 On the heels of three quick touchdowns and one field goal, the Hawkeyes opened up the game with an unexpected 23–0 lead.When Penn State finally got on the scoreboard, Iowa quickly answered back with a Nate Kaeding 55-yard field goal as time expired in the first half.Holding a 35–13 lead going into the 4th quarter, things were looking ripe for a Hawkeye upset.