The redshirt freshman has some growing pains to overcome, but showed mental preparedness in his first start.
Penn State football backup quarterback Ethan Grunkemeyer recorded his first collegiate start on Saturday against Iowa after starter Drew Allar broke his ankle in Week 7.
The Nittany Lions (3-4, 0-4 Big Ten) lost 25-24 to the Hawkeyes. However, Grunkemeyer and the rest of his team showed heart, passion, and determination.