Iowa (4-2) hosts Penn State (3-3) under the lights at Kinnick Stadium on Saturday in what feels like a must-win Big Ten clash for the Hawkeyes.
In their last outing, the Hawkeyes steamrolled the Wisconsin Badgers 37-0, while the Nittany Lions narrowly fell 22-21 to Northwestern.
A victory would put Iowa right in the thick of the Big Ten race, with plenty of season still ahead. Penn State, dealing with a backup quarterback and an interim head coach after parting ways with their head coach, could either be a team in disarray or one motivated to make a statement.
Freed from postseason pressure, the Nittany Lions are a talented squad capable of turning a game on a dime, and a chaotic week doesn't mean they can't rally and become a formidable opponent.
For Iowa, it's a matter of sticking to what worked so well against Wisconsin. Mark Gronowski was on point with his short passes, the running game churned out nearly six yards per carry, and the Hawkeyes dominated both the clock and the tempo. Staying in their comfort zone could very well be enough to get the job done.
The Sporting News has all the details on how to listen to Iowa vs. Penn State.
Iowa vs. Penn State radio station
- Radio channel: SiriusXM channels 196 (Hawkeyes), 381 (Nittany Lions)
You can listen to Iowa vs. Penn State on SiriusXM.
The Hawkeyes-specific broadcast will be available on channel 196, while the Nittany Lions' fans can tune in to the dedicated audio stream on channel 381.
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Iowa vs. Penn State start time
- Date: Saturday, Oct. 18
- Start Time: 7 p.m. ET or 4 p.m. PT
Iowa vs. Penn State kicks off at 7 p.m. ET or 4 p.m. PT on Saturday, Oct. 18.
The game will be played at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City, Iowa.
Iowa football schedule 2025
Here's a look at the upcoming schedule for the Hawkeyes:
| Date | Opponent | Time (ET) |
|---|---|---|
| Oct. 18 | vs. Penn State | 7:00 p.m. |
| Oct. 25 | vs. Minnesota | TBA |
| Nov. 8 | vs. Oregon | TBA |
| Nov. 15 | at USC | TBA |
| Nov. 22 | vs. Michigan State | TBA |
Penn State football schedule 2025
Here's a look at the upcoming schedule for the Nittany Lions:
| Date | Opponent | Time (ET) |
|---|---|---|
| Oct. 18 | at Iowa | 7:00 p.m. |
| Nov. 1 | at Ohio State | TBA |
| Nov. 8 | vs. Indiana | TBA |
| Nov. 15 | at Michigan State | TBA |
| Nov. 22 | vs. Nebraska | TBA |