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Here are a few things of what Iowa football can do to take down Penn State in a sold-out Kinnick Stadium Saturday night.

Reece Vander Zee was sidelined with a foot injury just before the first game of the year. Now, finally played his first game against Wisconsin, he wants to make an immediate impact on the field for the Hawkeyes.

Kennedy Blades and Kylie Welker have a chance to defend their national titles for Iowa women’s wrestling in the first-ever NCAA championships in Coralville this spring.

Iowa football felt like all three phases clicked in its game against Wisconsin. With Penn State up next, the Hawkeyes are trying to use the momentum to move forward in a positive direction halfway through the season.

The former Hawkeye becomes the 13th player to join the Wall of Fame, honoring the tenacity and work ethic of an Iowan farmer.

Hawkeyes head coach Kirk Ferentz still expects the best from his team against Penn State, after an impressive game at Wisconsin and with many changes for the Nittany Lions.

After a tumultuous three weeks to start Big Ten play, Penn State will visit Iowa Saturday night. Despite the changes at quarterback and head coach, the Nittany Lions still have multiple high-quality players on their roster.

The Hawkeyes host Penn State on Saturday after their shut out victory at Wisconsin. However, after a historic coaching change announced Sunday afternoon, Iowa football now sits in the top half of the conference with much to lose on the table against a chaotic Penn State team.

Iowa football had very few poor moments against the Badgers, and with Penn State quickly evolving, the Hawkeyes have another uncertain week ahead.

The Hawkeyes’ starting quarterback’s status was questionable all week leading up to Saturday’s game. But Mark Gronowski spent hours in the athletic training room getting himself ready to face the Badgers.

The Hawkeyes had three turnovers in the first half to propel themselves to a fourth consecutive win, bringing the Heartland Trophy back to Iowa City.

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Hawkeyes’ running back Nathan McNeil got his offer in October 2024, and a year later, he’s become a key part of Iowa’s running back room.

There’s a lot of question marks for both teams this week, but the Hawkeyes have a chance to get their second conference win of the season before their toughest stretch of the year.

The Hawkeyes have two more home matches this season, but are hoping to be in the conversation to host a postseason match later this year.