Michigan State Defeats Iowa 32-20

Iowa's football team suffered a disappointing 32-20 loss to Michigan State, marked by an unusually poor defensive performance that allowed 468 total yards, the most since 2019. The Hawkeyes missed 19 tackles, a stark contrast to their typical defensive prowess, as Michigan State's Aidan Chiles exploited a banged-up Iowa secondary, leading to two receivers hitting the 100-yard mark. Iowa's offense struggled to find rhythm early, failing to secure a first down until the second quarter, while the Spartans scored on eight of their nine possessions without punting. Even though Iowa made a push in the second half with 20 points, it was not enough to overcome a substantial deficit partly caused by an ineffective first half. The absence of safety Sebastian Castro due to injury was felt, but Iowa's coach Kirk Ferentz did not attribute the loss solely to his absence. With this loss, Iowa dropped to 4-3 on the season and faces increasing scrutiny from fans and analysts alike.