This weekend’s contest with Penn State marks by far the biggest test the Hawkeyes have faced this young season. The Nittany Lions enter Kinnick Stadium Saturday unbeaten at 3-0, ranked No. 4 in the nation while boasting not one, but two Heisman candidates.
They possess an explosive offense that ranks 35th in the nation in total offense, averaging 469 yards per game (282 passing and 187 rushing) and 11th in scoring offense at a gawdy 47 points per game. Iowa’s offense is no slouch, averaging 33 points per game (54th nationally) on 398 yards per game (65th in the country).