The Nittany Lions will be led by interim head coach Terry Smith and first-time starting quarterback Ethan Grunkemeyer against the Hawkeyes.

The Nittany Lions had a road win in their possession before the Hawkeyes were able to snatch it away late. Now, a bye week awaits as they prepare for No. 1 Ohio State on Nov. 1

This article was originally published on www.si.com/college/iowa as Iowa's Mark Gronowski Sets Career High in Win.

A week after James Franklin's firing, the Nittany Lions focused on possibilities. But their inability to close proved to be their downfall.

Despite the departures of stars, Phil Parker has Iowa football's defense elite once again. That unit helped the Hawkeyes to a victory over Penn State.

The Nittany Lions wore T-shirts that read 'IF' to their game vs. the Hawkeyes. But the motto couldn't lead them to victory.

The Press-Citizen asked Iowa City's city council candidates to share the challenges they think are facing the community and more. What they said:

Ian Roberts, who maintains his innocence, faces up to 20 years in prison if convicted on charges of making a false statement for employment and unlawfully possessing a firearm while being in the country illegally.

In seismic national news last week, the Penn State Nittany Lions - both a long-time national and conference power - parted ways with head coach James Franklin a