Night Games, an Event Unlike any Other

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 As the Iowa Hawkeyes open their Big Ten schedule this Saturday at 7:05 p.m. against the Penn State Nittany Lions, one thing remains as sure as the sun rising in the East, Kinnick Stadium will be let loose.  Fans are expected to wear black and gold in every other section to create a striped affair. Kinnick Stadium Sections courtesy of Hawkcentral.   
The Hawkeyes are a favorite heading into Saturday's match-up for a good reason.  Penn State's true freshman quarterback, Robert Bolden, will face his first true test of his young career on the road in Iowa City.  That alone is a tough task for a veteran quarterback and Iowa's defense looked as stout as ever in last weeks dominating win over Ball State.  Junior Mike Daniels is making a name for himself on the defensive line thanks to much part of Adrian Clayborn, who has been double-teamed all season long.  The key for Penn State's offense is containing the line of scrimmage to open up room for running back Evan Royster.

Ricky Stanzi is been stellar thus far through four games, looking through his progression to find the open receiver.  Derrell Johnson-Koulianos has had a stellar season and is on pace to break Iowa's school record in receptions and receiving yards.  He will be a factor even if Marvin McNutt isn't at full speed for the contest.  Adam Robinson is expected to play the entire game at running back with the backups not quite "Big Ten ready" as head coach Kirk Ferentz said.

When Saturday night ends in Kinnick Stadium, many fans throats will be sore, but it will be much to the satisfaction of a Hawkeye win.

Iowa Hawkeyes - 27   Penn State-  14