Notable Penn State D grades vs. Iowa (per PFF): Zakee Wheatley- 66.5 DEF, 77.8 COV, 3 missed TAK Dom DeLuca- 72.2 DEF, 85.5 TAK, 7 stops Dani Dennis-Sutton - 64.0 DEF, 69.8 RDF Zane Durant - 42.5 DEF, 39 snaps Yvan Kemajou: 27 snaps, 72.3 DEF, 74.8 RDF Xavier Gilliam- 64.5 DEF

James Franklin was fired in his 12th season after a three-game losing skid. In turn, Terry Smith’s debut as interim head coach was at Kinnick Stadium at night. Penn State didn’t win but Smith injected life into the team. “Everyone’s behind him.” https://t.co/V1KSODKTyl

Penn State wore shirts that read “IF.” It represents the infinite possibilities that can still be accomplished this year. The real meaning reverses the letters — it stands for “f—k it.” However you want to spin it, the “IF” is the motto going forward. https://t.co/YSlyP3c1AZ

Ethan Grunkemeyer made his first career start for Penn State in a loss to Iowa Saturday night. While Terry Smith said Grunkemeyer played “solid,” the quarterback was more critical of himself. “We lost the game, so got to get better and learn from it.” https://t.co/0vQsToeffw

Kaytron Allen had 145 rushing yards tonight. But he still didn’t think that was good enough. “It’s hard. I like to win. I love to win.” On Allen’s increased role and how the offense benefited: https://t.co/nO1NEjcBZt

Kaytron Allen on why he’s still playing with 100% effort with the NFL looming: “I’m all about playing football for my team. I would never quit on my team. Never quit on anybody. That’s just who I am. Whatever I start I gotta finish.”

Terry Smith on Ethan Grunkemeyer’s performance: “I thought his game was solid. I thought he managed the line of scrimmage and the calls at the line of scrimmage. He handled the crowd.”

Terry Smith said guard Vega Ioane will be available moving forward after missing today’s contest

Terry Smith: “You're on the road at night in a place like this. You have to come to win, and you can't want to try to just lose your way into victory.”

Terry Smith on Ethan Grunkemeyer vs Iowa: “I thought his game was solid”

Opening statement from Terry Smith with tears in his eyes: “Very disappointing loss. Very disappointing the way we lost.”

No mic and a tough shot, but Terry Smith’s opening statement after losing to Iowa:

Quick stats as we away Terry Smith’s first post-game presser as interim HC. Penn State: Grunkemeyer- 15/28, 93 PYards, 2 INTs Allen- 28 carries, 145 yards, 2 TDs Singleton- 6 carries, 15 yards Iowa: Gronowski- 10/16, 68 yards, 1 pick, 130 RYDs, 2 TDs Moulton - 99 RYds

Terry Smith: “I think our guys played hard. I think our guys left it out there … There was no one that didn’t give effort. We just have to execute.”

Terry Smith’s opening statement following Penn State’s loss to Iowa:

Mark Gronowski had 130 rushing yards tonight. Kaytron Allen had 145. Ethan Grunkemeyer finished with 93 passing yards, Gronowski finished with 68.

Don’t know how many times I’ve said this, but I don’t get that call.

Iowa’s swag surfin after the victory over Penn State

Chuck Losey and Pat Kraft both console Penn State interim head coach Terry Smith

FINAL | Iowa 25, Penn State 24 The Nittany Lions lose for a fourth-straight game. This time, it came in a close battle with the Hawkeyes in Kinnick Stadium. Three takeaways from the game: https://t.co/QN9ShjtJI0