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ESPN’s FPI predicts outcome of top-5 battle for Penn State-Iowa
By Paul Harvey
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A lot of eyes will be on Kinnick Stadium with an incredibly crucial matchup in store for Week 6.
With both Iowa and Penn State winning Week 5, the matchup of undefeated top-5 teams is set for the No. 3 Hawkeyes vs. the No. 4 Nittany Lions. It is a game that will carry early College Football Playoff implications and play a big role in the divisional races for the B1G.
Ahead of the game, ESPN’s Football Power Index has updated the odds to win the game. And while it should be a back-and-forth affair, it is giving a clear edge to one side. The FPI is giving Iowa a 59.2% chance of coming out on top in the contest.
The edge given to the Hawkeyes is not particularly surprising, especially considering the location of the game. Iowa is traditional a tough team to face inside Kinnick Stadium under Kirk Ferentz, and this weekend should be no different.
All that being said, the Nittany Lions are far from scared of Iowa City. Penn State has won 3 straight games at Iowa with the last loss coming back in 2010.
Saturday’s kickoff is set for 4 pm EST on FOX.
Paul is a lifelong fan and student of all things college football. He has been covering college football since 2017 and the B1G since 2018.