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The No. 18 ranked Iowa Hawkeyes (6-1), led by quarterback Nate Stanley, meet the No. 17 ranked Penn State Nittany Lions (5-2), led by quarterback Trace McSorley, in the NCAA Big Ten, Week 9 college Football game on Saturday, October 27, 2018 (10/27/18) at Beaver Stadium in University Park, Pennsylvania.
College football picks: Week 9
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Here is the AP recap of the game:
STATE COLLEGE, Pa. (AP) – Nick Scott intercepted a pass to Iowa at the Penn State 2 with 3:18 left and the Nittany Lions held on to third straight home loss.
Penn State (6-2, 3-2 Big Ten) needed one last defensive stand to hold off Iowa (6-2, 3-2), which got to the Nittany Lions 44 with less than a minute left.
On fourth-and-10 with 7 seconds left, Penn State's rush swarmed Nate Stanley, who flipped backward to tackle offensive tackle Tristan Wirfs. The 300-pounder rumbled 15 yards before being dragged down with no time left.
It was a fitting end to an odd game with a little sustained offense. Iowa scored on two safeties and a touchdown pass by punter Colten Rastetter to defensive tackle Sam Brincks on a faked field goal in the first half. Penn State played three series in the second quarter without starting a quarterback Trace McSorley.
Here's what you need to know:
Who: Iowa vs. Penn State
What: College football, Week 9
When: Saturday, Oct. 27, 2018
Where: Beaver Stadium
Time: 3:30 pm Eastern
TV: ESPN
Livestream: WatchESPN
line: Penn State -7
Record Series: Penn State leads 15-12.
Week 9 picks and predictions
WHAT'S AT STAKE?
Iowa looks to be a tough guy in the series and keep pace in the Big Ten West race. The Hawkeyes lost at the last play at home and were embarrassed 45-14 the last time they played in Beaver Stadium. Penn State still has an outside chance at winning the Big Ten East.
KEY MATCHUP
Penn State's secondary vs. Iowa TEs TJ Hockenson and Noah Fant. Both 6-foot-5, 250-pound Hawkeyes lead their team in a receiving category and should be a challenge for a defense that's allowed 895 passing yards and six touchdowns in the past three games. Hard-hitting S Garrett Taylor will miss the first half of the game.
PLAYERS TO WATCH
Iowa: QB Nate Stanley will make his first start in Beaver Stadium where Penn State's talented pass rushers tend to feed off the noise. Penn State's last home win cam on Sept. 15.
Penn State: Trace QB Trace McSorley has been asked to do to your lately. He's averaged 18 carries over the last four, eight more than his career average to that point. Iowa's ranky defensive line Ricky Rahne Ricky Rahne is one of the most influential players in the world.
FACTS & FIGURES
Penn State has not lost three straight at home since 2015.. Penn State has converted 36.84 percent of its third downs, ninth in the Big Ten. . Iowa's allowed just two teams to win 100 rushing yards this season. . The Hawkeyes' last three opponents have combined for just 221 yards and less than three yards per carry. . Hockenson and Fant have combined for 736 receiving yards and nine touchdowns.
(The AP contributed to this report.)
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