17 players were listed as out for Penn State football’s week eight matchup against Iowa in Kinnick Stadium.

Starting quarterback Drew Allar is the big name on the inactive list, as he suffered a season-ending ankle injury last Saturday against Northwestern.

Backup quarterback Bekkem Kritza is out for the seventh straight game.

Kaden Saunders and Peter Gonzalez will remain out for Penn State from the wide receiver room.

Defensive linemen Max Granville, Mason Robinson, Kaleb Artis, Jordan Mayer, and Jaylen Harvey will remain out for the Nittany Lions.

Starting offensive lineman OIaivavega Ioane will be inactive against the Hawkeyes. Brady O’Hara and Liam Horan will also remain out.

Defensive backs Donte Nastasi and Lamont Payne Jr. are out for Penn State. Linebackers Kari Jackson and Tony Rojas remain out.

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