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Kirk Ferentz addresses play of QB Spencer Petras, offensive showing in Week 1 win
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The Iowa offense got off to a slow and rocky start on Saturday with the Hawkeyes barely squeaking past South Dakota State for a 7-3 win.
The Hawkeyes failed to score a single touchdown during the game, getting their 7 points from a single field goal and two safeties. Iowa’s defense scored more points than its offense and special teams combined, and the Hawkeyes finished the game with only 166 total yards of offense and averaged just 2.7 yards per play.
Quarterback Spencer Petras completed only 11 of 25 passes for 109 yards and an interception. On third down, Petras went 1 of 10 for 8 yards, and was unable to get a first down.
Petras was the subject of much criticism from fans and analysts alike. Head coach Kirk Ferentz ad some comments on the QB’s play
Kirk Ferentz says that the offensive issues in the first half weren’t solely on Spencer Petras. Believes that he shouldn’t shoulder as much criticism as he does.
Also says the noise surrounding Petras is a lot louder outside than it is inside the locker room.
— David Eickholt (@DavidEickholt) September 3, 2022
I asked Kirk Ferentz about how he keeps Spencer Petras’ confidence high: “We all have to get better.”
— David Eickholt (@DavidEickholt) September 3, 2022
Should the offense continue to underperform, the noise inside the locker room might grow a lot louder.