(Radio Iowa) — The weather could be a factor when 18th ranked Iowa visits 17th Penn State this (Saturday) afternoon, as rain is in the forecast for State College. The Hawkeyes relied on the run game on a windy day last week against Maryland and coach Kirk Ferentz may be forced to adjust his game plan again.

Iowa is 6-1 and will be out to snap a four game losing streak in the series.

Ferentz has been pleased with the way this Iowa team has progressed and that needs to continue against the Nittany Lions.

Ferentz says the challenge for the Iowa defense will be Penn State quarterback Trace McSorley’s ability to pass and run.