Penn State Prediction Review

Penn State wins if- They force turnovers. If they can turn Iowa over a couple times and get a lead it will force Iowa to abandon their run game and if they abandon their run game, they also lose the ability to run play action passes. Penn State needs to get Evan Royster going in the game, whether it is running the ball or catching the ball out of the backfield. Penn State's defense needs to apply pressure to Ricky Stanzi, who hasn't been pressured that much yet this season.

Iowa wins if- Second half Ricky Stanzi plays the whole game. Here are Ricky's stats so far this season by half:

1st half: 27 of 55 for 281 yards, 3 iNT 2 TD completion % of 49.2% Effic Rating of 93.09
2nd half: 33-45 for 363 yards, 0 INT, 3 TD completion % of 73.3% Effic Rating of 163.09

If Ricky can perform well and protect the ball, there will be plays to be made in the Penn State secondary. Iowa needs to dominate the line on both sides of the ball, like they have done all season so far. If the defense can keep Daryl Clark in the pocket and force him to make plays from there, it is a good thing. Ryan Donahue could play a huge factor in the game in changing field position.

Score Predictions:
Iowa 20 21
Penn State 17 10

Predictions:
Iowa forces 2+ turnovers 4
Penn State misses at least 1 FG 0
Lee doesn't play for Penn State He didn't
DJK and Moeaki play for Iowa DJK played and Moeaki suited up
Stanzi has 2+ TD's 0
Iowa is held to under 100 yards rushing 163
Stanzi throws for 250+ yards 135