Penn State Extends Losing Streak to Four After Narrow Loss at Iowa

Iowa defeated Penn State 25-24 in a closely contested game highlighted by Iowa quarterback Mark Gronowski's career-high 130 rushing yards and two touchdowns. Kaden Wetjen scored the decisive touchdown late in the fourth quarter following a 67-yard run by Gronowski on the kickoff that set up the score. The win marked Iowa's fourth victory of the season, while Penn State suffered its fourth straight loss and remained winless in Big Ten play under interim coach Terry Smith, who took over after James Franklin's firing. Penn State's offense struggled with redshirt freshman Ethan Grunkemeyer starting at quarterback, throwing two interceptions, one of which led to an Iowa touchdown. Despite a strong performance by Penn State running back Kaytron Allen, who rushed for 145 yards and two touchdowns, the team was unable to hold off Iowa's late comeback. A blocked 66-yard field goal by Iowa's Xavier Gilliam returned for a touchdown by Elliot Washington II was a key moment in the game's momentum swings.