Iowa Edges Penn State 25–24 at Kinnick

Iowa defeated Penn State 25–24 at Kinnick Stadium, improving to 5–2 (3–1 Big Ten) while Penn State fell to 3–4 (0–4). Iowa quarterback Mark Gronowski rushed for a career-high 130 yards with long runs including a 67-yard burst that set up the deciding drive, and Kaden Wetjen scored an 8-yard go-ahead touchdown with 3:54 remaining. Iowa’s defense preserved the win late with a fourth-down stop as the Hawkeyes ran out the clock. In Terry Smith’s debut as interim coach, Penn State was led by Kaytron Allen (145 yards, two TDs) but backup QB Ethan Grunkemeyer, making his first start, threw two interceptions and the Nittany Lions surrendered an 11-point second-half lead. Special teams produced a highlight and a setback: Xavier Gilliam blocked a 66-yard field-goal attempt that Elliot Washington II returned for a score, while Penn State miscues on kickoffs and punts hurt field position.