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Game preview: Iowa vs Penn State looks significantly different than three weeks ago

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Penn State coach James Franklin speaks during Big Ten Football Media Days on July 26, 2023 at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis. (Rob Howe/HawkFanatic.com)

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Iowa’s 2025 monster schedule suddenly doesn’t look as difficult anymore
Penn State fires James Franklin on Sunday after three straight losses

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against the Northwestern Wildcats Saturday, November 6, 2021 at Ryan Field. (Brian Ray/hawkeyesports.com)

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Hawk Fanatic week 8 predictions

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My latest Big Ten football power rankings and a song for each team

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Iowa coach Kirk Ferentz stands among a group of Hawkeyes before a game against Iowa State on Sept. 10, 2022 at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City, Iowa. (Rob Howe/HawkFanatic.com)

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My latest Big Ten football power rankings

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Iowa Hawkeyes defensive tackle Daviyon Nixon (54) and defensive back Dane Belton (4) against the Nebraska Cornhuskers Friday, November 27, 2020 at Kinnick Stadium. (Brian Ray/hawkeyesports.com)

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Hawk Fanatic week 12 predictions

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Kirk Ferentz steps out of his comfort zone when asked about fans booing

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My latest Big Ten power ranking has no change on top, but Nebraska is climbing

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Predicting the outcome of the Iowa football team’s 12 regular-season games

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Iowa Hawkeyes defensive lineman Zach VanValkenburg (97) against the Minnesota Golden Gophers Friday, November 13, 2020 at TCF Bank Stadium. (Brian Ray/hawkeyesports.com)

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Iowa versus Penn State preview column; Week 5 Hawk Fanatic predictions

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