette)

Iowa Hawkeyes wide receiver Kaden Wetjen (21) scores the go ahead touchdown against the Penn State Nittany Lions during the 4th quarter at Kinnick Stadium Saturday, October 18, 2025. (Amir Prellberg/The Gazette)

Iowa Hawkeyes offensive lineman Trevor Lauck (59) and Iowa Hawkeyes tight end Hayden Large (88) celebrate a touchdown take the lead against the Penn State Nittany Lions during the 4th quarter at Kinnick Stadium Saturday, October 18, 2025. (Amir Prellberg/The Gazette)

Iowa Hawkeyes defensive lineman Aaron Graves (95) tackles Penn State Nittany Lions running back Kaytron Allen (13) during the 4th quarter at Kinnick Stadium Saturday, October 18, 2025. (Amir Prellberg/The Gazette)

Iowa Hawkeyes defensive back Xavier Nwankpa (1) attempts to sack Penn State Nittany Lions quarterback Ethan Grunkemeyer (17) during the 4th quarter at Kinnick Stadium Saturday, October 18, 2025. (Amir Prellberg/The Gazette)

Iowa Hawkeyes quarterback Mark Gronowski (11) celebrates sealing a 1st and and the game against the Penn State Nittany Lions at Kinnick Stadium Saturday, October 18, 2025. (Amir Prellberg/The Gazette)

Penn State Nittany Lions quarterback Ethan Grunkemeyer (17) warms up before a game between the Iowa Hawkeyes and the Penn State Nittany Lions at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City, Iowa on Saturday, October 18, 2025. (Nick Rohlman/The Gazette)

Penn State Nittany Lions wide receiver Devonte Ross (5) embraces Iowa Hawkeyes wide receiver Sam Phillips (2) before a game between the Iowa Hawkeyes and the Penn State Nittany Lions at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City, Iowa on Saturday, October 18, 2025. Phillips and Ross are both from Cartersville, Georgia. (Nick Rohlman/The Gazette)

Penn State Nittany Lions safety Zakee Wheatley (6) intercepts a pass during a game between the Iowa Hawkeyes and the Penn State Nittany Lions at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City, Iowa on Saturday, October 18, 2025. (Nick Rohlman/The Gazette)

Penn State Nittany Lions quarterback Ethan Grunkemeyer (17) throws a pass during a game between the Iowa Hawkeyes and the Penn State Nittany Lions at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City, Iowa on Saturday, October 18, 2025. (Nick Rohlman/The Gazette)

Penn State Nittany Lions quarterback Jaxon Smolik (14) hands off to Penn State Nittany Lions running back Kaytron Allen (13) during a game between the Iowa Hawkeyes and the Penn State Nittany Lions at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City, Iowa on Saturday, October 18, 2025. (Nick Rohlman/The Gazette)

Iowa Hawkeyes head coach Kirk Ferentz, assistant head coach Seth Wallace, and defensive coordinator Phil Parker talk with an official after an offsides call on a Penn State fourth and one during a game between the Iowa Hawkeyes and the Penn State Nittany Lions at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City, Iowa on Saturday, October 18, 2025. (Nick Rohlman/The Gazette)

Penn State Nittany Lions running back Kaytron Allen (13) reaches for the end zone during a game between the Iowa Hawkeyes and the Penn State Nittany Lions at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City, Iowa on Saturday, October 18, 2025. (Nick Rohlman/The Gazette)

Iowa Hawkeyes running back Kamari Moulton (28) carries the ball during a game between the Iowa Hawkeyes and the Penn State Nittany Lions at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City, Iowa on Saturday, October 18, 2025. (Nick Rohlman/The Gazette)

Iowa Hawkeyes quarterback Mark Gronowski (11) looks to pass during a game between the Iowa Hawkeyes and the Penn State Nittany Lions at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City, Iowa on Saturday, October 18, 2025. (Nick Rohlman/The Gazette)

Iowa Hawkeyes wide receiver Alex Eichmann (17) celebrates with Iowa Hawkeyes linebacker Derek Weisskopf (22) and Iowa Hawkeyes defensive back Jaylen Watson (3) during a game between the Iowa Hawkeyes and the Penn State Nittany Lions at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City, Iowa on Saturday, October 18, 2025. (Nick Rohlman/The Gazette)

Iowa Hawkeyes wide receiver Kaden Wetjen (21) returns a punt during a game between the Iowa Hawkeyes and the Penn State Nittany Lions at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City, Iowa on Saturday, October 18, 2025. (Nick Rohlman/The Gazette)

i15o= makes a catch as Penn State Nittany Lions cornerback AJ Harris (4) defends during a game between the Iowa Hawkeyes and the Penn State Nittany Lions at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City, Iowa on Saturday, October 18, 2025. (Nick Rohlman/The Gazette)

Iowa Hawkeyes defensive back Xavier Nwankpa (1) and linebacker Karson Sharar (43) make a tackle during a game between the Iowa Hawkeyes and the Penn State Nittany Lions at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City, Iowa on Saturday, October 18, 2025. (Nick Rohlman/The Gazette)

Iowa Hawkeyes running back Xavier Williams (26) slips a tackle during a game between the Iowa Hawkeyes and the Penn State Nittany Lions at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City, Iowa on Saturday, October 18, 2025. (Nick Rohlman/The Gazette)

Iowa Hawkeyes offensive lineman Gennings Dunker (67) finishes a block during a game between the Iowa Hawkeyes and the Penn State Nittany Lions at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City, Iowa on Saturday, October 18, 2025. (Nick Rohlman/The Gazette)

