Penn State Nittany Lions 24–25 Iowa Hawkeyes: Final Score & Recap | Week 8, 2025

Quick answer

Iowa Hawkeyes defeated Penn State Nittany Lions 25–24 in Week 8, 2025. Final score: Penn State Nittany Lions 24, Iowa Hawkeyes 25.

Game summary

Iowa Hawkeyes edged Penn State Nittany Lions 25–24 in Week 8 of the 2025 season.

Scoring: 5 touchdowns, 4 field goals across 9 plays.
Passing leader: Mark Gronowski (Iowa) — 70.0 pass yds, -0.46 EPA/play.
Rushing leader: Kaytron Allen — 145.0 yds, 2 TD.
Receiving leader: Trebor Pena — 3 rec, 19.0 yds.
EPA edge: Iowa (+0.059/play) vs Penn State (-0.096/play).

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
Penn State Nittany Lions	6	0	6	3	24
Iowa Hawkeyes	3	12	6	9	25

Scoring Map

Each pin marks a score on the field — TDs in the end zone, field goals near the kick line.

PSUPenn State Nittany Lions

OPP EZ

+3OPP 22

OPP 18

OPP EZ

+3OPP 14

+3OPP 15

IOWAIowa Hawkeyes

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Scoring timeline

9 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

Penn State
Q1TD
KAKaytron Allen
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
6-0
Kaytron Allen rushes 1 yard for a touchdown
Iowa
Q1FG
Points+3
Yard line
OPP 22
Score
6-3
Field goal good from 39 yards
Iowa
Q2TD
MGMark Gronowski
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
6-9
Mark Gronowski rushes 1 yard for a touchdown
Iowa
Q2FG
Points+6
Yard line
OPP 18
Score
6-15
Blocked Field Goal Touchdown (35 yards)
Penn State
Q3TD
KAKaytron Allen
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
12-15
Kaytron Allen rushes 8 yards for a touchdown
Iowa
Q3TD
MGMark Gronowski
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
12-21
Mark Gronowski rushes 4 yards for a touchdown
Iowa
Q4FG
Points+3
Yard line
OPP 14
Score
12-24
Field goal good from 31 yards
Penn State
Q4FG
Points+3
Yard line
OPP 15
Score
15-24
Field goal good from 32 yards
Iowa
Q4TD
KWKaden Wetjen
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
15-30
Kaden Wetjen rushes 8 yards for a touchdown

Stars of the game

Top passers, rushers, and receivers from cfbfastR play-by-play.

Passing

Mark Gronowski (Iowa) — 70.0 yds · -0.46 EPA/play -7.41 EPA
Ethan Grunkemeyer (Penn State) — 125.0 yds · -0.28 EPA/play -7.91 EPA

Rushing

Kaytron Allen (Penn State) — 145.0 yds · 2 TD +0.23 EPA
Kamari Moulton (Iowa) — 99.0 yds +0.04 EPA
Mark Gronowski (Iowa) — 128.0 yds · 2 TD +1.28 EPA

Receiving

Trebor Pena (Penn State) — 3 rec · 19.0 yds -0.41 EPA
Kaytron Allen (Penn State) — 3 rec · 11.0 yds -0.20 EPA
Kyron Hudson (Penn State) — 0 rec · 0.0 yds -0.60 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Mark Gronowski	Iowa	16	62.5%	70	0	-0.46	-7.41
Ethan Grunkemeyer	Penn State	28	53.6%	125	0	-0.28	-7.91

Team EPA comparison

Stat	Penn State	Iowa
Plays	73	48
EPA / play	-0.096	+0.059
Total EPA	-7.00	+2.84
Success rate	41.1%	39.6%
Pass EPA / play	-0.283	-0.463
Rush EPA / play	+0.020	+0.320
Yards	307	313

Drive chart

Key possessions and results.

Qtr	Offense	Plays	Yards	EPA	Result
Q1	Iowa	3	5	-4.71	Interception
Q1	Penn State	10	35	+3.13	Rush TD
Q1	Iowa	8	54	+0.90	Field goal
Q1	Penn State	3	8	-1.31	Punt
Q1	Iowa	3	12	-1.93	Missed FG
Q1	Penn State	2	2	-1.59	Punt
Q2	Iowa	3	2	-3.06	Punt
Q2	Penn State	12	56	+0.58	Interception
Q2	Iowa	8	35	+1.05	Punt
Q2	Penn State	3	32	-4.79	Interception
Q2	Iowa	2	1	+0.98	Rush TD
Q2	Penn State	3	6	-0.56	Punt
Q2	Iowa	3	10	-0.18	Touchdown
Q3	Penn State	10	60	+3.51	Rush TD
Q3	Iowa	8	74	+6.62	Rush TD
Q3	Penn State	7	20	-4.62	Ended

Biggest EPA swings

Q2 · Iowa Hawkeyes · Blocked Field Goal Touchdown (35 yards) (-7.59 EPA)
Q2 · Penn State Nittany Lions · Ethan Grunkemeyer pass intercepted (-4.46 EPA)
Q3 · Penn State Nittany Lions · Luke Reynolds rushes for no gain (4th & 1) (-4.16 EPA)
Q4 · Iowa Hawkeyes · Mark Gronowski rushes for 67 yards (1st & 10) (+4.06 EPA)
Q3 · Iowa Hawkeyes · Mark Gronowski rushes for 38 yards (3rd & 3) (+3.98 EPA)
Q1 · Penn State Nittany Lions · Ethan Grunkemeyer rushes for 9 yards (4th & 4) (+3.31 EPA)
Q3 · Penn State Nittany Lions · Kaytron Allen rushes for 30 yards (2nd & 10) (+3.29 EPA)
Q1 · Iowa Hawkeyes · Mark Gronowski pass intercepted (-3.21 EPA)

Key takeaways

Iowa Hawkeyes controlled the final (25–24) in Week 8.
Passing edge: Mark Gronowski (Iowa) — 70.0 yds.
EPA edge: Iowa at 0.059 EPA/play.
Full EPA, scoring map, and play-by-play live in CFB Analytics Box & Scores.

Frequently asked questions

What was the final score of Penn State Nittany Lions vs Iowa Hawkeyes?

Penn State Nittany Lions 24, Iowa Hawkeyes 25 in Week 8 of the 2025 college football season.

Who won Penn State Nittany Lions vs Iowa Hawkeyes?

Iowa Hawkeyes won with a final score of 24–25.

Where can I find the Penn State Nittany Lions vs Iowa Hawkeyes box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=401752875.

Who led Penn State Nittany Lions vs Iowa Hawkeyes in passing?

Mark Gronowski (Iowa) led passers with 70.0 yards.

Full analytics box score

Explore every snap, drive chart, and the interactive scoring map for Penn State Nittany Lions at Iowa Hawkeyes in FantasyHQ CFB Analytics Box & Scores.