The Iowa Hawkeyes (4-2) take on a conference opponent when they host the Penn State Nittany Lions (3-3) on Saturday, Oct. 18, 2025 at Kinnick Stadium in a Big Ten clash. The two teams are tied ATS (1-1) in those meetings while the scoring has gone over the total on one occasion.

It's been an eventful week in State College, Pennsylvania, as James Franklin became the latest coaching casualty of the 2025 season.

The win lifted the Hoosiers four spots up to No. 3 in this week's AP Poll — the program’s highest ranking ever.