How to watch Penn State football at Iowa: Time, channel, streaming info, and more

Penn State aims to end a three-game winning streak on Saturday when it takes on Iowa in primetime. The Nittany Lions are 3-3 and now under the direction of interim head coach Terry Smith after James Franklin was fired back on Sunday. Hawkeyes coach Kirk Ferentz, meanwhile, continues his run as college football’s longest tenured head coach.

“It’s my job to press us forward,” Smith said on Monday. “It’s my job for us to be where our feet are, be grounded right here, and be able to represent Penn State in a proud fashion.

“We have got to get our grittiness back, our toughness, our swag, and most importantly, we got to go have fun, enjoy playing the game of football.”

How can you watch the Penn State-Iowa showdown? Read on for time and television information, the latest spread, and more as kickoff approaches again at Kinnick Stadium

Penn State at Iowa: Game time and details

Penn State leads the all-time series 18-14. It won the last meeting between the two schools in 2023. The Nittany Lions are 3-2 in their last five road trips to Iowa City.

Here are the details for this year’s matchup:

Time: 7 p.m. ET
Date: Saturday, Oct. 18
Location: Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City, Iowa
Weather: Here’s the latest forecast: “Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm during the evening, then some lingering showers still possible overnight. Low 47F. Winds NW at 10 to 20 mph. Chance of rain 60%.”
The line: PSU is a 3-point underdog at BetMGM.
Over/under: 39.5 points

How to watch, stream Lions-Hawkeyes

There will be no over-the-air television option for this game. NBC streaming service Peacock is showing the game exclusively. You can click here to learn more about the available subscription options.

The Peacock crew of Paul Burmeister (play-by-play), Penn State alum Michael Robinson (color commentary), and Caroline Pineda (sideline reporter) will be on the call.

The Penn State Sports Network will also be on the radio airwaves with Steve Jones, Jack Ham, and Brian Tripp. It airs on 99.5 & 103.7 FM/1450 AM locally and at GoPSUSports.com online.

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