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Iowa Downs Penn State, 24-3, After Slow Second Half

by Brandon Larrabee
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No. 17 Iowa Rides Early Lead to 24-3 Win Over No. 22 Penn State
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The 17-point first half ended up being all Iowa needed in a three-touchdown defeat of Penn State in Iowa City.

Neither team exactly blew up the scoreboard, but Penn State’s entire offense was outgained by the punter (330-316). Ricky Stanzi was 16-of-22 for 227 yards with a touchdown and pick for Iowa.

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