Lost in the fallout of Franklin's departure is that Penn State also will start a new quarterback against Iowa. Redshirt freshman Ethan Grunkemeyer replaces the injured Drew Allar, whom ESPN reported had surgery this week to repair a broken ankle.

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Penn State has lost its fourth straight game and will go into its bye week with a record of 3-4, and 0-4 in Big Ten play. Penn State's offense accounted for 17 points in a tough defensive battle with Iowa as Ethan Grunkmeyer passed for just 93 yards with two interceptions in his first start in place of the injured Drew Allar.

Max Ralph and Johnny McGonigal will go live on the Blue-White Breakdown on Thursday at noon to discuss the collapse on this four-game losing streak. Feel free to drop your questions and comments in the chat as the show rolls on. The guys will address as much as they can.

Penn State football lost its third straight game, a homecoming defeat to Northwestern. Fans chanted for coach James Franklin to be fired at the end.

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