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What Kirk Ferentz said ahead of Iowa’s Top 5 showdown vs. Penn State
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Iowa is heading into their biggest matchup of the season to date.
They’ll be taking on undefeated Penn State at Kinnick Stadium on Saturday as both teams are looking to continue their perfect season.
Iowa is No. 3 in the country while Penn State is No. 4 and this could be a preview of what’s to come in December. These teams could meet again in the B1G Championship with even higher ramifications for the College Football Playoff.
Normally these games are low-scoring so it shouldn’t be a shock to anyone around college football if a lot of bettors take the “under” for this game.
With that in mind, here’s what Hawkeyes head coach Kirk Ferentz said to the media on Tuesday.
Kirk Ferentz says that the team is pretty healthy right now. Says everybody has a shot to play.
— David Eickholt (@DavidEickholt) October 5, 2021
Kirk Ferentz: "I've been following Penn State since I was in elementary school."
"They have outstanding players, very well-coached and they are playing at a high rate."
"Their QB can make any throw they ask him to make and he's a dangerous runner."
CC: @TDsTake
— David Eickholt (@DavidEickholt) October 5, 2021
Kirk Ferentz also says that he's as impressed with Penn State's Jahan Dotson as he has been with any player he's watched this year.
— David Eickholt (@DavidEickholt) October 5, 2021
Kirk Ferentz's response when he was asked about what stands out about Penn State's Jahan Dotson:
"Everything."
— David Eickholt (@DavidEickholt) October 5, 2021
KF: "This is what you want to play for. It's fun when the chips are on the table. It's a matter of who can do the best job at getting ready." #Hawkeyes
— HawkeyeFBNotes (@HawkeyeFBNotes) October 5, 2021
KF: "We're going to have a great environment Saturday. I've told our team, fans don't play the game, so we have to be ready to go at 3:05 p.m." #Hawkeyes
— HawkeyeFBNotes (@HawkeyeFBNotes) October 5, 2021
KF: "Penn State is playing at a high rate and last Saturday is evidence of that." #Hawkeyes
— HawkeyeFBNotes (@HawkeyeFBNotes) October 5, 2021
KF: Captains this week are Linderbaum, Hankins, Koerner, and Petras. #Hawkeyes
— HawkeyeFBNotes (@HawkeyeFBNotes) October 5, 2021
Coach Ferentz: "Watching the tape, I thought both of our lines showed growth on Friday night." #Hawkeyes
— HawkeyeFBNotes (@HawkeyeFBNotes) October 5, 2021
Kirk Ferentz on why Iowa-Penn State games are always close:
“It’s just the way it is.”
— Daily Iowan Pregame (@dipregame) October 5, 2021
Ferentz on this Saturday’s game:
“Let’s just play football.”
— Daily Iowan Pregame (@dipregame) October 5, 2021
Ferentz on the atmosphere he expects at Kinnick Stadium Saturday afternoon:
“The fans aren’t there to play the game. They’re there to help us.”
— Daily Iowan Pregame (@dipregame) October 5, 2021
Ferentz on Penn State: "They've got outstanding players. I can't remember a year where they didn't."
— Chad Leistikow🆑 (@ChadLeistikow) October 5, 2021