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Penn State vs. Iowa: TV schedule, previews, spread and more

Iowa and Penn State are both hoping to improve to 3-0 in the Big Ten as they face each other Saturday. Follow @SBNationCFB Check the national college football scoreboard right here, and look through SB Nation’s many excellent college football blogs to find your team’s community.

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The Penn State Nittany Lions and Iowa Hawkeyes will both be looking to improve to 3-0 in their respective Big Ten Divisions when they play at 8 p.m. Saturday in Iowa.

Penn State is led by quarterback Matt McGloin, who has completed nearly 62 percent of his passes for 1,499 yards, 12 touchdowns and two interceptions. Allen Robinson has become his go-to receiver, catching 41 passes for 524 yards and seven touchdowns. A win for Penn State would help them improve to 3-0 in the Leaders Division. Ohio State is currently 3-0 and plays Purdue Saturday.


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Iowa is coming off a road win against Michigan State last week and features a potent rushing attack. Mark Weisman has run for 631 yards on 100 carries with eight touchdowns. Damon has rushed for 280 yards on 65 carries with one touchdown. With a win, Iowa would remain at least tied for first place in the Legends Division. Michigan, also 2-0 going into Saturday, hosts Michigan State.

Penn State won last year’s meeting 13-3.

Game time, TV channel: 8 p.m. ET, Big Ten Network

Point spread: Iowa is favored by 1.5 points.

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