WATCH: Geno Stone comes up with crucial pick-six to keep Iowa alive

Penn State was hoping to close the door on Iowa. With a 10-point lead in the fourth quarter, the Nittany Lions had the football and were hoping to milk some clock and maybe put the Hawkeyes away with another score.

But Iowa defender Geno Stone spoiled those plans.

Trace McSorley misfired on a pass in his own territory and the pass was intercepted by Stone. He then returned the ball back to the end zone to dice into that 10-point lead.

After the touchdown, Iowa trailed 27-24.

Another @HawkeyeFootball non-offensive score:@GenoStone22 houses the INT to make it a three-point game. pic.twitter.com/EdW30mmt5p

— Big Ten Network (@BigTenNetwork) October 27, 2018

That was the third interception for Stone this season. It might’ve been his biggest yet.

Headed into Saturday’s game, Stone had 11 tackles, two interceptions and a pass break-up.

Dustin Schutte

Dustin grew up in the heart of Big Ten country and has been in sports media since 2010. He has been covering Big Ten football since 2014. You can follow him on Twitter: @SchutteCFB