While the results on the field have been much different between the two the last two weeks, the oddsmakers don’t see a clear favorite when Penn State faces Iowa on Saturday, with the opening line listed as a pick ‘em.
The Nittany Lions are coming off a 30-23 loss to Nebraska, helping to result in the first 0-4 start to the season since 2000. Iowa’s season also got off to a rocky start, suffering close defeats against Purdue and Northwestern to start 0-2. However, they seemed to turn a corner in week three, crushing Michigan State 49-7 before another strong performance with a 35-7 victory over Minnesota.