Penn State Football: For Once, Lions Play Favorites in Iowa Game

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The Penn State football links are back, and without a moment to spare. The Nittany Lions kick off their Big Ten schedule this weekend against the newly hated Iowa Hawkeyes. The Hawkeyes have had the Lions’ number in recent years, but it will Penn State looking for the upset in 2010.  

• In case you missed Mike Poorman’s look at the PSU-Iowa rivalry, here’s a second helping: (StateCollege.com)

• Chima Okoli — better known as ‘Obama’ in 2009 — will be making his first collegiate start tomorrow. Unfortunately for him, he’s responsible for stopping one of the nation’s best defensive lines. (PittsburghLive.com)

• This might sting a little bit, but here’s a look back at the history behind Penn State’s 2-7 record against Iowa coach Kirk Ferentz. (PennLive.com)

• Evan Royster is one of the few Lions who knows what it’s like to beat Iowa, and he intends to do whatever it takes to change that. (YDR.com)

• THON will benefit from ticket sales to the Penn State-Indiana game in Landover, Md. (StateCollege.com)

• Who says Penn State is the underdog? Ferentz doesn’t believe it. (TheState.com)

• An update on Penn State recruiting: (VictoryBellRings.com)

• Your Game Day Roster (StateCollege.com)

• Video of the Moment: Joe Suhey gives GoPSUTV a scouting report on tomorrow’s game. 

• Oh, you wanted something that will get your blood pumping? Why didn’t you say so?