Iowa Hawkeyes defensive back Xavier Nwankpa (1) celebrates after intercepting a pass during a game between the Iowa Hawkeyes and the Penn State Nittany Lions at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City, Iowa on Saturday, October 18, 2025. (Nick Rohlman/The Gazette)

Iowa Hawkeyes offensive lineman Logan Jones (65) celebrates after quarterback Mark Gronowski (11) scored a touchdown during a game between the Iowa Hawkeyes and the Penn State Nittany Lions at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City, Iowa on Saturday, October 18, 2025. (Nick Rohlman/The Gazette)

Iowa Hawkeyes tight end Hayden Large (88) celebrates with quarterback Mark Gronowski (11) during a game between the Iowa Hawkeyes and the Penn State Nittany Lions at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City, Iowa on Saturday, October 18, 2025. (Nick Rohlman/The Gazette)

Iowa Hawkeyes quarterback Mark Gronowski (11) celebrates after rushing for a first down during a game between the Iowa Hawkeyes and the Penn State Nittany Lions at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City, Iowa on Saturday, October 18, 2025. (Nick Rohlman/The Gazette)

Iowa Hawkeyes quarterback Mark Gronowski (11) waltzes into the end zone for a touchdown during a game between the Iowa Hawkeyes and the Penn State Nittany Lions at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City, Iowa on Saturday, October 18, 2025. (Nick Rohlman/The Gazette)

Iowa Hawkeyes quarterback Mark Gronowski (11) celebrates after scoring a touchdown during a game between the Iowa Hawkeyes and the Penn State Nittany Lions at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City, Iowa on Saturday, October 18, 2025. (Nick Rohlman/The Gazette)

Iowa Hawkeyes defensive end Brian Allen (90) brings down Penn State Nittany Lions running back Kaytron Allen (13) during a game between the Iowa Hawkeyes and the Penn State Nittany Lions at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City, Iowa on Saturday, October 18, 2025. (Nick Rohlman/The Gazette)

Iowa Hawkeyes defensive back TJ Hall (2), linebacker Karson Sharar (43), and linebacker Jayden Montgomery (36) bring down Penn State Nittany Lions running back Kaytron Allen (13) during a game between the Iowa Hawkeyes and the Penn State Nittany Lions at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City, Iowa on Saturday, October 18, 2025. (Nick Rohlman/The Gazette)

Iowa Hawkeyes defensive back Koen Entringer (4) and Penn State Nittany Lions wide receiver Kyron Hudson (1) dive for a loose ball during a game between the Iowa Hawkeyes and the Penn State Nittany Lions at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City, Iowa on Saturday, October 18, 2025. (Nick Rohlman/The Gazette)

Iowa Hawkeyes quarterback Mark Gronowski (11) breaks free for a long run during a game between the Iowa Hawkeyes and the Penn State Nittany Lions at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City, Iowa on Saturday, October 18, 2025. (Nick Rohlman/The Gazette)

Iowa Hawkeyes quarterback Mark Gronowski (11) looks over his shoulder as he breaks free on a long run to set up a Kaden Wetjen (not pictured) touchdown during a game between the Iowa Hawkeyes and the Penn State Nittany Lions at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City, Iowa on Saturday, October 18, 2025. (Nick Rohlman/The Gazette)

Iowa Hawkeyes wide receiver Kaden Wetjen (21) breaks a tackle on his way into the end zone during a game between the Iowa Hawkeyes and the Penn State Nittany Lions at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City, Iowa on Saturday, October 18, 2025. (Nick Rohlman/The Gazette)

Iowa Hawkeyes offensive lineman Gennings Dunker (67) carries wide receiver Kaden Wetjen (21) after Wetjen scored a touchdown during a game between the Iowa Hawkeyes and the Penn State Nittany Lions at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City, Iowa on Saturday, October 18, 2025. (Nick Rohlman/The Gazette)

Iowa Hawkeyes tight end Zach Ortwerth (48) celebrates with Iowa Hawkeyes wide receiver Kaden Wetjen (21) after Wetjen scored a touchdown during a game between the Iowa Hawkeyes and the Penn State Nittany Lions at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City, Iowa on Saturday, October 18, 2025. (Nick Rohlman/The Gazette)

Iowa Hawkeyes linebacker Jayden Montgomery (36) brings down Penn State Nittany Lions running back Kaytron Allen (13) during a game between the Iowa Hawkeyes and the Penn State Nittany Lions at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City, Iowa on Saturday, October 18, 2025. (Nick Rohlman/The Gazette)

Iowa Hawkeyes defensive end Max Llewellyn (48) looks on as Iowa Hawkeyes defensive lineman Aaron Graves (95) hits Penn State Nittany Lions quarterback Ethan Grunkemeyer (17) as he throws to force a game sealing interception during a game between the Iowa Hawkeyes and the Penn State Nittany Lions at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City, Iowa on Saturday, October 18, 2025. (Nick Rohlman/The Gazette)

Iowa Hawkeyes quarterback Mark Gronowski (11) celebrates during a game between the Iowa Hawkeyes and the Penn State Nittany Lions at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City, Iowa on Saturday, October 18, 2025. (Nick Rohlman/The Gazette)

Iowa Hawkeyes quarterback Mark Gronowski (11) celebrates with wide receiver Jacob Gill (5) and wide receiver Reece Vander Zee (15) during a game between the Iowa Hawkeyes and the Penn State Nittany Lions at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City, Iowa on Saturday, October 18, 2025. (Nick Rohlman/The Gazette)

Iowa Hawkeyes defensive end Brian Allen (90) celebrates with teammates following a game between the Iowa Hawkeyes and the Penn State Nittany Lions at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City, Iowa on Saturday, October 18, 2025. (Nick Rohlman/The Gazette)