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Penn State wins on the neutral field, even with losing their quarterback for over half the game.  But injuries and home field advantage is a real thing

Iowa got off to a horrible start. The defense seemed completely surprised and taken by the tempo game Penn State played in the 1st half. Iowa has played these offenses before, but obviously the coaching staff did not expect it from Penn State. As a result Penn State jumped ahead. 
After Clifford left the game, Penn State did very little on offense. 
If these teams played Oct. 9, 2021 on a neutral field Penn State would have won. 
If they play again (which I hope does not happen), Phil Parker would have the Iowa defense prepared for fast tempo and slow tempo. The result would not necessarily be a Penn State win the next time even with Clifford at the controls even though this game was close, and home field advantage was the most palpable I have seen (and I saw it only on TV). I have never seen a crowd affect the opposing team's execution on offense, repeatedly, as much as this crowd affected Penn State. Both teams are good. I am struggling with our weekly power rankings.

I'm not sold on PSU yet, Iowa is looking strong, at home, to me, low scoring, something like 24-17 I'd guess.

Iowa wins.

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