The Nittany Lions and Hawkeyes traded blows all night, but a late drive from Mark Gronowski and Iowa secured the victory in front of the home fans.

Iowa quarterback Mark Gronowski rushed for a career-high 130 yards and two touchdowns, and Kaden Wetjen scored the go-ahead touchdown on an 8-yard run with 3:54 to play, as the Hawkeyes defeated Penn State 25-24 on Saturday night.

Hawkeyes spoil the first game for interim coach Terry Smith and the first start for quarterback Ethan Grunkemeyer

After the scoreboard read 7-3 at the end of the first quarter, the Iowa Hawkeyes went into the locker room down at halftime 14-10. Entering the matchup, the Haw

IOWA CITY — Brushing up against the Penn State chaos ultimately led Iowa football to more ... His 67-yard rush up the middle set up Iowa’s final score, while his 38-yard dash led to Iowa’s first second-half score late in the third quarter.

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