IOWA CITY — On one side, a model of stability. On the other, a picture of chaos.

The Iowa vs. Penn State matchup on Oct. 18 has suddenly gone from a matchup of the two longest-tenured Big Ten Conference coaches to a matchup of uncertainty and emotions.

Kirk Ferentz is still leading Iowa, of course, 27 years and counting. The Hawkeyes improved to 4-2 with their resounding 37-0 thumping at Wisconsin on Oct. 11.

But the biggest question surrounding this meeting at Kinnick Stadium (6 p.m. CT, Peacock) is how the abrupt firing of James Franklin after 104 wins in 11-plus seasons will affect 3-3 Penn State.

As they should, Iowa players will be expecting the Nittany Lions’ best shot.

“Coach Franklin was a great coach, had a lot of wins at Penn State. It seemed like all the players loved him,"

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